Farm-based education allows the natural world to serve as both classroom and teacher. This type of learning may unfold on a farm, a schoolyard, or any community agricultural space. Crucially, farm-based education allows learners to form deep connections with the natural world—and to see their role within it.

Featured Resources

  • Cycles in the Garden Cover

    Cycles in the Garden

    A K–4 hands-on unit of study that builds scientific habits of mind and celebrates the cycles found in a garden community.
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  • Connecting Classrooms, Cafeterias, Communities: A Guide to Building Integrated Farm to School Programs - Cover

    Connecting Classrooms, Cafeterias, Communities: A Guide to Building Integrated Farm to School Programs

    Develop robust, long lasting, and integrated farm to school programs for whole-school change.
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  • Project Seasons cover

    Project Seasons

    147+ activities for classroom educators, pre-school and after-school teachers, camp instructors, and parents.
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  • The Big Ideas of Sustainability - cover

    The Big Ideas of Sustainability Poster

    A visual representation conveying the breadth and depth of the concept of sustainability.
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    • Posters & Graphics
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Events & Programs

A person in a winter coat and hat smiles as they pet a goat over a fence
ABCs of Farm-Based Education
A three-day workshop to help farmers engage and inspire visitors.
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A group of non-formal educators gather outdoors at Shelburne Farms
The Farm-Based Education Network
A peer learning network strengthening and supporting the work of farmers, educators, and community leaders. Join for free to learn and connect with FBEN's 5,000+ members.
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