Palmer Farm Tour
Palmer has been an agricultural hub since the early 1900s and is home to one of only two experiment farms in the state. During the 1930s the town's roots as a farming community grew with the Matanuska Colony Project. Over 200 families relocated to the Palmer area under the New Deal. Relocated families received a 40-acre plot of land and a home. Farming today looks much different than it did 100 years ago. Farmland is hard to come by, so our farmers work hard to maximize their smaller plots of land.
This tour starts with a walking tour of the downtown Palmer area, discussing farms of the past. After a glimpse at the area's history, we'll drive outside of town to meet a local farmer and learn about the challenges of farming in the far north. Our final stop will highlight a small business sourcing ingredients from an Alaska farm.
After the farm visit, guests will stop at a local brewery or kombuchery to sip on a locally crafted beverage, included with the purchase of their trip.
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Palmer Farm Tour
What's included in Palmer Farm Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palmer
This tour starts with a walking tour of the downtown Palmer area, discussing farms of the past and visiting local historical buildings.
Palmer
After a brief walking tour of downtown Palmer, we will go to a local farm to learn about farming today. We'll meet a local farmer and tour their small farm.
Palmer
After learning about farms past and present we will visit a local brewery or kombuchery to sample a beverage from a small business using locally harvested ingredients.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Trip Photos
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Guide
- Trekking poles as needed
- Gratuities
- Personal Purchases
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We meet at the Palmer Visitor Center and Museum for this adventure. You are welcome to park your vehicle in their parking lot or in the larger lot across the street.
