Providing teachers and students with an opportunity to make an emotional connection to growing food and help them feel empowered and supported to try it as a school, class, or family.

Farm & Garden Tour

Students will tour the farm and learn about farm history, current farm practices and crops. Students will sample some of the food they observe growing in the fields

Art

Students will tour the farm and learn about farm history, current farm practices and crops. Students will sample some of the food they observe growing in the fields

Outdoor Classroom

Students will explore the outdoor classroom garden, by digging in soil and planting a seed of their own and discussing the importance of farming, gardening, and growing food; framed in seed to table process.

reflection

After the planned activities, students gather have a casual conversation about observations and revelations on the farm and the concepts of the farm

Farmhands

Activities

Farmhands is a Farm to School program at Agritopia Farm in Gilbert Arizona. We provide a variety of hands-on experiences for students to learn about growing food and where food comes from! In a 2-3 hour visit to the farm, we study planting methods and schedules, and see the vegetables growing in the field. We celebrate the beauty of the farm through artistic expression. And best of all, we enjoy the delicious farm food that we prepare together!

Our goal is to inspire kids and their families to desire locally grown food, either from their own backyards, or from an urban farm like Agritopia. We have separate programs for different ages and grades, and include a variety of school venues; public, private, charter, homeschools are all invited to participate in Farmhands at Agritopia Farm!

Cost: $5.00 per learner

Minimum number required to book a date: 15

Maximum number: varies by group (see individual descriptions)

  • "Farmhands is a great opportunity for kids because it provides a fun, hands on learning approach to create an awareness of the environment and sustainability."

    Donna Raketich

    Instructional Coach, Rover Elementary

  • "Farmhands teaches students about agriculture, food and natural resources. This is hands-on experience that is meaningful to students and staff alike."

    Scott Cumberledge

    Principal, Field Elementary

  • "our visit to Farmhands was such an amazing experience, not only for the students, but us, as teachers, and seeing how all three sessions motivated and inspired them."

    Chef Mike V.

    Lead Culinary Arts Teacher, Sierra Linda High School

  • "We thought the activities you planned were really creative. We loved how hands-on they were (basil salt making, decorating and planting tiny pots) and the kids were engaged!"

    Nicole McBrien

    Kindergarten Teacher, Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

FAQ

  • Using the calendar to the left, find an available date and fill out the form to book your Farm Hands trip. Additionally, visit the Farmhands Programs page to learn more about the different groups available.

  • The cost is $5 a learner. Payments will be made after the field trip when the total number of attendees has been confirmed. Payments will be made online through an invoice that will be sent out after the field trip.

  • We have separate programs for different ages and grades. Check out our Farmhands Programs for more information on each age group.

  • We do! Check out all of our Farmhand Programs for a breakdown of what can be expected at each age-group.

  • If you need to cancel or reschedule your field trip you may do so through your original appointment. You should receive a booking confirmation email and have an option to cancel there. We are SUPER flexible and will do our best to accommodate all needs.

    Reschedule your visit on the original booking site, as this will have all available dates.

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Meet Miss Hickory

CC Garrett, aka Miss Hickory, is a lifelong educator and learner. Over a 40-year span, Miss Hickory has been engaged in all facets of student learning; special education teacher, reading specialist, high school English teacher, and teacher mentor. Her varied experiences have come together to create Farmhands, the farm to school program at Agritopia Farm. At Farmhands, students can solidify concepts they learn in the classroom with hands-on activities involving all the things kids love: dirt, fresh air, worms, and good food!