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Agriculture is the second largest
source of income for the County.
We honor and value the farmers and all who work the
land in our community.
Take a look at some of our members and what they
have to offer. |
Butler Co. Farm Markets
Butler County
Farmer's Market
W. Diamond and Chestnut Streets,
Butler, PA 16001
May - October
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Slippery Rock Farmer's
Market
9 am - 12 pm
Saturdays- May through October Downtown Slippery Rock,
in the parking lot behind First National Bank.
Farm fresh produce & eggs, local honey, baked goods,
plants, and much more! Additional handcrafted
goods available throughout the season!
New Vendors Welcome!
For more information contact:
Market Manager, 724-738-4050
Click
Here to read about the Slippery Rock farmer's
market.
Cranberry Township
Farmer's
Market
2700 Rochester Rd.
Cranberry Municipal Building
Cranberry Township,
PA 16066
June
- October
Friday: 3:30 - 6
pm
Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm
Mars Farmer's Market
225 Crowe Avenue
Church parking lot across from the Post Office
Mars, PA 16046
May thru October
Saturdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Locally grown seasonal vegetables & fruits.
Delicious homemade breads and baked good.
Pierogies, honey, jellies, eggs, dip mixes.
Bedding and potted plants. Cut flowers & herbs.
Hand-made crafts & jewelry.
Contact: Fritz
Email: fritzbee@nauticom.net
Phone: 724-776-3527 |
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You Can't Buy Better than Butler
Butler Agritour Product Alliance (BAPA) - Butler County, PA
Butler Agritour Product
Alliance is a group of growers, manufacturers and
processors who developed the Butler Brand to promote
agriculture in Butler County. It markets various
products with the phrase, “You Can’t Buy Better Than
Butler.” The group helps nourish the tourism industry by
offering tours, farm stays, hands-on demonstrations,
specialty shops and fairs and festivals.
Click
here to go to the Agritour site.
Click
here for the BAPA members. |
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Be on the lookout for florescent orange triangles
with dark-red beaded borders.
As you’re driving
throughout Butler County, be on the look out for the
sign that marks SMV’s, slow moving vehicles. Increased
farm activity means more tractors with towed equipment
will be sharing the roadway with you. Farmers and the
crops they produce play an important role in our local
economy. Help keep them safe and join us in saluting
them by slowing down. |
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Goats at the Farm Show |
Farm Events:
Click on links for additional information.
Butler County Farm Tour
Butler Farm
Show
Big Butler
Fair
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Butler County won state honors in three categories
at the PA State Farm Show 2006.
Congratulations to the
Butler Farm Show for
the Special Recognition awarded by the PA State
Association of County Fairs!
Congratulations to
Butler Fair Queen Rebekah Dunn
on being named PA State Fair
Queen!
Congratulations to
Arthur Knauf of Harmony
on receiving the Fair Person
of the Year award!
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Dairy Cows as seen on
the Farm Tour |
Farms to Visit:
Click on links for additional
information.
Four
Points Alpacas
Marburger Farm Dairy, Inc.
Sunset Hills Farms Alpacas
Crighton's Florist & Greenhouses |
FARM FACTS:
Pennsylvania ranks 4th in the U.S. in total milk
production with 2004 production of 10.0 billion
pounds of milk from 560,000 cows that averaged
17,904 pounds per cow. The milk serves the
liquid consumption needs of Pennsylvanians, is
shipped up and down the east coast to neighboring
states and made into many dairy products
enjoyed by all.
BUTLER COUNTY
FARM FACTS:
Number of Farms: 1,175
Land in Farms: 143,000 acres
Average Farm size: 123 acres
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Alpacas at Four Points Alpacas
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Farms to Stay at:
Click on links for additional
information.
Armstrong Farms
Bed and Breakfast
The Inn at Four Points, Four Points Alpacas
The McMurray House B&B
Sunset Hills Farms
"The Stargazer" Bed & Breakfast
Traveling with your Horse?
You can stay here.
Armstrong Farms
Bed and Breakfast
Locust
Brook Lodge
Lake Arthur Campground
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Dairy Industry
Number of Milk Cows: 4,100
Total lbs. Milk Produced: 71,100,000
Average lbs Milk per Cow: 17,300
Livestock Industry
Number of Hogs: 2,400
Number of Cattle: 22,000
Number of Sheep: 1,850
Corn
Acres planted for grain: 15,400
Total number of bushels: 1,897,800
Avg. bushels per acre: 123.3
Acres planted for silage: 5,200
Total tons produced: 73,000
Average tons per acre: 14
Alfalfa Hay
Acres harvested: 17,700
Total tons harvested: 52,900
Average tons per acre: 2.99
Other Hay
Acres harvested: 19,000
Total tons harvested: 42,200
Average tons per acre: 2.22
Oats
Acres harvested: 2,200
Average bushels per acre: 62.9
Soybeans
Acres harvested: 3,000
Average bushels per acre: 45 |
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Beverages from the County:
Click on links for additional
information.
Kiva Han Coffee
Marburger Farm Dairy, Inc.
North
Country Brewery
Rustic Acres Winery
Winfield Winery
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Congratulations to
Winfield Winery!
2007
PA State Farm Show, Harrisburg--
One of the newest additions to Pennsylvania’s wine community is
Winfield Winery of Cabot, Butler County. After only five months of
operation, Winfield won Best American Wine honors for their 2005
Country Red. Winfield received a silver medal for a 2005 Fredonia,
and three bronze medals for their Red Raspberry, Vignoles and Yellow
Raspberry. |
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