About this Event
November 17, 2023
8 am to 4 pm (check-in at 7:30 am).
Check in at the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County 0ffice (6700 Clark Road, Sarasota) 30 minutes before the start of your tour. There will be parking at this location.
$69 per person (plus Eventbrite fee); refunds not available. Includes hot lunch served by Sarasota County Farm Bureau.
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Come join us in celebrating Sarasota County's long history of farming and ranching by visiting some of the county's diverse agricultural operations! This is a fun-filled, educational day-long tour.
$69 per person includes transportation, lunch, and entry into all hosting sites. Reservations and advance payment are required. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Rod Greder at (941)861- 9810.
The stops along the tour include:
- active cattle ranch
- a successful vegetable operation
- a hay operation that feeds the county's thousands of horses and cattle, and
- a diversified farming business
We will enjoy our lunch at one of our parks, with a presentation about the park by a ranger.
Knowledgeable speakers and guides will make the trip fun and educational.
We will also hear about the county's rich agricultural history.
Our tour is sponsored by UF/ IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Sarasota County Soil and Water Conservation District, Sarasota County Cattlemen's Association, and the Sarasota County Farm Bureau.
Optimize your experience: Wear boots or tennis shoes and clothing for variable temperatures. Note these are working farms; you may experience wet, uneven and rough terrain. Some items to consider: wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and rain jacket. Water will be provided or you can bring your own reusable bottles.
Please Note:
Tours will sell out. It is important to register early. Tours will go rain or shine.
A Whisper listening aid system will be available to all attendees.
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Rod Greder, (941) 861-9810 at least two weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
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Type: Attend an Event
Topic: Food, Water, Energy, Nature
Organizer name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota, United States
USD 69.00