Tour a Working Farm - Sat, Feb 15 2020

Tour a Working Farm

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Monroe, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 15 2020 12:45 pm >> Sat, Feb 15 2020 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 12:45 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Feb 6 2020 8:05 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 14 2020 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Distance:

2 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Lisa

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Have you always wanted to tour a working farm? Interested in the learning about the benefits of grass-fed meat?

Join us for a tour of Carrell Farms, a grass based livestock operation consisting of, at the moment, alpacas, Katahdin sheep, camels, and Asian water buffalo. We'll hear from the owners themselves and take a leisurely hike around the farm.

Carrell Farms is a grass based livestock operation located in Monroe, GA. This family-owned business produces 100% grassfed, 100% chemical-free Asian water buffalo on a year-round basis. They also seasonally produce grassfed lamb and alpaca. Under the name Buffalo Gal Grassfed Beauty they handcraft their grassfed water buffalo tallow into lip balms and skin care products. Their alpaca fiber products include roving, yarn, rugs, scarves, hats, and other items.

In addition to water buffalo, we'll get to see and learn about Katahdin sheep, camels and alpacas. We will hike approximately two miles through the pastures and around the pond. We'll be there right in the middle of lambing season, so expect to see lots of cute little lambs.

Buffalo Gal products and Carrell Farms lamb and water buffalo will be available for purchase (optional). Bring a cooler if you think you may want to purchase some meat.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots that can get dirty!

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Camera

Plastic bag for muddy shoes

Small cooler if you plan to purchase meat

Small folding chair for hanging out after the tour

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

will be given at carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

12:45 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $36.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

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