Join us on the Farm
Poughkeepsie Farm Project welcomes school and community groups to the farm throughout the season. We facilitate educational farm visits for learners of all ages. Sessions are typically two hours and include fun-filled, age-appropriate activities. Hands-on learning about food systems and biology ignites curiosity about the social and natural sciences. First-hand experiences cooking with fresh produce inspire and support healthy eating choices.
Farm Visits for Kids
At Poughkeepsie Farm Project, students have the opportunity to be outdoors and connect to the land. We engage them in meaningful work that teaches them where their food comes from and why it is important. When youth have positive experiences growing and cooking vegetables, they are more likely to choose to eat them.
What They'll Do:
See how a produce farm operates
Care for garden plants
Taste, and cook with, farm fresh vegetables
Understand stewardship in practice
Harvest and save seeds
Evaluate foods’ nutritional value
Talk about food access and hunger
Learn the science of sustainable farming
SCHEDULING A SESSION
Farm visits can be scheduled April- October.
2 hour sessions
CONTACT
Phone: 845-516-1100 x4
Email: learning@farmproject.org
fees
Groups of kids: $20 per child (min $150), chaperones free
Scholarships Available
*There may be limits to number of participants depending on activity and setting
Farm Visits for Adults
We offer tours, lectures, facilitated discussions and workshops for groups of adults, including college classes. Sessions can be adapted to interests of the group. Come learn about plant ecology and sustainable agriculture, community food security and seed saving.
SCHEDULING A SESSION
Farm visits can be scheduled April- October.
1.5-2 hour sessions
CONTACT
Phone: 845-516-1100 x4
Email: learning@farmproject.org
fees
Groups of adults: $20/person ($150 min) per visit
Scholarships Available
*There may be limits to number of participants depending on activity and setting