School and Teacher Programs

The Yellow Farmhouse collaborates with schools to provide experiential learning programs, on and off the farm, for students of all ages -preschool through college. Hands-on professional developments and curriculum writing support are also available for teachers. Programs can be customized to meet grade level and content specific goals including topics and activities such as:

• the basics of sustainable agriculture and where our food comes from

• plant science and botany basics including plant life cycle, pollination, and plant parts we eat

• soil health, crop rotation, food waste, and composting

• farm chores like planting, harvesting, washing, and weighing

• hands-on kitchen activities and cooking skills

• prepare snacks or meals centered around seasonal ingredients

• career options in food and farming industries

• connecting farming to personal, community, and environmental health

• food memories and the interpersonal connections we make with food

• community connections with local farmers          

• cultural connections to food and farming, history and traditions

• seed breeding

• seed diversity and function 

School Programs

Farm and Food Connections

Pre-K through high school  

1 . 5  hour visit

$250 for up to 25 students

$10 for each additional student 

This program includes an interactive tour of the farm, the chance to taste something from the farm,  and a hands-on farm or cooking activity. Visits are customized to meet the specific learning goals and curriculum connections for each group. 

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Culinary Connections

6th– 12th grade and college 

3 hour visit

$395 for up to 25 students, $10 for each additional student 

Students explore the farm to taste and discover the bounty of the season. After touring the farm and  participating in a harvest and/or farm chore, we return to the kitchen to prepare and share a seasonal meal together. Concepts covered are customized to the learning goals of each group and activities and menus are dependent on what is available at the farm.  

Customized and Multi-visit Programs

The Yellow Farmhouse works with school districts to create customized programs for multi-visit (i.e. fall, winter, spring) visits to the farm and/or multi-grade level experiences. We also work with the 85th Day Restaurant Community in Mystic, CT (Engine Room, Oyster Club, and Grass & Bone) to curate career focused experiences for culinary and business classes.

Curriculum Development

The Yellow Farmhouse Education Center works with teachers and administrators to develop curriculum units for FCS, STEM, health & nutrition, or cross-curricular initiatives. 

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Teachers are essential partners in ensuring that the next generation is invested in a sustainable food system. The Yellow Farmhouse offers hands-on professional learning opportunities for educators of all grade levels and content areas. During customized professional development programs at Stone Acres Farm or at your school or conference location, teachers:

• learn about key concepts of sustainable agriculture, including soil health, crop rotation, and composting

• participate in experiential activities designed to spark dialogue around food system issueswork together to prepare and share homemade meals centered around farm-fresh ingredients

• consider how food and farming can be used as an entry point to various subjects and standards

Full-day program: $150/teacher for up to 15 teachers, $40 for each additional teacher (max 25)

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Half-day program $100/teacher for up to 15 teachers, $30 for each additional teacher (max 25) 

The Yellow Farmhouse envisions a healthy, robust, and thriving local food system accessible and affordable to all. Thanks to our generous supporters, we offer a sliding scale option for payment.

Please contact  to discuss alternative pricing for your group.