Farm Tours at Matter's Farm to Table

Experience the rhythm of real farm life on our family farm in Delano, Minnesota! Our farm tours offer a hands-on, educational journey through our 170 year old working farm, giving visitors of all ages a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable agriculture, animal care, and traditional farm practices.

Tour Highlights:

  • Start with our friendly flock and goats: Meet our chickens and goats, collect fresh eggs, and give treats to our feathered and furry friends. We'll introduce you to the farm and share how our egg business operates.
  • Visit the Dairy Barn: Get up close with our cows and calves in our working dairy barn. Learn about the modern dairy industry, daily operations, dairy misconceptions and what it really takes to care for a milking herd. Meet our cows and calves.
  • Venture into the beautiful woods to learn all about maple syrup production—from tapping trees and collecting sap to the boiling process that turns it into our award-winning pure maple syrup.
  • Enjoy a delicious tasting experience: We'll sample different varieties of our maple syrups and homemade maple mustards—a sweet and savory treat straight from the farm!
  • Wrap up with the opportunity to purchase our fresh, farm-direct goods, including maple products, eggs, beef, and more—straight from our fields to your table.

Tours last 90–120 minutes and are fully outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather! Minnesota weather can be unpredictable:

  • Recommended: Mud boots (or sturdy, waterproof footwear) and farm-appropriate clothing that can get a little dirty.
  • If it's remotely chilly: Layer up with snow pants, jackets, gloves, and hats—it's always better to have too many warm clothes than not enough!

Important Notes:

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it's not stroller- or wagon-friendly due to uneven terrain, woods paths, and farm conditions.
  • Those with strong aversions or allergies to farm animals or typical farm smells may want to skip this experience.
  • Our tours are highly informative—we love answering all your questions and sharing knowledge about our animals, sustainable farming practices, and the art of maple syrup making. There will be 3 approx 15 minute presentations (intro/eggs,dairy,maple) in which we ask for you to be quiet and attentive. You'll leave with new insights and appreciation for where your food comes from!

Due to a high number of no-shows and cancellations in past years, we kindly request a suggested donation of $5 per person to help keep these educational tours going. Advance sign-up is required through our website—spaces are limited to ensure a personal, engaging experience for everyone.

Cancellations & Refunds:

We reserve the right to cancel any tour due to dangerous weather conditions, illness, or emergency on the farm. If we cancel your tour, you will receive a full refund your donation upon request.

No donation refunds will be issued for no-shows or for your cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled tour time.

Available Farm Tours

  • Make sure you sign up for the correct number of people in your party ages 2+. Space is limited.

You can also purchase farm products in advance. Select pickup instead of shipping at checkout, use discount code PICKUP, and note in the comments you'll be picking up at the tour. You're welcome to have other family/friends that are unable to attend place orders if you want to pick up for them during a tour.

Photography Notice: Photos and videos may be taken during the tour for use on our website, social media, promotions, and galleries. By participating, you grant permission for Matter's Farm to Table to use your likeness without compensation. Let us know if you'd like to opt out.