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1. Luna Valley Farm 2. Pinter's Gardens & Pumpkins 3. Winneshiek Wildberry Winery 4. Dairy Center 5. Seed Savers Exchange 6. Natures Haven Farm 7. Strawberry Hill Farm & Garden 8. PromiseLand Winery 9. Turkey River Farms 10. Pauly's Red Greenhouse 11. Deb's Brewtopia 12. Edgewood Locker 13. Eagles Landing Winery 14. Kregel Family Farm 15. Great River Maple 16. Froelich Tractor Museum 17. WW Homestead Dairy 18. Peake Orchard 19. Empty Nest Winery 20. Countryside Orchard 21. Madigan Winery 22. K & K Gardens 23. Country View Dairy 24. Shrimptastic 25. Unionland Market 26. Norman Borlaug Boyhood Farm 27. Frisky Fox Vineyard 28. Windy Rock Shrimp 29. Ag Education Center Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm Know your Farmer! Know your food! Choose your stops & ExpLore at your own pace WWW.VISITIOWA.ORG

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Page 1: Organic farm growing crops, grazing sheep and cattle on pasture, powering our farm and home with the sun, and growing deep roots in our community. Visit our farm store and peruse

1. Luna Valley Farm2. Pinter's Gardens & Pumpkins3. Winneshiek Wildberry Winery4. Dairy Center5. Seed Savers Exchange 6. Natures Haven Farm7. Strawberry Hill Farm & Garden8. PromiseLand Winery9. Turkey River Farms10. Pauly's Red Greenhouse11. Deb's Brewtopia12. Edgewood Locker13. Eagles Landing Winery14. Kregel Family Farm15. Great River Maple

16. Froelich Tractor Museum 17. WW Homestead Dairy18. Peake Orchard19. Empty Nest Winery20. Countryside Orchard21. Madigan Winery22. K & K Gardens23. Country View Dairy24. Shrimptastic25. Unionland Market26. Norman Borlaug Boyhood Farm27. Frisky Fox Vineyard28. Windy Rock Shrimp29. Ag Education Center

Saturday: 10am-5pm

Sunday:1pm-5pm

Know your Farmer! Know your food!Choose your stops & ExpLore at your own pace

WWW.VISITIOWA.ORG

Page 2: Organic farm growing crops, grazing sheep and cattle on pasture, powering our farm and home with the sun, and growing deep roots in our community. Visit our farm store and peruse

Luna Valley Farms (Lamb and Beef and wood-fired pizza)3012 Middle Sattre Road Decorah, IA 52101Organic farm growing crops, grazing sheep and cattle on pasture, powering our farm and home with the sun, and growing deep roots in our community. Visit our farm store and peruse our selection of t-shirts and pasture raised meets.

Pinter’s (Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze)2475 State Hwy. 9 Decorah, IA 52101When autumn arrives, so does the fun! Plan to bring your family and friends to: Browse the pumpkin patch for that perfect pumpkin, Navigate through the Corn Maze, Hop on a Hay Ride, Meet some farm animals, Let the kids explore the vast Playground and, just wait 'til you see the Giant Jumping Pillow!

Winneshiek Wildberry Winery1966 337th Street, Decorah, IA 52101Enjoy a fun, friendly wine experience amidst the beautiful rolling hills of Northeast Iowa. We are a family owned and operated winery serving award winning Midwestern wines. Our Amish built winery is located on our 150 year family farm which now grows 8 acres of grapes and 2 acres of rhubarb. Lunch is available during business hours in the Summer and Fall.

Dairy Center1527 Hwy 150 S Calmar, IA 52132Iowa’s Dairy Center is a non-profit, grassroots organization formed to prepare young men and women to operate dairy farms, provide ongoing education for existing dairy farmers and serve as a public educational facility. The Iowa’s Dairy Center includes: an educational facility, Dairy History Museum, robotic milking system, and calf barn.

Seed Savers Exchange (Orchard, animals, flowers, produce)3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, Iowa 52101890-acre home for Seed Savers Exchange welcomes thousands of visitors every year. Beautiful heirloom display gardens, historic orchards, and heritage livestock breeds border the Amish-built Lillian Goldman Visitor Center, connecting visitors to our diverse garden heritage. The visitors center serves as both an education center and retail garden store.

