Selling our organic-fed meats and eggs at various
farmers’ markets, we get to meet our customers face-to-face. Lately we’ve noticed a trend among them. Many young parents are actively seeking naturally-grown
meats, eggs, and produce in order to give their little ones the best start in
life. Starting young is important, both
for growing healthy bodies and for developing healthy habits. We instituted our summer camps in an effort
to help these attentive parents fulfill their desire to instill in their
children an appreciation for wholesome food and ecologically-sound farming.
Held in mid-June, our Farm Workers’ Day Camp gives 10-14
year olds a chance to try out life as a farmer.
Over the course of a week, the kids are given a taste of all of the
jobs on the farm, from moving chickens to feeding calves. It is our goal that they will come away from
the experience with a realistic picture of what farmers do to grow the food they
eat each day.
A little later in the summer, on the second Monday of
July, 5-9 year olds assemble at the farm for their one-day Farm Explorers’
Day Camp. These kids get to help collect
eggs, pick garden vegetables, play with baby chicks, and feed the
livestock. They experience
first-hand why animals are happier and healthier when they live outside in the
fresh air and sunshine.
A little bit of education can go a long way towards improving
the chances of today’s healthy food choices becoming lifelong habits. If you’d like more information about our
camps, please contact us through our website. We’ll be happy to help your children or
grandchildren see firsthand the connection between our farm and your table.
