Agri-Venture

**Special Events and Festivals** (All Phone Numbers are Area Code 570)
Name	Location	Date & Hours	Contact	Description
Endless Mountains Maple Weekend Maple Syrup Producers Maple Weekend Open House	Participating Producers: Dewey Meadows Maple, Warren Center 570-395-3458 White Barn Farm, Rome 570-247-2930 Bradley and Mann Maple Syrup, Mosherville 570-537-6676 or 537-2843 Loch's Maple Syrup, Springville 570-965-2679 Brown's Sugar Shack, Rome, 570-247-7094 Endless Mountains Cabin Maple, Rome, 570-247-7212 Marty's Maple, East Smithfield, 570-596-3641 Wrisleyland Maple, Burlington, 570-265-3250 Richard and Joanne Tice, Troy, 570-297-2013	Check comprehensive events listing: Events	Contact: Bob Hansen, Penn State Co-op, Towanda 570-265-2896 or rsh7@psu.edu	Visit sugar houses, watch syrup being made, have a taste, tour a sugarbush! Sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension & Endless Mountains Maple Syrup Producers Association
Endless Mountains Maple Festival Season opening of Heritage Museum, admission free with Maple Fest.	Alparaon Park, Troy	Check comprehensive events listing: Events	673-8871	Rides and games, Food, Pancake Breakfast served all day, Antique Tractor Show, Flea Market, Crafts, Vendors, Entertainment daily, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, Saturday-Huge Farm Machinery Auction, Horse Pulls, Lawn Mower Pulls, Antique Car show, Pancake eating contest, Chili Cookoff, 3-D Shoot.
Hearthstone Spring Open House Hearthstone Herbs & Everlastings	off Rt. 467, LeRaysville	Mid-May to Mid- September Check comprehensive events listing: EventsEvents	744-2758 hearthstone@cyber-quest.com	Perennials, herbs, garden ornaments, statuary...
Open Horse Shows Sponsored by Troy Area Horsemen's Association	Alparon Park, Gate 3 Rt. 6, Troy	2008: May 3 & 4 May 31 & June 1 June 28-29	Contact: 570-297-9990 or bjarcher@epix.net Contact:	Game classes Sat @ 4 pm. Halter, Western, English, Driving Sun @ 8 am
Endless Mountains Draft Horse Club Back to Top	Wilawana & Meadowlark Lane, Sayre	Plow Days & Corn Days Check comprehensive events listing: Events	Contact: 570-596-2216 or 570-537-2624 bobgusciora@earthlink.net (Please note 'Horse Club' in subject line) Website	Plowing, Harvesting Corn with Live Horsepower! Various breeds/teams of draft horses Free horsedrawn wagon rides Food/refreshments Flea market
Troy Fair	Alparon Park Jct. Rt. 6 & Rt. 14 N Troy	July 21- 27, 2008 Check comprehensive events listing: Events	Website info@troyfair.com	Tractor/truck/horse pulls, local entertainers, rides, games, displays...Saturday Night Concert
Berry Fields Farm Blueberry Festival Berry Fields Farm is an integrated, sustainable, diversified, non-certified organic farm. They sell direct to the public from their own farm store and at one local farmer's market. In addition to the fresh fruits from their orchard, berries and vegetables from their garden, grass fed beef, chicken, pork products, and goat meat, they feature a bakery with European artisan breads and specialty pastries baked fresh each Friday. The farm store is open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.	New Albany	Blueberry & Music Festival Annually in August August 2 & 3, 2008	924-3019 gerlach@epix.net www.berryfieldsfarm.net	Sponsored by Sullivan County Council on the Arts. For more information: www.sullivanarts.org Contact: 570- 928-8927 info@sullivanarts.org About the Farm Contact: 570-924-3019 gerlach@epix.net
Farm Bureau Picnic		Annually in August
PA Heritage Festival	Alparon Park Jct. Rt. 6 & Rt. 14 N Troy	Annually in September September 20 & 21, 2008 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	www.paheritagefestival.org General admission is $4.00, children eight and under are free. Parking is free. The PA Heritage Festival is co-sponsored by Bradford County Heritage Association and Troy Rotary Club.	Family-friendly activities- focuses on traditional music, crafts, folk and fine arts, and the best of Pennsylvania foods and agricultural products in a tempting sensory mix of things to do, see, hear and taste.
