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Smyth’s Trinity Farm in Enfield CT to Host a Free Farm Tour and Agriculture Demonstrations
(Apr 23, 2007)


On Saturday May 19th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Smyth’s Trinity Farm located in Enfield Ct will open their barn doors to the public allowing an in depth look at the world of owning and operating a dairy farm. Hartford County Farm Bureau will co-sponsor the event further supporting the important roll of today’s dairy farmer in Connecticut agriculture.

Come see the cows being milked. Kids of all ages will be invited to milk the mechanical dairy cow. See the entire process that evolves from milking these large animals to bottling the milk for sale. Trinity Farms is one of the unique farms in Ct that process their own farms milk on site and sell it in glass milk bottles. These environmentally friendly bottles are then recycled with each return visit to the store. A salesroom is adjacent to the milking barn where yoghurt and butter are also made for sale. Trinity Farms milk is also sold at select local supermarkets within Hartford County.

Activities will take place throughout the day with continues dairy tours, 4H dairy clipping and grooming as well as other demonstrations. Children are encouraged to participate on naming the “newly born” calf. The winner will receive dairy products from the store.

The day promises to be packed full of information and family fun. Did you ever wonder how cheese is made? Dr Dzurec of UConn Storrs will supply information and videos on how UConn has begun to manufacture cheese at the Storrs campus location.

Mike Smyth owner of Trinity farm will open his dairy processing area to the public to explain how the milk is handled and talk about the process of bottling of fresh milk. He will also explain how Trinity creates delicious chocolate, coffee and eggnog.
Mike will also explain to us how he makes farm fresh yoghurt on the farm. The farm offers vanilla, blueberry, strawberry and raspberry flavored yoghurts.

Dale Smyth will explain how cream is turned into butter. Once that skill is learned, kids will ask over and over to make butter at home. Dale will also demonstrate how to mold butter into festive shapes.

Also participating with demonstrations will be The Future Farmers of America Suffield Chapter and other 4H clubs. Representatives will answer any questions that you have and offer young people advice on how to get involved with 4H or FFA and the many leadership opportunities available.

Hale Hill Biofuel of Portland, CT will be on hand to answer your questions on what exactly is biofuel? A hands on demonstration will show how one can switch your home heating needs or diesel powered vehicle over to biofuel. Connecticut Farm Bureau and Hale Hill Biofuels have formed a partnership to provide a discount per gallon prices to all of their members. Come see how you can take advantage of this program.

Ted and Becky Jones of Jones Apiary in Farmington, CT will be on hand with a bee keeping demonstration to explain the intriguing world of bees and how important they are to your backyards and gardens. Local honey and other bee related products will be available.

The Connecticut Agriculture Education Foundation will explain the importance of agricultural awareness programs in schools. Currently CAEF promotes programs for children in elementary school called “Ag in the Classroom” These programs are active throughout the State of Connecticut teaching children about farms and their relationship to food. If your school is not aware of these great programs being offered, stop by the CTEAF tent.

Jiff Martin from American Farmland Trust will be on hand to explain conservation options for Connecticut Farmland. This is a great opportunity to get involved and help preserve Connecticut’s Farmland

Hartford Connecticut Farm Bureau will be available and offer information on how to support agriculture in Connecticut from the small back yard gardener to the large commercial farms, everyone has a voice! Come see what Farm Bureau has to offer you in the way of Member Service Discounts and Farm Bureau Support!
This event will take place rain or shine.

For additional program information please call Jane Sheldon at 860-668 5410 or for farm information please call Trinity Farm, 4 Oliver Road, Enfield CT at 1-860-745-0751.