Kids on the Farm

The Kids on the Farm Program facilitates school field trips to local farms for students in K-12. Expect a learning experience engaging all five senses where your students can interact with livestock and their many products, work with soil and compost, learn how plants grow and how they are used, and appreciate “wild nature” as well as the “managed natural system” that is a farm. No matter which farm you choose, your students will learn about plants and animals, where food comes from, and achieve specific curriculum connections.

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“We had such a wonderful time! It was the perfect mix of learning, hands on, being with the animals, free time, and structured activities.” - Kristen Johnston, Grades 5-7 teacher at Jack Hulland Elementary (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“Le programme est vraiment super. Cela nous offre de beaux moments avec les fermiers de notre communauté et les élèves apprennent beaucoup. Plusieurs de nos objectifs pédagogiques sont atteints dans cette sortie.” - Nathalie Martel, enseignante de Maternelle à l’École Émilie-Tremblay (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“Kids on the Farm is such great opportunity for the kids to meet and connect with the local farmers, see how hard they work and live some real-life experiences. The transportation subsidy is very helpful and the quality of the tours are always incredible! Working with the farmers is always so easy.” - Nicole Dore, Grades 2/3 teacher at Selkirk Elementary (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“This field trip fits perfectly with our curriculum! It is the PERFECT way to make what we are doing in the classroom (chicks, life cycles, plants) at this time of year that much more hands on.” - Emily Quarton, Kindergarten teacher at Golden Horn Elementary (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“The students raved about the farm when they got back to school. It was a great day. This program is an amazing opportunity for our students to experience hands-on learning of life cycles, 5 senses, exploration of living vs non-living classifications, and how seasonal changes affect all living things.” - Trish Hirsch, Kindergarten teacher at Golden Horn Elementary (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“Kids on the Farm program is the BEST for teachers! I find planning a trip with this program extremely easy to do… My students loved this trip and it exceeded their expectations. It is so important for everyone to know where food comes from, how animals are our helpers and how to respect them.” - Lucille Gauthier, Kindergarten teacher at Whitehorse Elementary School (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“The students loved the farm. No safety concerns. Farmers were very prepared and it was an amazing trip - great quality of program and very well-kept farm.” - Janet Rudzroga, Grades 3-7 teacher at Jack Hulland Elementary (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“The Kids on the Farm tour is a wonderful opportunity to really make solid connections with nature, where our food comes from and local farmers. The transportation subsidy is essential in helping our families access this program.” - Meghan Adamsky, Grade 1 French Immersion teacher at Selkirk Elementary (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“The science objectives were clearly achieved by the hands on activities with both animals and plants. The incredible learning space provided the students a multitude of experiences in a short amount of time, allowing all learners to question, observe and ask questions about familiar objects and events (re: seasons) in their local environment.” - Nicole Dore, Grades 2/3 teacher at Selkirk Elementary (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“I LOVE this program, it is always my most fun day of the year. The kids are outside and engaged, I get a lot of kids who think they don’t want to go and they enjoy it in the end. I love that the farmers are so knowledgeable and I have had amazing experiences so far. I will do this every year! It is an amazing opportunity to link hands on learning with sustainable food talks and to show them food that comes from their town.” - Susie Leaman, Foods and Nutrition/Cafeteria Training Grades 11-12 teacher at F.H. Collins Secondary (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“I really like the farm experience for these young students. What we see fits well within our curriculum, and we can make the connections that we need to both before and after the trip. The farmers have all been well-prepared for our visits, shown us what they can based on the time of year, and adjusted to the group as needed, and for the time we had.” - Judith MacLean, Kindergarten and Grades 1/2 teacher at Khàtinas.àxh Community School (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)
“The highlight for me was the interest and excitement I heard from the children as they learned where their different favourite meats come from, and that their vegetables are grown in the ground.” - Judith MacLean, Kindergarten and Grades 1/2 teacher at Khàtinas.àxh Community School (2018 Farm Tour Evaluation Form)