Palmer Farm Tour

Overview

Palmer has been an agricultural hub since the early 1900s and is home to one of only two experiment farms in the state. During the 1930s the town's roots as a farming community grew with the Matanuska Colony Project. Over 200 families relocated to the Palmer area under the New Deal. Relocated families received a 40-acre plot of land and a home. Farming today looks much different than it did 100 years ago. Farmland is hard to come by, so our farmers work hard to maximize their smaller plots of land.

This tour starts with a walking tour of the downtown Palmer area, discussing farms of the past. After a glimpse at the area's history, we'll drive outside of town to meet a local farmer and learn about the challenges of farming in the far north. Our final stop will highlight a small business sourcing ingredients from an Alaska farm.

After the farm visit, guests will stop at a local brewery or kombuchery to sip on a locally crafted beverage, included with the purchase of their trip.

City: Alaska

Sun 07 Sep

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Starting at $199.00

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Sun 07 Sep

Starting at $199.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Trekking poles as needed

Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Trip Photos

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local Guide

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Palmer

This tour starts with a walking tour of the downtown Palmer area, discussing farms of the past and visiting local historical buildings.

Palmer

After a brief walking tour of downtown Palmer, we will go to a local farm to learn about farming today. We'll meet a local farmer and tour their small farm.

Palmer

After learning about farms past and present we will visit a local brewery or kombuchery to sample a beverage from a small business using locally harvested ingredients.

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