Spend a morning on a real working farm.
Hand-milk a cow, collect warm eggs, meet the animals, and let the kids take a pony ride.
What you'll actually do
A tour runs about two and a half hours and costs A household of 5 is $30. Each extra person is $15. Kids under 3 are free. Five people total $30; six people total $45. Smaller groups: request a date and we will say if we can take you.. Mornings run 9:00 to 11:30, afternoons 1:00 to 3:30, by appointment at the farm in Louisburg. You spend it on a working farm on a normal day, with your hands in it.
You will hand-milk one of our A2/A2 cows and feel how it is really done. When the season is right, you can bottle-feed a calf. You will walk out to the chicken tractors and see how we move the birds to fresh grass, and you will collect eggs still warm from the nest box. We will take you to the woods to meet the pigs. There is a soil talk for anyone who wants to understand why we do all of this, where we dig in and show you the difference good grazing makes underground. And the little ones get a pony ride before you go.
Wear boots or shoes you do not mind getting dirty. Bring your questions. We like the ones that go long.
Collecting eggs and meeting the milkers
The kids always love the nest boxes. Reaching under a hen and coming out with a warm egg does something to a child who thought eggs came from a carton. Our hens follow the cattle across the pasture, so their yolks stand up tall and orange. We sell those eggs for $6 a dozen when we have them, and tour families often take a carton home.
At the milking, you will meet the cows by name and learn why a calm, clean routine matters so much for good raw milk. It is a small, unhurried thing, and it is the heart of the farm.
Tour pricing and times
| Family tour, base | Covers the family, then add per person below. | $30 |
| Each person beyond 5 | A household of 5 is $30. The 6th person makes it $45. | $15 |
| Morning session | 9:00 to 11:30 AM, best light and cool for the animals. | By appointment |
| Afternoon session | 1:00 to 3:30 PM. | By appointment |
Family tours are for groups of 5 or more. Morning tours run 9:00 to 11:30 AM; afternoon tours run 1:00 to 3:30 PM. Request your date below and we will confirm.
The same pastures Joel Salatin walked
When you take the soil talk, you are standing on ground that Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm walked and consulted on. He put his hands in this dirt and helped us dial in the grazing you will see. We will show you exactly what he had us change and why it worked. If you want the whole story of how the farm fits together, read how our farm works.
Before you come
What should we wear?
Closed-toe shoes or boots you do not mind getting muddy, and clothes for being outside and up close with animals. In summer, bring a hat, sunscreen, and water. In cooler months, dress in layers. Skip open sandals; pastures and barnyards are not the place for them.
What happens if it rains?
A little weather does not stop us; farming does not stop for rain, and neither do the animals. If the forecast turns to lightning, heavy storms, or ice, we will reach out to reschedule you to another day at no charge. Your safety and the animals' comfort come first.
What ages is this good for?
All of them. Toddlers to grandparents enjoy it. Younger children need a hand at the milking and around the larger animals, so please keep little ones close. The pony rides are geared to kids.
How long does a tour last?
Plan on the full session. The morning tour runs 9:00 to 11:30 AM and the afternoon tour runs 1:00 to 3:30 PM. That gives time for milking, eggs, the animals, the soil talk, and pony rides without rushing.
How many people can come?
Family tours are built for groups of 5 or more. The base rate covers the family and each additional person is $15. If you have a larger group, a birthday, a homeschool co-op, or a church group, tell us in the request and we will plan for it.
Can we buy eggs or meet the herd-share cows?
Yes. We usually have eggs at $6 a dozen for tour families, and you will meet the A2/A2 cows at the milking. A tour is a great way to see the operation before you join the herd share.
Request a farm tour
Tell us your group size and a few dates that work, and we will get back to you to lock it in.
Come see the farm for yourself
Pick a morning or afternoon and bring the family. It is the best way to understand what we do out here.