​Curious about San Diego having the most small farms out of any other County?

​The Farm Learning Tour is a traveling classroom that highlights the diversity of agriculture in North County San Diego. At each stop, participants will explore one signature learning objective, and continue the conversation on the bus with the farm’s Executive Director, owner, or lead farmer. During each ride, participants will engage in collaborative discussions around one challenge or opportunity facing that farm and the broader agricultural community.

​12:00| Pick up & Drop off spot:  everyone park in the Decomposed Granite driveway

​12:00–12:30 PM | FARM 1:Farm Lab

​441 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

​Learning Objective
Youth agricultural education.

​12:30–1:00 PM | FARM 2: BeeWorthy Farms

​300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

​Learning Objective
Flower vending.

​Bus Dialogue
How can farmers work together to protect and expand pollinator habitat throughout San Diego County?

​12:40 -1:00 PM | Pick up & Drive to Stop 1

​1:00–1:40 PM | FARM 3:  Coastal Roots Farm

​441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

​Learning Objective
Food justice, nonprofit farm management, regenerative agriculture, composting, and community education.

​Bus Dialogue
What innovative business models can support financially sustainable regenerative farms?

​1:40–2:00 PM | Drive to Stop 2

​2:00–2:40 PM | FARM 4: Fox Point Farms

​1200 Fox Point Farms Ln, Encinitas, CA 92024

​Learning Objective
Regenerative agriculture, food hubs, hospitality, mixed-use farm business models, and community-supported agriculture.

​**discount available for beverages!

​Bus Dialogue
How can agritourism help preserve working farmland and strengthen local farm businesses?

​2:40–3:00 PM | Drive to Stop 3

​3:00-3:40 l FARM 5: Barron Creek Farm

​1501 Kelly St. Oceanside, CA 92037

​Learning Objective
Nonprofit farming- donor & beneficiary balance

​****Afternoon snack will be provided by BCF!

​How can farms increase food access while remaining economically resilient?

• ​Bus Dialogue
  Closing ConversationDiscussion PromptWhat would it take to build the most resilient regional food system in California?Participants will reflect on the day’s learning, identify opportunities for collaboration during the coming year, and discuss how San Diego Climate Week can continue supporting the agricultural community.

​3:40–4:00 PM | Drive to Stop 4 DROP OFF 441 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

​4:00 | Return to Farm lab end of tour!

​Desired Outcomes

​By the end of the afternoon, participants will have:

• ​Built relationships with fellow farmers and agricultural leaders.

• ​Learned five innovative approaches to farming in San Diego County.

• ​Shared practical ideas and solutions to common challenges.

• ​Identified new opportunities for collaboration.

• ​Exchanged resources that strengthen the regional food system.

• ​Connected farmers, educators, nonprofits, agencies, and students.

• ​Celebrated the diversity and resilience of San Diego agriculture.

​Desired Outputs

​The tour will also create tangible opportunities for continued collaboration:

• ​Regional Agricultural Contact List -Develop an opt-in email list of participating farmers, educators, nonprofits, agencies, students, and agricultural leaders.

• ​Partnership Connections: Identify at least 3–5 potential partnerships that can continue beyond the event.

• ​Resource Exchange: Create a shared list of grants, jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, land access, equipment, and educational resources.

• ​Collaboration Opportunities: Document ideas for joint programming, farm visits, educational programs, resource sharing, and advocacy.

• ​Follow-Up Network: Establish a mechanism for participants to stay connected and share opportunities after San Diego Climate Week.

• ​Climate-Resilient Agriculture Priorities: Capture key ideas and recommendations from participants to inform future San Diego Climate Week programming.

​This event is co-hosted by Barron Creek Farm, the UC San Diego Soil Heath Center, and Escondido AgX Regional Innovation Hub.

​By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week and our event platform partner, Climatebase. Your information will not be shared with third parties.