Tour/visiting season begins June 2! Please book online at farmamerica.org. You can also call ahead if you're unsure about availability.
Tours start between 9 AM - 2 PM, Tuesday- Friday. Through sensory experiences like self-guided and guided walking tours, field trips, family fun events, day camps, farm animal interactions, virtual programming, and research plots, Farmamerica - the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center - strives to connect people with the evolving story of agriculture so they better understand how agriculture
06/18/2026
Soybeans have so many uses, and we're taking full advantage of that onsite!
This summer, we're using a soy-based paint to give our brown storage shed and shop a facelift. Greener World Solutions, LLC is currently applying the first coat, thanks to funding support from MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council.
06/17/2026
We welcomed students from Mankato Area Public Schools for tram tours this week!
Looking for a fun and educational group outing for students, adults, or community groups? Give us a call at 507-835-2052 to learn more and plan your visit!
Please join us and invite a friend to our Band for the Barn event on July 25th!
This event will feature live music by Gold Star and food trucks. Tickets are just $10 and all money raised from this event will support our Red Barn Campaign.
Tickets can be found at farmamerica.org/events/band-for-the-barn.
We hope you’ll join us!☀️
06/16/2026
Next up on our summer team introductions is Becca! ☀️
▪️Hometown: Owatonna, MN
▪️School: UW River Falls
▪️Major: Animal Science
▪️Fun Fact: Becca plays lacrosse at UWRF
What part of the summer are you most excited for?
“I’m most excited to get to know all of the animal's personalities."
06/14/2026
We can't help but share a few more moments from our Barnyard Explorers event we hosted on Friday! ☀
If you missed Friday's event, join on for Garden Explorers on July 24th or Farm-to-Fork Explorers on August 19th! Tickets are available at farmamerica.org/events.
06/13/2026
Mark your calendar and invite your friends to Farmamerica's Band for the Barn event on Saturday, July 25th!
The evening will be filled with live music by Gold Star, delicious food trucks, and beautiful countryside views. All event proceeds will go towards Farmamerica's Red Barn Campaign.
To support the campaign ahead of the event, visit gofundme.com/f/farmamericas-red-barn. To purchase your $10 event tickets visit https://www.farmamerica.org/events/band-for-the-barn.
There was no better way to kick off the weekend than at Farmamerica’s Barnyard Explorers event! 🌱🐮
If you missed this month’s adventure, mark your calendar and join us for more hands-on fun at our upcoming Explorer events: Garden Explorers on July 24 and Farm-to-Fork Explorers on August 19!
Tickets are just $10 and available now at farmamerica.org/events.
06/11/2026
Lots of smiles and giggles this week at Kids Club! Members had fun with their "Plant & Pig" activities the past few days.🐷🌱
Join our Kids Club members tomorrow for our Barnyard Explorers event from 10 AM - 2 PM.
Purchase your $10 tickets at farmamerica.org/events/barnyard-explorers or at the door. Kids ages 2 & under get in FREE!
06/11/2026
Just in case you needed one more reason to visit Farmamerica... corn squishies just arrived in our gift shop! Come grab yours for only $5!🌽
Join us tomorrow for Barnyard Explorers from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Can't make it? Plan your visit later this summer. We're open Tuesday through Friday, with tours available between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Learn more at farmamerica.org/visit .
When you’re an intern at Farmamerica, sometimes your to-do list includes taking our cow, Maggie, for a “walk!”🐮
| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |