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There's something happening down on the farm.

Across the province, organic farms are opening their doors to the public, providing farm tours and free workshops to anyone interested.

"People are really interested in organic gardening, farming and local foods, so this is a way to bring all those interests together," said Beth McMahon, executive director of the Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN). "The organic farmers in New Brunswick are just so open and want to share the information they have."

Two farm tours and workshops have already been held, one on biodynamics and the other on organic potatoes. Each had about 12 people participating, who shared information, stories, and feasted on a potluck meal.

"It was just wonderful," said Larry Slipp, who held his farm's workshop on Saturday, Aug. 16. "There were people coming from all parts of the province."

Up-coming workshops include an organic seed workshop at Hope Seeds, a certified organic seed farm in Knowlesville, on Wednesday, Sept. 24. On Sept. 29, Big Sky Farm in Keswick Ridge will focus it's workshop on how they farm "living off the grid."

"These workshops are a great way to learn first-hand about growing good food," said Andrea Berry, owner of Hope Seeds. "At our farm workshop, we're getting right back to the essential ingredient – seeds."

Everyone is welcome to take part in the farm tours, workshops and potluck meals.

There is no cost to participate, but people are asked to pre-register in advance by calling ACORN at 1-866-322-2676 or e-mailing admin@acornorganic.org.

For more workshop dates and topics visit www.acornorganic.org/events.html.