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World Ag Expo Ag Tours
Experience ag in action in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world!
Discover the intricacies of dairy operations and production, wineries, orchards, and more.
Our tours offer an insider’s view of the diverse and dynamic agricultural landscape, blending education with firsthand experiences.
All tours depart from the front of the Heritage Complex building
at the West end of the grounds.
Times listed below are the scheduled departure and estimated return times.
Please note, tours will leave promptly at the scheduled departure time.
We recommend arriving at the Heritage Complex at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.
When planning be sure to allow ample time for traffic, parking, and getting to the Heritage Complex.
Visit Visalia is the proud sponsor of all World Ag Expo Ag Tours.
Kings River & Fresno State Vineyards and Wineries
On this tour, attendees will visit Kings River 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 handcrafted wines.
After visiting Kings River Winery, visitors will stop at Fresno State Vineyard and Winery. This tour will give insight on 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.
* Lunch provided
UC Research & Extension Ctr. and Wonderful Citrus
This tour will visit two locations: University of California Lindcove Research & Extension Center and Hot Spot Ag. Established in 1959, the tour will stop at the UC LREC which has more than 100 acres of citrus in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. At LREC, researchers conduct studies on citrus varieties, horticultural techniques and pest management. The UC LREC portion of the tour will include a display and tasting of citrus varieties.
The Wonderful Citrus tour is a guided walking tour through the 700,000+ square foot Wonderful Halos packinghouse in Delano. Guests will watch thousands of California mandarins travel through pre-sort, packaging and shipping in a state-of-the-art packinghouse. Guests must wear long pants and flat, closed-toe shoes to enter the Halos facility. Jewelry will not be allowed into the facility (including, but not limited to: watches, hairclips, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings with stones.)
* Lunch provided
OLAM Food Ingredients and Hot Spot Ag
See where the future of garlic and onions takes root through ofi’s (OLAM Food Ingredients) R&D and seed breeding programs. Visitors will discover how new varieties are developed and evaluated to improve quality, yield, resilience, and sustainability, driving innovation from the ground up. Guests will continue their tour at Hot Spot Ag for Lunch and then a presentation on automated irrigation solutions and systems to maximize water efficiency.
* Lunch provided
CA Almond Growers & Monrovia Nursery
On this tour, attendees will visit the Central California Almond Growers Association and Monrovia Nursery. During the almond hulling facility portion of the tour, visitors will learn about how almonds are processed.
Vistors will stop at Visalia-area Monrovia Nursery’s and eat lunch and enjoy a tour of the 1000 acres with 40 varieties of citrus trees. By the end of the tour, visitors will have an understanding of how much care and forethought goes into producing top-quality fruit, in addition to the research conducted to improve growing conditions.
* Lunch provided
Elkhorn Dairy Tour, Tour of Tulare County, and Naturally Nuts Store
This tour will led by John Oneto as he will provide a guided tour around Tulare California. He will be starting with the drive to the Elkhorn Dairy located in north of Visalia. The 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 5-acre solar farm that provides electricity for the operation. The tour will continue as you will be guided around Tulare County as John explains the rich history of agriculture in the Valley touching on water issues, the wide variety of crops grown, and challenges facing farmers .
Guests will continue their guided tour of the Valley on their way to Naturally Nuts in Visalia with the opportunity to purchase local nuts and treats.
* Lunch provided
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.
Please contact Info@farmshow.org for more information on ag tours.