2026 Ag Tour - 8/27

Date and Time

Thursday Aug 27, 2026
9:45 AM - 3:00 PM CDT

DATE: Thursday, August 27, 2026

TIME: 9:45AM - 3:00PM

Location

Meet in the Pavilion at Feltz Family Farms for Registration
5796 Porter Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Vehicles will be left in grassy area, west side of store

5796 Porter Drive Stevens Point WI 54481

Fees/Admission

COST: Just $28 per person

Pre-registration is required.
Please note any dietary restrictions in "comments" section when registering. Advance notice is required so accommodations can be made.

Registration deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026 (or until the bus is full)

If online registration is closed and you would like to register, please call our office at 715-344-1940 to check on availability.

Website

http://www.portagecountybiz.com

Contact Information

Karen Myers - 715-344-1940
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Description

Ag Tour 2026: Discover the Business Behind Dairy

Thursday, August 27 | 9:45AM – 3:00PM
Cost: Just $28 per person
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 24 (or until the bus is full)

Get ready for Ag Tour 2026 with this year’s exciting theme:
“Discover the Business Behind Dairy.”

Hosted by the Agri-Business Committee of the Portage County Business Council, this one-of-a-kind experience gives you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to one of Portage County’s most important industries. Bring your coworkers, your curiosity, and your appetite for a day of learning, networking, and fun—rain or shine!

Where It All Begins

Feltz Family Farms
5796 Porter Drive, Stevens Point
9:45AM – Registration in pavilion & bus boarding
Enjoy complimentary on-site parking (grassy area, west side of store) before boarding the bus for a full day of dairy discovery.

Stop #1 – Mullins Whey
2541 Foremost Road, Plover

Be among the first to tour the new Mullins Whey processing facility, located in the former Foremost Farms plant.

Learn how milk is transformed into world-class dairy products while exploring this state-of-the-art dairy processing facility. You’ll get an inside look at:

Modern milk processing operations
Advanced utility infrastructure
A massive spray dryer system
The milk intake building
A state-of-the-art warehouse designed for efficiency

Lunch on the Farm
12:30 PM - Outdoor Feltz Family Farms Pavilion
Enjoy a delicious chicken dinner prepared by Brady Patoka of Tomorrow River Charcoal, featuring:

Chicken
Sweet corn
Baked potato
Fresh Feltz Dairy cheese curds
Soda & water

Stop #2 – Feltz Family Farms
5796 Porter Drive, Stevens Point

After lunch, experience a guided tour of this fifth-generation dairy farm owned and operated by Ken and Jackie Feltz. You’ll get an inside look at:

Feed storage
Robotic milking facility
Calving area
Compost system
Dairy barns

Plus, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm while learning about modern dairy farming practices.

Bonus Stop – Feltz’s Dairy Store
Before heading home, shop the farm store featuring:

Fresh cheese curds
More than 250 varieties of cheese
Premium meats
16 flavors of local King Cone ice cream
Local specialty products
Unique gifts

It’s the perfect way to take a taste of Wisconsin home!

What’s Included

Roundtrip bus transportation
Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of two dairy operations
Wagon ride through Feltz Family Farms
Farm-fresh lunch
Networking with follow business professionals
Shopping at Feltz’s Dairy Store

What to Wear

Casual clothing (please, no shorts)
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven ground

Dietary restrictions?
Please note any dietary restrictions in the “Comments” section when registering. Advance notice is required so accommodations can be made.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the innovation, technology, and dedication behind Portage County’s thriving dairy industry!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS TO DATE: