Tours are suspended for for the near future
School and Children's ToursCinnamon Ridge Dairy allows for a transfer of knowledge that is not only fun, but educational too! We invite you, your school, your summer program, or youth group to visit our farm. We are a family run, dairy farm with over 200 jerseys cows. We have many farm animals for you to see, pet, feed, and learn about. Our farm tours are fun, educational, and exciting for children, adults and seniors alike.
We request that groups are 10 or more in size. Tours are $10 per person (including parents and siblings); no charge for teachers, 2 adult leaders per class, or bus drivers. The tour will take place rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Spring/Summer - Dairy Barn Tours Come watch the cows at work and play! Even the teachers will learn something new and love this tour! Children and adults will learn and see where milk comes from. Watch cows being milked by robots. During your visit the students will: - Ride on a tractor pulled wagon for a close up view of how corn is grown - See and touch baby animals from our farm - See robots milking cows - Enjoy a dairy treat - Receive a memento from the farm to take home The price of the tour is $5 per guest. We do not charge for teachers and bus drivers. We hold the visits rain or shine so please come dressed appropriately. Please see the calendar for availability. Spring Dairy Barn Tours are offered weekdays May through August. Picnics or snacks can be enjoyed on the grounds on a pack in, pack out basis. Please see the calendar for availability. |
Message From the OwnersFall - Harvest Tours
During your visit the students will - Ride on a tractor pulled wagon for a close up view of how corn and soybeans are grown. - Identify several types of grains (investigate by touch, sight, smell) and their uses. - Participate in an interactive skit while learning about foods made from corn - See Robots milking cows! - Enjoy a home baked corn muffin (baked in our restaurant licensed kitchen) and milk - Choose a pumpkin to take home (while supply lasts) The price of the tour is $5 per guest. We do not charge for teachers and bus drivers. We hold the visits rain or shine so please come dressed appropriately. Please see the calendar for availability. Harvest tours are held during the weekdays in October. Picnics or snacks can be enjoyed on the grounds on a pack in, pack out basis. Please see the calendar for availability. |
Bus Grants Available
Applications for the 2019-2020 Bus Grant Program are available. Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area Bus Grant Program is a grant initiative designed to help schools in the 37-county heritage area fund the transportation costs associated with field study trips to designated SSNHA Partner Sites and farm sites, giving students the opportunity to learn about America's agricultural heritage firsthand. Click here for more information and to apply.
