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1. B & B Family Lavender Farm

2. Amaro Farm

3. Pelindaba Lavender Farm

4. Green Bluff

5. Buck Bay Shellfish Farm

6. Westcott Bay Shellfish Co.

7. Purple Haze Lavender Farm

8. The Lavender Connection

9. Graysmarsh Berry Farm

10. Johnson's Orchards

11. Heyday Farm

12. Goldendale Reindeer

13. Remlinger Farms

14. Outback Kangaroo Farm

15. Jardin du Soleil

16. Finnriver Farm & Cidery

17. The Farm at Krystal Acres

18. Schuh Farms

19. Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm

20. Smallwood's Harvest

21. Bellewood Farms Distillery

22. Lavender Hill Farm

23. Firwood Farm Alpacas

24. Bill's Berry Farm

25. The Farm at Swan's Trail

26. Bybee Blueberry Farm

27. Chocolate Flower Farm

28. Finnriver Orchard & Cider Gardens

29. Dugualla Bay Farms

30. Gordon Skagit Farms

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Discover the UW Student Farm programs, growing sites and student-built infrastructure and LEED platinum buildings through one of our guided tours. Add on a volunteer work party or tour experience for your meeting or event..

We have three farm sites:

Mercer Court Planned Urban Farm – west campus

Production Farm at the Center for Urban Horticulture – east campus

Rooftop Culinary Garden – north campus

To schedule your group:

Please contact [email protected] for academic related, UW courses, labs and field trips.

Please contact [email protected] for non-UW field trip requests, volunteer work parties, and corporate visits.

We ask that you contact us at least two weeks in advance of when you would like to visit the farm.

Though all our volunteer activities are outside, group size is limited to 30 individuals total.

Farm Tours San Juans

Farm Tours Are Back In 2024 -  Come Join Us!

Farm tours are made possible by our community partners and funding from the san juan county lodging tax.

Celebrating Farms, Food, & Community

There is something for everyone during Farm Tours of the San Juans.  From educational presentations and delicious foods, to free kids activities, pressing cider, and lots of farm animals!

Paid and free events.

2024  Dates and Host Farms: 

San Juan Island - September 27-29

Orcas Island - October 5-6

Lopez Island - Oct 11-13

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Farm Life

Farming creates a good life, and so we welcome our guests with open arms..

We share with you and your loved ones the joys and challenges of life on the farm. Some might say it’s a simple life but we can assure you not a dull day goes by.

Farm life is full of life. Among other friendly farm animals, we milk 115 mature cows on our farm plus the youngstock. They’re known as Robeth Holsteins and they’re our award-winning herd, making us very proud owners. Our barn doors are always open to guests so please, come on in and explore. Adults and kids alike can milk the cows, bottle-feed newborn calves and cuddle with kittens.

Farm life revolves around food. Every day begins and ends with farm-fresh food – a bountiful country breakfast and a wholesome, homemade sit-down meal – both hard earned and well deserved.

Farm Fun

On our farm, fun is always in abundance and every day is a new adventure . no matter the season, there’s plenty to do and see., come experience it for yourself book a stay with us at the inn or book a farm tour with us for a day visit..

• Try your hand at milking cows.
• Bottle-feed baby calves.
• Get your feet (and hair) wet with a swim.
• Switch gears and go mountain biking.
• Fly fish and reel in a trout or salmon.
• Hike our winding, endless trails.
• Grab one of our baskets and go berry picking.
• Wander around the Wildflower fields.
• Strap on some snowshoes and walk on white.
• Go on a cross-country skiing excursion.
• Cuddle with our cute country kittens.
• Feed our hungry herd, the Holsteins.
• Pick fresh vegetables (and eat ’em).
• Gaze at the stars.

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Plan a day visit and book a tour of the farm..

Our tours are scheduled to coincide with daily chores to allow guests the opportunity to experience daily farm life. Guests will be able to watch the cow milking process and even try their hand at milking! Asia’s tour starts at 9 am and goes for 2 hours. We simply love to share our love of farming and our animals with others and hope you’ll join us. Please book her tour directly online through Airbnb Experience. All proceeds from our Farm Tours go directly to our nonprofit organization, Liberty Hill Center for Agricultural Education.

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Words we live by, as farmers ..

These beliefs guide us day in and day out, from sunup to sundown. If you have a moment, please read. Who knows? Maybe they’ll inspire you to go out and live off the land like we do.

I believe a man’s greatest possession is his dignity, and that no calling bestows this more abundantly than farming.

I believe hard work and honest sweat are the building blocks of a person’s character.

I believe that farming, despite its hardships and disappointments, is the most honest and honorable way a man can spend his days on this earth.

I believe farming nurtures the close family ties that make life rich in ways money can’t buy.

I believe my children are learning values that will last a lifetime and can be learned in no other way.

I believe farming provides education for life and that no other occupation teaches so much about birth, growth, and maturity, in such a variety of ways.

I believe many of the best things in life are indeed free: the splendor of a sunrise, the rapture of wide-open spaces, the exhilarating sight of your land greening each spring.

I believe true happiness comes from watching your crops ripen in the field, your children grow tall in the sun, your whole family feel the pride that springs from their shared experience.

I believe that by my toil, I am giving more to the world than I am taking from it, an honor that does not come to all men.

I believe my life will be measured ultimately by what I have done for my fellowman, and by this standard I fear no judgment.

I believe when a man grows old and sums up his days, he should be able to stand tall and feel pride in the life he’s lived.

I believe in farming because it makes all this possible.

Cabot Creamery Co-op

Liberty Hill Farm is one of the voices representing the family farm owners of Cabot Creamery Co-operative. We take great pride in spreading the word about the great Cabot products to whoever will listen. Fortunately for us, the products speak for themselves. Cabot Cheddar Cheese has won every major award for taste and our Cabot Butter is a blue ribbon winner too.

