Florida might not be the type of state you’d think of when you picture 1,000-acres of unfettered land with roaming cows in their bliss. Perhaps more of a Midwestern state would pop in your head. However, there is one particular farm in Florida that has been bringing folks together for years not only to purchase the freshest milk, cream, butter and cheese from grass-fed cows, but also to educate themselves on dairy farm practices. Take a look.
Dakin Dairy Farm in Myakka City, Florida is a thousand acre farm that is brimming with life.
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Visitors to the farm have a unique opportunity to explore the dairy farm with the whole family, learning the process from how milk travels from the cow to the bottle.
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With Family Farm Tours offers at Dakin Dairy Farms, guests will be able to taste the difference between truly fresh Dakin milk right from the source.
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Families can tour the Milk Parlor, snagging a first-hand look at how a cow is milked and then where the milk is stored afterwards.
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The tour also includes tons of information about pasteurization, bottling, cheese-making, and even information on the specialty seasonal products Dakin offers.
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Did we mention the farm includes transportation by hayride, too?
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An all-encompassing experience at Dakin Dairy Farms is topped offer by tasting the delicious chocolate milk or making your own butter…
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…and then of course, you’ll be able to get in an opportunity to feed the resident livestock.
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You can stay on after the tour and enjoy some of the activities on site, and even grab a bite to eat at the Farm Market Cafe.
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There are so many different ways to spend the day at Dakin Dairy Farms, enjoying the fresh air and educational opportunities.
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Head on down to Dakin Dairy Farms with the whole family and learn how this Florida-fresh milk is made.
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If you’re ready to plan your trip to Dakin Dairy Farms, the address is 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251-3401. The tour days and time vary, so make sure to check the calendar on the website for more information. You can also visit the Facebook Page for to learn more about the farm in advance.
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Meanwhile, if you’re looking for other unique opportunities to explore the outdoors in Florida, then take a look at this treetop canopy walkway.
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