Field trips just got more fun with Farm Camp
Farm Camp Minnesota is a three-day immersive agriculture experience customized for your classroom bringing 5th–12th grade learners to the farm. It's comprised of three parts: In-Classroom Learning, Hands-On Tour, and Career Exploration.
Through the use of MAITC lessons, students gain an understanding of a specific agricultural product to support learning prior to their on-farm experience. Pre-visit lessons set students up for a successful on-site experience by growing their agricultural literacy. During Farm Camp, educators and agricultural producers create a dynamic hands-on experience for each student while allowing the Ag-Host to share their story.
Explore Farm Camp Minnesota: An Immersive Agriculture Experience
At the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. Foundation, we are dedicated to enhancing agricultural literacy among students and fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of the food and fiber system. One of the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom flagship programs, Farm Camp Minnesota, plays a vital role in achieving this mission.
What is Farm Camp Minnesota?
Farm Camp Minnesota is a three-day immersive agriculture experience specially designed for 5th-12th grade learners. This unique program brings students out of the classroom and onto a farm or agribusiness, providing them with a hands-on exploration of the agricultural world.
How Farm Camp Minnesota Helps Enhance Agricultural Literacy
As part of the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC), Inc. Foundation's mission to enhance agricultural literacy, Farm Camp Minnesota introduces students to the wonders of agriculture and strengthens their understanding of the fiber, fuel and food system. Through the use of MAITC lessons, students gain knowledge about specific agricultural products before their on-farm or agribusiness experience. These pre-visit lessons lay the foundation for a successful on-site experience by growing students' agricultural literacy.
During Farm Camp, educators and agricultural producers collaborate to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment for each student. Through hands-on tours and activities, students engage with various aspects of farming and learn directly from knowledgeable Ag-Hosts who share their stories and expertise. This immersive experience not only deepens students' understanding of agriculture but also sparks their curiosity about potential career paths in the industry.
The Role of Donors and Supporters in Making Farm Camp Possible
We would like to express our gratitude to our donors and supporters whose generosity makes Farm Camp Minnesota possible. The contributions play a crucial role in providing the necessary resources and support to offer this transformative experience to students.
increase agriculture literacy in Minnesota.