The Ultimate Diversified Farm: Grow and Sell It All!

Date: Thursday, September 4
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Berry Fields Farm, New Albany, Bradford County

Join Barbara and Charlie Gerlach for a tour of their extremely diverse farm. They will share how they have managed to incorporate so many projects and products into their business. Since they are especially talented in integrating many marketing avenues into their operation, we will spend part of the day learning about the best strategic and varied marketing methods. We will enjoy a home-cooked lunch prepared by the Gerlachs with produce from their farm.

Berry Fields Farm is a 50-acre farm business raising beef, pork, goats, chicken, duck, goose, and turkey. They have a full market garden including a 20 x 48 foot hoop house and 10 x 14 foot greenhouse for season extension. They sell orchard fruits (apples and pears) and have a u-pick blueberry operation. Additionally, they keep 25 laying hens for organic eggs and are looking into purchasing a dairy cow to provide milk, cheese, and butter for the family. They have a certified kitchen for farm dinners and host many farm-vacation guests throughout the year.

To register:
Cost:	$15 PASA members $25 all others

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