Whether navigating a corn maze, perusing a farmers market, picking apples or pumpkins at an orchard, or hopping over hay bales at a dairy farm, you do not have to travel far to have an ag-venture this fall. According to the  Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, only 1.2% of the population works directly in growing row crops, specialty crops, or raising livestock, leaving more Americans on the sidelines when understanding where their food and other products come from. Thanks to farmers opening their operations to visitors, Wisconsin’s agritourism industry played a role in the state’s $25.8 billion tourism industry. Heim’s Hillcrest Dairy in Algoma encourages people to come out to their operation to learn more about what they do.

On October 4th, the dairy farm is hosting its first-ever Farm-Fit Challenge and Moo-Tober Fest. The Farm-Fit Challenge will introduce participants to some of the daily tasks farmers have to do as part of a two-mile course. That precedes a fall celebration featuring live music, food, family activities, and farm tours.

Heim’s Hillcrest Dairy owner Jeremy Heim says they are proud of the work they do, and they want more people not just to see it, but experience it up close.

The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association and state leadership encourage you to get outside and experience Wisconsin's Agricultural Tourism Fall Season, which takes place September 11th- November 2nd.