Indian River Farm Tour
Indian River Farm Tour
7725388770Indian River CountyStarts: Sunday 01/31/2016 12:30pm
Ends: Sunday 01/31/2016 5:30pmTickets are $100 each as a donation. The concept of a farm tour is well known across the country, but new to Indian River County. The Indian River Farm Tour will allow guests behind the scenes access to three local farms plus the opportunity to interact with two more local farmers. This farm tour is all inclusive, beginning with a farm fresh lunch at Osceola Bistro. An American-style bistro, Osceola is located in historic downtown Vero Beach. The restaurant strives to offer as many fresh ingredients from local farmers and fisherman as possible. Encounter chickens and cows at White Rabbit Acres, where they grow crops from lettuce to turmeric, all without pesticides. Experience true Florida citrus in the St. John's District with Schacht Groves, and follow up with a trip to their gift fruit packinghouse and farm store. While at the Schacht Groves farm store, learn about local beekeeping with Tall Pines Apiaries and chat with Birdie Hogan about local grass fed beef and veggies. Finally, visit the only certified organic farm in Indian River County, Osceola Organic Farm. On Sunday, January 31, 2016, Indian River County will offer a unique opportunity for 100 area residents to get their feet dirty and experience life on a farm! 12:30 p.m. - Osceola Bistro - 2045 13th Avenue Start your day with lunch at Osceola Bistro in downtown Vero Beach, an American-style restaurant that strives to offer a wide variety of fresh ingredients from local farmers. After a delicious lunch, a bus will pick up each guest at Osceola Bistro and head to the first of four stops. 1:30 p.m. - White Rabbit Acres - 7020 37th Street Offering a range of produce from lettuce to turmeric, White Rabbit utilizes no pesticides or herbicides. Visit their farm store and take a peak at the chickens and cows that call the farm home. 2:30 p.m. - Tall Pines Apiaries and Birdie Hogan at the Schacht Groves Packinghouse - 6100 12th Street An apiary is a collection of beehives, and Tall Pines has beehives throughout the County. Learn about the threats facing bees, and sample a wide selection of honey from Orange Blossom to Brazilian Pepper. Birdie Hogan is a father daughter team raising grass-fed beef and wholesome fruits and vegetables, as well as craft delectables, from-scratch jams, meat rubs, and Tahitian vanilla. Tour the Schacht Groves packinghouse and learn how fruit is processed for gift boxes to be shipped around the country. 3:30 p.m. - Osceola Organic Farm - 6980 33rd Street Walk the rows of organic lettuce, cucumbers, strawberries, and more. Learn about the organic certification process, and the methods used to manage pests and weeds. 4:30 p.m. - Schacht Groves - 154th Avenue Just west of I-95 lies the heart of Indian River County's citrus growing district, with 10's of thousands of acres of citrus trees. Enjoy a rare glimpse in to this landscape and learn about the challenges facing citrus today. 5:30 p.m. - Guests are dropped back at Osceola Bistro Order of farms will vary by bus.
Ends: Sunday 01/31/2016 5:30pmTickets are $100 each as a donation. The concept of a farm tour is well known across the country, but new to Indian River County. The Indian River Farm Tour will allow guests behind the scenes access to three local farms plus the opportunity to interact with two more local farmers. This farm tour is all inclusive, beginning with a farm fresh lunch at Osceola Bistro. An American-style bistro, Osceola is located in historic downtown Vero Beach. The restaurant strives to offer as many fresh ingredients from local farmers and fisherman as possible. Encounter chickens and cows at White Rabbit Acres, where they grow crops from lettuce to turmeric, all without pesticides. Experience true Florida citrus in the St. John's District with Schacht Groves, and follow up with a trip to their gift fruit packinghouse and farm store. While at the Schacht Groves farm store, learn about local beekeeping with Tall Pines Apiaries and chat with Birdie Hogan about local grass fed beef and veggies. Finally, visit the only certified organic farm in Indian River County, Osceola Organic Farm. On Sunday, January 31, 2016, Indian River County will offer a unique opportunity for 100 area residents to get their feet dirty and experience life on a farm! 12:30 p.m. - Osceola Bistro - 2045 13th Avenue Start your day with lunch at Osceola Bistro in downtown Vero Beach, an American-style restaurant that strives to offer a wide variety of fresh ingredients from local farmers. After a delicious lunch, a bus will pick up each guest at Osceola Bistro and head to the first of four stops. 1:30 p.m. - White Rabbit Acres - 7020 37th Street Offering a range of produce from lettuce to turmeric, White Rabbit utilizes no pesticides or herbicides. Visit their farm store and take a peak at the chickens and cows that call the farm home. 2:30 p.m. - Tall Pines Apiaries and Birdie Hogan at the Schacht Groves Packinghouse - 6100 12th Street An apiary is a collection of beehives, and Tall Pines has beehives throughout the County. Learn about the threats facing bees, and sample a wide selection of honey from Orange Blossom to Brazilian Pepper. Birdie Hogan is a father daughter team raising grass-fed beef and wholesome fruits and vegetables, as well as craft delectables, from-scratch jams, meat rubs, and Tahitian vanilla. Tour the Schacht Groves packinghouse and learn how fruit is processed for gift boxes to be shipped around the country. 3:30 p.m. - Osceola Organic Farm - 6980 33rd Street Walk the rows of organic lettuce, cucumbers, strawberries, and more. Learn about the organic certification process, and the methods used to manage pests and weeds. 4:30 p.m. - Schacht Groves - 154th Avenue Just west of I-95 lies the heart of Indian River County's citrus growing district, with 10's of thousands of acres of citrus trees. Enjoy a rare glimpse in to this landscape and learn about the challenges facing citrus today. 5:30 p.m. - Guests are dropped back at Osceola Bistro Order of farms will vary by bus.
