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Farm School Fridays


  • Beacon Hill Farm Learning Cooperative 3680 Weller Road Cato, NY, 13033 United States (map)

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Fridays from September 5-November 21

Ages 8-13 | Fridays from 9am-1pm | Small Groups of 6 Students/Teacher Maximum

Cost: $300 per student plus $50 materials Fee

Real Farm Work. Real Learning. Real Fun.

Forget classroom walls – at Farm School Fridays, education happens in the fresh air with dirt under your fingernails and farm educators guiding your child through the work on a regenerative farm. Your child will tie on their boots and dive into authentic farm work alongside our family & TEACHERS, gaining invaluable life skills & building community while caring for our sheep, donkeys, chickens, and turkeys.

This isn't just a farm visit – it's real agricultural education where students take on genuine responsibilities and see the direct impact of their work.

This Autumn: Discover the Wisdom of Permaculture

Our fall sessions focus on the 12 Principles of Permaculture, exploring one principle each week through hands-on activities and real farm applications. Students will learn sustainable farming practices that work with nature, not against it – lessons they'll carry far beyond our farm gates.

What Your Child Will Experience

Animal Husbandry & Care

  • Daily feeding and watering routines

  • Learning animal behavior and needs

  • Demonstrations with Hands-on veterinary/Farrier care

  • Understanding the responsibility of animal stewardship

Permaculture in Action

  • Observing and interacting with natural systems

  • Catching and storing energy on the farm

  • Designing sustainable solutions

  • Using renewable resources

  • Valuing diversity in ecosystems

Real Farm Skills

  • Tool safety and proper usage

  • Seasonal farm maintenance

  • Problem-solving in agricultural settings

  • Working as part of a farm team & building community!

We provide all tools, equipment, and farm-specific safety gear. A Clothing and Gear List will be provided in a welcome email.

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