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We’ve always loved inviting people to check out our farm and experience what farming looks like in the 21st century. Join us and leave with greater knowledge about (and appreciation for!) agriculture – and experiences you won’t forget!
Experience the Farm
May - October 2023
Thursdays: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Fridays: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sunday: June 18, July 9 & September 3, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
*Tailored private tours available upon request. Contact Natalie at 563.543.8936, we strive to accommodate groups of all sizes!
Get a unique behind-the scenes experience of real life on a 21st century dairy farm lead by a farmer! We love to welcome people to our farm, and cannot wait to share the wonderful hands-on experience of farm life with you! On our 60-90 minute FARM TOUR, we'll lead you through our working dairy farm, where you’ll get the opportunity to milk a cow, feed a calf (calf selfies encouraged!) and learn about innovative technologies used on our farm. Of course, you’ll enjoy a tasty ice cream treat at the end of your tour, too!
Inspired by our 'Night at the Farm' events, these two newest additions open up the opportunity for ALL AGES to get the VIP farm experience! Hosted by the Berning Family.
Day at the Farm: Cows, Kids and Curds
Friday, June 16: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, July 7: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 9: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Hosted by the Berning Family, a VIP Farm experience for all ages, round up everybody’s western wear and saddle up for a good time! We'll have beverages, a farm tour and lots of chances to interact with the animals! So many new experiences and photo ops — playtime with the animals, milk a cow, give a calf her bottle, and help with farm chores by feeding a farm friend (goat, sheep, pig, or pony.) We’ll wrap it up back in the shop if you like to enjoy some locally-sourced cheese curds. Oh, and for this event, ICE CREAM too! Choose to enjoy some good conversation and curds in the shop, or maybe a little more playtime with the animals. The Berning kids will be happy to escort your little ones around Little Kingdom some more. We'll offer PONY RIDES on Gunner too for this VIP event (Gunner handles up to 100 lb.)
*Each paid admission includes your interactive tour with your personal farmers, opportunities to milk a cow, feed a calf her bottle and playtime with farm friends.
Complimentary cheese curds & beverages will be offered such as chocolate milk, cold beer (probably Spotted Cow, because duh!), bottled water and soda. Of course, ice cream is a must, we give to all our guests!
*Tailored private events available upon request. Contact Natalie at 563.543.8936, let's curate something together!
Day at the Farm: Picnic and Play
Saturday, June 17: 11 a.m. – 1 ish p.m.
Saturday, July 8: 11 a.m. – 1 ish p.m.
Saturday, September 2: 11 a.m - 1ish p.m.
Hosted by the Berning Family, a VIP Farm experience for all ages! We'll begin with a beautiful picnic in the lawn overlooking our fields and horses playing. Feel free to pack your own picnic or order from one of the amazing local bakeries. We will offer a complimentary picnic basket featuring our very own three cheese varieties (Gouda, Muenster & ButterKase). Then, we'll head out to tour the farm and interact with the animals. So many new experiences and photo ops — playtime with the animals, milk a cow, give a calf her bottle, help with farm chores by feeding a farm friend (goat, sheep, pig, or pony). We’ll wrap it up back in the shop with ICE CREAM! Choose to enjoy some good conversation in the shop or maybe a little more playtime with the animals. The Berning kids will be happy to lead your little ones back to Little Kingdom for some more interactions with our farm friends. Wait there's more, a PONY RIDE on Gunner for the kiddos too! (Gunner handles up to 100 lb.)
A very family-friendly event to kick-off your weekend! Or, what a fun date-day!
*Each paid admission includes your interactive tour with your personal farmers, opportunities to milk a cow, feed a calf her bottle and playtime with farm friends.
No need to worry about packing the beverages: we will offer complimentary sparkling canned waters, wines or seltzers, chocolate, white or strawberry milk, soda and bottled water.
*Tailored private events available upon request. Contact Natalie at 563.543.8936, let's curate something together!
Night at the Farm : Cows, Beers and Cheese Curds
Friday, June 16: 7 – 9 p.m.
Friday, July 7: 7 – 9 p.m.
Friday, September 8: 6 – 8 p.m.
You can expect something like this:
We will begin in the Shop with beverages and our farm intro.
Then, we'll head out and about to tour the farm and interact with the animals. So many new opportunities or experiences to be had — milk a cow, give a calf her bottle, help with farm chores by feeding a farm friend (goat, sheep, pig, or pony). Lots of opportunities for photo ops along the way, and playtime with the goats and other animals if you'd like!
Finally, we’ll wrap it up back in the shop for a view of the sunset over the farm. If you'd like hang out and sample a variety of locally-sourced cheeses curds. Choose to enjoy some good conversation & curds in the shop or maybe a little more playtime with the animals~ your choice.
*Each paid admission includes your interactive tour with your personal farmers, industry representatives and opportunities to milk a cow, and feed a calf her bottle.
Complimentary cheese curds & beverages will be offered such as: Spotted Cow (because duh,) soda & bottled water.
Night at the Farm : Cows, Wine and Charcuterie
Saturday, June 17: 7 – 9ish p.m.
Saturday, July 8: 7 – 9ish p.m.
Saturday, September 9: 6 – 8ish p.m.
A VIP EVENT, HOSTED BY MATT & NATALIE BERNING, along with our amazing crew!
For Ages 21+
You can expect something like this:
We will begin in the Shop with beverages and our farm intro. Then, we'll head out and about to tour the farm and interact with the animals. So many new opportunities or experiences to be had — milk a cow, give a calf her bottle, help with farm chores by feeding a farm friend (goat, sheep, pig, or pony). Lots of opportunities for photo ops along the way, and playtime with the goats and other animals if you'd like!
Finally, we’ll wrap it up back in the shop for a view of the sunset over the farm. If you'd like hang out and enjoy some delicious charcuterie featuring our very own Berning Acres cheese varieties: Gouda, Muenster & ButterKase.
*Each paid admission includes your interactive tour with your personal farmers and other industry representatives, such as our veterinarian and opportunities to milk a cow, and feed a calf her bottle and get up close and personal with many of our farm friends.
Complimentary charcuterie & beverages will be offered.
NEW 2023 DATES:
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 6
June 8 & 9 (Thursday & Friday) : 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 12 & 14 (Monday & Wednesday) : 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 13 & 15 (Tuesday & Thursday) : 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 19 & 21 (Monday & Wednesday) : 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 20 & 22 (Tuesday & Thursday): 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 26 & 27 (Monday & Tuesday) : 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For Ages 7 – 12
At Berning Acres FARM CAMP, campers will have a few morning chores to attend to like feeding the animals or collecting the eggs from the chicken coop. There will be structured time each day to interact with and learn about the animals on the farm including the cows, calves, goats, sheep and and farm dog, Lacey too. Plus, meet our chocolate lab puppy, sweet Hazel. We will also have an organized activity each day such as: making ice cream or butter from scratch, outdoor games and races, scavenger hunts and seek n finds. Pony Rides & Hay Ride to boot!!!
Please SEND a SACK LUNCH with your child each day. A tasty dairy treat will be offered each day for snack as well.
