Today is #NationalFarmersDay a day when we thank farmers for the so often thankless job they perform. At Union Colony Insurance, we insure many farms, dairies, farm equipment, livestock, crops, and love our farming community.
We know the risks that are taken by our farmers and their daily sacrifice to put food on the table for not only their own family but for our entire country and world.
Our hearts break when we have a summer like ours when the hail comes, damages to crops come with it. Millions of dollars are lost in revenue for our farmers.
For some farmers, their dependence on agritourism, or tourism to agriculture sites, becomes even more necessary for them. There are many farms in the Northern Colorado area that participate in agritourism and fall is one of the best times to visit a local farm.
Thank a farmer by visiting their farm and participating in their events or attractions. Here’s a list of Northern Colorado farming attractions for your convenience.
Fritzler Corn Maze – LaSalle, CO
Haunted and Daytime Corn Maze with Halloween and Harvest attractions.
http://www.fritzlermaze.com/
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch – Longmont, CO
October Pumpkin Carnival every weekend in October.
http://www.rockymtnpumpkinranch.com/fall-pumpkin-festival/
Jack Lantern’s Corn Maze – Fort Collins, CO
Haunted Corn Maze with further thrilling attractions.
http://www.nococornmaze.com/
Miller Farms – Platteville, CO
Harvest Festival featuring the famous ‘Antique Alley’ since 1949!
http://www.millerfarms.net/-antique-alley-22.html
Rock Creek Farm – Broomfield, CO
U-Pick-Em Pumpkins and Corn Maze
http://www.rockcreekfarm.com/
Ya Ya Farm & Orchard – Longmont, CO
Apple Fest!, Cider Making Workshops, & Apple Blossom Festival
http://www.yayafarmandorchard.com/content/events-2.cfm?killnav=1
63rd St. Farm – Boulder, CO
Mingle & Feast, Seed-to-Table Dinners
http://63rdstfarm.com/projects/mingle-feast/