Liberty Hill and Cabot Highlights Liberty Hill Farm participates in Cabot’s Open Farm Events held over the years and our story is available on Cabot’s website, among the online virtual farm tours . Beth and our cow, Larue, were featured in a Cabot Creamery Co-operative commercial that aired on TV.  View the Hug a Farmer video here. In December 2013 Beth went with other Cabot Farmers on the Cabot Creamery Co-operative Gratitude tour in New York City to tout the Cabot goods—singing their praises from the rooftops!

The One & Only Robeth Holstein Herd  Robeth —a combination of our first two names—is the coined prefix for our registered herd. Robeth Holsteins are known for their excellent genetics and have been honored with the Progressive Breeder Registry Award from the Holstein Association for the past 30 years. While the numbers vary, we generally have 320 head of animals all together: cows, calves and heifers, with 120 of those being the milking cows.

Good Cow Genes When we bought the farm from John Hunt, a premier dairy breeder in the 1920s and ’30s, he had a cow named Pearl—a direct descendent of the famous Maryland dairy herd named Dunloggin. Most of our current herd descends from Pearl. Our cows’ lineage has been traced back to the 1880s when they were imported from Holstein Friesland, an area between Germany and the Netherlands.

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Visit some of Washington’s 33,000 farms

Washington state boasts more than 33,000 farms, many of which offer farm tours and other activities during the summer. We offer a sampling of what's available along many popular summer-vacation routes.

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More than 33,000 farms call Washington home, nestled in mountain valleys, sprawled across rolling hills, tucked into pockets of land between cities, sprinkled hither and thither on Puget Sound islands.

With the sun finally shining and markets bursting with fresh produce, the time is ripe to visit a farm, ranch, orchard or dairy, sample the abundance and learn more about where your food grows. Some offer scheduled tours. With an appointment, others will show you around the barnyard and fields (dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes).

Many offer farm stands or shops during the summer months, an ideal way to supplement camping meals, a picnic lunch or a road trip with fruit, fresh sausage, preserves, salad greens and more.

Here’s a sampling of interesting spots along popular vacation routes as well as a handful within an hour’s drive of Seattle. For more ideas, ask at your neighborhood farmers market, call your local Slow Food group or visit Puget Sound Fresh at www.pugetsoundfresh.org for profiles of these and other farms.

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Within an hour of Seattle

21 Acres Farm (13701 N.E. 171st St., Woodinville, 206-442-2061, www.21acres.org ): This nonprofit farm is home to livestock, acres of produce destined for local farmers markets, more than 80 community growing plots, walking trails and fields used to demonstrate sustainable and organic farming practices. The farm hosts a tour at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of the month through October. The Aug. 2 tour will include presentations from Sammamish Valley 4-H groups. Call ahead to schedule tours other days.

Langley Fine Gardens (10012 S.W. 268th, Vashon, 206-463-3516, e-mail preferred at Langley900 @aol.com ): Matt and Leda Langley lead a farm tour and heirloom- tomato day 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 17. Pack a picnic lunch and visit the farm store, which has more than 30 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, 25 varieties of heirloom cooking greens and lettuces, 15 types of potatoes and four colors of carrots. Find more information about the tour and other island farms at www.stov.us/at/agroIntro.html .

Full Circle Farm (31904 N.E. Eighth St., Carnation, 425-333-4579 or fullcirclefarm.com ): Watch biodiesel- fueled tractors at work on this 260-acre certified organic farm which grows more than 125 varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs and features a heritage-foods garden. This Saturday also is the first installment of the Helping Hands Project, in which volunteers can try their hand at a variety of farming tasks at several local farms, beginning with Full Circle. Call Tim Bernthal at 206-783-3088 or Mark McIntyre at 206-632-0606 for more information or visit www.cascadeharvest.org (click on Helping Hands). If you’d rather stroll and enjoy, call ahead for an appointment.

River Valley Ranch (34920 S.E. Fall City-Snoqualmie Road, Fall City, 425-222-5277, rivervalleycheese.com ): Meet a variety of goats, water buffalo, yaks, sheep and cows, all of which contribute their milk toward the ranch’s artisan cheeses. Call to schedule a tour, which often includes a chance to bottle-feed the livestock.

“We have lots of bottle-feeding opportunities, lots of yak kisses,” said owner Julie Steil.

En route to Vancouver, B.C.

Bellewood Acres (231 Ten Mile Road, Lynden, 360-398-9187, open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, www.bellewoodapples.com ): See 22,000 apple trees in the shadow of Mount Baker. Wander the farm and explore the packing line, juice line and cooler.

En route to camping spots along scenic Highway 20

Skagit River Ranch (28778 Utopia Road, Sedro-Woolley, 360-856-0722, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, www.skagitriverranch.com ): This ranch in the Skagit Valley sells organic beef, chicken, pork and eggs. Eiko Vojkovich, who owns the farm with her husband, George, says many folks stop by wanting to know where their food comes from — and to savor it.

“A lot of people are on the way to camping trips on Highway 20, and they stop by and buy sausages and a burger so they can cook out,” she said. “They’re all frozen, so they throw them in the cooler and go.”

Cascadian FARM Home Farm (55749 Highway 20, Rockport, 360-853-8173, open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily in summer, www.cascadianfarm.com/products/homefarm ): This 27-acre berry farm on the Skagit River features fresh organic berries, homemade ice cream, pickles and salsas.

En route to the Olympic Peninsula

Nash’s Organic Produce (1865 E. Anderson Road, Sequim, 360-683-4642, www.nashsorganicproduce.com ): Call ahead for tours of this sprawling farm, located in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley, which has sold produce (including its famous sweet carrots) at the Port Angeles Farmers Market since 1979. If you just want a taste, visit the farm store on site 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Nash’s also holds an annual farm day Oct. 4 with a petting zoo, pumpkin sculpture, wagon rides and more.

