Corporate Vision Nestled amongst the picturesque sugar cane fields of Calen in tropical North Queensland, Australia, Oh Deere Farm Stay offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience authentic rural life through its combination of immersive farm tours, award-winning accommodation, and genuine country hospitality. More than just a place to stay, Oh Deere Farm Stay connects guests with the people, stories, and traditions behind one of Australia’s most important agricultural industries. Visitors are welcomed onto its working sugar cane farm to discover how sugar is grown, harvested, and processed, gaining a first-hand appreciation of the journey from paddock to product. The educational tours of the farm are open to the general public, tourists, and schools, with people of all ages able to stop by and learn what it takes for a farmer to put food on the table. Tours cover the whole process from paddock to plate, and spend lots of time talking about everything from planting and harvesting to fuel and fertiliser, with the legal and financial sides of the industry also touched on. These are things that nobody ever really thinks about as they buy their food from the shops, and the aim across these farm tours is to encourage people of all ages (especially the younger generations) to get involved in Australia’s agriculture industry. Oh Deere Farm Stay’s signature guided tours combine education with entertainment, featuring a traditional cane cutters’ morning tea, an engaging presentation on modern farming practices, and a behind-the-scenes look at life on a working farm. Guests also explore the ‘Love Shack’, Australia’s only replica John Deere museum of its kind, which showcases a remarkable collection celebrating the history and innovation of one of the world’s most recognised agricultural brands. Karinda believes this to be single largest collection of personal John Deere memorabilia in the Southern Hemisphere, and it includes everything from replica farm machinery to John Deere Monopoly, dinner sets, pocket watches, dartboards, and other items visitors will not see anywhere else in Australia. With its collection being built up over the last 30 years in a small property in the heart of its sugar cane fields, this one-of-a-kind personal museum attracts interested people from far and wide, and it is truly worth a visit, even for those not attending a farm tour. All of this reflects the diversity that awaits at Oh Deere Farm Stay, and for travellers seeking an even shorter experience, its afternoon tour offers an engaging introduction to sugar cane farming, complemented by afternoon tea and then a visit to the museum. Learning on a farm offers experiences that cannot be taught in the classroom, and provides the kind of hands-on look at farming that most people will never receive. As the only ones in Australia to offer both sugar farm tours and a farm education, the team behind Oh Deere Farm Stay and Tours provide a unique agricultural education experience, leading to the company’s recognition in this programme. Karinda Anderson, the owner and operator of Oh Deere Farm Stay, told us more. Best Agricultural Education Experience Provider 2026 – Queensland The award-winning farm stay accommodation here also provides the perfect base for guests looking to relax amongst the cane fields, whilst enjoying the peace and beauty of the Queensland countryside. Whether they are staying overnight or simply visiting for a tour, guests leave with a deeper understanding of Australian agriculture and memories of warm hospitality, authentic experiences, and meaningful connections. Its reviews across Google and Facebook reflect the quality of the guest experience that awaits at Oh Deere Farm Stays, like this one from Louise: “We recently enjoyed the farm tour at Oh Deere and it was absolutely worth doing. Even having spent decades in cane country, we still learnt a lot about cane farming and sugar production, covering everything from farming practices to processing sugar and exporting it.” She continued: “Karinda is a fantastic host, with an incredible and inspiring story. They have a great spot to park your van or pitch a tent and enjoy the relaxed quiet of rural life, while getting a glimpse into the reality of what our Aussie farmers go through daily.” In closing, Karinda explained: “At Oh Deere Farm Stay, we believe the best way to understand farming is to experience it first-hand. Every visit is designed to educate, inspire, and celebrate the people who grow our food and fibre, ensuring visitors leave with a newfound appreciation for the land and those who work it.” More on the educational experiences and overnight stays that await at Oh Deere Farm Stay and Tours can be found at the link below. Contact: Karinda Anderson Company: Oh Deere Farm Stay and Tours Web Address: ohdeerefarmstay.com.au AIM-Jun26038
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