Join us for the second stop of the Dufferin County Culinary Collective (DCCC) Field Trip Series — a new, hands-on initiative that will take participants on a journey through Dufferin County’s diverse agricultural landscape. Every other month, we’ll visit a different local farm or food production site to explore the stories, challenges, opportunities and innovations behind the region’s thriving culinary and agri-food community.

Our next stop is Hereward Farms, a beautiful family-owned lavender farm in East Garafraxa.

This free event includes:

A guided tour of Hereward Farms
A roundtable discussion on agri-tourism
Networking with fellow culinary, agricultural, and business leaders
Complimentary snacks and refreshments

Event Agenda:

1:30–1:45 PM – Welcome and Introductions
1:45–1:50 PM – Meet Julie Thurgood-Burnett, Owner of Hereward Farms
1:50–2:00 PM – County & DFA Updates
- Explore Dufferin Guide 2025
- Next Team Dufferin Seminar
- Next Field Trip
- DFA Updates
2:00–2:30 PM – Roundtable: Discussion on Agri-tourism
2:30–3:30 PM – Farm Tour
3:30–4:00 PM – Networking

Please note: Attendees must arrive at Hereward Farms by 1:30 PM using their own mode of transportation. Transportation will not be provided.

Discover – new farms, practices, and local producers

Connect – with fellow culinary professionals and growers

Cultivate – knowledge, relationships, and opportunities

Celebrate – Dufferin’s local food and farming community

DCCC Field Trip Series - Hereward Farms

DCCC Field Trip Series - Hereward Farms

Event Info

Hosted By:

Dufferin County Economic Development

Dufferin County Economic Development

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