Eat Local with Dad

Father’s Day is approaching quickly, and are you still figuring out plans to make his day extra special? Well, instead of taking him to a fancy dinner or buying him another tie, consider taking him to the Cecil County Father’s Day Picnic.

The picnic is being held from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at The Fair Hill Nature Center.  It is being hosted by Cecil County farmers who will be serving food fresh from their farms as the main meal.  Highlighted items include burgers from Sassafras River Beef, cheese from Mooo Over Cheese, chips from Herr’s, milkshakes from Kilby Cream, and apple pic from Milburn Orchards.  We’re hungry already…

This idea came about when Cecil County Agriculture Agent, Doris Behnke wanted to host an event that helped promote the “Eat Local” campaign and reintroduced farms and farming to the consuming public.  She and a small committee determined they would begin a local farm meal program which will host events like this four times per year.  Great idea, Doris!

Now what you’re really wondering is how much this will cost you, right? It’s only $8 per person.  But hurry, because only 150 tickets are being sold and they can be purchased by calling the Cecil County Extension office at 410.996.5280.

So, bring out your whole family to recognize Dad on his special day.  Enjoy local, farm fresh food and spend quality time together hiking the trails to the stream or biking around the park.  Oh, and by the way Mom, you won’t have to do any dishes!

If you attend, post of picture of you and Dad to our Facebook page!