Superstition Farm - Mesa, AZ - Working dairy farm

Superstition Farm is a 27 acre dairy farm located in East Mesa, Arizona. The farm is open for daily tours to give visitors a hands-on look into the world of modern dairy farming.

Superstition Farm is owned and run by Casey and Alison Stechnij, a brother and sister team from a long line of dairy farmers. They grew up on dairy farms and, realizing what a unique experience it can be, decided to show everyone what living and working on a dairy farm is actually like. And so, they started offering public tours of the farm, truly giving a glimpse into what the world of dairy farming is like.

The tour gives people a chance to see the processes of a working dairy farm, from how the cows are kept to how milk is made. Visitors will be able to learn all about the process of making milk, can see the cows and how they live, and can see the tools that are needed to make a dairy farm successful. Tours include a hay ride as well as hands-on demonstrations of the dairy tools used at the farm.

Tours can be tailored to suit any age group, so people of all ages are sure to find it enjoyable. There's also a petting zoo, a flavored milk bar, home-made ice-creams, Hay Maze and picnic area, offering even more for visitors to enjoy. Then there's the farm store and gift shop, the so-called "Mooster's Moo-tique'', which stocks milk, cheese and other dairy products made on the farm as well as toys, gifts and games for people of all ages. The farm also offers horse riding lessons with trained instructors and tame horses, charged at $120 for 4 lessons.

The farm is open to the public from August until June. The hours of operation are Saturdays from 10am until 3pm, with walk-in tours running at 10am and 12pm. Reservations are not required for Saturday tours, but for large groups it's worth calling in advance to make sure that they can accommodate. The farm also offers tours by appointment every week between Tuesday and Friday, so call them to make a reservation. Or, to just go to the petting zoo, it's open Tuesday to Friday from 12am until 3:30pm and on Saturdays from 1pm to 3:30pm.

Prices are $7.50 for adults and children aged 13 and over, $5.50 for children aged 12 and under and free for babies in arms. Group rates of 20 or more are $6.50 for chaperones and $4.50 for children, and for school groups it's just $4 per person. Or, entry to the petting zoo on its own is just half the price of a regular ticket.

Superstition Farm is a great place to teach children, or indeed adults, about life on a working dairy farm. It's a great day out for the whole family, and everyone is sure to leave having learnt something new, even if it's just where their morning milk comes from. Make sure to check out Superstition Farm on your next visit to Mesa.