How to keep 'em down on the farm...
SUMMER FAMILY FARM DAYS* Saturdays: June 16, 23, 30 Sundays: June 17, 24, July 1

Experience fresh-from-the-farm goodness with the whole family! Grab the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle at the Poughkeepsie train station for stops at Plankenhorn Dairy Farm and Secor Farm (to pick your own produce and vegetables) in the picturesque Hudson Valley.

Plankenhorn Farms is opening its barn doors and inviting you in for a behind-the-scenes peek into the life of a dairy farmer. Discover how milk gets from the farm to your table, making a few bovine buddies along the way. And no visit is complete without sampling some premium-quality, Hudson Valley Fresh milk. Next it's time for hand-picked strawberries at Secor Farm. Pick your own fruit or visit the farm stand for an assortment of seasonal goodies, including local jams, jellies, maple syrup and honey.

Between visits, you'll have the opportunity to explore the charming Village of Millbrook. Known for its rolling hills and horse farms, Millbrook is also home to many eateries, gift shops, and antique stores.

The Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle will stay with you all day, transporting you to the various locations and bringing you back to Poughkeepsie Station for the return trip home.

Reservations for the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle are required in advance by calling 800-445-3131 and selecting "0" for an operator. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Once you've made your reservation, simply purchase your rail and shuttle package tickets through Metro-North.

Some activities require an additional fee. For more information about these itinerary stops and other agricultural and culinary destinations throughout Dutchess County, visit www.dutchesstourism.com.

*Dutchess County Tourism has the right to substitute a farm or related itinerary stop to ensure the quality of the overall program and the individual getaway experience.

Price: From Grand Central or Harlem-125th Street: adults, $25.75; seniors, $19; children 5-11, $3.50; children under 5, FREE. Save an additional 5 percent on rail fare when you purchase your rail ticket through WebTicket.

Package Includes: Discount round-trip rail fare, and shuttle transportation to/from Poughkeepsie Station and all venues included in the package.

Where to purchase your tickets: Grand Central Terminal or any Metro-North station with a ticket office except Poughkeepsie Station, at all full-service Ticket Machines (except Poughkeepsie Station), or through WebTicket.

Travel Information: Take the Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie Station. The Link will meet the train departing Grand Central Terminal at 8:57 AM, arriving at the Poughkeepsie Station at 10:57 AM. When you get to Poughkeepsie Station, follow the signs to the bus area and look for the "LOOP" bus stop. Your bus will be the one with a sign that reads "Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link". On the return trip, the Link arrives at Poughkeepsie Station to connect with the 5:33 PM train, arriving in Grand Central Terminal at 7:24 PM.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print a CUSTOMER LETTER, it contains important information about your trip. Also, make sure to print the itinerary schedule. At ticket offices, ask the ticket agent for a copy. When purchasing through WebTicket, you will automatically be linked to one.

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