Natures Haven Farm 23784 Great River Road, Garnavillo Nature Haven Farm works with Mother Nature to grow GAP-Certified, chemical-free produce.   Take a guided tour of the season extending high tunnels and cold frames, and outside  garden areas, including the Tea Garden, Hummingbird Garden, Moon Garden and Herb Garden.  Meet the animal partners(horses, donkey, sheep, chickens, goat, ducks, dog and cats) and learn how they help with food production. Visit the on-farm store, Nature Haven Kitchen, where farm products are turned into delicious treats.

Strawberry Hill Farm & Garden12173 Amission Rd Strawberry PointMeet all the animals on the farm. Explore goat barns & discover the life of a farmer. Try the hands on of milking a goat, gathering eggs, feeding hay to horses, or bottle feeding goat babies. View the farm zoo and walk through the gardens.A fun family on the farm experience.

PromiseLand Winery39053 Great River Rd. Guttenberg, IA | (563) 252-2665Promiseland Winery Is a family owned winery. Owners Pat and Cindy Wachendorf offer a variety of award winning wines. They produce both red and white, from sweet to dry on/sitein the winery. You can enjoy the tasting room, relax in the event room or courtyard, and shop in five boutiques. Feel free to walk or drive up to in the vineyard where the grapes grow.

Turkey River Farms23719 Hazel Rd. Elkport, IA 52044 | 563-245-1006Turkey River Farmers Pete and Natasha grow veggies, produce maple syrup, and raise heritage breed hogs on pasture. Stop by to sample veggies, meet the pigs, and purchase maple syrup, fresh shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables. Take a stroll on our miles of hiking trails (all the way to the Turkey River!) or gather the family to embark on a kid-friendly, scavenger hunt tour on the farm.  

Pauly's Red Greenhouse23104 200th St. Farmersburg, IA 52047 | (563) 880-6886Pauly's Red Greenhouse, specializes in hydroponic growing of healthy vegetables, that include tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers and more. The Greenhouse is also a nursery for garden and flower plants for your garden and home. Stop by to see a hydroponic growing system and pick up some produce for your family. Deb's Brewtopia106 Cedar St. Elkader, IA 52043 | 319-404-3866Deb Winter is an award winning Brewster who has a passion for brewing beer and making mead and wine. She currently grows 13 different varieties of hops that she uses in her beer. As of 9-1-2013, Deb Brewtopia became the first licensed brewery in Elkader, Iowa, in over 127 years. Stop by her show room, and experience the taste of local brewered beer.

Edgewood Locker 609 W Union St. Edgewood, Iowa | 563-928-6814The Edgewood Locker is a family owned USDA inspected locker run by Terry & Jim Kerns. They offer custom processing that has been the backbone of the buisness for 35 years. Purchasing from the retail outlet at the locker offers locally grown beef and hogs that fit any customers needs. Enjoy their award winning Smoked ham or tasty beef jerky.

Eagles Landing Winery127 North St. Marquette, IA 52158 | 563-873-1905Eagles Landing Winery family owned and operated in Marquette Iowa. Award winning wines produced by a Nationally recognized wine maker Jay Halvorson. The winery features locally grown grape wines, from dry to sweet and dessert wines. They offer free samples daily 10 a.m to 4 pm. Their outdoor wine garden makes a relaxing place to enjoy their wines. Browse their unique gift shop find that palette pleasing wine that fits your taste. Walk in as a stranger, but you will leave as a friend. Come and enjoy local award winning made wines.

Kregel Family Farm30392 Garber Rd. Guttenberg, IA 52052 | 563-252-2247Experience todays technology in the dairy industry. View a robotic milk parlor where the cows are milked by robotic machines. Observe how todays technology has advanced the farming industry. Cows are able to be milked when they determine the need to release milk anytime during the 24 hour day. The Kregel farm is is operated 100% by a female workfoce.

Great River Maple217 Clay Brick Lane Garnavillo, IA 52049 | 563-964-9139A family owned and operated maple syrup production. Take a tour through the maple syrup production from over 7400 maple trees. From Maple trees to the table there are a variety of maple made products such as maple syrup, maple butter, maple latti, maple flavored bourbon. Discover the organic flavor of maple and the delicious recipes it can be used in. Meet the owners Dan and Dorinda Potter and their family that operates Great River Maple.

Froelich Tractor Museum Fall-Der-All Celebration 24397 Froelich Road Froelich, IA 52157 | 563-536-2841Experience Froelichs Fall-Der-All celebration a family fun event with old time demonstrations, including thrashing antique engines, a variety of antique tractors, and the dispay of the 1892 first gasoline powered tractor that propelled forward and backword, that is known today as John Deere. Tour the one room school house, blacksmith shop, railroad depot and General Store like it was in 1891. See for yourself as you step back in time to your grandparents era for an experience on how it once was.

