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Farms in Your Backyard: Tour Says ‘Buy Local’

Montgomery County farms open their doors to new customers as part of a push to showcase locally grown produce.

By Whitney Teal

Farms from Silver Spring to Damascus are rolling out the red carpet for new customers that may not know hyper-local produce is a short drive away. The 2013 Montgomery County Farm Tour will be held July 27-28, with 13 stops along the way.

Beyond the usual peas and peaches, some farms will also have hayrides, pony rides, music and wine.

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Check out the map of farms participating, above.

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