919-879-8466 -- 246 Homestead Lane, Smithfield, NC 27577

Education and Farm Tours

Reconnecting North Carolina to Food & Farmer

Farm School for Kids

SPRING Farm & Forest School 2023

  

Fridays, September 8-October 13, 2023, 9am-12noon

The Fall Farm & Forest School differs from the Summer Schools we offer in that your child will have hands on learning with soil, plants, and animals at different ages and seasons which equals more land management and animal husbandry skills. Not to mention our famous feast on the last day!

Summer Farm & Forest School

SUMMER FARM & FOREST SCHOOL

Summer Mini Farm School is a condensed version of our full Farm School.  Your children will have the opportunity to be outdoors, learning life skills and appreciation for nature and food.

WEEK 1, June 19-22, 9am-12pm

WEEK 2, JUNE 26-29, 9am-12pm

 

Consulting

Homesteading Consulting

You know that now is the time to learn more, to care more, and strive towards a healthier version of what will be. Wheather you are interested in regenerative farming, starting a homestead, or learning more about a specific topic we are here to help and share our knowledge. We are excited for your next step and ready to help you feel more confident when you take it.

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Farm Tours

Tours and Private Classes

We offer farm tours for the general public as well as school groups. Each tour is about 90 minutes long and will include a guided walk around the main areas of the farm. At each stop on the tour there will be a chance for questions and perhaps a hands on opportunity.

General Public Tour: Adults $8, Children (12 & under) $5 

School Groups: Everyone $5

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Adult Farm School

Intro to Homesteading and Small Farming

Homesteading & Small Farming

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS COMING SOON

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The introductory class we wish we had when we got started.

Raising Chickens

Raising Chickens

September 16, 8am-12noon

This course will cover types of chickens (egg layers and meat), housing, basic chicken care, and other vital information. 

Chicken Processing Class

Chicken-Processing-Class

October 14, 8am-12noon

Hands on training in each step of chicken processing. We will also cover types of equipment, what you need & what you might not.

 

 

INTRO TO CANNING

July 27, September 30, or October 28

Just in time for your garden bounty! This hands on class will cover the basics of equipment, water bath canning, and pressure canning.

SPOON CARVING

Our Wood Spoon Carving Class will show teach you the basics of spoon carving. This is a very small class to allow one on one instruction as much as possible.

This class will be offered again in the winter of 2024.