Swartz Farm offers up the cuddles!

Mark Rossick's granddaughter Aubrey couldn't wait to pet the highland cows.

So that's the first animal they made a beeline for when visiting Swartz Farm in Mohnton, Pennsylvania for her birthday.

Mark says, "I promised her that we'd be down here to see them. It was for Aubrey's birthday. She's watched every possible video on the TV."

Aubrey, from Shavertown, Pennsylvania, came across the state to get the up-close experience with the furry miniature cow. She exclaims, "They're just so fluffy! So cute!"

Swartz Farm leans heavily into agrotourism, offering up an up-close and personal experience for visitors who get to cuddle with cows, perform yoga with goats and otherwise touch and feel what it's like to be on a real working farm and see activities associated with a real agricultural operation.

Co-owner Alyssa Swartz says, "We love animals. We thought about how we could help the community connect with animals and get to experience them. So that's where the agrotourism comes in. And we thought if we love sitting and playing with our animals, there's probably community members out there who would do the same!"

The 45-acre, fourth generation farm in the wooded hills of Berks County holds many experiences and events throughout the year. They offer a rent-a-chick foster program and even a mobile petting zoo. Their guided tours teach the community the importance of farms and the history of farming in the region. And for Aubrey, cuddling with a highland cow, is one memory she'll cherish for years to come.

For more information and to book appointments, please visit https://www.swartzfarmpa.com.