JUNE 8, 2024: LANIGAN, SK – Farm Tour and Potluck at Grovenland Farm

Posted by Lourdes Still on May 15, 2024

You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Grovenland Farm in Lanigan, Saskatchewan! Grovenland is a host farm in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program specializing in pastured livestock and seasonal vegetables. Three generations farm together using Holistic Management practices. Come check out this diverse family farm and celebrate the start of the summer season!

WHEN: June 8, 2024 | 1-4:30pm

LOCATION: Treaty 6 Territory. Google map coordinates here.

DIRECTIONS: To find us from Saskatoon or Lanigan: We are just 5.5 miles off the #16 highway between the Guernsey mine and Lanigan, directly south/opposite the junction of #20 (that leads to Humboldt). Our farm is half a mile past the yield sign, with a long driveway on the east/left side. We are 130 km Southeast of Saskatoon.

To find us from Watrous: Take the #668 east out of Watrous and continue on gravel towards Drake. Turn north/left onto Range Road 2231 (six miles after the pavement ends). Go 3.5 miles. Long driveway on the east/right side. (South of intersection of 2231 & 330).

To find us from Regina/Drake: Take Kansas Road (or Twp 323) on the north side of Drake 6 miles south of #20 highway (2 miles past graveyard). Turn north/right on Rge Rd 2231. Go 2.5 miles. Long driveway on the east/right side. (South of intersection of 2231 & 330). We are 175km North of Regina.

REGISTER: Please register on Eventbrite as space for this event is limited. This event is free but if you want to support more events like this, you are welcome to make a contribution.

SCHEDULE (times are approximate):
1pm Welcome and intro circle
1:30pm Farm Tour
3:30pm Snack potluck and social
4:30pm Depart

BRING: Dress for the weather. Bring a snack potluck item to share, plates/cutlery/cups and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Please include a little card with ingredients if you can for folks with food sensitivities.

SHARE: Planning on joining us? Invite your friends and share the Facebook event! 

ACCESSIBILITY: If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch with us at prairiesnetwork@youngagrarians.org

About Grovenland Farm

Three generations farm together at Grovenland Farm. In 2011, Lisa and Ben Martens Bartel moved from Winnipeg to the family farm to begin a new farming story with Ben’s parents, John and Denise Bartel. They all enjoy hosting people on the farm and creating a welcoming place.

Grovenland Farm produces grass-finished beef, pastured pork from heritage breed pigs, pastured chickens (both meat birds and egg layers) and a full complement of vegetables.

Their animal grazing rotation is based on Holistic Management practices and on pasture when possible. In the gardens , they make heavy use of mulches, animal waste and compost and  follow organic practices.

Ben and Lisa sell vegetables seasonally at the Lanigan Farmers Market, the Manitou Flea Market and through Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions from July to early October for customers in Lanigan, Watrous and Saskatoon. They also sell vegetables and meat through their website, a farmer co-op called The Farmers Table, and a couple of stores including Moose Jaw’s The Wandering Market.

Website: www.grovenlandfarm.ca/

Facebook: facebook.com/GrovenlandFarm 

Instagram: @grovenland_farm

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This event is free and open to everyone! Supervised children are welcome
  • Please leave furry friends at home
  • Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms
  • Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently
  • Please do not bring alcohol to this event
  • Please share this event with anyone who may be interested!

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