Agriculture plays a large role in the economics of Mason County. The area is rich in farmland...with more than 1,000 farms covering over 200,000 acres. Main crops include sweet corn, asparagus, apples, strawberries and blueberries, with numerous dairy farms that produce milk and cheese. The newly-formed Agricultural Trail is comprised of 17 stops within Mason and Oceana counties that include farms, farmers markets and a winery. Most are open to the public for shopping and/or tours, but some stops are seasonal. The Agricultural Trail is part of a series of self-guided tours with audio-visual narration through your smartphone.

Stops on the Agricultural Tour. Dial (231) 480-3084 then put in the extension listed below:

• (300) "Fruits of Farming" Sculpture, Waterfront Park, Ludington
• (301) House of Flavors, 402 W. Ludington Ave.
• (302) Ludington Petunia Parade, Municipal Marina
• (303) Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 W. US-10, Ludington
• (304) Orchard Market, 8418 N. US-31, Freesoil
• (305) Farm Cheese Dairy, 4295 E. Millerton Rd, Fountain
• (306) Sanders Meats, 237 S. Main St., Custer
• (307) Western Michigan Old Engine Club, 700 S. Scottville Rd., Scottville
• (309) Historic White Pine Village, 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington
• (310) Christofferson Farms, 3441 S. Morton Rd, Ludington
• (311) Kistlercrest Farms, 4049 S. PM Hwy, Ludington
• (312) The Jam Farm, 5075 W. Meisenheimer Rd., Ludington
• (313) New Horizon Farm, 1981 W. Marrison Rd., Pentwater
• (314) The Fox Barn Market & Winery, 500 S. 18th Ave., Shelby
• (315) Lewis Farm Market & Petting Zoo, 4180 W. M-20, New Era
• (316) Country Dairy, 3476 S. 80th Ave., New Era.

You may download a brochure of the Agricultural Trail with locations and interesting details about each stop along the way. Or, you can pick up a brochure at the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau in the downtown location or at 5300 U.S. 10.

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Ludington Activities & Things to Do -- Play on a beautiful beach, take a tour at Historic White Pine Village, or explore the barn quilt trail, murals or sculptures in the county--Ludington offers many fun things to do for the entire family!
Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
Also, check out West Michigan Guides and our locally produced WestMichigan.MichBiz.com directory for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.