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Berning Acres: A Family Dairy Farm

8850 North Menominee Road, East Dubuque, IL 61025

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Berning Acres is a family-owned dairy farm located in Menominee, Illinois (halfway between East Dubuque & Galena).

Milk a Cow. Feed a Calf. Experience a Real Dairy Farm.

Looking for something truly unique to do while visiting Galena Country? Come experience life on a real working dairy farm at Berning Acres Family Farm & Tours, located just minutes from Galena, Illinois. Owned and operated by dairy farmers Matt and Natalie Berning, Berning Acres invites guests beyond the barn doors for an authentic, hands-on farm experience you won't find just anywhere.

Milk a cow by hand, bottle-feed a calf, meet the goats, sheep, pigs, and other farm animals. Along the way, you'll discover what makes dairy cows so amazing, learn how farmers care for their animals every day, and get an up-close look at where your food comes from. Whether you're planning a family getaway, couples weekend, girls' trip, or group outing, there's more than one way to experience Berning Acres.

“This was by far the best thing we’ve done on our trip to Galena! Just 15 minutes away and so worth it!!” — Jessica G.

Farm Tours: The original Berning Acres experience! Spend 90 minutes exploring a real working dairy farm. Milk a cow, feed a calf, interact with farm animals and learn about the cows and people who make dairy farming possible. Oh, and end your tour with none other than ice cream!

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Come for the cows. Meet the farmers. Leave with memories—and a whole new appreciation for the people and animals behind your food.