Breakfast on the Farm brings in thousands

Recognition from the Province for the event and the 100th Anniversary of Hoenhorst Farms was presented by Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, to Margriet, Cox and Gerrit Wensink while local MPP Ernie Hardeman and MP Arpan Khanna were also in attendance. (Ron Yuzark Photo)

Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent

Hoenhorst Farms in Innerkip opened its gates to the public on June 14th for Breakfast on the Farm, an event hosted in partnership with Farm and Food Care Ontario. It welcomed over 2000 guests to experience life on a working dairy farm while enjoying a locally sourced breakfast. Visitors had the chance to tour the farm on the 16th Line, getting an up-close look at dairy cows, modern farming equipment, and automated Lely robots that allow cows to milk on their schedule. The event also included extensive tractor and equipment displays, interactive games and educational exhibits, and the opportunity to meet local farmers and food producers. Guests were served an all-Ontario-made breakfast, which featured a peameal bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, apple cider, milk, asparagus, and strawberries. More than 100 volunteers, many with agricultural backgrounds, helped the day run smoothly. The day also marked the 100th anniversary of Hoenhorst Farms.