What is the minimum group size?

Weekday and evening bookings require a 50-person minimum.

Is there an age limit for participants?

There is no strict minimum age, but the program is best suited to groups with chaperones; children under 2 are free.

How much is the deposit and is it refundable?

A $150 deposit is required and refundable if canceled prior to two weeks before the event.

When is cow milking available?

Cow milking demonstrations are offered on weekends only; confirm with the operator when booking.

Does each child get a pumpkin?

Yes—during the main season each registered child receives a larger carved pumpkin from the patch.

Are restrooms and parking available on-site?

Confirm specific arrival logistics with the operator when booking; most group visits include guidance about parking and restroom access.

Hands-On Farm Visit for Scout Troops and School Groups Near Merrill, WI

Grampa's Farm (bookable for groups) sits just outside Merrill, Wisconsin, offering a three-hour, hands-on animal visit built for scout troops, church groups, and school outings. On weekdays and evenings the program accommodates groups of 50 to 100 people and centers on gentle animal interaction, a small pumpkin for each child, and up-close educational demonstrations that fit neatly into Lincoln County’s agricultural calendar. The scene is uncomplicated and deliberate: temporary corrals on a grassy field, a pony waiting by a halter, soft-coated goats that accept tentative hands, woolly sheep for gentle brushing, and a rotating cast of bunnies, ducklings, chicks and bantam chickens. When the season allows, the operation brings small pigs and turkeys that are ideal for supervised petting. The farm emphasizes smaller breeds that remain calm around children, easing first-time encounters and fostering curiosity about animal care and where food comes from. This offering stands out because it’s tuned to group logistics — minimums, chaperone ratios, and a flat per-person rate make planning simple for schools and nonprofits. There’s also a weekday option that runs between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and an evening slot from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; cow milking demonstrations are reserved for weekend bookings, but every visit includes a carved pumpkin from the patch for each child during the main season. That combination of tactile animal time and a take-home seasonal item creates an experience both joyful and instructive. Families and educators will appreciate the program’s scale: with a maximum of 100 students and 40 chaperones, groups remain contained and manageable. The farm operates primarily late April through Labor Day, with special events into September and October for fall-themed visits. A refundable deposit policy helps groups secure dates without absorbing immediate risk. On a broader level, this farm visit connects visitors to central Wisconsin’s working-landscape traditions. It’s an easy, low-barrier way for urban kids and suburban scouts to meet farm routines and ask practical questions about animal care. The offerings work well as a standalone outing or as the educational half of a larger field day: pair it with a river-side picnic in Merrill or a history lesson about regional agriculture. Practical notes: bring closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather and expect a grassy, sometimes dusty footprint after handling animals. Handwashing stations or sanitizing routines should be enforced between animal rotations. For booking, the attached FareHarbor link outlines deposit, pricing, and availability. Teachers often tie the visit to science standards—animal life cycles, nutrition and habitat—while troop leaders use it for merit-badge skill sessions and group-management practice; organizers should confirm arrival logistics, parking, and restroom access with the operator when they reserve to ensure a smooth day and allow more time for learning and play.

Hands-On Farm Visit for Scout Troops and School Groups Near Merrill, WI

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