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Dairy Tour: Elkhorn and Top O’ the Morn Farms
$45 – box lunch selection
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | 10:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 13, 2020 | 10:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Elkhorn Dairy is located north of Visalia. This tour will highlight the technology and state-of-the-art facilities used by California dairies. At Elkhorn Dairy, learn about the carousel milking parlor which milks 3,300 cows, three times each day. The tour will also include a visit to the five-acre solar farm that provides electricity for the operation.
Top O’ The Morn Farms is a family-owned dairy in Tulare that processes a portion of their dairy’s milk into glass, reusable bottles with direct sales and delivery to the consumer. They are the only “farmstead” glass bottling operation in California. You will receive fresh samples of their milk on the tour.
Kings River & Fresno State Vineyards and Wineries
$55 – Lunch provided by the venue
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
On this tour, attendees will visit Kings River Winery and Fresno State Vineyards and Wineries. Kings River Winery sits on 40 acres and has 12 different varietals of wine grapes. While at Kings River Winery, visitors will tour wine production areas, the vineyard, and cellar. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample three handcrafted wines and enjoy a BBQ chicken lunch.
After visiting Kings River Winery, visitors will stop at Fresno State Vineyard and Winery. This tour will give insight into the Enology program offered by Fresno State University. The student winemakers have achieved continuous recognition for producing quality wines by winning numerous medals. Visitors will tour the Barrel Room, Tanks, and Enology Labs.
Yribarren Winery and Almond Growers Association
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
On this tour, attendees will visit the Central California Almond Growers Association and Yribarren Family Vineyards. During the almond hulling facility portion of the tour, visitors will learn about how almonds are processed. While at the Yribarren Family Vineyards, visitors will learn about the farming and production side of almonds, and will enjoy a boutique wine tasting and tour, and will feast on a provided lunch of BBQ lamb, prepared by Indart Ranch. The Indart Ranch Lamb operation spans three generations and prides itself on local, all-natural, pasture-raised lamb.
Lake Kaweah/Terminus Dam and J&S Orchards
$45 – box lunch selection
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
On this tour, attendees will visit Lake Kaweah/Terminus Dam and J&S Orchards. Lake Kaweah/Terminus Dam is located in Three Rivers, CA and controls multiple local water districts. This tour will explain how snowmelt runoff is stored and how it is released throughout the year based on agriculture demand.
After visiting Lake Kaweah/Terminus Dam, visitors will stop at J&S Orchards. At J&S Orchards, visitors will explore several different types of orchards including Fuyus, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Pluots, and five varieties of oranges.
Citrus Tour: UC Research & Extension Center, McKellar Family Farms, and Monrovia Nursery
$45 – box lunch selection
Thursday, February 13, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Special Notes
Due to time conflicts, it is only possible to attend one tour per day. Tour tickets are NOT admission to World Ag Expo®. If planning to utilize the Park & Ride bus to World Ag Expo® on the day of your tour, be sure to choose a Park & Ride bus that has a drop off location at West Gate 2 (tour loading site). No cameras or videos are allowed at tour sites. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals.
World Ag Expo® reserves the right to make substitutions and/or changes to the tour program, schedule, and booking details. Tour participants agree to hold harmless the International Agri-Center®, Inc. and its directors, volunteers and employees from and against any and all damages, claims, losses and/or liabilities. *Note: World Ag Expo® reserves the right to modify tour prices if necessary.
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