1. USDA National Center forCool and Cold WaterAquaculture

2. RSD Horse Auction

3. Tudor Hall Farm

4. Town & Country Nursery

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Cradled by the Potomac andShenandoah Rivers and nestled betweenNorth Mountain and the Blue Ridge,Jefferson County is the garden of WestVirginia. Over 600 farms operate in thisvalley of fertile soil and produceeverything from fruit, vegetables, horses,dairy, beef, chickens, sheep, goats,grain, hay, straw as well as an everbroadening array of specialty items. Bringthe family and spend the day visiting asampling of our working farms. Thesights, sounds, and smells will delight allages.

Farm Day is a self guided tourshowcasing local, active farms. Thepurpose is to educate the public aboutfarms, farmers, and farmland in ourcounty.

PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FORSUPERVISING THEIR CHILDREN.

PLEASE RESPECT THE PRIVACY OF FARMERS AND ONLY VISIT THE DAY OF THE TOUR.

For more information, contact:Emily Morrow, Extension Agent

304-728-7413 • Emily.Wells@mail.wvu.edu

Farm day is sponsored by the JeffersonCounty Farm Bureau, Jefferson County

Development Authority, Jefferson CountyFarmland Protection Board, and WVUJefferson County Extension Service

16th Annual Jefferson County

FarmDay

Friday, August 2, 20199 am to 4 pm

A free, self guided tour of local, active farms

1. USDA NationalCenter for Cool & ColdWater AquacultureScientists at the NCCWA work closely with trout farmers across the US to solve problems through research with the goal to improve production efficiency. Research focuses on improving health, enhancing breeding and genetics, and understanding physiology of rainbow trout and brook trout. This stop will let visitors tour the labs, see the fish, and meet the scientists.This tour stop will only be open to visitors during the hours of 11 AM - 3 PM.From WV Route 9, take the Shepherdstown/Leetown exit and travel south on Leetown Road for 2.7 miles. The center will be located on the right.11861 LEETOWN ROAD, KEARNEYSVILLE

2. RSD Horse AuctionThis new 24,000 square foot auction facility just opened in May 2019, relocating the monthly auctions from Maryland. Auctions are held on the first Friday of every month, attracting buyers and sellers from all over the United States. Owner Tim Smith strives to help the equine industry by providing a local venue to buy and sell quality horses and horse supplies. Come see the new arena and if you have time, come back in the evening for the August auction. Tack is auctioned off at 6 PM, and horses begin at 8 PM. The atmosphere is clean, family friendly, and a great place to connect with other equine enthusiasts.From WV Route 9, take the Bardane exit and travel south on Wiltshire Road for 1.7 miles. The barn will be on the right.1175 WILTSHIRE RD, RANSON

3. Tudor Hall FarmOne of the oldest farms in Jefferson County, Tudor Hall was established by the Grantham family in 1763. Once a dairy farm, now Tudor Hall produces beef, pork, eggs, and vegetables year round. Tudor Hall remains a family farm to this day, and is run by the 8th generation farmers Natalie and Andrew, as well as many helping hands from the rest of the family. Come see a diverse farm that has evolved to keep up with the trends of today, yet remains rooted in history.From Charles Town, take 51 East (Middleway Pike) and travel for 5 miles. Immediately past South Child’s Road, turn left onto the gravel drive, by the old Tudor Hall farmstand, and follow it for 0.4 miles to Tudor Hall Farm.6274 MIDDLEWAY PIKE, KEARNEYSVILLE

4. Town & CountryNurseryBob and Nancy Tabb established Town & Country Nursery in 1981, and have since expanded their farm to include Christmas trees, a pumpkin patch, and over 30 acres of fresh produce. They’re well known for their signature popcorn, but also grow beans, squash, leafy greens, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and much more. Stop by and see where your food really comes from!From WV Route 9, take the Bardane exit and travel south on Wiltshire Road for 3 miles Turn right onto Old Leetown Pike, and drive another 1.1 miles, past the fairgrounds. Turn left onto Darke Ln and after 0.4 miles you will arrive at the farm. Farmer Bob asks visitors to pull in to the fields on the left.1885 DARKE LANE, KEARNEYSVILLE