Sequim Lavender Festival: If you’re heading west July 18-20, you’re in time for the festival, featuring nearly 30 fragrant farms, abloom with 144 varieties of the purple flowers, and a street fair to boot. Visit www.lavenderfestival.com or call 360-681-3035 or 877-681-3035.

Mt. Townsend Creamery (338 Sherman St., Port Townsend, 360-379-0895, www.mttownsendcreamery.com ): See how the creamery’s award-winning artisanal cheeses are crafted and visit the creamery store Saturdays and Sundays starting this weekend.

En route to Eastern/

Central Washington

Thompson’s Farm (9535 Old Naches Highway, Naches, 509-653-2589, www.thompsonsfarm.com ): This family-owned (since 1898) orchard grows more than 35 varieties of fruit including cherries, peaches, apples and pears. Call ahead for the U-Pick schedule or to arrange a traipse through the orchards.

The family also runs a farm store with fruit, cider, vinegars, honey, jams and jellies along Highway 12 in Naches, with a soda fountain where you can grab a cherry soda or a root-beer float (509-653-2848). Don’t worry about the address, Nancy Thompson says: “Naches is so small that as you pass it you’ll only pass about 10 buildings. My husband [that’s John] says it’s the kind of town Norman Rockwell would paint.”

En route to coastal beaches

Pacific Coast Cranberry Museum & Self-Guided Farm Tour (2907 Pioneer Road, Long Beach, 360-642-5553, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, www.cranberrymuseum.com ): Visit the bogs where these tart berries grow and learn how different varieties are cultivated.

Post summer

Farm tours and harvest festivals abound in the fall if you don’t make it out this summer. Learn more about the Sept. 27 King County/Washington State University Extension annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour at king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms/HarvestCelebration.html or the Oct. 4 Skagit Valley Farm Tour at www.festivaloffamilyfarms.com . Or, call your favorite farms to see if they offer harvest celebrations of their own.

Karen Gaudette: 206-515-5618

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What is agritourism.

Agritourism connects visitors with local farmers, sharing and educating guests about farm life through hands-on experiences, farm tours, education, and more.

Agritourism in Kitsap

With around 698 small farms and homesteads, Kitsap County has a wide range of farm experiences for you.  

Examples of Agritourism in Kitsap

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• U-pick (Food and Flowers)
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• Youth Camps
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• Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
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• Farm-to-Table and Harvest Dinners
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WELCOME to Pioneer Farm Museum & Ohop Indian Village

Recalling the past and inspiring the future.

Escape to another century…

Journey back to the 1880’s with our tour guides to experience homesteading in Washington state. Then step back further, to before the first local contact with Europeans and experience our seasonal Ohop Indian Village.

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7716 Ohop Valley Road E., Eatonville, WA. 98328

Phone: +1 360-832-6300

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Have you ever fed a bison?

Seasonal tours available

What an awesome treat! I highly recommend this tour for kids of all ages! I had a blast feeding the bison! It was so great to hear the story of how this all came about, as well.

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Awesome farm with great tours! The owners shared their story while we were seated on the benches made out of hay, let us feel the different types of bison fur and made us fall in love with these free spirited animals. At the end of the tour we got to feed some treats to the giants and it was a really cool experience!

I loved hearing about how the farm came to be. The gift shop has lots of cute bison items. Of course, the main attraction is getting to feed the bison treats! These are still wild bison, so it is done through the fence, but it was a wonderful experience!

​ Had a really good time with my family. You get a little bit of history on the bison and then get to feed them. My boys loved getting to see them up close. I’d have to say that the big bull “Dude” was my favorite. We will definitely be back at some point.

We Are Excited to See You This Summer

We offer tours on our small farm from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.  Come listen to our story, learn about bison, and get a chance to feed a bison a treat. 

Book your tour now!

Feed the Flock

Come meet Screech & Holla and the rest of the flock.  They love their treats! 

See the New Calves

Get a chance to see the new calves.  We typically have our first calf just in time for tour season!

Feed the Bison

Our bison love tour season!  They are more than happy to take treats from your hand and let you sneak a scritch on their nose.

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Oyster Farm Tours @ Oysterville Sea Farms

About this experience.

The tours start in our historic oyster building.   Currently, it is the only oyster building on the National Historic Register of Historic Places.  

Stop 1 - The Interpretive Center:   You will begin by learning a bit about the area and why it is so unique for oyster production.  

Stop 2 - The Production Room - This is where we get the oysters ready for market.   This is where the magic happens.  Where we get some oysters ready for market and others are cleaned up and sent to a different bed to continue their lives.

Stop 3 - Out onto the Oyster Beds - A short walk away are the beds themselves.   You will go out on them to see the various methods of oyster farming and learn about the life of an oyster.  

Stop 4 - Shucking Class:   Back at the farm, you will then get taught how to shuck an oyster from our experts. Here you will be able to  shuck 3 oysters that will be then BBQ’d for you to enjoy.

Stop 5 - Enjoy some Oysterville Selects: The final stage of the tour is to bask in the glow of your new found knoweledge and skills as you luxuriate in the gorgeous view of our deck.  As you do so, you will enjoy the fruits of your labor: the oysters you just shucked...

If you would like we will have a table reserved for you at the end of the tour so you can enjoy an amazing meal in our incredibly gorgeous location.  

Note: the tour lasts about 90 minutes and includes .5 of a mile of walking, some of it over an uneven trail.   We recommend that you bring boots. If you do not have any we can rent you a pair for the tour.

We may take photos during class for marketing or promotional materials, if you have concerns about this please let us know.

Please note that we have a strict no-refund policy for no-shows. Once a reservation is made, it is non-refundable in the event of a no-show.

