Agri-Tourism Experiences & Farm Tours in Sonoma County
Agriculture is alive and well in Sonoma County, California, and visitors from far and wide love to see what life is like on the working farms in our area. From farm tours, produce picking, cooking classes, and more, there are plenty of unique opportunities to experience the land in fun and memorable ways.
Here are some of the best farm tours and experiences in Sonoma Wine Country.
Redwood Hill Farm, Sebastopol
In good spring weather, Sebastopol’s Redwood Hill Farm — a goat dairy — offers guided tours and “kid cuddle days” with adorable baby goats. Learn how to milk and all about sustainable farming, from the farm’s solar array and rainwater tanks to innovative fodder crops. This Certified Humane farm also has chickens, beehives, olive and fruit orchards, and a market with award-winning goat cheese, seasonal fruits, and other products produced on the farm. (Note: Pets are not allowed, and reservations are required.
Achadinha Cheese Company, Petaluma
The Achadinha Cheese Company (Osh-a-deen-a) offers farm tours and cheese-making classes in the rolling hills about four miles southwest of downtown Petaluma. Led by Jim and Donna Pacheco and their children, Achadinha is a family-operated ranch where they milk the cows and goats and make farmstead cheeses. Farming has been in this family for generations, and on this site, in addition to cows, you may also see pigs, sheep, horses, chickens, and ducks. Discover what makes their cheeses special.
Tara Firma Farms, Petaluma
Tara Firma Farms gives free visitor tours most Saturdays and Sundays. Come out to the countryside, stretch your legs, and find out what a fully operational sustainable farm looks like! Tara Firma Farms’ commitment to chemical-free farming means healthy eggs, grass-fed beef, and pastured poultry and pork. A farm store is open to the public and stocked with farm-fresh goods for you to browse and bring home. Check for farm hours and tour times.
Dry Creek Peach & Produce, Healdsburg
Dry Creek Peach & Produce is a family-run farm that prides itself on growing some of the best organic peaches in the world. The fruit is tree-ripened, hand-picked, and hand-packed. Visit the farm stand, open Wednesdays at noon from July to mid-September, offering just-picked produce, peach jam, cobbler mix, and more. You can also find Dry Creek’s seasonal delights at the Healdsburg Farmers Market on Saturdays.
Sonoma County Farm Trails
For more than 40 years, Sonoma County Farm Trails has hosted a wonderful event where a wide array of local farms and ranches open their doors to the public. Check their website for dates and grab an online map to each of the welcoming spots along the trail. It’s a fun way for families to enjoy life on a variety of friendly farms, see plants and animals, and learn a little about the impressive bounty of this area.
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