Minnesota Ag Connection - Locally Produced Dinner and More Aug. 25 in Aitkin

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Locally Produced Dinner and More Aug. 25 in Aitkin
Minnesota Ag Connection - 08/17/2018

A community event founded by local farmers, Farm2Families, set for 3-7 p.m. Aug. 25, at the Aitkin County Fairgrounds, is the signature event from the Sustainable Farming Association's Greater Mille Lacs Chapter and features dinner produced by Aitkin-area farmers, live music, a farmers' market, family activities and educational speakers.

The dinner menu includes grilled brats, chicken, and pork; sweet corn; roasted potatoes; dinner roll; roasted vegetables, and a salad buffet.

Family activities include a youth art contest, farmers market, children's games and activities, and a fair display.

Speakers include Theresa Keaveny, SFA Executive Director; Dr. Diomy Zamora, University of Minnesota Extension; and Peggy Jones, American Peat Technologies. Musical entertainment provided by Christian McShane and Aurora Baer.

General festival admission is free; dinner tickets, available at the door, are $15 for one trip through the line. Meal service starts at 4 p.m. Kids under 6 eat free with purchase of adult meal ticket.

The Fairgrounds are located at 632 Minnesota Ave N, which is just north of downtown Aitkin. For more information go to sfa-mn.org/farm2families or email greatermillelacs@sfa-mn.org.

Farm2Families is sponsored by American Peat Technology, Aitkin County Economic Development, Gramma's Pantry, Riverwood Healthcare, The Beanery, Floe International, NE Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, and Aitkin County.

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