The Cal Expo Farm, presented by Save Mart, is a unique 3.5-acre working farm and one of the most beautiful outdoor venues on the grounds. With lush flower beds, thriving fruit and vegetable crops, shaded picnic areas, and an outdoor kitchen with bleacher seating, The Farm serves as a living classroom, where students in grades K–6 can take part in 1.5–2 hour interactive tours designed primarily around 3rd and 4th grade curriculum.
These tours bring California agriculture to life through lessons on seeds, crop growth, soil health, worm composting, and innovations in farming, all while giving students the chance to taste farm-fresh produce. The California State Fair Farm inspires young minds to explore careers in agriculture and fosters a deeper connection to the industry that sustains our state.
As part of our tour, students will also take a walk in the woods and experience the one-acre forest dedicated to educating Californians about the many benefits of the forests and the value of trees in our everyday lives.
Students will learn how trees provide us with clean air and water, wildlife habitat, and much needed wood products. Learn more here.
Review the Tour Checklist.
Tours are offered for grades K-6 in the Spring and Fall seasons, subject to farm availability. Spring tours are during April and May. Fall tours are during September and October.
For groups smaller than 25 or groups over 75, you may be asked during booking to combine with another group or split your group into two visits accordingly.
The price per student is $7.
Schools must provide transportation for students. Vehicles are able to park near Building B, as shown on the Cal Expo Campus Map below.
To reach out about booking a tour with us, please click here to fill out an Interest Form.
For questions, please contact talbert@calexpo.com
Click here for Volunteer Information
This project is supported by the CalAgPlate Grant Program.
| • AAMSI | • Financial Center Credit Union |
| • Ag in the Classroom | • Friends of the California State Fair |
| • Bank of America | • Gail Kautz/Ironstone Vineyards |
| • Bank of America Merrill Lynch | • Healthy Kids Concepts |
| • Bank of Stockton | • Heritage Organics |
| • Beneto, Inc. | • HM Clause |
| • Bohart Museum of Entomology, UCD | • Jody VanLobenSels |
| • Brookfield CA Land Holding | • Kaiser Permanente |
| • Butler Amusements | • Kimley-Horn and Association |
| • California Agriculture Museum (Woodland, CA) | • Leisure Sports |
| • California Business Properties Association | • Lowell Richardson |
| • California Cherry Board | • Mark and Abigail Nelson |
| • California Department of Water Resources- Save Our Water | • Mark Pratt • Mary Kaems |
| • California Grain & Feed Association | • Montra Farms LP |
| • California Pear Advisory Board | • Patsy Gilbert |
| • California Seed Association | • Phil Ogiluey |
| • California State Fair | • Rick Nelson |
| • California Warehouse Association | • Rima Barkett/Trivoli |
| • Certified Farmers Market | • Rina DiMare |
| • County of Sacramento | • Sacramento Republic FC |
| • Craig Reinhardt | • Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers |
| • ECORP Consulting | • Save Mart SuperMarkets |
| • Edward Barkett | • Sonney Chong |
| • Eisley Nursery, Inc. | • Teresa Castanias |
| • Event Partnership | • UC Davis |
