WATERTOWN, N.Y. — John and Kirsten Anderson will be giving a tour of their very own “Lake Effect Farms.” John is a proud Veteran who has a herd of milking shorthorn cattle, has traveled to cattle shows throughout the country, and is a skilled carpenter and woodshop enthusiast. The event is to take place May 2nd from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at 17075 Cook Road, Watertown, NY 13601.
If you are a military service member, a military family member or a Veteran, you are invited to learn what your fellow Veterans have been achieving.
In addition to this unique opportunity to join the tour, there will be a lunch to follow featuring local food!
This event is FREE to attend but registration is requested! To register online, please visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/VetFarmTour_222.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension Jefferson County
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