Things to do in Arizona, United States: The Best Farms

We offer farm tours relating to local agriculture including cotton and alfalfa. Learn how cotton is grown from seed to bale. This 2 1/2 to 3 hour tour includes an indoor presentation followed by a hayride out to the field. Cotton is planted in the spring and picked in the fall. We have cotton in the field until mid-February. You will see a cotton picker, cotton module builder and a cotton rood which picks up ground cotton. If cotton is not in the ground, we still offer tours. Please call for information on dates, times and reservations. Reservations are required.

At Plum Creek Alpacas, we focus on raising and breeding an elite herd of colored Alpacas with outstanding bloodlines to produce champions with exquisite fibers. In addition to being a thriving alpaca breeding business, we are an up-and-coming "thing to do" in Prescott Valley, Arizona. We offer families, small groups, and schools with the opportunity to learn about alpacas and tour the farm, interacting with all the amazing animals on our farms. We give an educational tour - from the livestock guard dogs to the alpacas and the chickens, ducks, and turkeys. You will be able to feed some alpacas and we will try to catch a mom and cria (baby) for you to touch and feel. We end by showing you our gift store with end product some right from our animals.

Superstition Farm, a working family dairy farm has just recently opened its doors for public tours. The Stechnij family, all native Arizonians, own and operate the 27 acre dairy in East Mesa. Supersitition Farm allows guests to "Gather their Senses" by SEEING the day to day work on the farm, HEARING the sounds of the farm life, TOUCHING the animals, TASTING the food on the farm and SMELLING that fresh country air. The farm tours include a hayride tour of the dairy, education in the resource center where guests will learn the tools of the farm trade and how their milk gets to their refrigerator.

Tour, Shop, Eat, Repeat at Queen Creek Olive Mill - Arizona's only working olive farm and mill. Family owned and operated, our 100-acre farm with over 7000 olive trees is a true blossom to bottle experience. Visitors are able to learn first-hand how olives are pressed into fresh extra virgin olive oil on our educational Olive Oil 101 tour conducted daily. Guests can taste their way through our gourmet marketplace and shop for locally made extra virgin olive oils, Balsamic vinegars, olives and other local treasures. Our Italian inspired Eatery features old-world family recipes. We use local and garden-sourced ingredients to create our healthy and delicious cuisine and showcase how extra virgin olive oil can be used best in your kitchen. Our in-house roastery, Superstition Coffee, will ensure that you'll get the freshest cup of coffee you've ever had. With plenty to taste, discover and enjoy, Queen Creek Olive Mill is a true agritourism experience!

The Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix offers a nearby escape from the city with canopies of pecan trees and an organic style garden. Rich in history, this agritourism destination invites you to explore three restaurants, two naturally beautiful venue spaces, organic-style gardens, retail shop, and retreat. -Restaurants- Morning Glory Cafe (breakfast) House baked muffins and pastries, locally made sausages, seasonal omelets and more! The Farm Kitchen (lunch) Delicious sandwiches, fresh soups, seasonal salads and made-from-scratch baked goods. Quiessence (dinner with small group private event space) Arizona's original farm-to-table restaurant sourcing from its own on-site garden, Soil & Seed Garden, Chef Dustin Christofolo curates each week’s menu with freshly harvested vegetables, edible flowers, eggs, and herbs. -Event Venues- The Canopy in The Grove (up to 3,000 guests) Stone Grove (Up to 300 guests)