About Oregon Farm Loop

Agritourism is where farmers throw open their barn doors and say, "Come on in and experience the real deal!" It's all about blending agriculture with tourism to create fun, educational, and hands-on activities on working farms. Agritourism is about creating a connection between people and the land, showcasing the value of farmers, and boosting the local economy!

Here's a breakdown of what makes agritourism special:

• More Than Just a Visit It's not just about buying stuff; it's about immersing visitors in the farm vibe, connecting with nature, learning where food comes from, and meeting the farmers who grow it.
• Farm-Based Fun Agritourism can include a ton of different activities, like picking your own pumpkins, getting lost in a corn maze, farm stays and attending a farm-to-table dinner. It’s great for people of all ages to enjoy, but it is especially fun for kids.
• A Chance to Share It gives farmers a chance to show off their operations, share their know-how, and teach folks about agriculture.
• Not Just for City Slickers While it's a fab way for urban folks to experience farm life or for tourists from afar to enjoy the local environment. It can also be for locals and other rural folks! Oregon has over 230+ agricultural commodities, most of which are grown in the Willamette Valley. With so many agricultural products there is so much to learn and see even as a fellow farmer.

• Supporting agritourism brings good things for everyone. It helps farmers earn a better living by offering new ways to make income, like farm visits or selling directly to you. This can keep family farms going strong and economically viable. So that they can continue to be family farms and carry on to future generations. When you support agritourism, you also help your local community and economy. These farm businesses can create jobs and bring more visitors to the local area.

• Visiting a farm can be a fun and educational experience for all ages. You might see animals, learn how food is grown, experience beautiful scenery, and connect with nature. This helps build a better understanding of what agriculture and a farmer's life is like from those who are separated from agriculture.

• Ultimately, supporting agritourism helps keep our farms and rural landscapes beautiful and productive for the future. By supporting agritourism and the Oregon Farm Loop you're contributing to something real and valuable right in your own backyard.

Farm fresh produce. Crush season. Orchards heavy with fruit. Specialty foods and beverages. Friendly farm animals. Finding out about the land and today’s farming. Learning to cook and savor the local bounty. Nurseries and garden centers lush with bloom.

Out here is the real Oregon. Our community of family farms and value-added operations welcome you to join us for a taste, both literal and figurative, of what the Willamette Valley has to offer. Oregon Farm Loop winds through vineyards, rural plant nurseries, and farm stands of the Willamette Valley.

Whether you seek the perfect vintage, flowers and plant starts that will add zest to your garden, the chance to be close to friendly farm animals, or find delicious local foods, Oregon Farm Loop can connect you to local family farmers and country business operators rooted in the rural community and committed to sharing their experience with you.

Each farm loop is a scenic driving route of farm stops intended to connect local family farms and value-added businesses with the traveling public. The “loop” can be done in whatever order tickles your fancy. You might visit only one or two farm stops in an outing, or take the day or many days to visit them all. Farm products are raised in seasons, so some farm stops may be open daily while others only open for a few weeks or just on the weekends. Before you go, check the farm stop website or Facebook for the day’s schedule.

The Oregon Farm Loop website will help you find locations, upcoming seasonal events, and suggested routes. By mid-April, printed map brochures are available at many Clackamas County and Marion County visitor centers and libraries or by request at farmloop@gmail.com.