Cancellations and reschedules are allowed up to 12 hours prior. If you need to cancel, please cancel through the "Modify booking" link in your confirmation email up to the time of your booking for a full refund. Inclement weather may also result in a cancellation.

Willapa Wild is one of the top 20 largest Oyster Farms in the US for acreage. We farm over 300 acres on the Willapa Bay with facilities in Bay Center and a fully operating Farm and Restaurant at our Oysterville Sea Farms Location.

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Fall Farm Tour Itinerary

The fall season in Whatcom County offers mugs of fresh apple cider, wine and cheese tasting, along with wagon rides through the pumpkin patch as locals celebrate their immense harvest bounty. Follow this itinerary for a full day of fun on the farms.

Whatcom County Farm Tour

In the height of harvest season,   Eat Local Month is a reminder to celebrate the bounty in Whatcom County’s backyard, and support the folks who grow, raise and prepare our food by eating locally. This year the celebrations are bigger than ever with a new weekend long Food Fest and the expansion of the Whatcom County Farm Tour.

Each year, the second Saturday in September opens the harvest season with the Whatcom County Farm Tour hosted by Sustainable Connections. Numerous farms throughout the county present a public open house on this day, inviting visitors to return throughout the season.

A.  Bellingham Visitor Information Center

Open 7 days a week, this is a great place to grab a copy of the Whatcom Food & Farm Finder, produced by Sustainable Connections - an organization dedicated to maintaining a thriving local economy - and talk to a pro about what’s happening in the county on the day you arrive.

B. Bellewood Farms

Home to 24,000 apple trees, Bellewood Farms is known as Honeycrisp headquarters. Stop in at the farm store to taste the freshest apples, pressed cider, home-baked pie, honey roasted peanut butter, and special recipe caramel sauce. Visitors are also welcome to tour the orchard and view the packing and juice lines. Open daily Sept-Dec.

C.  Appel Farms

This family dairy farm has been making artisan cheeses for over 30 years in the Dutch tradition. Visitors are invited to taste a wide variety of flavored Goudas in the charming cheese shoppe adjacent to the barn. Then learn about unique cheeses like Quark and Paneer. Open Mon-Sat.

D. Samson Estates Winery

Located in the heart of raspberry country, Samson Estates is both a working raspberry farm and a boutique winery. Winemaker Rob Dhaliwal offers five traditional viniferous varieties using Washington State grapes. He also produces unique fruit and dessert wines using local raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and hazelnuts. The tasting room is open Fri – Sun throughout the fall.

E. Cloud Mountain Farm

This is the place to be the first weekend in October for the annual Fall Fruit Festival. Taste 200 varieties of common and uncommon apples, pears and table grapes, as well as hand-pressed cider, nuts, rare fruit jellies and sauces. Farm experts teach the names of each variety and advise how to grow them at home. Live music starts toes to tapping as tummies fill with homegrown goodness. Cloud Mountain also offers a pumpkins patch throughout the fall. Open Wed – Sat. Feb – Nov.

F.  North Fork Brewery

What would fall be without a tasty ale to wash it all down? Finish off your day with a trip up the Mountain Baker Highway to the quirky North Fork Brewery, Beer Shrine and Wedding Chapel for a hand-tossed pizza made with local ingredients and a traditional British-style ale served in a rustic and friendly atmosphere.

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Top Place for Picking Apple in Washington

There is no autumn or late summer experience without some apple picking in Washington. With Washington producing over 60% of the apple supplies in the US, taking a trip to do some picking with family and friends can be quite exciting.

Apples are usually ready for picking from September to October. Apple picking makes a great weekend getaway. You can be sure kids will love it. Apple picking is fun, and the taste of fresh apples is even more exciting. However, you need a great place close to home and with a bountiful harvest.

So, what are the top places to go apple picking in Washington State? Let’s see some of the best apple orchards in Washington.

About two and a half away from Seattle, Wenatchee is a top place for apple picking. Historically, Wenatchee is known as the Apple Capital. This is one of the oldest apple orchards dating back over 100 years.

If you love all different types of apples, then the orchard offers multiple apples to harvest. It’s also home to the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, which takes place every spring. It’s a top place for fruit fanatics and one that I highly recommend.

There is a further 11-mile hiking Apple Capital Loop Trail. Make sure you get your walking boots and carry some trailing sticks for added fun. Farms in the area are quite popular, allowing visitors to pick bushels of Gala, Gold Delicious, Fuji and many more.

They also started late picking in Elberta peaches. Apart from apples, visitors can also pick pluots, nectarines, pears and cherries.

Skipley Farm — Snohomish

Skipley is another exciting place to enjoy apple picking. It’s a large 7.5-acre farm with a wide range of apple varieties. Here, you’ll find varieties like Zester, Gravenstein, and William’s Pride. Most of the apples on this farm are usually ripe and ready for picking in late summer.

The farm offers more than just apples. You can also enjoy picking blackberries, Seneca plums, blueberries and Bartlett pears. It’s a great time to taste and enjoy different fruits before they go out of season.

Enjoy some gardening? The farm has a nursery, so be sure to carry some seedlings.

Skagit Valley, WA

Skagit Valley in Washington is known for its tulip farms which are quite colorful. This is the most versatile place when you want to pick all kinds of fruits. Farms in this valley are home to over 90 different types of fruits, including apples.

You can start your day experiencing the U-pick apple orchard at Hoehn Bend farm. Take the kids to also experience farm animals. Here, they can feed animals, collect eggs and much more.

There are also the Jones Creek farms within the area with over 50 apple varieties.

Apple Creek Orchard, Ferndale

Want to taste some fresh apples and come home with more at bargain prices? Visit the Apple Creek Orchard Ferndale. The farm is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. 

