Where to Get Breakfast on the Farm in Wisconsin
Breakfast on the Farm during June Dairy Month is so much more than eggs, sausage and pancakes. It’s a nearly 90-year tradition that brings members of the public behind the scenes to learn where milk and other farm products on your table come from.
“Visitors can learn about cow care, how things grow and why farmers make the choices they do” – such as why crops are planted in a row, says Tina Peterson, Wisconsin communications director at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. “People want to know where their food is sourced from, how it’s produced.”
1. Cows on the Concourse
JUNE 1 | CAPITOL SQUARE, MADISON
Dairy professionals teach visitors all about the industry at this free event situated in the heart of Madison. Expect crowds, according to Peterson, as it often draws the most visitors of any Dairy Month event.
2. Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast
JUNE 15 | CRANE GRAIN FARMS, SALEM
Mike Daniels from Crane Grain Farms will be a first-time host this year. Visitors can expect a lot of hands-on education, as well as filling breakfast and a scoop of custard from Culver’s!
3. Watertown Agri-Business Club Dairy Breakfast
JUNE 15-16 | 8232 LITTLE COFFEE RD., WATERTOWN
The Gudenkauf family is hosting this Dairy Month/Father’s Day combo event. The full breakfast, raffle and attractions are a fundraiser for youth scholarships and community projects.
4. Racine County Breakfast on the Farm
JUNE 22 | SCHAAL DAIRY FARM, BURLINGTON
The Schaal family open the doors to their 400-cow farm for breakfast as well as tractor rides, a petting zoo and live music.
5. 44th Annual Dodge County Dairy Brunch
HAFEMEISTER FAMILY FARM, HUSTISFORD
There are over 100 Holsteins at the Hafemeister Family Farm for visitors to come meet. The Hafemeister team also grows corn, wheat, alfalfa and soybeans on their 300-acre farm, which will be open for you to explore. Expect a classic breakfast (scrambled eggs, ham, cheese, pancakes, milk, juice) plus site tours, booths from local vendors and live music.
6. Farm to Fork Breakfast Fundraiser
JUNE 8 | WISCONSIN DELLS HIGH SCHOOL, WISCONSIN DELLS
Eat and learn for a good cause at the Farm to Fork Breakfast Fundraiser in Wisconsin Dells. Proceeds from the day’s events go to the Brew Farm project at Wisconsin Dells High School. The program focuses on educating the next generation of farmers to continue Wisconsin’s strong farming heritage. An all-local breakfast, farm tour and tractor raffle are all on the agenda for this one-day event.
7. Dane County Breakfast on the Farm
JUNE 8 | BLUE STAR DAIRY FARMS, DEFOREST
Get your fill of farm life at the Dane County Breakfast on the Farm hosted by Blue Star Dairy Farm. In addition to a full breakfast, other dairy products will be available to sample in their expo area. There will be educational activities for all ages, as well as live entertainment after exploring the farm.
8. 36th Annual Washington County Breakfast on the Farm
JUNE 8 | KRUEGER DAIRY, ALLENTON
Krueger Dairy is teaching visitors what it takes to run a successful dairy farm. There will be a breakfast of pancakes, applesauce, cheese, sausage and eggs. Veteran farmer Justin Krueger will be on site to talk about the dairy business and answer questions from visitors.
9. Breakfast on the Farm Kewaunee County
JUNE 16 | HEIM’S HILLCREST DAIRY, ALGOMA
Heim’s Hillcrest Dairy is offering fun for the whole family. Starting at 8 a.m., there will be a dairy brunch with all the classic fixings plus “the biggest omelet you have ever seen.” Afterward, take a walk around the farm to check out the petting zoo, grab an ice cream sundae and view the live entertainment. Horse and tractor drawn wagon rides will also be available.
For more information about Breakfast on the Farm visit wisconsindairy.org
