Green Dirt Farm Tour & Tasting — Weston, Missouri

Discover the Green Dirt Farm Tour in Missouri

Experience farmstead cheesemaking at its source on the Green Dirt Farm Tour & Tasting in Weston, Missouri. This guided farm tour invites visitors to explore a working sheep dairy and creamery where award-winning sheep’s milk cheeses are produced using traditional methods and pasture-based farming practices. Guests meet the animals, learn about ethical dairy farming, and enjoy a curated cheese tasting in a scenic rural setting.

Why it’s special:
Green Dirt Farm is one of the few producers in the U.S. specializing in sheep’s milk cheese at a true farmstead scale. The tour combines animal care, sustainable agriculture, and artisanal cheesemaking—offering a rare, immersive look at how exceptional cheese begins on the pasture.

History/Story of Green Dirt Farm

Green Dirt Farm was founded by cheese professionals committed to sustainable agriculture and high-quality dairy production. Established on rolling farmland near Weston, the farm focuses on pasture-raised sheep and traditional European-style cheesemaking techniques. Over the years, Green Dirt cheeses have earned national recognition, while the farm has remained dedicated to animal welfare, land stewardship, and transparent food production.

What You’ll See & Do on the Green Dirt Farm Tour

• Guided walk through the working sheep dairy

• Learn how pasture-based sheep farming works

• See milking operations and creamery facilities

• Discover how sheep’s milk is transformed into artisan cheese

• Enjoy a guided tasting of Green Dirt Farm cheeses

Hands-On Elements: Cheese tasting with guided flavor and production explanations.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed outdoors and in designated areas.
Souvenirs & Extras: Farm shop offerings including cheeses, accompaniments, and branded merchandise.

Pricing of Green Dirt Farm Tour

• Farm tour & cheese tasting: $25 per person
  (Recommended for ages 12+)

Practical Info for Visiting Green Dirt Farm

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Format: Guided farm tour with cheese tasting
Schedule & Seasonality: Tours offered on select dates; advance booking required
Working Hours:

• Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (scheduled tour time)

• Other days: No public tours
  Audience: Food lovers, cheese enthusiasts, agri-tourism visitors
  Accessibility: Limited; uneven outdoor terrain and farm paths
  Safety & Restrictions: Closed-toe shoes required; follow staff guidance around animals
  Languages: English
  Group & Private Tours: Private group tours available by arrangement
  What to Bring/Wear: Comfortable shoes; weather-appropriate clothing
  Facilities: Tasting area, restrooms, parking
  Closures & Downtime: Tours may be canceled due to weather or farm operations

Nearby

• Historic downtown Weston

• Weston Bend State Park

• Holladay Distillery

FAQs About Visiting the Green Dirt Farm Tour

Is Green Dirt Farm a working sheep dairy?
Yes, the farm actively raises sheep and produces cheese on site.

Are the cheeses made entirely on the farm?
Yes, Green Dirt Farm produces true farmstead cheeses using milk from its own flock.

Is this tour suitable for children?
The experience is best suited for teens and adults due to walking terrain and tasting focus.

Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, advance booking is required as tour spots are limited.

Can I buy cheese after the tour?
Yes, select cheeses and products are available for purchase following the tasting.