ZELIENOPLE — The Butler County Farm Tour is returning this year as an expanded two-day event.

Jack Cohen, president of the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, said Monday his agency is still searching for more farms to participate.

Cohen said the tourism agency hopes to attract at least 20 farms for the tour, which will run Oct. 3-4.

The farm tour is self-guided while participants will be able to sample food, view demonstrations and take tours of various facilities.

Several alpaca farms will participate to educate the public about their animals, Cohen said, while the North Country Harvest Co. also will welcome visitors.

The idea behind reviving the farm tour is to highlight the agro-tourism industry, but also while bringing attention to the county’s largest industry, Cohen said.

“The farm tour is important because it gives us an opportunity to showcase our top two industries, tourism and agriculture,” he said. “We can attract more attendees by having the event at many locations over two days.”

Cohen said he already has a commitment from 10 farms in the area, but he’s still looking for more.

“We think this is one of our best assets in the county and it’s worth talking about,” he said.

Anyone interested can contact tourism bureau employee Sara DiBello at 724-234-4619.

There are no costs for farms to participate, Cohen said.