You can plan your schedule and get to enjoy a wide variety of apples. Here, you can pick and buy snow pick sweet apples, Gala, Jonagold, Mutsu and Melrose. All the apples here go for 15$ per gallon. 

Be sure to carry some back home for those who didn’t make the trip.

Bill’s Berry Farm — Grandview

This is another must-visit place for apple picking this summer. Located in the Yakima Valley, the farm is pretty fertile and one with all types of apples. You can plan your trip to coincide with the farm’s September 4 festival.

The festival is quite exciting with a wide range of activities. Know how to aim with a sling? How about some apple slingshots? There are also tractor rides, apple cider pressing and corn mazes.

It’s a great place for all family fun and excitement. The farm offers more than just fruit picking during the festival. Looking to take some fruit back home? Be sure to carry your own containers.

Bellewood Farms — Lynden

This is one of the largest apple farms in Western Washington and one to consider visiting. The farm is home to over 25,000 apple trees. You can be sure of a great field day picking apples.

Looking to visit early? Varieties that ripen early, like Tsugarus, Gravensteins, and Zesters, are usually ready by September 1. But you can still come a month later when varieties like Jonagold and Honeycrisp are ready.

The farm gets into full swing harvesting by October with over nine apple varieties ready for picking. There is a farm store and cafe nearby where you can make some goodies after a long day of picking.

Final Verdict

Looking to spend quality time outdoors? Why not plan a trip to one of these amazing orchards? You can be sure of an amazing experience picking and tasting some of the freshest and tastiest apples.

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Washington Apple Fruit – What Type of Apples Grow in Washington?

The apple fruit grows best in temperate areas of the winter weather. You need a good water source, fertilizers , sunny days, and cool nights for maximum apple production. One such area in the United States known for apples is Washington State.

Over 42% of the apples grown in the US are from Washington. In 1989, Washington was designated as the official fruit state. The majority of the apples are grown in the central areas of the Cascade Mountains.

From 1997 to 2001, average apple production in the state averaged 120 million bushels. The 2004 USDA Organic Survey ranks Washington as a top producer of organic apples. But what types of apples can you find there?

Join me below as I discuss the different types of apple fruits grown in Washington State.

This is a modern variety of apple types and a multi-purpose one. It’s a medium to large apple with an oval shape.

The apple is a good source of vitamins A and C. It can be used for both raw and cooked applications. You can slice it when raw and add it to salads.

Cameo is a bright and red-striped apple type with a creamy orange color. It’s a common type of apple in Washington with a firm and crisp texture.

The taste is sweet, and one with very thin skin. This makes it taste quite fresh with a hint of a pear.

Fuji is a big reddish-pink apple variety and one of the wide apple varieties in the US. It is a versatile apple variety with a wide range of applications. The apple is quite flavorful, offering a sweet-tart taste.

The Fuji variety is readily available from the months of January to August. You can also expect it during the months of October to December.

The Gala features a yellow background color with pinkish-orange stripes. It also has a sweet-tart taste and is a great choice for multiple applications. The texture is crisp but not hard.

It originated from New Zealand in1930s, and like most apples, the Gala is clonally propagated. It’s available from January to June and from September to October.

Ginger gold

The Ginger gold apple ranks as the 15th most popular apple variety in the United States. It’s a yellow apple variety that grows early in the season. You’re likely to see it first in the market.

This is one of the best apple types that can last in the fridge for days without going bad. It’s slow to oxidize, making it retain its freshness for a long. This makes it a suitable choice for salads, pies, and crisps. It’s also a great one for kids to snack on.

Golden Delicious

Golden Delicious is among the favorite apple types in the US. It’s a delicate type of apple with smooth yellow color. The apple is available all year and produces a sweet taste.

This is an all-purpose apple type to us with salads, sauces, eating, baking, and much more. This apple type is readily available from September to June. It’s one of the most delicious apples because of its natural sweetness.

Granny Smith

The Granny Smith apple is a crisp green apple and a suitable choice for multiple applications. It is highly recommended for pies. The apple is also referred to as the green apple or the sour apple.

Granny Smith originated from Australia in 1868 and was named after Maria Ann Smith. It’s rich in Vitamin C and a great one to help boost the immune system.

This is a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Jonathan apple type. It is a relatively new type appearing in New York State in 1953.

It’s one of the largest apple types with a tangy taste.

Pink Lady is a trademark name with the apple known as Cripps Pink. It features an attractive pinkish blush color hence the name. The apple is quite delicious, tasting more like the Golden type.

The Rome apple type originates from Rome and is one of the best for cooking applications. It features a floral aroma and a tangy taste.

Red Delicious

This is one apple variety that is available all year. It features a bright red exterior and a heart shape. The apple is flavorful with a sweet taste making it ideal for fresh preparations.

You can also add it to salads and fruits, and greens. The apple was first discovered in 1870 in Madison County, Iowa.

There you go! These are the different types of apples grown in Washington. You can expect to find the most varieties in the region. All the US top apple varieties like the Red Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious, and many more can be found in the state.

There are also over 100 packaging stores that sort, pack and ship the different apple varieties across the 12 months. Over 60% of the freshly consumed apples in the United States are grown in Washington. That just goes to show the big contribution of Washington State to apple production.

Fertilizing Apple Trees – Things You Should Know

The development of an efficient fertilizer application program is a difficult task faced by farmers around the world. Transitioning from conventional to organic farming takes a lot of skill and good management. 

Almost all plants require fertilizers , which are widely utilized by farmers engaged in floriculture and horticulture. When it comes to fertilizing apple trees, here are the things you should know.

Is it Necessary to Fertilize an Apple Tree?

Stephanie from Backyard Gardeners Network says that apples are heavy feeders and most soils don’t have all the nutrients they need, so adding fertilizer to an apple tree is necessary, otherwise, the tree will not grow or produce very few apples.

