Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada hosts open house at Harrington Research Farm

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Harrington Research Farm, 1200 Brackley Point Road, Harrington, PEI C1E 1Z3

Members of the UPEI campus community and general public are invited to the Harrington Research Farm Open House on Saturday, July 27 from 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The first open house in five years! 

Come and discover the science behind your food! Several interactive activities will be featured throughout the day to present the scientific research on potatoes, cereal grain, corn, hops, and much more! There will be a number of children's activities as well as guided wagon tours of our research farm.  

Did you know that the Harrington Research Farm has more than 600 acres of farmland and a large greenhouse dedicated to year-round agriculture research on sustainable cropping systems?  

The farm has hundreds of small plots dedicated to research on potato and cereal varieties best suited for the Maritimes. Our research aims to manage weeds, insects and diseases, as well as maintain soil health and water quality, with the objective to support agricultural producers across Canada.  

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/8115656791791450/ Free on-site parking and food are available (while supplies last).