FARM TOURS

Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Northern Michigan's most beloved farms. For over 20 years, Andrea and Ryan Romeyn have been growing clean, chemical-free food at Providence Organic Farm — and this tour gives you an up-close view of how it all comes together.

You'll walk both sides of the operation, the pasture-raised livestock and vibrant vegetable production. Attendees will learn practical systems you can take back to your own farm:

Livestock Walk:

• Regenerative grazing of sheep and cattle

• Pastured pigs and sheep dog herding

Vegetable Walk:

• Organic vegetable and berry production

• Hoop house growing

Throughout the Tour:

• Dialing in production diversity

• Selecting infrastructure for your farm's needs

• Field rotation between grazing and vegetable production for soil, animal, and plant health

• On-farm retail and wholesale strategies

• Building a farm rooted in care for land, animals, and community

Transportation is included — participants will check in at a designated location in Downtown Bellaire before the tour. Please plan to arrive ahead of departure, as the bus will leave promptly at 10:45 AM.

Lunch is included and features tomato soup, fresh sourdough bread, and salad — made with locally sourced ingredients, most of them grown right on the farm.

This tour takes place on a working farm, and most of the tour will be outside. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes

Founded in 2014 on a former trout farm in Pleasant Valley, Daybreak Dreamfarm spans 16 acres of spring-fed ponds and open fields in East Jordan. Farmers Kelly and Pat farm beyond organic — no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs — guided by a deep belief in food as part of a larger, interconnected ecological system.

Indoor Mushroom Operation:

• The production process from start to finish

• Infrastructure and setup behind a year-round mushroom operation

• How mushroom sales fit into the farm's broader business model

Vegetable Production + Diversification Strategies:

• Hoop house production

• Farm diversification strategies

• Building a sustainable two-person farm — balancing growth, capacity, and avoiding burnout

Transportation is included — participants will check in at a designated location in Downtown Bellaire before the tour. Please plan to arrive ahead of departure, as the bus will leave promptly at 10:45 AM.

Lunch is included - your ticket includes a boxed lunch from Short’s Brewing Co. to take with you and enjoy at the farm before taking the tour. There will be vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. We will be in touch with more details about the menu choice before the tour.

This tour takes place on a working farm, and most of the tour will be outside. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.