Did you know … When you step on the San Luis Obispo County Farm Trail, you have the opportunity to meet over 50 farms, artisans and purveyors?  With their new farm trail map in-hand, you will find there is so much more to explore in SLO CAL!

While our area has long been known for world-class wines, the best kept secret is our deep agricultural roots. A short century ago, this area was primarily growing grains, almonds, walnuts and cattle.  Now, we boast fields of produce, flowers, mushrooms, goats, alpaca, olive groves, native plant nurseries and so much more.  The SLO County Farm Trail is a really special place to find fun and fresh ways to get to know agriculture in the area.  Find unique and authentic outdoor and agriCULTURAL experiences that are family friendly, perfect for outdoor adventure seekers, as well as being fit for foodies, there is a tour for all people, great and small, to enjoy.  Deepen your SLO CAL experience by touring local agriCULTURE right at the source with ala carte tour options available to build your own local farm visit itinerary.   

FARMstead ED’s Open Farm Days showcases local family farms that will pique your curiosity and tickle your taste buds  Check out their interactive trail map, create your own itinerary and hit the trail with us June 20-22, 2025.. 

During Open Farm Days June 20-22, 2025, folks come out to enjoy a boots on the ground good time in barnyards and fields at local family farms, though what is gathered is so much more.  “Both tourists & townies come out in droves, excited, engaged, and interested to truly connect to our local agriculture. The energy is amazing, the smiles infectious, and as promised, the animals are adorable” said  Founder and Herd Boss Lady Lynette Sonne.

“Guests will blaze their own trail learning more about our local agricultural life through observing busy bees in their hives, strolling through lavender fields, sipping local wines and mocktails, grazing on locally grown groceries, tasting exquisite olive oils, hand-crafting aromatic & creative take-a-ways to remember the day by, touring the very fields their lunches were harvested from, cuddling with barnyard babes, and so much more.” Says Sonne.

Weekend Passes for the 5^thAannual Open Farm Days are now on sale for only $30/ea. Our goal this year with the generous support from a USDA Specialty Crop Grant via UC SAREP, Travel Paso and so many more community supporters is for individuals and families to experience Open Farm Days at an affordable price.  Kiddos under 12 are free.  Purchase tickets at farmsteaded.com 

FARMstead ED participating partners and Friends of the Trail include:

Adelaida Botanicals, AmByth Estate, Ancient Peaks Winery, Avila Valley Barn, Brittany App, Cambria Chamber of Commerce, Chaparral Gardens, Chef Candice, City Farm SLO, Clearwater Color Wholesale Nursery,
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens, DW Farms Native Plant Nursery, Fair Hills Farms, Giving Tree Family Farm,
Gopher Glen Apple Farm, GreenLove, GT Olive Works, Hambly Farms, Hartley Farms, Harvestly, Heart Rock Ranch, Holiday Inn Atascadero,  Honey’s Bait, Jack Creek Farm, Kiler Ridge Olive Farm, Lazy Arrow Adventures,
Leo Leo Gelato, Life Elements, Margarita Adventures, Mighty Cap Mushrooms, Miller Moth Ranch, MJ Farms,
North County Farmers Markets,  Olea Farm, Our Global Family Farm, Paso Farmers Market & Crafts,
Paso Robles Distillery Trail, Sierra Honey Farm, SLO CAL, SLO Farm Bureau, SUN Outdoors, Talley Farms Box, Templeton Olive Oil, The Groves on 41, Thomas Hill Organics, Tiber Canyon Ranch, Travel Paso, V6 Ranch

FARMstead ED: Brings folks together with our locally grown and made via agricultural experiences and gatherings. San Luis Obispo County local, Lynette Sonne, founded FARMstead ED in 2014 to serve as a conduit between visitors and farmers; educating folks on the importance of sustainable practices, local land, and craft. Sonne organizes opportunities for both tourists and townies to learn about everything from meat to mixology via educational workshops & gatherings held at local farms, ranches and other production-related venues. 

TOUR – TASTE – LEARN on the SLO County Farm Trail. Sonne’s agricultural roots started growing again with the SLO County Farm Trail in 2020, connecting agri-enthusiasts with San Luis Obispo County ranches, farms, and purveyors with a printed and on-line trail map, and the county’s first ever Open Farm Days in 2021. 

To learn more about FARMstead ED and get the SLO Co Farm Trail Map visit  www.farmsteaded.com 

What folks are saying about FARMstead ED’s SLO County Farm Trail:

“Our annual printed Farm Trail Map is distributed widely throughout SLO County, and beyond.  Tourists and townies use our both our printed and interactive on-line trail maps to connect directly with our agricultural community – farmers, ranchers, producers, makers, restaurants and businesses that support local agriculture. Our website featured beautiful imagery, stories and multiple points for consumers to search for unique and authentic tours & experiences”  - Lynette Sonne, Founder, FARMstead ED | SLO Co Farm Trail.

“Local farming exists and thrives in San Louis Obispo County. The Farm Trail map is a great expression of this and is also a unifying tool for local farming and production operations to have a larger presence within the community.” – Karen Tallent, The Groves on 41

“We love being part of the farm trail and FARMstead ED does an amazing job showcasing the local farms on the Central Coast.  We are grateful for their support and the awareness they bring to the community.” 
- Chris Batlle, Mighty Cap Mushrooms