Boy approaching cows at one of our farm tours.
We’re offering farm tours on the second Saturday of every month at 10 AM this year through October (and maybe November). Farm tours usually last until about noon. This is an opportunity for you to talk to us, your organic beef farmers, directly. It’s our pleasure to show you our farm and how we turned our land into a regenerative farm. Bring your questions!
Girls exploring the grasses at a farm tour.
What Happens at Farm Tours
We all meet at our family farm in Emmett. We spend some time walking through our pastures and explaining what it means to be an organic, 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef farm. You will see the rich diversity of plants we grow for our cows to eat (hint: grass-fed, grass-finished beef aren’t eating only grass, there’s a variety grasses and legumes grown for maximum nutrient density) and how we rotate the cows through our pastures to maximize plant growth and health. You will be able to see the cows up close and ask us questions.
One of the joys we experience during farm tours is hearing the stories of how people have come to prioritize quality food as part of their unique healing journeys and maintaining health for their families. We open up discussion on matters of health and nutrition, and we all learn from each others’ knowledge and experience. Farm tours are a family-friendly event where you may also meet with like-minded people (often many interested in the work of the Weston A. Price Foundation).
What to Bring
To dress appropriately, check the weather in Emmett before you come, as it’s sometimes different from the Boise area. This time of year, we recommend bug spray (for mosquitoes), closed-toed shoes, long pants, a hat, and a water bottle. Our pastures are free of weeds and goat-heads, but on occasion the grasses can be tall and wet.
For parents with young children, we recommend a baby carrier over a stroller, unless you have a substantially rugged stroller. It’s not an overwhelming amount of walking, but some young children may tire.
Peter leading a farm tour group.
Scheduling Matters
Please RSVP on Facebook, email us at saintjohnsorganicfarm@gmail.com, or text Susan at (208) 477 - 3723.
It’s essential that you give as much notice as you can if you need to cancel your reservation. We keep group sizes small and often fill up quickly, so a timely cancellation allows someone else to come to the tour.
Our regular farm tours are on the second Saturday of every month, from 10 AM - noon. If you have a group and would like to set up another time for a farm tour, please get in touch with us, we are happy to make arrangements.
Beef at Farm Tours
Reserve bulk beef ahead of the tour, and we will have it ready for you to pick up when you’re here. Beef is also available for order after the tour.
We hope you’ll join us for a scenic walk through our well-kept pastures and fellowship with like-minded people!