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We consider our farm not only Agri-tourism but even more importantly Ag-education. Each year we plan out a curriculum for our maze, so that the visitors not only have a great time finding their way through our maze (or getting lost in it!) but they also learn some facts about the different crops or farm animals.

If the group coming to the maze is Early Childhood, Preschool or Kindergarten, we block off part of the maze and have signs for each group to find (accompanied by an adult of course.) We will talk with your group about how corn grows and teach them about the crop they are walking through. When they are in the maze, there will be simple age appropriate questions on the checkpoints for the groups to answer.

During our hayrides we talk about the different crops we grow and explain different aspects of farming. Some of the different subjects that might be covered on the hayride are: gourds, corn, pumpkins, pollination- honey bees vs. wind pollination, crop rotation, hay vs. straw, and a question/answer period. Each discussion will be grade level or age appropriate.

During your visit to our farm animals, you and your children will learn about chickens, the different breeds, their uses, how to tell roosters from hens, and if you would like to, you can pet the chickens and feel the different textures of the different breeds. You can also feed and pet our goats; meet our miniature donkeys, greet our sheep, say hi to our alpacas and miniature horse.

We have a picnic area where you can enjoy a sack lunch (please feel free to bring your own) and pumpkins are available mid September. Remember to bring your cameras, as there are plenty of fall decorations and photo-op sites.

Weekday mornings are available for school field trips. If you are interested in booking a school field trip, a home school trip, a birthday party, a youth group or any other group outing please email to reserve your time.

Our farm is appropriate for all ages. We attempt to only have one school group on the farm at a time, so that you have our undivided attention. Besides Early Childhood, Kindergarten, Elementary, Jr. High and High School groups we also welcome Special Education children and adults. We do have a wheel chair accessible hayride, but please call ahead.