We are thrilled to be able to offer limited tours for schools and groups throughout the year. 

We work best with groups of 25 or less and generally can accommodate up to two tours per month.

Please email our office at sskrodzki@crown-chicago.com with tour details and requested dates/times.

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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