FREEDOM, Wis. (WFRV) – A beloved Wisconsin tradition is back this weekend as the 2025 Outagamie County Breakfast on the Farm kicked off this Sunday, at J-Springs Dairy in Freedom.
The Springstroh family — Judy, Amber, Jay, Tami, Sam and Gracie — is hosting this year’s event, welcoming visitors to their farm for a morning of food, fun, and agricultural education. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.
“We just want to promote dairy,” said co-owner Judy Springstroh. “It’s very important that people know where their food comes from—not just the grocery store, but the farm.”
On the menu are classic farm breakfast staples: scrambled eggs, pancakes, yogurt, Manderfield’s cinnamon rolls, and frozen custard from Culver’s. A wide selection of cheeses from local factories were also be available.
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But the experience goes beyond the plate. Guests could take part in farm tours, visit animal exhibits, and talk directly with local farmers, veterinarians, and nutritionists.
“4-H has a stand, and our nutritionist is here so people can learn a lot about what happens on the farm,” said Springstroh. “They get to see the inner circle—not just, ‘oh, that’s a farm.’”
Tom Byer of Black Creek, a longtime attendee, says the event is about both the food and the people.
“The food is always good,” said Byer. “But I come to see folks I haven’t seen in years. And it’s a reminder that the ice cream people are eating here comes from these cows.”
Admission was $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 11. Kids four and under ate for free.