Back Achers Farm Candle Shop & Maple Store	North Rome Road, North Rome	Annually in September	247-2940 backachersfarm@epix.net	Open House: Farm tours including sugar bush, rotational grazing of poultry and livestock, spinning and candle making demonstrations, farm fresh food sampling.
The Cabin Country Store	Route 706, between Stevensville & Rushville Branch Store, Main St., Wyalusing	Annually in September	746-3461 tbblaine@sosbbs.com	Log Cabin Day: Observation bee hive. Fresh pressed apple cider. Weavers and spinners, blacksmithing and shingle making.
Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival	Wyalusing Valley Museum Barn, across from Wylausing High School. From Route 6, turn onto SR 2110, look for signs.	Annually in September Check comprehensive events listing: Events	746-7789, 746-2324 or 746-6156	Five PA Wineries, Food, Displays, Live Entertainment.
Pennsylvania Apple 'n' Cheese Festival	Manley-Bohlayer Historic Farm Rt. 414 in East Canton	First full weekend in October each year	570-673-7222 paapplecheese@yahoo.com www.paapplecheese.com	Crafts, food, entertainment, photo contest

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Destinations, Food & Farm Lodging
All Phone Numbers are Area Code 570
Name	Location	Hours	Contact	Description
Hearthstone Herbs & Everlastings	Off Rt. 467, LeRaysville	May through November, 10- 4. Other times by chance or appointment	744-2758 hearthstone@cyber-quest.com	Herbs, everlastings and perennials are our specialty. Largest dried flower selection in the area. Scenic country location surrounded by spectacular stone walls built in the 1800's. Herb, shade, rock, water plants - perennial gardens for browsing. Lawn and garden ornaments, statuary, candles, wreaths, decorative painting by local artists, collectibles, locally made jams and mustards.
Inn to the Seasons	Dairy Goat Products	RR 2, Box 2772, Canton PA 17724	673-3955 inn2theseasons@dfnow.com	Ricotta cheese, cheescake, Manicotti, Blintzes, Pierogi and Fudge made from goat milk and cream
Laddsburg Mountain Winery	Marsh Rd., off of US 220 3 miles south of New Albany and 4 miles north of Dushore.	Fridays 5 to 7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Years, open all other holidays	Phone/Fax:570-363-2476 www.laddsburgmountainwinery.com	We are a small winery in the business of making custom wines. We began by planting 150 grape vines in 1998. Our love of good wines and viticulture led us to the opening of Laddsburg Mountain Winery. We now have 6 acres of vines planted and continually add on to this. First and foremost, we emphasize quality. We are a small winery making custom wines out of small lots of grapes. We are the first winery in the region to make wines from our own grapes.
Landon's Orchards	Rt. 414, Canton	Farm Market moved across road from previous location.	673-3195	Pick your own apples in season.
LeRaysville Cheese Factory	Off Rt. 467, LeRaysville	Daily 9-5; Closed Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and New Years Day	744-2554 cheeses@epix.net	Our cheeses are made by Amishmen. We have a very small factory with only 3 full-time employees. Our milk comes from local farmers. Jim Amory, the owner will be happy to give tours and you just have to call and set up a time. We specialize in raw-milk cheddars and have won numerous awards and ribbons for our Pennsylvania Jack and Cajun Cheddar cheeses. We have a very large mail order business and will ship anywhere in the USA.
Mann's Country Gardens	Bird CreekRd., Gillette	Hours adjust seasonally, call ahead.	537-6676 www.mannscountrygardens.com info@mannscountrygardens.com	Gift shop and Christmas tree farm. Pre and cut-your-own trees, wreaths, garlands, swags & more. Also maple products.
Marty's Maple	East Smithfield	call ahead	546-3641	Maple products
Milky Way Farms Restaurant	Rt. 14, Troy	Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	673-5651	Homemade Soups and Sandwiches, Ice Cream
PA North Country Artisan Center & Store	Old Freight Depot 1 Washington St., Towanda	Fall Hours Tues. - Fri. - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Mon. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Closed Sun.	265-7455 www.ntculturalalliance.org info@ntculturalalliance.org	Owned and operated by Northern Tier Cultural Alliance. Fine art, books, clothing, fabric art, fine crafts, foods and other products produced in the region.
