Deadline nears for farm tour

The Whidbey Island Farm Tour is looking for farmers who want to take part in the 2011 tour.

The Whidbey Island Farm Tour is looking for farmers who want to take part in the 2011 tour.

The tour, in its sixth year, is Sept. 17-18 and will highlight the diversity of the island’s working farms. Dedicated to furthering community understanding and support of island agri-businesses, the farm tour promotes the benefits of locally grown food, fruit, meat, fiber and other products.

The deadline for applications is Feb. 9.

For more information, and to download an application, visit www.whidbeyfarmtour.com, or call 360-678-4708.