School incursions - We will come to you!

Here at the Hahndorf Farm Barn, we have been providing a successful excursion program for school children for over 10 years! And now we can come to you, providing incursions with a hands-on approach to learning about farming and agriculture - and you can pat some super cute animals too!

 

Ute and Trailer

 

In this topic we explore:

 

  • What does a farmer look like?
  • What job does a farmer do?
  • What forms of technology are used in farming?
  • How does modern 21st century (precision) farming look compared to 'olden days' farming?
  • The benefits of modern technology in farming - conduct a basic experiment to illustrate how modern farming practises improve food longevity
  • The science behind modern farming - how science understanding influences the development of practices in agriculture.

In this topic we explore:

  • From paddock to plate... where do you get your food?
  • What does a farmer do to help their food grow?
  • The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their enviroment
  • The importance of healthy soil and water on the farm
  • Food chains and how human activity affects the interactions between living things in the food chain
  • Producers, Consumers and Decomposers - Composting and nitrogen cycle
  • Farm bio-security (food security) and food sustainability

 

Our Incursion pricing is as follows:

2 hours - $630

3 hours - $750

4 hours - $870

5 hours - $1125

Full day - $1250

 

 

FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS - Please phone Naomi on (08) 8338 7289 or email visit@farmbarn.com.au

Or click here for our enquiry/booking form.