Farm Ops hosts In-Person, Guided Tour of Ort Family Farm – April 25, 2025

December 3, 2024/Rich Mattingly

Farm Ops is proud to partner with Ort Family Farm to offer farmer veterans an exclusive in-person tour, exploring orchard management and specialty crop production. This event is ideal for those interested in sustainable farming, expanding agricultural knowledge, and learning how a diverse orchard thrives in New York State.

Ort Family Farm features more than 600 heritage fruit trees, showcasing unique and underutilized varieties like paw paws, persimmons, mulberries, medlar, quince, apples, and pears. The farm’s diversity highlights opportunities for small-scale farmers to integrate specialty crops. Participants will also explore three acres of small fruiting plants and a high tunnel where figs are grown year-round, demonstrating innovative season-extension techniques.

The tour includes expert guidance on caring for heritage trees, managing pests and diseases, and optimizing crop yields. Whether you’re an experienced tree fruit grower or newer to farming, this event provides practical insights into sustainable orchard operations.

Space is limited.

Date: April 25, 2025 
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm 
Location: Ort Family Farm 2761 Yorski Rd, Bradford, NY 14815

Registration is now closed for this event

Rich Mattingly

Rich is a Marine Corps veteran and is dedicated to building community through sustainable agriculture. He lives in Dryden, NY, and is an aspiring farmer, with the goal of growing healthy food for local food sovereignty initiatives. He worked as a veterans associate for the Farm Ops project from 2024-2025.
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