Area residents are invited to celebrate Chatham-Kent’s agriculture community with a special brunch next weekend.
Breakfast on the Farm-brunch edition is being held October 21st at Laprise Farms on Maple Line in Pain Court.
Laprise Farms, owned by Jean Marie and Lucille Laprise, is Canada’s largest Brussels sprouts producer with partner Dave Van Segbrook. Located in Pain Court, Ontario, Laprise Farm specializes in fresh Brussels sprouts, carrots, peas, and tomato production for the processing industry. The farm includes a greenhouse vegetable transplant business, grain crops, and seed corn.
The event, organized by Farm and Food Care Ontario along with local farmers and volunteers, provides a unique opportunity for farmers and non‐farming residents to talk about food and farming, gives visitors a chance to visit a real, working farm.
Guests will be able to tour the greenhouse, see how Brussels sprouts are grown, and take part in various interactive stops around the farm.
Brunch includes a unique Brussels sprout hash, bacon, warm spiced apple bread pudding, turkey schnitzel, chicken hotdogs, and more.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are $10 for adults, children 12 and under are free.
For more information visit www.FarmFoodCareON.org
