Experience the stunning beauty and bounty of farming in the Skagit Valley
Skagit Farm Tours & Tastings are highly customized on-the-farm taste + tour experiences showcasing prominent segments of Skagit’s diverse and distinctive specialty crops and foods. Guests enjoy both an educational and culinary experience while learning of the history, fun facts, and qualities that make Skagit-grown crops some of the best in the world. Indulge in an afternoon of discovering the fertile fields of the Skagit Valley and gain valuable insights into the various techniques of growing the foods that grace your table .
GSV director Blake Van Roekel and the knowledgeable staff at WSU Skagit Extension lead the farm tours. Chef-curated bites are prepared utilizing ingredients directly from the farms on the respective tours.
Upcoming Tours
Winter Crops of the Skagit Valley – January 7, 2025
With the top 2% of soil quality in the world, coupled with a mild, maritime climate, the Skagit Valley hosts year-round production of crops that thrive in cooler temperatures. Discover the tools farmers use to not only extend the growing season, but drive harvests in months we would not generally anticipate, such as December and January.
On January 7th, join GSV director Blake Van Roekel and WSU Skagit County Extension director Don McMoran as we tour two Skagit farms; Boldly Grown Farm and Hedlin’s Family Farm. Each farm holds a distinguished foothold in Skagit’s lauded diversified vegetable production. Guests will embark on the chartered tour at 1:00 pm from the WSU Skagit County Extension at 11768 Westar Lane, Burlington, WA. The tour will conclude at 4:00 pm. Cost is $45 and includes transportation and tasting bites. Space is limited and each tour has sold out – register early!
We thank the WSDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and WSU Skagit County Extension for their 2024 support of Genuine Skagit Valley’s Farm Tour & Tasting series.
On the horizon
Sea, Farm & Forest Tour – May 24, 2025
A collaboration with Hampton Lumber. Not only is the tour a deep dive into resource stewardship and water quality, but tastings of the foods from each of these ecosystems will be provided to guests.
Strawberry Fields Forever – June 20, 2025
Back by popular demand! This was our first tour of 2024 and in collaboration with the annual Berry Dairy Days celebration in Burlington, WA. Guests tour three iconic berry farms in the Skagit Valley and savor both sweet and savory strawberry bites.
Orchard Fruits of the Skagit Valley – October 18th, 2025
Discover the bounty of apple, chestnut, and hazelnut orchards across the Skagit Valley. Learn how apples are grown for fresh market, value-added foods, and renowned cider. Nuts are indeed fruits! Witness how regenerative agriculture is reshaping the landscape of these orchards.
Year-Round Bounty of Bow – December 5th, 2025
From artisan cheeses, to blueberry preserves, to chili powders, delight in the flavors of award-winning foods. Farmers of the Skagit Valley are known as innovators, and adding value to their crops by transforming them into artisan foods is no exception. The bonus of the bounty? We can enjoy these foods year-round.
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This project is partially funded by Skagit County Lodging Tax funds. We would also like to thank the dedicated staff at Washington State University Skagit County Extension for their support and partnership.
