We get a lot of questions about growing corn in Alaska, so we took a second to sit down with farmer Carol Kenley who owns and operates Kenley’s Alaskan Vegetables and Flowers. Carol, along with her mother June, has been … Read More
Alaska Farm Tours
Experience the rich culture and history behind Alaska's farms and food.
Why Alaska Farm Tours
The Alaska Frontier was settled by trappers and miners, but another wave, the homesteader turned farmer/rancher, opened up the last frontier, taming the punishing landscape and providing food for the communities they served. Join us for an in-depth half day farm tour, perfect for folks looking for the ultimate Anchorage day trips, with stops at historical sites, living homesteads, and urban food landscapes to understand the lives of Alaska's farmers, ranchers, and homesteaders who call Alaska home.
OUR TOURS

Talkeetna Farm and Food Tour
- Foodies' Delight on this Farm-to-Table Tour
- Operating weekly from June 15- September 15, from 11:30am daily. Book the day in advance.
- Pick-Up available from the Talkeetna Railroad Depot (11:30), Talkeetna Lodge (11:45) or Flying Squirrel Bakery and Cafe (noon).
- $130/adult, $115/senior, $95/child. Includes people and secure luggage transportation.
- Farm to table luncheon and a brewery OR microgreen farm
- Birch syrup sampling

Palmer Farm and Food Tour
- Foodies Delight on this Farm-to-Picnic Tour
- Tour runs Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Must book 24 hrs in advance. Tours of two or less will not go and will be reimbursed.
- Pick up is supported from Knik River Lodge (8:00am) and from the Palmer Museum (8:30am)
- $95/adult, $80/senior, $50/child. Includes transportation.
- Garden walk & Alaska Grown lunch
EXPLORE THE INNOVATION OF ALASKAN FARMERS
Living on the Arctic's edge and thousands of miles from the Lower 48 infrastructure, Alaskan farmers have come up with innovative solutions to make their farms grow.
MAKE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Beauty, innovation, local flavor, real Alaskan living. There are so many reasons why so many people have chosen to return year after year.
EXPLORE HISTORIC AREAS
Every building has a story. Explore those stories on walking tours around Alaska, especially the Historic Palmer Walking Tour.
SIT BACK AND ENJOY
This is the best way to explore Alaska. Local food, local beer, local farms. Enjoy a full half day guided tour, catered lunches or beer tastings and complimentary transportation. Sit back and relax as we explore together on these perfect Anchorage day trips.
Keeping Tabs on Alaska's Farms, Food, and Brew
We'll bring you the latest fun stories from our farms and out and about town.

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Alaska Farmland Trust Receives Prestigious Tourism Award
Alaska Farm Tours received the prestigious Chuck West Award at the at the 2017 annual Alaska Tourism Industry Association Annual Conference. … Read More