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Posted: 11/2/2011
Recently, I was invited to go into Redland country in South Dade Florida. I attended Farm Day sponsored by Redland Organics, an annual open house event for the farm. Everyone was encouraged to bring a dish to share in the potluck. Additionally, there were hay rides, veggies, honey, fresh herbs galore and an opportunity to go into a modern 'out-house.' Yes, you read it right. As a city mouse, an out house is simply not part of my vocabulary but after drinking two cups of lemongrass tea, which by-the-way was very refreshing, I had no choice but to tinkle the tea out of my system. Let's say it was an experience far from what my imagination led me to believe. Thank goodness for modern toilets!
This type of festivity only provides knowledge and awareness of our local environment and produce. I strongly encourage everyone to keep this festival in mind for next year as it is a family oriented atmosphere filled with great people, delicious organic foods, beverages and music. This year, Jennings and Keller, of Homestead cheered Farm Day with beautiful and environmentally conscious tunes, a la fusion folk Americana style.
Bee Heaven also collected $10.00 donations at the gate, which helps them sponsor artists in residence. These young artists who live in the farm for four days during the Art Loves Farm program, learn about farm life and apply it to their art.