Rules

• No pets. Many farms are home to guard animals trained to drive off dogs.
• Do not visit farms before 1:00p.m.
• Do not visit farms after 6:00p.m.
• Do not enter private homes.
• Be alert for uneven terrain and other inherent risks of outdoor activity.

Driving

• Carpool.
• Look for farm tour signs to guide you to your destination.
• The map provided in the printed guide is not to scale and is only intended to give you a general idea of location.
• Check driving directions to make sure you understand them before leaving. Consult the individual farms for additional directions, as needed.

What to Bring

• Bring bottled water and packed lunches.
• Bring sunscreen.
• Wear shoes appropriate for walking outdoors.
• Bring a cooler. You’ll be able to buy produce, eggs, cheese, meat and other products at many of the farms.

Planning Your Itinerary

• Carpool.
• Be aware that, realistically, you’ll only have enough time to visit 3-4 farms each day of the tour.
• Read the farm descriptions to find those that interest your group. Most of the farms are kid friendly, but farms where animals are featured or where special activities are offered are especially popular with kids.
• There are many ways to enjoy the Family Farm Tour—you can visit as few or as many farms as you like, in the order that works for you. Plan ahead, gather directional information, and plot your course from one farm to the next along your chosen route.

Finding Food on the Tour

Several farms on the tour will have ready-to-eat food for purchase. These include:
Lunch: Wake Robin Farm, Bee Tree Farm
Picnic supplies: Firefly Farm
Dinner: Arthur Morgan School (Visitors are encouraged to call ahead for a dinner reservation.)

You are also encouraged to consult ASAP’s Local Food Guide to find restaurants throughout Western North Carolina that support local growers. The Local Food Guide is available in print and online at www.buyappalachian.org .