Tour a Working Farm! - Sat, Sep 3 2016

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Tour a Working Farm!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Monroe, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 3 2016 3:00 pm >> Sat, Sep 3 2016 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 2:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 25 2016 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 1 2016 9:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy (Exploratory)

Distance:

2 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Lisa
Wynn

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Member Cost:

$10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Have you always wanted to tour a working farm? Interested in 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, 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 and alpacas. We will hike approximately two miles through the pastures and around the pond.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

will be given at carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

2:00 pm

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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:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:

$10.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Guided farm tour, lecture by professional farmers. The $10 admission fee will be paid directly to Carrell Farms.

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Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.