Educational • Hands-On • Outdoors

Farm Tours at DeLaTerre Farm

Experience where good food begins. Our guided tours introduce kids and adults to regenerative farming—soil health, compost, cover crops, and humane animal care—while enjoying fresh air and time in nature.

No-till garden beds with lettuce, spinach, and fall crops grown in deep mulch at DeLaTerre Farm
Farmer Donna harvesting fresh okra in the no-till garden at DeLaTerre Farm

What You’ll See

Who It’s For

🌱 Regenerative Garden Beds (mulch, cover crops, compost tea)
🐔 Pastured Poultry & Egg Layers (deep-bedding to compost loop)
🐑 Rotational Grazing (pigs, sheep & goats improving pasture)
🌻 Pollinators & Biodiversity (living pathways, companion planting)

Schools, homeschool groups, church groups, clubs, wellness retreats, and families.

Logistics & FAQs

Overview:

Book your weekday morning farm tour or field trip for a hands-on, educational farm experience (October–December & May–July, weather-permitting).

  • Tour Length: 60–90 minutes
  • Group Size: 10–40.
  • $12/person (students & adults) includes 2 lbs of veggies or one melon.
  • Children under 2 join free (without produce).
  • Two teachers + driver admitted free.
  • Optional Hayride: Add $5/person to meet sheep & goats!
  • Accessibility: Walking on uneven ground; please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water/sunscreen.

Tour Rules:

  • Stay seated on the wagon.
  • Minors cannot ride unless accompanied by an adult.
  • Do not get on/off mid-ride.
  • No jumping off; use steps.
  • Absolutely no smoking on the ride.

FAQs

  • Can we bring lunch? Yes, picnic tables are available by request.
  • What about weather? We notify you if we must reschedule due to unsafe conditions.
  • Are pets allowed? No pets in fields; service animals welcome.
  • Restrooms? Portable restroom and handwashing station available.
Louisiana Agritourism Liability Warning
Educational Outreach Event with USDA NRCS and ARS at DeLaTerre Farm in Eros, Louisiana
Regenerative Agriculture Cover Crop Termination

General Farm Rules:

  • Be courteous to neighbors.
  • No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.
  • Pets are not allowed (except certified service animals); no animals on wagon rides.
  • Remain in designated areas; uneven ground is common — we are not responsible for injuries.
  • No alcohol, drugs, or inappropriate behavior allowed.
  • Pick up after yourself. We’re not responsible for lost items.
  • Children must be supervised by an adult.
  • Unsupervised minors cannot be watched by our staff.
  • Vehicles stay in parking areas. Everyone must exit by closing time.
  • The farm reserves the right to ask anyone acting inappropriately to leave.

Other Essentials:

  • Payments: Cash, major credit cards, FMNP/Greaux the Good Match accepted in the farmstand.
  • Photography is encouraged! No disruption to crops or other guests; professional shoots welcome with paid admission.
  • Dress for outdoor terrain: closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate attire, bug spray, sunscreen. Need a break? Picnic lunches allowed—no alcohol, please.

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Sheep and chickens on pasture at DeLaTerre Farm

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