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Event Flyer (PDF)Spend time at Stone Barns and learn from the experts of the award-winning Life Lab Science Program. This special hands-on two-day workshop is for 1st- 8th grade teachers interested in deepening their program with garden-based learning. Using The Growing Classroom – a nationally recognized activity guide…See More

Develop hands-on education programs for your farm that encourage school groups and visitors to learn and explore.Whatever your farming background and whatever your farm, these seasonal workshops are for you! Topics include marketing your farm program to schools and the community, creating a safe farm environment for the public, and meeting teachers’ needs.FEE: $200 includes materials & meals. Scholarships available.PRESENTED BY: Shelburne Farms, in partnership with the Farm-Based Education…See More

Added Values: Farm Education Programs that Benefit Farmers and Reconnect Kids with FoodJanuary 27 from 8:30-10amEco Farm ConferenceWith farming in the news and on the public mind, it’s obvious to parents and teachers that kids need to reconnect with the sources of their food. This renewed interest in farm visits and lessons can provide real benefit to farmers who connect with local schools and groups of students. We’ll hear about working farms across the state which add value to their farms by:…See More

This is a space for all those educators that volunteer their time to lead groups in any farm-based education programs. It is a space to discuss the rewards and challenges of this role.