Indiana is the 5th largest pork producing state in the country, which is why it’s no surprise that Fair Oaks Dairy Farm will be expanding by opening a Pig Adventure. This pig farm will double as a family-friendly education center that tourists can explore with experienced producers on hand to explain the production in detail. Belstra Milling will own and operate the live hog farm named Legacy Farm.
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| Lt. Governor Skillman breaks ground on the new Pig Adventure at Fair Oaks Dairy Farm |
It was a wow moment to see more than 300 of our friends in agriculture join us at Fair Oaks for the ceremonial ground breaking. Indiana’s largest agritourism destination, Fair Oaks Farms, boosts many supporters from all over the state. When the Fair Oaks Pig Adventure opens next summer, it will help to gain tremendous ground in our ongoing efforts to keep consumers informed about the producers and products they depend on.
Did you know only farmers only make up 2 percent of Indiana’s population? This means 98 percent of Hoosiers are not directly connected to the farm. Several years ago, Fair Oaks Farms found a way to attract people to their farm for entertainment and education. They opened up their dairy farm to the public and last year attracted more than 500,000 people. Watching the live birth of a calf, cow milking, and sampling dairy foods all provide folks with a real-life farm experience.
I know the new Pig adventure at Fair Oaks will certainly provide visitors from all over the state and beyond the same quality experience. I look forward to the continued growth and education Fair Oaks gives to visitors for many more years to come.
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