Apple trees are generally moderate nutrient consumers but consume a lot of potassium and calcium. Therefore, these should be used every year while feeding apple trees.

Apple trees, like all other fruit trees, do best in environments with lots of nitrogen. A 20-10-10 fertilizer is a fantastic addition if you have older trees growing in soil that needs little to no improvement. This assists in preserving the ideal nutritional balance, which is roughly 2:1:1, to encourage healthy growth.

The apple fertilizer number (20-10-10) represents the amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium in that order.

Nutrient Deficiencies in Apple Trees

Nutrient shortages can significantly impact Apple trees’ productivity and performance. The majority of fertilizers used in organic farming are organic, although minor amounts of chemical fertilizers are still necessary.

Apple trees frequently suffer from a lack of boron. You may have a boron shortage if you see brown, corky areas inside the apples or bud death at shoot ends. Soft apples that degrade quickly are the result of calcium deficiencies. As a preventive measure, use lime on the crop.

Potassium deficiencies lead to fruit that is darker than usual and older leaves that curl.

The curling of leaves indicates a lack of phosphorus, and peak fruit blight may occur with low calcium levels.

Obstructed fruit, chlorosis,  fruit bursting, or cracking are also indications of deficiencies.

How to Fertilize Apple Trees

Know your limits before fertilizing apple trees. The root systems of mature trees can be 4 feet (1 m) deep and stretch outward as much as 1-12 times the diameter of the canopy. 

Although smaller feeder roots live in the top foot (30.5 cm) of soil that takes the majority of nutrients, the deep roots are responsible for absorbing water and storing extra nutrients for the following year.

Apple trees that are young, between one and three years old, should grow at least one foot (30.5 cm) every year. If not, up the fertilizer (10-10-10) by 50% in the second and third years. Depending on their growth, four-year-old or older trees may or may not need nitrogen.

 If they grow less than 6 inches (15 cm), apply the sul-po-mag and boron as needed. If they grow more than a foot, apply the sul-po-mag and boron as needed.

If you apply the fertilizer in a mound or directly to the tree trunk, your apple tree may suffer damage. Spread the fertilizer evenly all around the tree trunk as an alternative. After applying the fertilizer, you can irrigate the ground.

Know When to Apply Fertilizers

Three applications of fertilizer should be made each year:

Prior to flowering, the first application should be made then the second treatment should be made after flowering. After a month, the third application should be made.

However, depending on the nutrients needed, fertilizers can be administered at various times of the year throughout the early growth phases and during vegetative growth. 

Fertilizers should only be used in moderation. To maintain healthy and rich soil, regular applications of manure and other organic products are required.

Understand crop needs and apply fertilizers appropriately.

The quantity of apple fertilizers varies according to the fertility of the soil, the amount of manure used, and the growth stage. When fertilizers are administered in the wrong amounts, several things can occur.

For instance, excessive apple fertilizer use causes plants to focus on developing lots of shoots and leaves rather than fruit.

Nutrient deficiencies, poor health, and stunted growth can result from fertilizer use or application that is either nonexistent or extremely minimal. In addition, the plants perform poorly and lose some of their resistance to diseases and pests.

Mulch the Plants

Mulching reduces weed development, improves soil texture, boosts organic matter, reduces water loss through evaporation, and increases soil microbes, especially for young plants. As soil health increases, less nitrogen-based fertilizer is required.

In commercial apple production, professionals must get your soil tested by professionals to identify the nutrients that are present and absent. This can help farmers to devise effective fertilizer and manuring programs.

Your orchard will remain productive and healthy if you fertilize the apple trees and other fruit trees. But it might be tough to know when to fertilize and how to do it organically. These suggestions will help you make sense of things as you plan on fertilizing apple trees.

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Visit Whatcom County for Farm Tours, Delicious Local Food, and More!

Presented by Sustainable Connections What’s This? August 11, 2023

Squash at the  CTK Food Share , A Stop on the Whatcom County Farm Tour, credit FotoMataio Fotografia

Food. We love it. And we relish the variety of what is grown and made right here in the Pacific Northwest. Finding products from a unique source can add to the variety of our eating experiences. Take milk for example. “I wish more people could actually see the animals and the creamery and we could talk about how all milk is not the same,” says David Lukens, second generation owner of Grace Harbor Farms in Custer, WA. “It reminds me of the microbrewery world 20 years ago, when people realized that beer wasn’t just beer – there were different processes and recipes, too. We consider ourselves the microbrewery of dairy.” 

Milking Jersey Cows at  Grace Harbor Farms ,  A Stop on the Whatcom County Farm Tour, credit Ry Schmitt Photography

Yogurt, cream-top milk, kefir, cultured buttermilk - these are just some of the delicious products that Lukens produces and shares with the local community as well as the greater Puget Sound region. Grace Harbor’s milk is not homogenized or separated. And Lukens says the flavor is unique. “It’s very true to the farm.”  

Whatcom County Farm Tour–Sept. 16th  

Grace Harbor Farms will be one of 12 farms to open their doors on Saturday, September 16th for the free Whatcom County Farm Tour . The Whatcom County Farm Tour is an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes food from this place so special. On the tour, you can learn about regenerative vegetable and flower farming, fruit trees that thrive in our region, natural fermentation, sheep husbandry, and more! You can see a variety of animals, tour a creamery, and appreciate the collaboration between different farmers and producers.  

Grace Harbor Farms acquired Misty Meadows Farm in 2021 – they now sell pasture-raised organic eggs produced by their 2400 chickens. Fourth generation farmers at Steensma Creamery , another Whatcom County dairy, will be showcasing their production facility, co-located at Grace Harbor Farms. The Steensma family is committed to regenerative food production in partnership with their animals and land. In 2021, they launched the Pacific Northwest’s first local skyr yogurt, hand-crafted with milk from their pastured dairy cows.  

