Visit a local farm
or cheesemaker.

The best way to learn about eating locally is to see where local food comes from. Throughout Wisconsin, farms and cheesemakers offer free tours. You’ll see where food is grown and how Wisconsin Cheese is made—and you may even get a free sample. Check out the links below to learn more.

Find a list of dairy farm breakfasts in Wisconsin.

Get a free map with information about cheesemakers that offer tours.

Search for a cheese plant
near you.

Find a list of farms and orchards where you can pick your own fruits and vegetables.

Take a dairy field trip.

Find Wisconsin dairy activities, quizzes and games.

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Old World Wisconsin
Eagle, WI
"The immigrants and pioneers who settled Wisconsin came from vastly different cultures. Yet they all shared a common purpose — the determined pursuit of the American Dream. Old World Wisconsin tells their stories by re-creating a world in which farmers, tradesmen and shopkeepers lead their lives the same way these settlers did. Bring the whole family to see, hear and smell the same things that filled the senses of those hardy souls who chose to build new lives in a faraway place called Wisconsin."

National Dairy Shrine Visitors' Center
Ft. Atkinson, WI
"Discover the rich heritage of the dairy industry at the National Dairy Shrine Visitors' Center. Where else can you learn the history of ice cream, see a dog-powered butter churn and check out photos of champion cows dating back nine decades? You'll leave with a better understanding of why, for nearly 8,000 years, people have depended on the dairy cow for life-sustaining milk and a better quality of life."

World Dairy Expo
Madison, WI
Usually held in early October, the World Dairy Expo is the international meeting place for the dairy industry offering the most elite combination of dairy cattle and exhibits in the world.

Farm Tours
Various Locations in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, in partnership with World Dairy Expo and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board are proud to bring you this state-wide dairy directory of Wisconsin farms willing to host tour groups. Make your on-farm experience a safe and healthy one! Check out these safety tips.

Cheese Plant Tours
Various Locations in Wisconsin
There is nothing that says "Wisconsin" more than Wisconsin Cheese. Visit a cheese plant to find out how cheese is made. Taste some fresh "squeaky cheese!"