The Upper Raritan Watershed Association hosts lots of fabulous programs for its youngest watershed stewards each summer, and this year, the association added something for its grown up members and friends. Gardening enthusiasts, budding organic farmers, nature photographers, native plant advocates, eco-citizens and environmental commission members: URWA has organized trips with you in mind!
On Wednesday, July 21st, URWA and its guests will head to the Rodale Institute, which is located on a 333-acre organic certified farm in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The farm is devoted to research, education and certified organic production. It is best known for its Farming Systems Trial (FST), the longest running U.S. experiment designed to compare organic and conventional farming practices. FST was established in 1981 and attracts interest from scientists, farmers and lay visitors from around the world. In addition to the research experiments, the farm’s production and demonstration areas offer visitors an opportunity to learn how agriculture can either contribute to environmental problems or be a significant solution in solving global warming, improving human nutrition and preventing famine.After carpooling (participants will meet at Fairview Farm on Larger Cross Road in Bedminster at 9:00 a.m.) to the Institute the group will take a one-hour guided tour of the farm to learn about some of the interesting projects being carried out there this summer. Participants will get lots of ideas for small-scale projects to bring home to their own gardens.
After the tour, the group will have a yummy lunch prepared with food grown at the farm and spend time browsing in the bookstore and gift shop. Participants will be back in Bedminster by 3:00 p.m. The price of $70 per person (for members of URWA, $90 for non-members) includes transportation, tour and lunch. Reservations are required. Please contact Susan Brookman at 908-234-1852 ext. 20 to register by Wednesday, July 14th.
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