CALF-TO-CUP FARM TOURS

Where does your milk come from? We'd like to show you! Enjoy a two hour farm tour of all aspects of our local, working dairy. You don't have to be into anything agricultural to appreciate all you'll learn in one of these tours. These guided tours are chock-full of educational information we feel is best suited for older elementary students and up, however the hands-on side of things is pretty neat for kids 1-100, but keep in mind this is a fun educational tour and little ones can get bored. We can accommodate school field trips, clubs, church groups, garden clubs, other organizations, and families. We are available for farm tours in the Fall and Spring only; mid-March through early-May then again mid-September through early-November. PLAN AHEAD as our Fall tour dates fill up fast. We ONLY offer tours on Fridays and select Saturdays during our tour seasons when our guides are available. FYI: Fall is best for school/large groups and Spring is ideal for Ag classes, 4-H or smaller groups. 

• You will arrive at the Milk Plant/Farm Office to meet your tour guide who will provide you with instructions and our Farm Rules before the tour begins

• Visitors will drive their own vehicles to the various parts of the farm, all within a 1/4-mile from each other

• Pet calves and get close to 1,800lb cows

• Learn more than you'd ever imagine about calves, cows, and dairy farming

• Watch cows milk themselves in our robotic milking barn 

• See tractors and equipment (the guys love that) 

• Learn about the different methods of milk processing and what sets ours apart from the rest

• Enjoy samples of our milk

• Picnic space is available 

COST $10 CASH per person

Payment is due upon arrival; we do not accept credit cards. Kids 4-years old and younger are free. 

RESERVATIONS and CANCELATIONS

We require a MINIMUM of 30 GUESTS PER TOUR (we only count guests ages 5 years old and over) or a minimum fee applies. Reservations are required for all tours at least 2-weeks in advance. If a tour date has been started by a smaller group we will state "reserved with space available" and other smaller groups or families can join; these will also be posted on Facebook to fill the space.  Scroll down to see our tour calendar. To reserve a tour please send us an email or text message. Tours that fail to meet the minimum guest requirement will be canceled 48-hours in advance. If you cannot attend a tour that you have reservations for PLEASE let us know ASAP or at least 48-hours in advance so we can cancel the tour or have time to fill your spots ... PLEASE DO NOT BE A 'NO SHOW,' our guides travel 40-minutes to get here. 

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER: We usually do not cancel when the rain chance is low or for light rain/scattered showers. BUT if it's calling for bad weather like LOTS of rain, then we'll make a decision. In this case we like to give at least a 24-hour heads up. If rain is on the forecast we will be in conversation with you earlier in the week.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

• Closed-toe shoes are required for all individuals participating in farm tours. 

• Strollers are welcome. 

• Most places are accessible by wheelchair; please let us know when you make reservations so we can assist with great parking etc. 

• Be prepared to ride in your vehicles and follow the guide to the various tour destinations; you will return to the Milk Plant/Office.

• We have six picnic tables, covered porches, and a grassy yard if you want to bring a bag picnic lunch. We recommend a blanket/sheet if you want to spread out in the grass.

• You can purchase our products here on the farm in our Honor Cooler after your tour. If you "think" you might buy something, be sure to bring CASH and a COOLER! 

PARKING

All tours meet at the Milk Plant and Office parking lot (two red metal buildings with porches that share a parking lot). Additional parking is in the grass behind the milk plant/warehouse. Please do not block the driveway as we do have trucks picking up milk. Be prepared to ride in your vehicles and follow the guide to the various tour destinations; you will return to the Milk Plant/Office.

Contact Jamie Pearson for more information and to schedule your tour at (803) 480-3312 or email at hhmfarmtours@gmail.com.

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