Farm-Based Education Workshop
NOTE: This workshop is currently at full capacity. Thank you for your interest!
Growing Education on the Farm: A Hands-on Workshop for Farmers and Farm-Based Educators
Join farmers, farm-based educators and farm to school practitioners for a hands-on, farm-based learning experience this November at Fernbrook Farm! Facilitated by Shelburne Farms, the Farm-Based Education Network, the New Jersey Ag Society, and Fernbrook Farm, this day-long experience is designed for those passionate about connecting young people with agriculture and the environment.
Wednesday, November 13th 2024
8am-5pm
Fernbrook Farms
142 Bordentown Georgetown Rd, Crosswicks, NJ 08515
This workshop will give farmers the necessary information needed to prepare the farm for educational purposes.
Tentative agenda below:
8:00am Check-in at The Inn at Fernbrook Farms for light breakfast and registration
8:15am Welcome, Introductions, Getting Started
10:00am Farm Tour and Farm Activities
12:00pm Lunch - NJ Ag Society/Farm to School Presentation
1:00pm Harvest and Food/Farm Activities
2:30pm Designing Farm- Based Learning Experiences Discussion
3:00pm Snack and Break
3:30pm Activities that allow your visitors to take the farm home with them!
5:00pm Closing - Thank you and Safe Travels Home
Thursday, November 14th 2024 - Farm Journeys
9:00am: Fairgrown Farm at the Watershed Institute
10:45am: Terhune Orchards
12:30pm: Cherry Grove Farm
8am-5pm
Fernbrook Farms
142 Bordentown Georgetown Rd, Crosswicks, NJ 08515
This workshop will give farmers the necessary information needed to prepare the farm for educational purposes.
Tentative agenda below:
8:00am Check-in at The Inn at Fernbrook Farms for light breakfast and registration
8:15am Welcome, Introductions, Getting Started
10:00am Farm Tour and Farm Activities
12:00pm Lunch - NJ Ag Society/Farm to School Presentation
1:00pm Harvest and Food/Farm Activities
2:30pm Designing Farm- Based Learning Experiences Discussion
3:00pm Snack and Break
3:30pm Activities that allow your visitors to take the farm home with them!
5:00pm Closing - Thank you and Safe Travels Home
Thursday, November 14th 2024 - Farm Journeys
9:00am: Fairgrown Farm at the Watershed Institute
10:45am: Terhune Orchards
12:30pm: Cherry Grove Farm