What to Expect
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is excited to present the 12th Annual High Country Farm Tour with some NEW & EXCITING TWISTS!
Let us take you on a GUIDED AFTERNOON BUS TOUR that will allow an engaging story to unfold about our High Country local food system and the passion and diligence that drives our local farm families.
The day will include:
>>Close encounters with favorite FARM ANIMALS
>> Walks through beautifully sculpted farmland
>>Overview of SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES such as biodynamic and permaculture design
>>Sneak peaks into the HOMESTEADING ARTS of beekeeping, cheese making, fermentation and more
>> On-the-farm ARTISAN BRICK OVEN PIZZA DINNER featuring local farm ingredients and LOCALLY FERMENTED beverages
Let us take you on a GUIDED AFTERNOON BUS TOUR that will allow an engaging story to unfold about our High Country local food system and the passion and diligence that drives our local farm families.
The day will include:
>>Close encounters with favorite FARM ANIMALS
>> Walks through beautifully sculpted farmland
>>Overview of SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES such as biodynamic and permaculture design
>>Sneak peaks into the HOMESTEADING ARTS of beekeeping, cheese making, fermentation and more
>> On-the-farm ARTISAN BRICK OVEN PIZZA DINNER featuring local farm ingredients and LOCALLY FERMENTED beverages
Why a bus tour?
At the conclusion of every tour, we gather survey data from both farmers and tour-goers. We have been paying attention to what you've been saying and this year we decided to switch things up to meet the following goals that were based on your requests:
- More intimate experience with each farm and farm family.
- Reduced likelihood (now zero chance) of getting lost due to GPS confusion in rural Appalachia.
- Less time burden on each farm-family after a busy week of harvesting, prepping, and selling at market.
- Delicious farm-fresh food prepared on-site by local growers and chefs.
- Opportunity to connect with other folks who are passionate about supporting local farm families.
- Did we mention delicious food?