Checking out the Tractors on the Whatcom County Farm Tour, credit FotoMataio Fotografia 

September Eat Local Month & The Farm to Table Trails  

The Farm Tour is just one part of September’s Eat Local Month - a celebration of local food and the folks who farm, raise, fish, forage, harvest, cook and make what we eat. Come early for Market Week , stay for Farm Week . Chase the tour with Restaurant Week and close out your month with Seafood Week .  

If your schedule can’t accommodate a trip to Bellingham in September, consider taking advantage of the enticing, creative, Farm To Table Trails anytime. The Trails make it fun and easy to embark on culinary adventures by car or bike and explore delicious offerings from Whatcom County. Enjoy bountiful harvests from berry farms, find the best local cheeses, and visit area markets for fresh veggies, meat, and fish. 

Beets from  Small Acres Farm , A Stop on the Whatcom County Farm Tour, credit FotoMataio Fotografia

By participating in one or more of the Farm To Table Trails, you’ll have the opportunity to use the digital passport to check in, earn points, and win prizes! 

There are so many ways to experience the food and farming culture of Northwest Washington. Whether it’s the Whatcom County Farm Tour, September Eat Local Month, or the Farm to Table Trails, be sure to bring an appetite and your curiosity!  

“We’re fortunate to have so many incredible chefs and farmers in this region,” says Jess Meyer, Sustainable Connections’ Food and Farming Outreach Coordinator. “Eat Local Month is a celebration of all the connections that bring food from the farm to our plates – and the connections that bring us together.”  

Playing with pigs at  Alluvial Farms,  A Stop on the Whatcom County Farm Tour, credit FotoMataio Fotografia

Whatcom County’s food and farming world is one of sustainability, collaboration, flavor, and a deep passion for growing a strong, vibrant community.  The Farm Tour is on September 16th from 10 am - 4 pm - it’s self-guided and is free for all ages! 

Eat Local Month: http://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/    

Whatcom County Farm Tour: https://sustainableconnections.org/whatcom-county-farm-tour/   

Farm To Table Trails: https://sustainableconnections.org/farm-to-table-trail/   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatlocalfirstnw/  

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Eat Local Month is made possible by Sustainable Connections , thanks to the support of Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham Farmers Market, Cascade Radio Group, FarmWild, Community Food Co-op, Mt. Baker Care Center, Whatcom County, City of Bellingham, Aslan Brewing Company, Katheryn Moran Photography, and Heritage Bank. 

Take A Trail Walk With Llamas At Topstall Farm In Washington

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There’s nothing like a walk in the great outdoors to clear the mind and refresh the spirit. Washington state is full of family-friendly trails and scenic paths for you to explore and admire the natural beauty of the Evergreen State. But what if we told you there is a place where you can enjoy both the beauty of nature and interact with a herd of gentle llamas and sweet alpacas? Topstall Farm in the small town of Roy offers a unique immersive farm experience and llama trail walk you won’t soon forget.

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We can’t imagine a more magical way to spend the day than hitching up a llama and going for a peaceful walk in the woods and Topstall Farm is the place to do just that. Check out the Topstall Farm website and Facebook page for more information and to book your tour. For more animal adventures, check out the Olympic Game Farm in Sequim.

Have ever gone on a walk with a llama? Tell us about your experience in the comments.

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5 U.S. Farm Tours You Should Book Today

In search of a new family-friendly activity to try? Consider taking a farm tour. Not only will you probably learn something new about where your food comes from – you’re also guaranteed to have fun. After all, who can resist smiling while feeding a baby calf or taking a bite out of a fresh-picked apple ?

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After scouring the U.S. farm tour scene for the most interesting spots across the nation, we’ve rounded up a few farm tours we consider must-see destinations. Read on to discover five American ag attractions you’ll want to visit ASAP.

Liberty Hill Farm

Located in Rochester, Vermont, Liberty Hill Farm is a family-owned working dairy farm that welcomes guests from around the world. The farm, recognized as Vermont’s first certified Green Agritourism Enterprise, offers visitors opportunities to milk and feed Robeth Holstein cows, bottle-feed newborn calves, and pick (and eat!) fresh berries and vegetables.

Liberty Hill Farm also has an inn with seven guest rooms, which makes it a perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation along with a farm tour. Stays include both a farm-fresh dinner and a hearty breakfast – so guests can rest assured they won’t go hungry.

Farmlandia Farm Loop

See not one, not two, but 15 farms and agricultural attractions in the southeast Portland and Wilsonville regions of Oregon on the Farmlandia Farm Loop . The self-guided farm tour route includes a mix of family farms and value-added operations like Barn Owl Nursery Herb & Lavender Farm , which lays claim to nearly 100 different lavender and culinary herb plants, and Tollen Farm , which is home to Mediterranean miniature donkeys.

The Farmlandia Farm Loop also includes stops at the year-round Oregon City Farmers Market and the Milwaukie Farmers Market , which opens on Sundays from May through October. Both offer ample opportunity for visitors to pick up seasonal Oregon-grown fruits and vegetables.

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Walker Honey Farm

Curious about how honey goes from beehive to bottle? Visit the family-owned Walker Honey Farm in Rogers, Texas, where you can take a guided walking tour of the farm’s facilities and hear firsthand from beekeepers and honey handlers. The 45-minute tour also includes a stop at Dancing Bee Winery on the farm’s property. At the winery, guests can try mead (also known as “honey wine”), one of the oldest alcoholic drinks still consumed today.

Walker Honey Farm tours take place on the first Saturday of each month, beginning at Walker Honey Farm Store. To make a reservation (recommended, but not required) call (254) 983-2899.

