DAIRY TOURS
Dairy Tours
Visiting our dairy
Come join us for a tour of our family farm! You will be able to see first-hand how our milk is produced, learn about the importance of local agriculture, and get a glimpse into a day in the life of a dairy farmer. There is sure to be excitement for all ages!
Schedule
The tour begins at 9:00 am, but we recommend you be there 10 – 15 minutes before the start of the tour. We will start at our bottling plant where you will meet our plant manager, Andrew. Unfortunately, due to food safety regulations we can’t walk through all parts of the plants; however, you will be able to see important areas of our plant including the tank bay, processing room and our bottle filler!
After the plant tour, everyone will load up in their own cars and take a short 10-15 minute drive to our dairy to begin the second part of the tour. We will arrive between 10:30 – 11:00 am. At our dairy you will see all different processes, from how our cows are fed to how our calves are born. You will also get the chance to see how the cows are milked and where they live. The dairy tour will wrap up around 12:30 pm, depending on how many questions you have during it.
To finish the tour, we will head back to the plant where you can buy our farm fresh milk!
Learn about our feeding process
Our cows are treated to special meals each day. Learn how our nutritionist creates their delicious diet using only the best ingredients.
Feed and pet our cute baby calves
Get a chance to visit with our newest members of the farm. You will be able to watch them take their first steps and even help feed them!
Visit our modern cross-vent barn
Step into our luxurious cross-vent barn to see where our cows eat and sleep. This “five-star” barn helps keep our ladies cool and comfy year-round.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are some good things to know before visiting our family farm?
- We recommend wearing tennis shoes or comfortable shoes that you are ok getting a little dirty.
- Bring a cooler to keep your milk cold on the drive home.
- If you are bringing little ones, it may be a good idea to bring a stroller and some snacks for them.
I am interested in scheduling a large group/school tour, who do I contact?
- If you want to visit our dairy with a large group (schools, companies, organizations, etc.) you can contact us at info@vollemansdairy.com, and we can arrange a special tour.
Can I bring my pets?
– We love animals, but we ask that you please leave your pets at home so that our ladies won’t be disturbed.
Will I be able to purchase milk and merchandise on the tour?
- Yes, you will have the ability to purchase our products and merchandise at the end of your tour.
How much walking will there be?
- You will be on your feet for most of the tour. Be prepared for uneven surfaces, dirt, and a good amount of walking.
Do I need to bring a water bottle?
- We recommend bringing water. We will have milk available for tasting and to purchase, but encourage you to bring water since this is Texas and it does get hot!
