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Education
Where the farm becomes the classroom.
At Michigan Farmstead, learning doesn't just happen in a classroom. It happens in the barn, in the pasture, in the garden, and alongside the animals.
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Whether you're looking for a one-time class, a year-long homeschool experience, a school field trip, an agricultural education program, or a hands-on opportunity for adults, there's a place for you here.
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Explore our education opportunities and find the experience that's right for you.
FIND YOUR FARM LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Seasonal Classes
One-time, hands-on classes for kids​
Our Seasonal Classes give children the chance to learn something new through hands-on experiences at the farm. Classes change throughout the year and are designed around animals, agriculture, nature, and life on the farm.
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Perfect for: Families looking for a single class or occasional learning experience.
Field Trips
Bring your class to the farm​
Give your students the opportunity to step outside the classroom and experience agriculture firsthand. Field trips include hands-on animal experiences, presentations, farm exploration, and opportunities such as goat milking.
Michigan Farmstead offers half-day, full-day, and self-guided options.
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Perfect for: Schools, preschools, homeschool groups, daycares, camps, churches, and clubs.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Bring agriculture into your classroom​
Hands-on agricultural learning experiences designed to help students understand where their food comes from, how agriculture works, and the people and science behind it.
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Perfect for: Teachers and classrooms looking for engaging agriculture-based learning.
Farm Academy
Homeschool learning — with the farm as the classroom​
Farm Academy is a year-long program designed specifically for homeschool and virtual students. Students learn through hands-on experiences with animals, agriculture, nature, reading, writing, math, and real farm life.
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Programs are available for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
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Perfect for: Homeschool and virtual students looking for consistent, hands-on learning throughout the school year.
West Michigan FFA
Learn. Lead. Grow.
West Michigan FFA gives middle and high school students the opportunity to explore agriculture through hands-on learning, animal care, leadership, FFA competitions, supervised agricultural experiences, and career preparation.
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The program includes agriculture education for grades 7–12, with a high-school pathway that can provide CTE credit and real-world agricultural experience.
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Perfect for: Students interested in agriculture, animals, leadership, careers, and hands-on learning
Adult Classes
It's never too late to learn something new​
Explore agriculture, animals, gardening, food, and other hands-on experiences designed for adults.
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Perfect for: Adults, families, lifelong learners, and anyone who wants to learn something new at the farm.