FREE DAY ON THE FARM! - JUNE 6TH, 2026

SOUTH DAKOTA

DAIRY FEST 2026

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT & TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT THIS YEAR!

MEET US AT

THE FARM!

A COMPLETELY
FREE FAMILY EVENT!

WILL YOU BE AT DAY ON THE FARM?

Let us know if you’ll be attending for a chance to win a $200 Kwik Star Gift Card & Dairy Fest Swag for your group!

*ENTRIES ACCEPTED THROUGH 6.5.26. MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO CLAIM PRIZE. WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT 11 AM AT DAY ON THE FARM & MUST BE PRESENT TO CLAIM PRIZE. BY SIGNING UP YOU ACCEPT MARKETING EMAILS & TEXTS FROM DAIRY FEST.

MEET US AT

THE FARM

A COMPLETELY
FREE FAMILY EVENT!

DAY ON THE FARM HOST:

CROSSWIND JERSEYS

48152 SD Hwy 13
Elkton, SD 57026

WHAT'S TO SEE:

STARTS:

JUNE 6TH, 2026

MEET THE HOST FARM

CROSSWIND JERSEYS

Our family has been in dairy farming for generations, with roots on both sides. We originally moved from Canada to South Dakota in 2003, starting with just 600 cows. Over the years, we’ve grown into a 2,200-cow dairy, and we’re proud of how far we’ve come.

Today, our focus is simple: taking great care of our animals and producing high-quality milk. We prioritize cow comfort, strong genetics, and growing the best feed possible to keep our herd healthy and thriving.

While the farm has grown, we still stay closely involved in the day-to-day. That means checking in on the barns and milking parlor, monitoring cow health, and working alongside our team to make sure everything runs smoothly. Visiting our calves and young cows is also a big part of what we do.

Caring for our animals is at the heart of everything. We use a combination of hands-on care, employee training, and modern technology to make sure each cow gets the attention she needs. This helps us maintain high standards for both animal wellbeing and milk quality.

Like any farm, we’ve had our challenges—especially when it comes to training and building a strong team. But creating a dedicated group of people who care about the farm as much as we do has made all the difference.

What makes our farm special is our attention to detail and our constant drive to improve. The most rewarding part is seeing the farm grow and knowing we’re producing something we’re truly proud of.

We’re honored to host Dairy Fest’s Day on the Farm and can’t wait to welcome you!

DAY ON THE FARM SCHEDULE

10:30AM - 12:00PM 

SDSU DAVIS DAIRY PLANT TOUR

10:45AM

FREE SHUTTLE! FROM THE SDSU DAVIS DAIRY PLANT TO CROSSWIND JERSEYS

11:00AM - 2:00PM 

FREE GRILLED CHEESE LUNCH, SDSU ICE CREAM, KIDS ACTIVITIES, MEET THE COWS & SO MUCH MORE AT CROSSWIND JERSEYS!

2:00PM

LAST SHUTTLE LEAVES CROSSWIND JERSEYS

TAKE A TOUR OF THE

SDSU DAVIS DAIRY PLANT!

South Dakota State University has offered Dairy Science programs since the beginnings of the university and its dairy plant has been the basis of its teaching and research programs. In 2011 SDSU was excited to open its doors to the state-of-the-art Davis Dairy Plant. This $9.3 million facility was made possible through funds from the dairy industry, dairy farmers, alumni and friends and includes a renovation of the old plant and 10,000 square feet addition. This plant is designed to offer hands-on experience to Dairy and Food Science students at SDSU.

DID WE MENTION IT’S FREE?!

DAY ON THE FARM ACTIVITES

FRIENDLY REMINDER:

This is NOT a pet friendly event.
Please leave all pets at home.