Tour Lilac Hedge Farm in Rutland, MA, a family-owned livestock farm raising pasture-based beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, and duck on more than 350 acres. Learn about the farm's rich history, sustainable farming practices, direct-to-consumer marketing, and commitment to producing high-quality local food.

The tour will be held from 3:00–4:30 p.m. Transportation is on your own. Please note that the DCU Center is approximately a 20-minute drive from the farm.

Pre-registration is requested so our hosts can plan on attendance.

· Optional Welcome Reception: For attendees staying Thursday night, join us for a welcome reception from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Worcester.

· Enjoy heavy appetizers, drink tickets, and a cash bar while catching up with friends and fellow Farm Bureau members.

· Group Dinner: Keep the evening going with dinner together after the reception! Dinner is on your own, and your state will follow up with a recommended restaurant option and group details. Select the Group Dinner Option during registration if you’d like to join us.

· Friday Lunch from 12:00–1:00 p.m. hosted by Connecticut Farm Bureau for all attendees.

· Friday Banquet dinner and keynote speaker, AFBF President Zippy Duvall, at 6:30 p.m.

· Access to all Friday workshops.

· Saturday Breakfast from 7:00–8:00 a.m. hosted by New Hampshire Farm Bureau for all attendees.

· Saturday Lunch at 12:00 p.m. hosted by Massachusetts Farm Bureau for all attendees.

· Access to all Saturday workshops.

· $10 OFF per person to register for both days!

· Lunch from 12:00–1:00 p.m. hosted by Connecticut Farm Bureau for all attendees.

· Banquet dinner and keynote speaker, AFBF President Zippy Duvall, at 6:30 p.m.

· Access to all Friday workshops.

· Breakfast from 7:00–8:00 a.m. hosted by New Hampshire Farm Bureau for all attendees.

· Lunch at 12:00 p.m. hosted by Massachusetts Farm Bureau for all attendees.

· Access to all Saturday workshops.

· This ticket is for General Public on Friday.

· Lunch from 12:00–1:00 p.m. hosted by Connecticut Farm Bureau for all attendees.

· Banquet dinner and keynote speaker, AFBF President Zippy Duvall, at 6:30 p.m.

· Access to all Friday workshops.

· This ticket is for General Public on Saturday.

· Breakfast from 7:00–8:00 a.m. hosted by New Hampshire Farm Bureau for all attendees.

· Lunch at 12:00 p.m. hosted by Massachusetts Farm Bureau for all attendees.

· Access to all Saturday workshops.

· Bring your kids with you!

· All meals included for free for children age 12 and under.

· Access to all workshops.