Planning for the 10th Annual Whidbey Island Farm Tour is underway and farmers who want to be involved need to apply by the end of the month.

According to a recent Whidbey Island Conservation District news release, the tour will take place this fall, Sept. 12-13, but organizers need to hammer out its list of participants soon. An application deadline of Jan. 31 has been set for those who want their farms to be on the tour or to participate as a vendor or exhibitor.

To apply, visit www.whidbeyfarmtour.com or contact Sarah at 360-678-4708 or sarah@whidbeycd.org.

The Farm Tour aims to connect the community with Whidbey agricultural businesses by highlighting a diversity of farms across the island.

“The tour provides an opportunity for island and regional community members to visit Whidbey farms and for farmers to showcase their locally grown products right from home,” according to the news release.

The tour also provides educational opportunities for visitors to learn about a variety of farm activities, including conservation practices employed by farms to protect our natural resources.