Orcas Island Farm Tours begin on October 4  

||| FROM JULIE CURTIS for SJI CONSERVATION DISTRICT |||

The 2024 Farm Tours of the San Juans have begun and promise to be the most impressive yet! After a successful kickoff on San Juan Island, the festivities are heading to Orcas Island from October 4-6. The Orcas Farm Tour Launch Party is at the Orcas Island Winery on Oct 4 th 4:30-8pm with local food dinner options, a preview of the new Island Grown in the San Juans short film, art and music. 

Visit the seven participating farms over the weekend: The Little Farm on Olga Road, Lum Farm, Tekla Farms, Warm Valley Orchard LLC, Fir Peace Farm, Orcas Farm, and Rising Oak Farm.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of U- pick flowers, decorating pumpkins, learn about sustainable agriculture, savor a farm-to-table dinner, and experience the many farm tours and stands. Online map with location times and details available to plan your adventure. 

Don’t miss the Farmer’s Market on Saturday or visits to Doe Bay Winery and Girl Meets Dirt who are offering special tastings throughout the weekend. Each event has been carefully planned to offer a unique experience of the finest offerings from Orcas Island. Free and paid events available. 
 
Helpful touring tips include: Pack a cooler to keep your farm-fresh goodies safe for the ride home, carpooling to reduce carbon emissions and traffic on sites, always respecting the rules of the farm you’re visiting, wearing appropriate attire for being out in the fields, and leaving pets at home.  
 
Full details and activity maps are available at Orcas Chamber of Commerce, local inns, or online at www.farmtourssanjuans.com. 

Can’t make it to Orcas? Join the tours on Lopez Island from October 11-13.  

For more information contact San Juan Islands Conservation District’s Communications Coordinator, Julie Curtis at julie@sjicd.org. Farm Tour funding partially provided by San Juan County Lodging Tax grants.