Pickering Winery Inc.	Wysox	Labor Day through Memorial Day: Thurs. -Sat., 12 to 6 pm; Sunday 12 to 4 pm Memorial Day though Labor Day: Thurs. - Sat., 10 am to 7pm; Sunday 12- 4 pm	247-7269 jmpick@dfnow.com	Wine, gifts
Robinson's Apiary (Honey)	Rt. 706, Stevensville	8-8 Sometimes self-serve.	746-3235	Everything you can think of related to honey, including honeycomb, beeswax products, and recipes. PA State inspected.
Roloson Brothers Maple Syrup	Rt. 6, West of Troy	Call ahead for specific times	297-2033	Watch the sap evaporation process during the season!
Russell Maple Farms	Rome	Call	247-7360 or 888-429-4854	Maple products.
"Seat of the Pants Country Cooking"	201 Sugar Branch Lake Rd., Troy	Cookbook & consulting	npakallie@npacc.net 549-2467	If you enjoy cooking you will love this cookbook! It features treasured recipes handed down for three generations of a Bradford County farm family!
Windfall Bison	Granville Summit	Call	673-3418	Buffalo meat products & Bison sales.
Windy Hill Farm	Pine Hollow Rd., Columbia Crossroads PA 16914	Call, or catch us at area craft shows and festivals	549-2052	Dried flowers, potpourri, baskets, bouquets, wildflowers and more
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**Roadside Farm Markets & Seasonal Farmer's Markets**
**All Phone Numbers are Area Code 570**
Name	Location	Hours	Contact	Description
Columbia Cross Roads, Family Farmer's Market	Seymour Rd., off Rt 14 N in Columbia Cross Roads	Dawn to dusk Open spring through the weekend before Thanksgiving		Amish-grown farm produce
ECB Farm Market	RT. 220, Ulster. Next to Park, across from Bishop's restaurant	9 a.m to 6 p.m. during season		Farm and local produce in season
Farmer's Market	Teoga Square, Athens	Wednesdays 10 a.m to 6 p.m May - October	Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce 888-2217	Local farmers selling fresh produce
Farmer's Market	Downtown mini-park, Canton	Saturdays 8 a.m. - Noon May - October	Contact: John at the Independent Sentinel, 570-673-5151 or Amy Baxter at chamber office, 570-673-5700.	Growers, crafters and others. No fee to set up.
Farmer's Market	Howard Elmer Park, Sayre	Fridays 10 a.m to 6 p.m May - Fall	Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce 888-2217	Local farmers selling fresh produce
Farmer's/Grower's Market Back to Top	Next toWashington St. Station, 1 Washington St., Towanda	May 29 to October 16 (Closed August 24) Fridays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesdays 3 - 6 p.m.	Ruth Tonachel 268-4093 tonachel@epix.net	Local Growers/producers selling fresh produce, products and prepared foods.
Farmer's Market	Main St., Wyalusing	Open July to October Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce 746-4922	Local farmers selling fresh produce
Hansell Berry Farm	Rt. 14, Gillet		RR2, Box 61, Gillet Pa 16925	Blueberries in season
Harris Farm Market & Bakery	Rt. 220, Milan	June- fall Mon-Sat. 10 - 5 Sun. 11 - 5	888-2236	Produce, baked goods.
Landon's Orchards	Rt. 414, Canton	Farm Market - moved to new quarters across the road from previous location.	673-3195	Pick your own apples in season or buy them already picked along with a variety of locally grown produce, farm products and flowers.
Lee's Berry Farm	Rt. 220, Milan	Call ahead	888-7038	U-Pick Berries - Strawberries and Raspberries in season
Silvara Valley Farm	Near Laceyville		869-2692	Goats milk soap, raw wool and sheep hides.
Sugar-Bend Tree Farm	Sugar Run - 3.7 miles from Route 6 and Wyalusing.	Open from Thanksgiving to Christmas, week-ends. Week days by appointment only.	746-3622	Our Christmas Tree farm has been in operation since 1984 providing quality Christmas trees. We produce Blue Spruce; Concolor Fir; Douglas Fir; Canaan Fir & Frasier Fir, in size up to 15 feet. We are principally a "Choose & Cut" farm. Saws are provided as well as tree carts. Fresh cut trees are always available for those who do not wish to or can not cut there own tree. Wreaths and roping available by reservational request. (3 day notice)
Windy Acres Farm Produce Market	227 Canton St., Troy - Next to Post Office	9 a.m - 6 p.m., Mon. - Sat., May - Oct.	297-2292	Flowers, farm produce, jam, jelly, maple syrup, nursery & garden plants, pumpkins, relishes. FMNP checks accepted

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**Vineyard & Winery Tour (**Hours May Vary Seasonally, Call Ahead)
Name	Location	Description	Hours	Contact
Antler Ridge Winery	Robinson Rd, Rome	Thursday 11 - 6, Friday 11 - 7, Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 11 - 5. Other hours by appointment.	Phone - 247-7222 Fax - 247-5433 AntlerRidge@epix.net www.antlerridgewinery.com	Our tasting room offers a picturesque mountain view. State-of-the-art tank room facilities. Grapes are fermented and wine is carefully aged at precise temperatures in oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.
