Adventures in Agritourism

November/December 2024 Spotlight

Strautman Tree Farm

Strautman Tree Farm is owned by Rodney Heintz and managed by Joe Heintz. For over 60 years Strautman Tree Farm has been providing families with high quality Christmas trees and a memorable experience. 

At Strautman Tree Farm you will have the opportunity to select and cut down the perfect Christmas tree or pick from a selection of pre-cut trees. While at the farm you can participate in a variety of fun activities, shop Christmas decorations, and enjoy delicious Christmas treats. Family traditions start at Strautman Tree Farm! Learn more at strautmantreefarm.com

October 2024 Spotlight

Colony Acres Family Farm

Colony Acres Family Farm is located in North Liberty, Iowa. Owners Dean and Katie Colony are 3rd generation farmers that are stewarding the land that has been in their family for nearly a century! In the fall Colony Acres Family Farm has an award-winning U-pick pumpkin patch, a corn maze, many games, activities, and all your favorite fall treats. After fall the farm transfers into a winter wonderland during the holiday season! Once the holiday season wraps up, the stunning barn transforms into a versatile event center available for rent. Visit Colony Acres Family Farm to get a taste of country in a growing city! Learn more at colonyacres.farm.

September 2024 Spotlight

The Community Orchard

Denny & Emily Stucky are the owners of The Community Orchard located outside of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The Community Orchard has all your sights, smells, and feels of fall. Whether you are looking to pick apples and pumpkins, weave your way through a corn maze, enjoy some fun farm activities or eat some delicious apple treats, The Community Orchard is your fall destination stop! Learn more about The Community Orchard by visiting communityorchard.com.

August 2024 Spotlight

Kroul Farms

Located outside of Mount Vernon, Iowa, Kroul Farms is a diversified farm that uses sustainable growing practices and is ready to welcome you on-farm to experience agriculture first hand. Whether you are looking for flowers in the spring, produce in the summer, or fun in the fall, Kroul farms has something every season to enjoy! Learn more about Kroul Farms and all their farm offers by visiting kroulfarms.com.

July 2024 Spotlight

Engelbrecht Farm

Engelbrecht Farms is located in Waverly, Iowa. What started as a hobby garden with too many flowers has grown into a beautiful agritourism business! From Mommy & Me U-pick and Yoga on the Farm to workshops and tours, Engelbrecht Farms is ready to welcome you to enjoy their farm and flowers this summer! Learn more about their farm by visiting engelbrechtfarmwaverly.com.

June 2024 Spotlight

Getting's Garden

Getting's Garden is located outside of Sanborn in northwest Iowa. This year they are celebrating 40 years of business! Over the years they have grown their strawberry patch and offerings. Their farm includes u-pick and pre-picked strawberries, The Market - where they sell tasty treats, drinks and more, a mega-playland, farm animals, and new this year, berry mascots, Jewel & AC! Getting's Garden has something for the whole family to enjoy! Learn more about their farm by visiting gettingsgarden.com