Farm Camp helps connect what your students are learning in the classroom with agriculture through on site visits and a 3 part program. The three parts include in-class learning, hands-on farm or agribusiness tour and career exploration. We work with educators who teach grades 5-12.
WHAT IS A FARM CAMP
EDUCATOR?
You know that engaging your students is the best way to develop deeper knowledge of your curriculum. With the help of our Farm Camp Program Director you will create an opportunity for your students to experience real world connections between your classroom and local agriculture.
Ways We Help:
- Developing connections with local AgHosts to build your experience
- Preparing the AgHost to deliver a positive, interactive experience for your students
- Providing tailored lesson plans that build on your existing classroom curriculum to deepen your students understanding
- Managing consistent communication between you and the AgHost to ensure a successful event
HOW DOES FARM CAMP SUPPORT YOU?
Every Farm Camp is unique! Each experience is tailored to connect to your classroom's curriculum to engage your students.
CUSTOMIZED FARM CAMPS
Each Farm Camp is unique!
Each experience is tailored to connect to your classroom's curriculum and engage your students.
Check out some of the past Farm Camp examples below to begin brainstorming and get your juices flowing!
Virtual Farm Camp to A Sugar Beet Farm
Farm Camp Minnesota’s goal is to connect students to an on-farm or agribusiness experience with the overarching mission of increasing agricultural literacy in students grades 5-12. We are here to […]
St. Paul Public Schools Farm Camp Field Day
Farm Camp Minnesota gives students the opportunity to explore the many careers needed in the agriculture industry through a three step process. The first step provides an in-class learning through […]
Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s 4th & 5th Grade Ag Day
Farm Camp Minnesota provides students with the opportunity to visit agribusinesses and farms while learning about careers in agriculture through a three step process. First step connects students with a […]
EDUCATORS:
GET STARTED
Access unit plans for your educator, checklists and resources to run your event, tips and much more when you register your Farm Camp!
AG HOSTS:
FIND A CLASSROOM CONNECTION
Let our Farm Camp Program Director find a connection for you to host or attend a Farm Camp!