As part of Orange’s bicentennial celebrations, the town will feature its agricultural heritage with Open Farms Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 27, during which four farms will be open to visitors.
Buttermilk Lane, located at 870 Garden Rd., will allow families to come and visit the farm’s goats, cows, chickens and pigs. There will also be other activities for kids to do in the farmyard.
Maple View Farm, located at 603 Orange Center Rd., will have antique farm equipment on display, as well as access to the animals and playground. The farm shop will be open selling handmade items.
At Cedar Hill Farm, located at 831 Derby-Milford Rd., visitors can check out the animals, hayfields and pastures. They can learn how the farm produces its own beef, pork, chicken and eggs, which are available for sale year-round.
Treat Farm, located at 361 Old Tavern Rd., will have on display its antique tractor and truck. Hayrides will be available, and the vegetable stand will be open for its usual hours.
Residents are also encouraged to check out some of Orange’s other farms, including Field View Farm, Grassy Hill Farm, Shamrock Farm and Sunflower Farm.