Participants Will Receive:

• Hands-On Learning: Visit with the farm managers and family members while also touring the entire facility at each stop.


• In-Depth Informational Packets: Will include financial analysis, labor management, production, what family dynamics were like before, during and after changes, and more. 


• Networking Opportunities: Dairy producers and industry representatives on the tour will have several opportunities to share ideas and develop relationships.

Transportation:  Transportation will be provided from the following locations.

• Sauk Centre, MN (Interpretive Center)


• St. Cloud, MN (Minnesota Select Sires)


• Rochester, MN (UofM Extension Office)


• Pipestone, MN (Gorter's Clay & Dairy Equipment of Minnesota)

Registration: Registration includes transportation, meals, snacks, hotel stay and in-depth informational packet.  Space is limited so register early to reserve your spot on the bus!  To register, complete the registration form below or call Minnesota Milk toll-free at 1-877-577-0741.

• $150     Per person w/ single room


• $125     Per person w/ double occupancy

Scholarships: Minnesota Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is offering a $30 scholarship to each producer member that attends this tour.  The scholarships will be awareded to members as they arrive on the bus.

Sponsors: This tour is a joint effort between Minnesota Milk Producers Association and University of Minnesota Extension and is made possible by the support of Minnesota Milk's dairy producer members and other associate members within the industry including: