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The first-ever “Breakfast on the Farm” was held June 20, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dutch Meadows Dairy, a family-owned dairy farm owned by the Tony and Patti Jandernoa family near the mid-Michigan town of St. Johns.

An estimated 1,250 people enjoyed a free Michigan-made pancake and sausage breakfast and dairy farm tour. And for the tour, more than 1,500 people attended the rain-or-shine self-guided tour featuring ten educational stations each hosted by area farmers. Event attendees had a chance to learn how cows are milked, pet a calf and eat ice cream. Questions about farming and food production were encouraged.

Plans will begin soon for the 2010 event, so check back for updates!

This blog will post the latest information on the event. It will be updated regularly by Sara Long, Michigan State University agriculture and natural resources communications manager, and volunteer on the planning committee.