(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 04, 2009 ) BRODHEAD, WI - On May first, Mike and Joylene Reavis, owners and operators of Sugar Maple Emu Farm, once again, opened their seasonal on-farm store and are now offering farm tours by appointment. Their emu farm is located in the southeast corner of Green County, 8 miles southwest of Brodhead.
Each Spring at the beginning of April, as emu chicks are developing inside their incubating shells, the Reavis' are busy working in their garage. The area where they keep their cars during the Winter has been transformed into "The Emu Store." Shelves of emu oil products line the east wall and glass display cases house elegant emu eggshell artwork along with many other emu items. Posters can be found on the walls throughout the store, along with other emu information, to educate visitors. A video viewing area is set up at one end of this area where the pen tours begin.
"The Emu Store" is set-up each year from May through September. Sales and Tours are by appointment to assure that someone will be there when visitors arrive. Just call ahead to schedule your visit. Individuals, families and groups are welcome to tour the emu farm throughout the summer.
Joylene stated, "The store will be set-up just in time for National Emu Week (N.E.W.), May 2-10, 2009 and for their participation in the Brodhead Chamber of Commerce "Tour the Farms Day" on Saturday, May 9, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
To visit the store or to arrange for a tour, call Sugar Maple Emu Farm at 608-897-8224 or visit their website at www.SugarMapleEmu.com (click on EVENTS for information and directions to the farm).
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