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Farm Tours

We provide tours for both school groups and non-school groups.
If you would like a guided tour let us know.  We can specialize the tour to make sure you get to see what you are most interested in.

School Tours

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Dairy tours at Green Meadow Farms are a wonderful educational experience.
At the farm, students will learn;

            •  How cows are milked
            •  Where cows live
            •  What cows eat
            •  Where the milk goes
            •  And much more

We have found that kids, teachers, and parents alike all enjoy learning about where milk comes from.  Don't hesitate to give us a call and set something up.

Note to Teachers/Chaperones

  • Generally, groups larger than 25 will be split into multiple groups. Please have groups designated prior to arrival.

  •  Children need to be accompanied and supervised at all times.

  •  Prior to coming remind children that running and loud noises startle cows and it is not conducive to their environment.

  •  Tours last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hr

  •  Tours for all ages and group sizes available.

Non-School Tours

Visitor Hours 
M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 
Sat & Sun 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

GMF is a dairy on the cutting edge and we encourage people from around the globe to come for a visit . As our motto reads: “the latch string is always out” which means you are always welcome.

Types of tours available are self guided or as a group with a tour guide

 

Self Guided
•  Check in at visitor center located in front of dairy.  
•  Wear plastic boots provided by dairy at visitor center while walking around dairy and surrounding areas.
•  Feel free to stop and ask personnel questions but remember they are working on a particular task so try not to monopolize their time.
•  Do not use loud voices or quick movements, we do not want the cows to be startled.
•  Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
•  PLEASE STAY OUT OF CATTLE PENS

 

Group
•  Check in at visitor center located in front of dairy.
•  Groups larger than 40 may be split into smaller groups.
•  Bus tours are required to provide their own plastic boots.
•  Contact GMF to schedule your tour at least 1 week prior to arrival
•  Notify GMF if there is any thing in particular you would like to see or hear about prior to coming. 
•  Generally a guided tour lasts 1 to 11/2 hrs.
•  If time permits tours may disperse and view areas of interest at their own leisure.


 

All tours start at our main milking facility which is located at:

9697 W. Riley Rd.   

Elsie, MI 48831

There is no fee for our tours.  Our goal is for you to have a better understanding of a dairy farm after your visit.

We hope you have a great time here at Green Meadow Farms. We would encourage you to take plenty of pictures and ask lots of questions!

See you soon!

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