It's harvest time all year long in SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County). Explore farm tours and experiences where visitors can learn about the local agriculture, as farmers and ranchers share what they grow, know and make.

About the SLO County Farm Trail

Picking Carrots at Talley Farm

The farm trail is comprised of a variety of farms from San Miguel to Arroyo Grande growing plants and animals, as well as, makers crafting olive oil, wine and more using local ingredients. The SLO County Farm Trail locations welcome visitors year-round, but it’s always recommended that you confirm hours before visiting as these working farms may adjust hours seasonally. Come discover what makes SLO CAL an ideal place to cultivate and experience time in nature and on the farm!

About Open Farm Days

Open Farm Days: June 20 – 22, 2025

For a weekend packed with agricultural experiences, attend their annual Open Farm Days. Enjoy a weekend full of farm tours, demonstrations, tastings, u-pick and more! Come see why there’s nothing quite like spending the day on the farm. And don’t forget the add ons such as culinary experiences and workshops throughout the weekend.

Book a Farm Experience

SLO CAL farmers also offer farm experiences regularly throughout the year. Explore these farms and the farm experiences the next time you’re on the Central Coast.

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Farm Experiences:

Avila Valley Barn

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📍 560 Avila Beach Dr, Avila Beach
Open year-round, seasonal availability of u-pick

Feed the barnyard animals, take a tractor ride and u-pick whatever deliciousness is in season. Avila Valley Barn is a family favorite. Stop in the farm stand shop for fresh produce (and pie) and don’t forget your camera for farm photo-ops. Only in SLO CAL can you experience rustic farm life minutes from the beach.

Giving Tree Family Farm

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📍 6149 Parkhill Rd, Santa Margarita

Home to alpacas, sheep and dairy goats, this livestock farm is enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with visitors. Learn cheese making, make your own goat-milk soap or have a hands-on experience with their animals. Visitors can book tours and workshops through their website, where their socks and soaps are also available for purchase. 

Hambly Farms

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Exterior view of the Hambly Lavender Farm Store in a field of lavender

📍 1390 Grana Pl, San Miguel
Lavender boom is seasonal May - September

This family lavender farm invites visitors to come out and immerse themselves in the world of lavender. Take a guided walk through the lavender fields and learn about the growing, harvesting and drying processes. Then select your own lavender bouquet and swing by the farm store to pick up lavender gifts and souvenirs.

Hartley Farms

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📍 6770 Estrella Rd, San Miguel
Available year-round

Hartley Farms is a 100% organic farm that specializes in growing and hand-crafting jams. Located along the wine trail and only 15 minutes from Paso Robles, their gourmet jams pair perfectly with a glass of local wine. Book your own walk through the garden followed by a Jam Session.

Jack Creek Farms

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📍 5000 Highway 46, Templeton
Closed during winter, reopens Memorial Day Weekend

Farming in SLO CAL for over 100 years, this family farm is the oldest pumpkin farm in the region. Known for apple cider slushes, u-pick olallieberries, giant sweet onions and guided tastings of honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegars and maple syrups, there’s something for everyone. For the kids, there’s even old-fashioned farm play area Happy Acres that the littles won’t want to miss.

Kiler Ridge Olive Farm

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📍 1111 Kiler Canyon Rd, Paso Robles
Open Thursday – Monday for tastings

Home to several different olive tree varietals, Kiler Ridge hand harvests and cold presses olives within hours of picking leading to fresh and healthy extra virgin olive oil. Book an educational tasting on the farm. The tasting pairs perfectly with their 'olives to oil tour' or 'milling & production tour' for the ultimate olive oil experience.

Lazy Arrow Adventures

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📍 9330 Camatta Creek Rd, Santa Margarita

A true guest ranch, take your pick of nature hikes, exotic animal exhibits or a ranch safari. Camatta Ranch is a cattle ranch, but so much more, as it invites guests to experience Lazy Arrow Adventures. Book a safari tour to learn about the land and the family that manage it. They also offer periodic and assorted workshops. Everything is bookable on their website.

Mighty Cap Mushrooms

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📍 484 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles
Year-round operation, indoor facility

The mushroom farm experience at Mighty Cap Mushrooms explains the farm's story and the full growth process of a mushroom. A tour includes a trip to the farm, a look into the incubation and grow rooms of the production facility at Tin City, as well as sustainable practices. Reservations are required.

Now it's time to get out there and explore SLO CAL's farms and experiences. Taste more and meet the farmers at one of SLO CAL’s weekly farmers markets throughout the county or stop by a local farm stand. Check out more SLO CAL made products by visiting or purchasing SLO CAL Crafted. And don’t forget to add a farm trail tour to your SLO CAL itinerary. We’ll see you at the farm!