Sarasota County Farm and Ranch Tour, Learn about our Agricultural Roots

8AM-4PM, Check in at 7:30.

Check-in at the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Office (6700 Clark Road, Sarasota FL 34221 – Twin Lakes Park) 30 mins before the start of your tour. There will be parking in Twin Lakes Park.

Come join us in celebrating Sarasota County’s long history of farming and ranching by visiting some of the county’s diverse agricultural operations! This is a fun-filled, educational day-long tour.

$59 per person (plus Eventbrite fee), refunds not available. Includes hot lunch served by Sarasota County Farm Bureau.

The stops along the tour include:

-one of the largest active cattle ranches in the county,

-a successful blueberry U-Pick farm,

-a hay operation that feeds the county’s thousands of horses and cattle,

-and a vibrant SWFL organic vegetable farm.

We will enjoy our lunch at the Myakka River State Park with a presentation about the park by a ranger. Knowledgeable speakers and guides will make the trip fun and educational.

We will also hear about the county’s rich agricultural history.

Our tour is sponsored by Sarasota County IFAS Extension, Sarasota County Soil, and Water Conservation District, Sarasota County Cattleman’s Association, and the Sarasota County Farm Bureau.

Optimize your experience: Wear boots or tennis shoes and clothing for variable temperatures. Note these are working farms; you may experience wet, uneven, and rough terrain. Some items to consider: are a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and rain jacket. Water will be provided or you can bring your own reusable bottles.

Please Note:

Tours will sell out. It is important to register early. Tours will go rain or shine.

A Whisper listening aid system will be available to all attendees.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Rod Greder, at (941) 861-9810 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.