FARM KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - Mini Farmers #2

Wednesday 6th July 2022 @ 9am – 3pm

The kids become mini farmers and get set to work doing farm chores. On our tour we check in on the pigs and bees and restock our pet chicken’s bedding, ensure they have fresh drinking water and collect the eggs. We work on our dedicated Farm Kids garden plot, digging, weeding and harvesting. We tend to our onsite worm Subpod and collect macadamia nuts from the orchard. If the opportunity arises, the children assist the farmers with their chores. They cook, craft and 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 start with a hands on fun tour of the farm, checking the pigs and bees and restocking our pet chicken’s bedding, we ensure they have fresh food and drinking water and we collect the eggs. We tend to our onsite worm Subpod and If the opportunity arises, we assist the farmers with their chores.

We work on our dedicated Farm Kids garden plot and harvest the produce if it is ready. If there are tasks available, we will also work alongside 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)

Discussion Focus

• The importance of lady bugs and beneficial bugs in the garden. We go on a lady bug hunt.
• The sun and its importance in the growth of plants and humans. We touch on plant positioning and simple photosynthesis for plants and Vitamin D for humans.
• The benefits of having healthy soil on a farm and how we can improve soil quality

Cooking

• We make Natural Coffee Fertilizer and Garlic Bug Spray for our Garden that protects our beneficial bugs but deters the nasty bugs.
• Create a clay sculpture of a beneficial bug

Creating

• We paint a cute little pot to resemble a beneficial bug and plant bug attracting seeds or sunflower seeds to grow at home.

Rest and Play

Of course, we let the kids have breaks and rest throughout the day. We have a beautiful collection of books and some games and if time permits the children can have some free craft time and play games in the orchard.

What to bring

Children will need:

• Sturdy walking shoes
• Raincoat
• Sunhat
• Healthy lunch box and water bottle for the day
• Backpack (to carry above)
• All items need to be labelled

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. 5yrs 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.

Private Workshops

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.