Hired a some teens to pick strawberries. Didn't communicate well with employees kept putting off…read morethe start date. Told teens to come get paychecks some did but they couldn't find anyone to get checks from. I have all of the screen shots. Communicate with your employees!!!! Pay them!!!

Heartland Farms will be a part of our lives for as long as we live in Iowa. It feeds the soul to…read moreget out there and see what the earth has produced with the hard work from local farmers. Always a great time with the family, whether it's picking pumpkins in the Fall or strawberries in the Summer, Heartland Farms is our good to for good healthy fun.

I have not been to the cattle congress in years! Probably 13-14 years. We took our 6 year old son…read morebecause he wanted to go to the fair. I'm really glad we did. The annual fair boasts lots of fair food. Fair favorites like cheese curds, mini donuts, corn dogs and fresh squeezed lemonade. And local offerings from local restaurants like Starbecks Smokehouse. There was a midway that had more rides than I thought they would. Rides for kids and adults. There was shows like dirt bike racing, rodeos and some girl escaping from a straight jacket while hanging upside down. They gave the cattle and animals and a building full of shopping vendors. You can also visit the petting zoo (which is available when the fair isn't going too). Admission is $11 per adult and $7 for kids, 6 and under free. It was a fun way to spend an evening. I would go again.

My husband and I have been attending the National Dairy Cattle Congress since we were about 10…read moreyears old, so we have many wonderful memories of Kids Day, the rides, vendors, entertainment, and all the things that once made it such a special event. This year we took our grandson and were disappointed by how much it has changed. Estel Hall had far fewer unique vendors and homemade items, there seemed to be much less for children to do, and overall the event just did not have the same excitement or variety it once had. The Cattle Congress has been a Waterloo tradition for 116 years, and I truly hope it continues. I would just love to see more effort put into advertising, entertainment, vendors, and activities so future generations can enjoy it the way we did.

We had a blast here this Saturday as a family. My son loved the derecho slide and the corn palace…read more He was enamored with making bubbles so much he didn't want to leave. I enjoyed picking flowers and looking at the butterflies. The wine slushies were delicious and refreshing after picking the wildflowers/sunflowers. Ended with fries, wine and live music to wrap up the night. Beautiful farm to come enjoy the summer in. Highly recommend!

One of the first farms I visited, as a "sight-seer" and the FIRST farm I took my son to. Even as a…read morenew mom, all kinds of thoughts floating around in your head, consuming your attention, I was still able to relax and enjoy the setting - The goats were probably most interesting and active The different activity areas were cool and unexpected; swings, climbing apparatuses, "lounging"/seating areas, inflatable jumper, etc Definitely enough to keep children entertained & occupied. We could've stayed even longer, but I came unprepared for the blowout my baby had... Plenty of easy parking

Wow, great family fun. Not to rural but close enough to spend a whole day in the pumpkins.read more

From the owner: We are a family-owned pumpkin patch focused on an affordable family experience. No admission or…read moreparking fees. Pumpkins, gourds, hayrides, a small corn maze, and pony rides for a fee. Check out our Facebook page or website for more information. Lots of photo opportunities! Open for the Season Saturday, September 13, 2025!

Center Grove Orchard was such a fun place to be this past fall, and in years past. There is so much…read moreto do, you really can make a full day visit. Lost of farm animals to check out, tons of kids activities, a huge pumpkin patch, an apple grove where you can pick your own apples, a train to ride, a corn maze, and a market where there are farm made jams, jellies, peanut butter, honey, baked goods and more. There were also signs up saying there will be strawberry picking in the summer, and they also have fields of flowers in the appropriate seasons. They are striving to make their farm a year-round destination.

My biggest gripe was that this is a family centered destination and there is nowhere for nursing…read moremothers to feed their babies? A worker suggested I feed my baby in a port a potty. I had to go all the way back to the car to feed her. :( A lot of the food stops are closed at the end if the season. The funnel cake place wasn't taking orders because they set the oil too low or something and couldn't give a clear time they would be ready. However! There were some cute photo stops and my kid had a blast in the big corn pool I have never seen anything like it. They also have the BEST applesauce I have ever had.

My wife, son and I went together and had a horrible experience. The employees barely paid attention…read moreto the children that were running amok. My son slipped on a busted pumpkin on the ground, breaking his arm. When the owner came out, she was very disrespectful and told us if we came after her for it, she would win because she has lawyers for situations such as this. Steer clear of this place. Not only is it a dangerous environment, but she clearly has no regard for the customers that visit the farm.

My family and I visited Blacks Heritage Farm and had a wonderful experience. Staff was very…read morefriendly and showed us where everything was . We enjoyed seeing all the animals and picking pumpkins. 10 out of 10 would recommend!