WW Homestead Dairy850 Rossville Road Waukon, IA 52172 | 563-568-4950 | www.wwhomesteaddairy.comCome visit the Cheese Curd Capital of Iowa! Sample our award winning cheese curds including; White Cheddar, Garlic & Dill or Bloody Mary or if your sweet tooth needs to be satisfied try our homemade premium ice cream, a little Iowa Twister or Purple Cow will brighten your day. All of our products are made in our plant, using only milk from our cows!

Peake Orchard323 North Line Dr Waukon IA, 52172 | 5633824486 | www.peakeorchards.com Orchard fresh apples featuring Honey Crisp Apples with tree ripened full flavor.

Empty Nest Winery1352 Apple Rd., Waukon, IA 52172Family owned and operated, specializing in handcrafted, unfiltered, small batch, using real berries / fruits & real sugar to make real-ly good wines. Sample their wines in their new beautiful new facility. Open Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 1-5.

Countryside Orchard 1803 Whitetail Drive, Lansing | [email protected] | 563-538-4546The little orchard big on taste celebrating 20 years! We have a dozen varieties of organically grown apples along with Country Caramel Dip, Apple Pies, local honey and more.

Madigan Winery1536 Lily Rd Lansing, IA 52151 | 5632170387Taste Madigan's award winning wines in our old granary (1895) in the heart of the Driftless Area's beautiful and bucolic countryside. We planted our first vineyards in 2003, the source of our International Double-Gold awarded dry red, and also have a pleasing variety of wines for every taste. Outdoor seating available.

K & K Gardens108 E. Wilbur Street, Hawkeye | www.kkgardens.comK & K Gardens is an innovative retail garden nursery that is also a big supporter of local farmers and artisans. This weekend is their Arts & Crafts Vendor Celebration and will feature local producers of homemade arts, crafts, pottery, photography, local produce, and other specialty items.

Country View Dairy15197 230th StreetI Hawkeye  | www.countryviewdairy.comAt Country View Dairy, they make all natural farmstead yogurt in both Original and Greek style, using the wholesome milk from their family’s own dairy herd.  Their state-of-the-art creamery is located right on the family farm, guaranteeing the freshest premium quality products. Their farm store carries a wide variety of other local products. Be sure to grab a cup of premium frozen yogurt soft-serve.

Shrimptastic15916 Highway 150 | www.shrimptasticllc.comWe raise Pacific white shrimp in our indoor saltwater tanks. Our shrimp thrive in an environment free of chemicals, antibiotics and growth hormones. You get the highest quality product available and we SELL FRESH TO YOU! Take a peek at the production area. Shrimp should be available for purchase; bring your cooler.

Unionland Market108 S Walnut St, West Union, IA 52175A family owned & operated company, dedicated to providing customers with the best premiumproduct & services on the market. It’s much more than a place to buy foodstuffs for livestock, it’s also an indoor farmer’s market offering all types of locally-grown foods and products.

Norman Borlaug Boyhood Farm19518 200th St Cresco 52136 | 563.547.2244Experience the Boyhood Farm of Norman Borlaug. Dr. Borlaug is one of only seven people in the world to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold Medal. Borlaug developed a hybrid of wheat that could be grown in places where they couldn't grow before. Dr. Borlaug is credited with bringing millions of people out of starvation.

Frisky Fox Vineyard5295 70th St Riceville 50466 | 507.951.9024Frisky Fox Vineyard is a small family owned and operated vineyard and winery new to Howard County!Taste our cold hardy grape varieties: Whites: Brianna, LaCrescent, Frontenac Blanc, Louise Swenson, and Osceola Muscat and our Reds: Petite Pearl, Marquette, Verona, and Sabrevois.

Windy Rock Shrimp19523 85th St Lime Springs 52155 | 507.421.6308Come learn about raising and selling fresh, locally grown, antibiotic free saltwater Pacific White Shrimp. You may go home with supper in hand!

Ag Education Center Howard County Fairgrounds Cresco | 563.547.4996Have you ever been to a bio-secure Ag Education Center? Probably not, because Cresco has the first of its kind in the nation. Experience baby pigs from birth to market as area youth learn valuable lessons raising animals. The Center features a swine, dairy, and sheep facility with state-of-the-art technology, innovative practices promoting agriculture in Iowa, and an air quality purification system designed to be environmentally and community friendly.