This week we’ve been trying something different, we’ve welcomed folks to our farm to pick their own berries. It has gone well. People enjoy knowing where their food comes from and how it is grown. So if you still would like to pick your own anti-oxidant powerhouse berries, call for directions and come pick your own before they are gone!
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We know how healthy blueberries are for us. The chart here shows the anti-oxidant score of Aronia, blueberries and other common fruits. This shows why we believe so strongly in Aronia.
When friends have asked what we grow, we tell them Aronia Berries and go on to explain the health benefits.
The article here does a much better job of explaining why the berries are considered a Super Fruit. The article also mentions several research studies which have been done to support the health claims.
In August 2015, we hosted the Warren County Farm Tour (WCFT) not knowing what to expect. It was an overwhelming success. We had anticipated 100-150 people and thought that would be a great turnout. Wow, did we underestimate the WCFT. We guesstimate 600-800 visitors came through our farm on a beautiful day last August.
In 2016, we are gearing up for round two of the WCFT which will be August 28, 2016, 11 AM to 6 PM. We are baking, mowing, baking, pulling weeds, baking, and preparing. We want to have lots of items available for the visitors to sample.
One of the things we learned was people wanted to learn more and pick berries. So if Mother Nature cooperates, we will have berries for the visitors to pick. We will be offering a U-Pick Operation prior to the event as well. As soon as the berries are available, we will advertise an
offer folks the opportunity to come pick their own superfood! We are anxious for folks to experience the health benefits of Aronia Berries.
We are hosting with the help of our friends: Larry & Jan Fife will have food with Aronia ingredients. Eric Shaffer will be here to discuss Shaffer Tactical, be sure to sign up for your CCW class with Eric. My sister and neice, Polly Thiel and Amanda Young will be here to aquaint visitors with their business, Paws at Home. Our daughter, Kristin, will be here acquainting folks with LuLaRoe and Scentsy. We will also have Ron Christensen displaying some of his historic machinery. There should be a little something for everyone.