Farm Tours
OUR FARM TOURS HAVE
Something For Everyone!
Our farm tours are great for all ages! From school kids, families, church groups, civic groups, and senior adults, everyone has something to learn and enjoy at our all-American dairy farm.
We can custom develop tours for teachers or groups to cover the topics they want. We just love farming and can talk about it all day.
Tours are by appointment only and start at just $60. Fill out the information below and someone will contact you to confirm your tour. We look forward to seeing you!
OUR TOURS TEACH YOU ABOUT
Life On Our Farm
Everyone has something to learn and enjoy at our all-American dairy farm. Here are a few of the topics that may be covered on our farm tours:
- The life of a cow & farm life
- How cows are treated & handled
- Genetics, selective breeding & cloning
- How crops are stored
- Why farmers use chemicals
- Soil & water management techniques
- Why it's important to rotate crops
- Best management practices for farms
- Nutrition for our cows & other livestock
- The types of feeds that cows consume
- Crop production
- Milk quality
- How dairies are permitted & inspected
- How milk is measured & sampled
- Pasteurization
- Homogenized milk
SOME OF OUR MOST
Frequently Asked Questions
When Are Farm Tours Available?
Farm Tours are given between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Saturday by appointment only. You must have an appointment in order to receive a tour.
How Long Do Tours Last?
Tours last 90 minutes and vary in content with the interest of guest.How Much Do Tours Cost?
We charge $10 per guest with a $60 minimum charge for groups with less than six.
How Large Do Groups Need To Be?
We do individual tours to multiple bus loads. For larger groups we like to break them up into smaller groups, so everyone can ask questions.
What Should I Wear?
We are a working farm, so you could get dirty, ideally you should come dressed like you were going to work in your garden. You’ll want to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Our tours are hands-on so expect to get your hands dirty!
Do You Offer Samples of Your Cheese?
We can’t make any guarantees, but we do try to have cheeses to sample on tours.
Do You Have Cheese For Sale On The Farm?
Yes, we have several types of cheese for sale on the farm. We also have gift boxes available.
Do You Sell Milk?
Currently we do not have the necessary bottling equipment… but maybe someday soon!
What About Bad Weather?
Weather is seldom an issue for our tours since they can be conducted inside our barn. We have a meeting/classroom designed just for tours. All of our cows, livestock housing and milking system are under one roof.
Can You Accommodate Tour Busses?
The farm is set up to handle semi-trailers and can handle up to 3 tour busses at one time.
Do You Have Restrooms
Yes, we have a single uni-sex bathroom.
How Many Can Be Seated In The Classroom?
Seating capacity is 60 individuals
Can You Cater Group Meals?
Yes. We can provide a boxed lunch, and other simple catered meals. We also have bottled water and other drinks on hand.
Do You Offer Hay Rides?
We can for an extra fee but be aware that hay rides typically take up almost all your tour time. Still a lot fun though.
Do You Have Activities For Young Children?
Yes, we offer a lot of hands on activities. Kids can feed the cows, grind wheat flour and corn meal. For an additional fee kids can hand crank themselves their own homemade ice cream.
How Do I Book A Tour
Booking a tour on our website is quick and easy. Complete our TOUR BOOKING FORM and we’ll follow up with you to confirm your tour date and time.
COMPLETE THIS FORM TO
Book A Farm Tour
Farm tours are given between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Saturday by appointment only. We charge $10 per guest with a $60 minimum charge for groups with less than six. After submitting your tour request, someone will reach out to you to confirm your tour.