Farmamerica offers in-person Agriculture Evolution Field Trips for 3rd – 6th grade school groups (homeschool groups are always welcome.) We are committed to providing fun, engaging, and educational field trips in a safe and hands-on environment. With the help of interpreters, exhibits, and unique hands-on experiences, your students will learn the rich history of Minnesota agriculture starting in the 1800s and conclude with the discovery of their personal connections to today’s agriculture. Ag Evolution Field Trips run from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. We ask that students bring their own sack lunch.
Field Trips are reserved on a first come, first served basis. We will accept up to 120 students per day.
This year, we are offering a group rate of $5.00 per student.
Spring 2024 Field Trips are FULL.
Meeting Minnesota State Standards
Farmamerica’s Ag Evolution Field Trips are designed to help teachers meet the Minnesota State Standards for grades 3-6. To help in this effort, we have compiled the list of standards we are striving to help you meet, and explaining how the field trips contribute to these standards. We also offer “I Can” statements that students will achieve by completing the day here at Farmamerica.
For your grade’s information, click on the following links:
Ag Career Exploration (ACE) Days are designed for students in 7th and 8th grade. We explore all 6 sectors of the Minnesota Career Wheel and show how every sector connects back to agriculture through a hands on experience. Professionals in Ag-based careers teach the sectors and talk about their jobs to students.
ACE days are reserved on a first come, first served basis. We will accept up to 150 students per day.
Call 507-835-2052 or email kari@farmamerica.org to book an ACE day.
Students are required to bring their own sack lunch for the 30 minute lunch break.
Summer 2024 Day Camp Information
June 10th – August 24th | Tuesday-Friday
PRICES:
18 Campers or Less: Group Rate of $200
19-60 Campers: $11 Per Student
61-120 Campers: $8 Per Student (School Field Trip Style, See Below)
FULL DAY | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Immersive, hands-on learning about plant & animal science. Includes 30-minute lunch break. (Campers will need to bring their own lunch.)
HALF DAY | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Choose a morning or afternoon session. Immersive, hands-on learning about plant & animals science. Outdoor patio is available for your lunch.
SCHOOL FIELD TRIP STYLE:
For groups larger than 60 students, we offer a field trip tour style and educate campers about Farmamerica’s story of agriculture. Students will learn the rich history of Minnesota agriculture throughout the years starting in the 1800s and conclude with the discovery of their personal connections to today’s agriculture.
Summer Private Day Camps are a great option for summer schools, youth groups, church organizations, homeschool groups, or other groups with school-aged kids. We will only book 2 Private Day Camps per week, contact us from availability.
Contact us now to set up your experience today! Email kari@farmamerica.org or call us at 507-835-2052.
Guided Tours are a great way to see the historic sites and learn the stories behind these spaces, especially for smaller groups. We’ll give you an overview of Minnesota history and how agriculture has been a critical piece of that. Guided Tours are a great way for homeschool groups or individuals to explore Farmamerica!
Reservations are encourage for Guided Tours. Tours are open June-August, Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm. Other tour hours may be available with prior arrangement. Please book your tour Here!
A virtual field trip allows students explore Farmamerica at their own pace. Formatted as a Google website, students can visit Farmamerica sites such as the 1850s farm, one-room schoolhouse, and 1930s farm using video tours guided by Farmamerica staff. Experience Farmamerica virtually: bit.ly/FA_VirtualFieldTrip