Farm Day Grows in Popularity

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) Ventura County Farms welcomed visitors on Saturday.

More than 15 farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations took part in the 13th annual Ventura County Farm Day.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods invited people to check out their location near the corner of Harbor and Olivas Park Drive in Ventura.

Duda gave out free bags of celery.

They also invited Plantel of Orcutt to give out plants.

"Duda had us out here to give out garden starts, and it went great, thousands of people came through, we gave out thousand of plants, I know Duda was able to give away hundreds of harvested plants, I think everyone came out today and had a good time and learned a lot about agriculture," said Zealand Davis.

SEEAG Students, including Aurora Arrelano, volunteered.

The Rio Mesa High School senior said she is heading to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the fall to study Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences.

Oxnard Historic Farm Park, on Gottfried Pl., also opened its gates to welcome visitors on Farm Day.

The park had tours, live music, food and demonstrations.

Forrest Weatherhead has been volunteering for a decade.

The son of a printer showed kids how to make bookmarks.

"My dad had a print shop, so I bring the kids around and I show them how to use a proof press," said Weatherhead.

Visitors saw farm equipment and a wine making cellar.

Master gardeners also shared their expertise and tips.

Thanks to donations the Historic Farm Park has a lot of new things to see.

Farm Day is free .

Growers said another farm day in Santa Barbara County will be held in the fall.

For more information visit https://www.oxnardfarmpark.org and https://vcfarmday.org and https://sbcfarmday.org

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