FARMstead ED: Connecting You to the Heart of Our Local Farmers and Makers
Experience the Farms & Makers Across the Trail
FARMstead ED benefits our local farms and producers as an agricultural network of likeminded people. Farmers, makers and our guests are introduced to who’s growing and making what, and where they can be found on the SLO County Farm Trail. In many cases, our locally grown becomes our locally made. From food sourcing for restaurants to ingredients for body care, our local farms and ranches produce top quality products that can be purchased directly from the farm, via farmers markets and local retail shops.
What People Are Saying
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“FARMsteadED inspires our community with hands-on experiences that deepen appreciation for local agriculture.”
Kimberly Bradley
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“Paso Robles Farm Tours are a joyful mix of fresh air, beautiful countryside, friendly faces, and the simple pleasures of farm life.”
Paul & Terry Heydorff
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"Open Farm Days is one of our favorite weekends of the year! It gives us a deep sense of connection to where we live and to the neighbors who are literally growing the food we eat."
Bryan Yates
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“From the classes, I have learned how to make soap, cheese, sausage, bacon, infusions, cook with olive oil, grow your own salad and cocktail gardens, canning, composting, and much more!”
Steve Baker
Local Roots Farm Experiences
Build your own local farm visit itinerary and deepen your SLO CAL experience by touring local agriCULTURE right at the roots’ I think this a more important draw than farmers markets for the home page.
Hit the Trail and explore local agriCULTURE
The SLO County Farm Trail map is jam packed with so much to tour, taste & learn about. Pick up your map at any one of our partner farms, local hotels, visitors centers, or check out our interactive online map to plan your visit.
Stay & Discover Local Farm Life Firsthand
Getaway and stay on a farm along the SLO County Farm Trail, it’s the perfect way to slow down and reconnect. From coffee klatches with farm animals, gathering around the table for a farm-to-fork meal, to watching the sunset over rolling hills, it’s an experience that blends agriculture, adventure, and relaxation everyone can share.