Farm Tours

Groups and Schools are always welcomed to schedule a tour throughout the year during the week.

Please email our office at Bjones@crown-chicago.com with requested tour dates/times, number of children's/adults,  children age range and main contact information. 

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We offer a  tour where you will learn about the below aspect of  running a dairy farm and get a brief window into

our genetic show cows life.

*Tours average 1 to 2 hours depending on size and age of group.

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Animal Care 

           Calf care and the start of life 

           Cow care  Dairy/Show and where they live

           Keeping animals comfortable and healthy 

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Milk Production

          Milking parlor and equipment 

          Where does the milk go?

          Importance of dairy

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Crops and Feeding

         What is grown on the farm?

         The different type of feed cows eat

         Cows diet and importance of nutrients for dairy and show cows

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Recycling

       The different ways we recycle 

        Compost operation, what it is made of and where does it go

     *On request we offer an tour of Midwest Organics Recycling for a in depth look of composting*

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Along the way we encourage the tour groups to think of questions they would like to ask , as we will set aside ample time for questions with one of our Herdsmen.

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We recommend the below sites to explore with your group before and after your tour.

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*Discover Dairy  @ https://www.discoverdairy.com

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* AG Classroom @ https://agclassroom.org