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Charleston Tea Plantation

If you’re in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region, you’ll want to take the time to explore North America’s only tea plantation: the Charleston Tea Plantation located on Wadmalaw Island. Guests can see the acres of tea plants on a trolley tour and visit the only tea factory in America. There’s also an option to take an exclusive, comprehensive tour with Bill Hall, a third-generation tea taster who oversees the daily operations at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Want to take some tea to go? Visit the on-site gift shop to purchase specialty teas and related items like tea infusers and mugs.

For more information or to book a tour, call 1-843-559-0383, ext. 4207, or email jknight@rcbigelow.com .

Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours

Known as the Horse Capital of the World, it makes sense that Kentucky would offer horse farm tours – and thanks to Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours , you can get an up-close-and-personal look at the state’s famous horse industry. On the three-hour, narrated tours, guests can see and learn more about Lexington’s Calumet Farm, an iconic Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation spanning nearly 800 acres. Guests will also get the chance to visit Keeneland, a famous racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry’s top auction house. Tours also include glimpses of movie filming locations for films like Secretariat , Seabiscuit and Dreamer .

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To purchase tickets in advance (required because tours fill up, call (859) 260-8687 or visit www.seethechampions.com .

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There are more than a dozen lavender farms in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley open during Sequim Lavender Festival.  Many of the farms have special events and their own festivals taking place over the weekend.   We recommend that you visit as many farms as your schedule allows.  Each one is special with something unique to offer.

The Sequim Lavender Growers Association Farm members make the festival possible. All member farms are free to visit and most are open throughout the summer. Stop by and say hello!

View the online Driving Guide . A printed driving guide is available at the street fair and the farms. 

Please note that some area farms charge admission during Sequim Lavender Festival weekend only. 

Fat Cat Garden & Gifts

Address: 21 Fat Cat Ln, Sequim, WA

Festival Hours: M- Sunday, 9:30 - 5:30 pm

Activities: U-Cut / U-Pick Lavender, Flowers and Veggies. 

Come visit our garden to relax or picnic. U-pick from a beautiful array of seasonal flowers, lavenders, fruits, & some vegetables. We also sell chicken & duck eggs. Our gift shop is a must visit with a variety of beautiful gift items. Open All Summer!

Gnomelicious Lavender

Address: 258914 Hwy 101, Sequim, WA

Festival Hours: Friday-Saturday, 4-8pm. 

Activities: Fresh lavender bundles, gift shop, distillation demos, flower gardens

Come enjoy a day of fun. Take a self-guided tour of our lavender fields, u-cut a fresh bunch of lavender, wander through the sweet peas, enjoy a gnomey scavenger hunt or enjoy a picnic in the field.

Graysmarsh Berry & Lavender Farm

Address: 6187 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA

Festival Hours: Mon-Saturday, 9-4; Sunday, 10-4.

Activities: U-Cut / U-Pick Lavender and Berries

Our farm has been happily operating for many decades and is a fun staple in many family summer traditions.  We are located on a stunning property along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We offer U-cut / U-pick lavender and berries as well as cut bundles and picked berries. Available at our farm stand –  lavender oil, lavender sachets, lavender buds( both fragrant Grosso and culinary buds), precut lavender bundles, berries in season (strawberries, raspberries, loganberries, boysenberries blueberries and blackberries), our yummy preserves, honey, onions, garlic and other veggies in season. No Pets Please.

Kitty B's Lavender

Address: 82 Cameron Acres Lane, Sequim, WA

Festival Hours: 10-5:30

Activities: U-Pick Lavender and gift shop

Come and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of this unique lavender farm, and even get some to take home with you! You are invited to bring a picnic, and relax. Don’t forget your camera. The barn will be open so you will be able to see the process of bundling and hanging the lavender to dry. We believe in preserving the integrity of nature by gently harvesting each plant by hand at the moment of its peak.

Meli's Lavender

Address: 62 W Diane Drive, Sequim, WA

Festival Hours: Wed - Sunday, 9-6

Activities: U-Pick lavender, pet friendly, gift shop, make your own lavender wreath

Our small farm has become known for Sergio’s unique and beautiful lavender wreaths and throughout the years Sergio gained experience and developed knowledge about lavender. He enjoys giving customers tips and tricks to grow their own and explaining the benefits of each variety. We grow and dry our own lavender right on our farm and are able to use that lavender to offer natural and handmade products such as essential oils, hydrosol, sachets, wreaths, and much more. Our family welcomes you to stop by and visit our farm this summer to learn about lavender, u-pick, and make your very own lavender wreath!

Nelson's Duckpond & Lavender Farm

Address: 73 Humble Hill Road, Sequim, WA

Festival Hours: Mon-Sunday, 10-5

Activities: U-Pick lavender, lavender plants, picnic area, pet friendly

Take a stroll through the fields and visit the duck pond. Stop by and enjoy a picnic, visit the gift shop or pick some lavender.

Olympic Bluffs Cidery & Lavender Farm

Address: 1025 Finn Hall, Port Angeles, WA

Festival Hours: Fri-Sat, 11-5 & Sun, 11-4

Activities: Workshops, picnic event, gift shop, pet friendly

Come meander through the fields, sign up for one of our daily events and browse our local vendor market for handcrafted goods. 

Rancho La Morada Lavender & Flower Farm

Address: 1430 Marine Drive, Sequim, WA

Festival Hours: Fri - Sun, 10-4

Activities: U-pick lavender, flowers.

Rancho la Morada Lavender & Flower Farm is dedicated to helping you with all your lavender needs, while sharing our culture and love for the Earth, we offer lavender plants , bundles and essential oils we produce ourselves.

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Pick up a brochure at the street fair, or use the map below to enjoy a driving tour. Many of the farms have extended hours during the festival. Special hours are listed above and on the farm's website.

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