Green Horizons Newsletter - AgEBB
Green Horizons
Volume 11, Number 3
Summer 2007
5th Annual Missouri
Chestnut Roast
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center,
New Franklin, Mo.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free admission
Assistance Dogs Allowed - No Pets
Most activities held inside tents, for comfort rain or shine
- Guided tours of the Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center
- Educational booths and presentations from Missouri value-added
agriculture vendors and University agricultural and environmental
research programs
- Showcase for Missouri’s outstanding agricultural products including
pecan, black walnut, hickory, and chestnut products; locally produced
honey; cheeses and meats; wines and beers. Free tasting samples in
many booths.
- Free fresh-roasted chestnut samples; fresh chestnuts and potted chestnut
trees for sale; native plants and seed packets
- Children’s activity area with crafts, storytelling, face painting, straw
bale maze
- Live music from Ironweed Bluegrass Band
- Cooking demonstrations by local gourmet chefs featuring Missouri
chestnuts.........and more
For additional information, including driving directions
and a detailed event schedule (available in Oct.), visit:
www.centerforagroforestry.org
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