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New Era, Michigan  ·  Real Working Dairy Farm

Farm Tours

Experience a real working dairy farm. Meet the animals, see the barns, and learn where your food actually comes from.

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Experience a Real Dairy Farm

Get an up-close look at dairy cows, calves, and life on a fifth-generation family farm.

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Horses Daze and Dan ready for the wagon ride Inside the dairy barn at Country Dairy
Wagon Ride Tour

Behind the Barn

  • Horse-drawn wagon ride through the farm with a guided narration
  • Tour through our free-stall dairy barn and see where cows live day-to-day
  • Watch our robotic milking system in action
  • Learn about silage production and how we feed the herd
  • Meet calves and young stock up close
Perfect for families, home school groups, and first-time visitors. All ages welcome.
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Family experiencing the milking barn up close Holstein cows in the barn
Walking Tour

Hoofin' It

  • Walk through an active milking barn with a knowledgeable guide
  • See our state-of-the-art robotic milking system up close
  • Meet our hardworking Holstein cows and learn about their care
  • Spend time with some of the farm's playful calves
  • Great for curious adults and kids who want a hands-on experience
Wear closed-toe shoes. This tour involves walking on active farm surfaces. Hoofin' It is our shortest tour and one of our most affordable, a great way to get a real feel for the farm without a big time commitment.
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Visitor meeting a newborn calf in the maternity barn Up-close calf encounter
Horses & Calves

Birthing Center & Newborn Calves Class

  • Wagon ride to the Maternity Barn with our team
  • Meet newborn calves and learn about their first days of life
  • Learn how calves are fed and cared for in their first days
  • Understand the full lifecycle of a dairy cow
  • An experience kids and adults remember for years
Availability varies based on farm activity. Calves are always present, though newborns depend on timing.
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Visitor feeding a calf at Country Dairy Calf licking a visitor's hand
Calf Experience

Calf Encounter

  • Bottle feed calves and watch them eat
  • Learn how calves are cared for at different stages of growth
  • Touch, pet, and interact with the calves up close
  • Great for toddlers, kids, and first-time farm visitors
A fan favorite for the littlest visitors. No experience necessary, just a love of animals.
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Home School Groups & Families

Moo University Classes

Moo University is our hands-on farm education program originally designed for home school groups and curious families. Our team brings the farm to life through interactive lessons, live demonstrations, and up-close animal encounters that connect people to where their food really comes from.

Butter Making
Students churn real butter and take it home
Calf Encounters
Meet and feed calves in our barn
Milking Demos
See modern robotic milking up close
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Students learning at Moo University School group on a farm tour
Seasonal Experiences

Tours for Every Season

Special rides and experiences that change with the year.

Fall Tours

Explore the Farm. Experience the Colors. Enjoy the Cows.

Daze and Dan pulling the wagon down the fall lane
Fall Wagon Ride

COW–lorful Tour

Enjoy the beautiful color-filled trees with Daze and Dan as they pull our wagon through the hills and pastures of our Charolais Farm. White cows and calves, green pastures, and autumn colors… No “tricks” on this tour, but we do include some sweet “treats”!

  • Saturdays at 2:30PM by reservation only, other days and times available by phone
  • $150 for a group of up to 10 people
  • Wagon ride takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour
Reservations required. Call to book other days or times.
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Cows and calves in the barn on the Colors, Cows, and Calves tour
Fall Farm Tour

Colors, Cows, and Calves Tour

Enjoy the crisp autumn air as our Belgian Draft Horses pull the covered wagon around the Country Dairy farmland to take in the colors of the season. Then it’s on to the barns to see our cows, calves, and robotic milking system. This seasonal tour finishes with a taste of our famous chocolate milk.

  • Saturdays at 11AM, 12PM, and 1PM — walk-up tours welcome, first come, first served
  • Reservations also available online or by phone
  • Tour takes approximately 60 minutes
  • $15 adult / $12 senior / $12 child (ages 3–12); 2 and under free
Prefer a private tour? Evening tours start at 4PM by reservation — call (231) 259-0515 ext. 119 at least 24 hours ahead. Group rates available for up to 10 people; larger groups (max 24) are an additional cost per person.
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Winter Tours
Horse-drawn sleigh ride at Country Dairy in winter
Winter Sleigh Ride

Winter Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

  • Wednesdays through Saturdays, December through February, weather permitting
  • $150 for up to 10 people; additional guests up to 15 at $15/person
  • Book online or call (231) 259-0515 ext. 119
  • All rides are weather-permitting
Large groups welcome! Call for group pricing and scheduling.
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On the Farm

Special Events

Ice Cream Social
Annual Summer Tradition

Ice Cream Social

  • Live music and entertainment
  • All-you-can-eat homemade ice cream
  • Farm activities and family fun
  • Held annually each summer
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 Unity Christian Music Festival
Main Stage Sponsor

Unity Christian Music Festival

  • Country Dairy sponsors the Main Stage
  • Farm-fresh ice cream served on-site
  • 50,000+ attendees, 4 days of music
  • Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon
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You'll Leave Smiling

real moments from real families on the farm

Calf licking a visitor
Visiting the Calves
Petting a newborn calf
Brand new to the world!
Feeding a calf
Feeding Time
Selfie with a cow
Best Selfie Ever
Two girls in the calf barn
Calf Barn Sisters
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Come See the Farm for Yourself

Tours run seasonally and spots fill up fast, especially in the summer. Give us a call to check availability, ask about group rates, or schedule your visit. We're always glad you came.

Phone
(231) 259-0515
Location
3724 S 80th Ave
New Era, MI 49446
Season
Tours run spring through fall. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Groups
Group and school rates available. Call to book.
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Family enjoying a farm tour at Country Dairy