Take a road trip on the Jackson farm tour
From shitakes to goats to greenhouses, farms and gardens in Jackson County will let the public in for a behind-the-scenes look at their growing operations during the annual Jackson County Farm Tour July 25 and 26.
Organized by the Jackson County Farmers Market, the self-guided tour will be active from 1 to 6 p.m. each day, with 11 participating farms. Meet some of the farmers who sell at the market, see what goes on at community gardens in the area, and visit Full Spectrum Farm, a life skills farm run by people with autism. Also, plan to take notes on some enviable examples of personal kitchen gardens and flower and herb gardens.
The event is priced is by the carload, so pack ‘em in when you come. $15 per vehicle for one day, or $25 for both days; $10 for students or seniors.
Brochures and tickets are available at the Jackson County Farmers Market and also at Guadalupe Café, Heinzelmannchen Brewery and Signature Brew in Sylva, and Tunnel Mountain Crafts, The Christmas Shop and Country Traditions in Dillsboro. You can also show up at one of the farms during the tour.