Bird Song Winery	2 Miles from Rt. 220 South of Dushore, (Sullivan County)	Scenic mountaintop location. Beautiful vineyards. Art by local artists for sale in tasting room.	Open Daily (Please call ahead weekdays and off season)	Phone/FAX 570-928-7170 birdsong@epix.net www.birdsongwinery.com RR 4, Box 4012 Dushore PA 18614
Eagle Rock Winery	1 Eagles Mere Ave., Eagles Mere, PA & Rt. 42, Laporte, PA (Sullivan County)	Beautiful country setting. Guided tours available.	Laporte: Daily, Noon to 5 p.m. Eagles Mere: Closed for the winter	570-946-7767 wine@eaglerockwinery.com www.eaglerockwinery.com
Laddsburg Mountain Winery	Marsh Rd., off of US 220 3 miles south of New Albany and 4 miles north of Dushore.	We are a small winery making custom wines out of small lots of grapes. We are the first winery in the region to make wines from our own grapes.	Fridays 5 to 7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Years, open all other holidays	Phone/Fax:570-363-2476 www.laddsburgmountainwinery.com
Lopez Winery & Vineyard	Rt. 487, 2 miles past Lopez going toward Ricketts Glen State Park RR 1 Box 1022 Lopez, PA 18628
Pickering Winery Inc.	Off Rt. 6, on Rt. 187, 5 miles north of Wysox, 1 mile south of Rome.	Tasting room in country setting with occasional wildlife. Assortment of wine related products also available.	Labor Day through Memorial Day: Thursday through Saturday, 12 to 6 pm; Sunday 12 to 4 pm Memorial Day though Labor Day: Thursday through Saturday, 10 am to 7pm; Sunday 12- 4 pm	570-247-7269 jmpick@dfnow.com www.pickeringwinery.com RR 2 Box 176 C Wysox, PA 18854

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To learn about farming in past eras you can visit these and other museums in the county:
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**Hours May Vary, Call Ahead**
Name	Location	Description	Hours	Contact	Price
Bradford County Heritage Museum (Formerly the Farm Museum)	Rt. 14 N; Second Gate in Alparon Park just out of Troy	Artifacts and displays reflecting over 200 years of agriculture. Herb & Dye Garden, Sugar Shack, Historic Mitchell House	Open April through Oct., Fri-Mon 9-4 www.troyfarmmuseum.org	297-3410	$4.00/adults, $3.00/seniors $2.00/students Children under 6 free
Bradford County Historical Society and Museum & Research Library	109 Pine St., Towanda	Some farming exhibits; Genealogical & Historical Research Library	Wed.-Fri. 10-4; Sat. 10-noon www.bradfordhistory.com	570-265-2240	$5.00/adults, $4.00/members $3.00/students Research Library $5.00
Home Textile Tool Museum	SR 1036 Orwell, (off Rt. 187 N from Wysox)	Exhibits include spinning wheels, looms, yarn winders, hundreds of tools. Hands-on learning plus scheduled demonstrations and workshops.	May-Sept., Sat. 10-4 www.hometextiletoolmuseum.org/	247-7175	$3.00 admission
Wyalusing Valley Museum Back to Top	Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing	Collection shows the area's local history including Native American artifacts, antiques, and displays of how early settlers lived.	Sat. &, Sun. 12-4 www.wyalusingmuseum.org	746-3979	No admission fee

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**Bradford County Agriculture Products Mailorder or Online**
Name	Website	Products	Contact Info
Maple Springs Farm	www.maplespringsfarm.com Lots of fun free stuff like country recipes!	Handcrafted soap, maple syrup, emu oil, custom embroidery, and limited edition art prints. Wholesale Christmas trees.	Maple Springs Farm PO Box 407 Tylersport, PA 18971 info@maplesprings.com 215-234-0812