Mini Farmers - Term 2, 2023

9am – 3pm | ages 5 to 12 yrs

• Wednesday 3 May - Poultry

We discuss poultry, what they are, what they eat and their breeds. We make feather craft and cook an omelette with fresh garden herbs.

• Wednesday 10 May - Pigs

We discuss pigs, ethical pig farming, paddock rotation and lots of fun pig facts! We cook a ham & cheese toastie and make paper mâché pigs.

• Wednesday 17 May - Sheep

We discuss sheep, all the heritage breeds, their diet and ethical farming practices. In craft, we make macrame cotton and wool yarn rainbows and do a felting project.

• Wednesday 24 May - Cows

We discuss cows, beef and dairy, ethical farming, and take a close look at the different cows at The Farm. In cooking and craft, we make butter and a Scottish Highlander framed art piece.

• Wednesday 31 May - Goats

We discuss goats, their uses on the farm, meat and milk production and different breeds. In craft, we make goat puppets and we cook mini frittatas with goats cheese and garden produce.

• Wednesday 7 Jun - Horses

We discuss horses, why they are on farms, happy and healthy horses and their diet. In craft, we make lucky horse shoes and upcycled horse craft.

• Wednesday 14 Jun - Productive Pollinators

We discuss pollinators, the life cycle of plants that produce food and which insects can pollinate our crops. We do butterfly face-painting, make a beneficial bugs poster and plant flowers in our garden.

• Wednesday 21 Jun - Paddock to Plate

We find out about paddock to plate, including food miles, eating local, growing at home and different ways to prepare food. We cook two recipes from paddock to plate.

$560 Term Booking (8 sessions - receive a 50% discount)
$130 per individual day session

This Term our focus will be on animal farming. We will learn and discover what animals are raised and kept on farms and why.  We will look at all the animals on The Farm and discuss what other farms may look like across throughout Australia.

Throughout the term children will learn about various sustainable farming methods such as regenerative farming, paddock rotation, permaculture, biodynamic farming, heritage farm breeds, healthy feed options, natural pest management and how to care for and raise healthy and happy animals. Each week, will see a new farm animal topic where children will gain a deeper understanding of the different life cycles, traits and uses of each animal.  Each topic is matched to a set of engaging and creative craft and cooking activities.

 As always there will be ongoing discussions and hands on learning that encompasses; planting with the seasons, companion planting and how to build and maintain healthy soil. Children will be encouraged to get into our garden plot regularly to get their hands dirty. They will be responsible for planting, caring for, maintaining and harvesting from our garden.

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. Ages 5 to 12 years.

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 details.