Farm Kids Mini Farmers Program

October 6th

9am–3pm, $130 per child per day, ages 7 to 15 yrs

The kids become mini farmers and get set to work doing farm chores.  We restock our pet chickens bedding, ensure they have fresh drinking water and clean out their chookie house. We collect manure for compost for the market garden, work on our dedicated Farm Kids garden plot and tend to our onsite worm Subpod. If the opportunity arises, we assist the farmers with their chores.  They cook, create and see where their food comes from as well as experience countless opportunities to learn about teamwork, community, and ethical farming practices.

What is included?

Our Mini Farmers Program introduces children to real life farming. They get their hands dirty and learn many aspects of organic and sustainable farming.

Farm Chores

We restock our pet chickens bedding, ensure they have fresh drinking water and clean out their chookie house. We collect manure for compost for the market garden and tend to our onsite worm Subpod. If the opportunity arises, we assist the farmers with their chores.

We work on our dedicated Farm Kids garden plot  and harvest produce if it is ready. If there are tasks available, we will also work alongside the farming team from the community group Liberation Larder on their market garden and learn how proper nurturing leads to healthy food production for families in need in our community. (Tasks will vary depending on what is needed to do at that time)

Cooking

We make Butter, Pesto or Nut Butter from scratch to put on The Bread Social’s, freshly baked bread for afternoon tea.

Creating

We make either lip balm, bath bombs, beeswax wraps or cute little soaps to take home out of natural products and a mini herb garden which the kids can replant at home to start their very own garden. (Activities can change depending on the group of children)

Rest and Play

Of course, we let the kids have breaks and rest throughout the day.

What to bring

Children will need:
– Sturdy walking shoes or work boots
– Raincoat
– Sunhat
– Water Bottle and morning tea and lunch

Where to meet

We will meet at the Farm House opposite the restaurant. Please look out for the signs to guide you.

Ages

These workshops are appropriate for children who are interested in farming, energetic and willing to work. 7yrs to 15yrs

Checkout our other Farm Kids Programs which are half day and include a Farm Tour.

Extra Service

If you are a working parent please discuss with the Farm Kids Manager if you need your child to start early or finish later than the designated program time so as to get to and from work. For an extra fee this can be arranged.

Please don’t forget that if you cannot make it to our planned workshops we can tailor a workshop especially for your group. Email farmkids@thefarm.com.au for more detail.