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Montgomery County Farm Tour puts focus on local produce amid national parasite outbreak

Visitors can explore 26 farms, orchards and agricultural businesses during the self guided tour July 25-26 As concerns over a nationwide foodborne parasite outbreak put a renewed focus on where fresh produce comes from, Maryland’s most populous...

Dan Murphy • •1 min read
Montgomery County Farm Tour puts focus on local produce amid national parasite outbreak
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Montgomery County Farm Tour puts focus on local produce amid national parasite outbreak

Visitors can explore 26 farms, orchards and agricultural businesses during the self guided tour July 25-26

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Will Vitka

July 20, 2026 9:30 a.m.

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    As concerns over a nationwide foodborne parasite outbreak put a renewed focus on where fresh produce comes from, Maryland’s most populous county is preparing to showcase the farms, orchards and agricultural businesses in its own backyard.

    The 2026 Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale returns July 25-26, with 26 locations across the county’s 93,000-acre Agricultural Reserve opening their doors to visitors.

    The self-guided tour offers everything from fresh produce and farm-raised meats to flowers, craft beverages and a chance to get up close with farm animals. Activities at participating locations include goat milking, butter churning, hayrides, pony rides and tractor rides.

    Read more on WTOP.com. This article was written by Bethesda Today’s partner WTOP News and republished with permission. Sign up for WTOP’s breaking news, traffic and weather alerts and emails today.

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    Originally published at Bethesdamagazine