Ronnybrook Farm Holds Family Day Celebration And Unveils Solar Hot Water System
Ronnybrook Farm invites the public to an old-fashioned day at the farm from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy lots of fun activites including a tour of the farm and dairy production facilities and see one of NYS first solar systems being used in agriculture.
Online, July 20, 2010 (Newswire.com)
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Ronnybrook Farm Holds Family Day Celebration
Company Unveils New Solar Panels
ACRAMDALE, July 20,2010 -- Ronnybrook Farm is opening its green pastures and energy-efficient farming and production operations for an open house on Aug. 8 to educate the public about the value of natural, local agriculture and alternative energy to the regional economy.
The old-fashioned day at the farm from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature family fun, including hay rides, farm and production facility tours, live music, cooking demonstrations featuring Ronnybrook's wholesome dairy products, free product samples, a food tent to benefit the local Future Farmers of America and more.
Ronnybrook also will unveil its award-winning state-of-the art solar thermal system designed and installed by EarthKind Solar of Kingston. The 30 solar collectors use the sun to produce the hot water needed for the on-site production of milk, yogurt and other dairy products, saving the farm about 2,000 gallons of oil annually.
This Hudson Valley farm has been in operation for almost 70 years by the Osofsky family and has a long history of practicing organic methods and sustainable measures while creating healthy dairy products. They use only the finest natural ingredients and milk from their own herd of Holstein Cows.
The event is free and open to the public. The farm, located at 310 Prospect Hill Road in Ancramdale, is also offering complimentary transportation options for visitors. For more information on the event, contact Jessica Hunt, jessicahunt@ronnybrook.com, (518) 398-6455, and visit http://www.ronnybrook.com to respond.
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