Virtual Food & Farm Field Trips

Calling all K-8 teachers in Ontario! On Friday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m. EST, celebrate Local Food Week 2024 and take your K-8 students on a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to learn about the exciting world of cheese production. You and your students will have the opportunity to: - Explore Summit Station Dairy & Creamery, a family-owned dairy farm in Hamilton, Ontario - Discover how milk can be transformed into delicious cheese curds - Ask questions in real-time

Calling all grade 5-12 teachers in Ontario! On Thursday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m. EST, celebrate Local Food Week 2024 and take your grade 5-12 students on a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to learn about the intriguing world of livestock feed production. You and your students will have the opportunity to: - Explore Wallenstein Feed & Supply Ltd.'s impressive mills in Wallenstein, Ontario - Discover how safe, nutritious feeds are produced for livestock - Learn about the mill's enthusiastic staff members and their roles - Ask questions in real-time

On Tuesday, June 4, at 10:00 a.m. EST, celebrate Local Food Week 2024 and take your K-8 students on a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to learn about the fascinating world of onion and herb farming. You and your students will have the opportunity to: - Explore Brenn-B Farms, a 4th generation family owned and operated vegetable farm in Freelton, Ontario - Discover how onions and herbs are grown and harvested - Ask questions in real-time

We are egg-static to announce that for Canada’s Agriculture Day on February 13th, we are offering a virtual farm & food field trip to see an Ontario egg farm. Meet the farmers, tour the barns and ask all your egg related questions! This tour will be offered as a French/bilingual trip.

Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer qu’à l’occasion de la Journée de l’agriculture canadienne, nous organisons une excursion virtuelle consacrée à la ferme et à l’alimentation. Nous visiterons un poulailler de l’Ontario. Soyez à nos côtés pour visiter virtuellement un poulailler de l’Ontario! Rencontrez les éleveurs, visitez les poulaillers et posez toutes vos questions concernant les œufs! Cette visite sera proposée sous la forme d’un voyage... avec des commentaires dans les deux langues.

Take a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to learn about the fascinating world of strawberry farming. From the convenience of your classroom or home, you will have the opportunity to: - Explore TamBerries Farms' heated greenhouse in Dresden, Ontario - Learn how the strawberries are grown and harvested - Discover the differences between growing strawberries in greenhouses versus outdoors - Ask questions and participate in discussions in real-time

Join us for a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to learn about the exciting world of tree farming. From the comfort of your home, you and your students will have the opportunity to: - Explore Chickadee Christmas Trees Farm's picturesque farm in Cambridge, Ontario - Learn how the evergreen trees are grown and cared for - Ask questions and participate in discussions in real-time

Bellson Farms is a family dairy farm owned by Andrew & Jess Campbell. On their farm, robots milk their 60 cows, feed the young calves and sweep in the mangers. The barn also automatically senses temperature, wind and rain to ensure cows are as comfortable as possible all year. Tune in to see how technology help farmer Andrew care for his cattle.

The Smith family has a rich farming legacy spanning 10 generations, with the past 116 years being dedicated to their farm in Vineland. Presently, Cherrylane Farm encompasses 400 acres of cherries, peaches, and pears. Tune in for a tour of how cherries are grown and processed into juice.

Floradale Feed Mill Limited has always been committed to offering our customers the "finest in feeds and service" for over 50 years. Learn all about the important role that technology plays in Canadian feed mills, and how everyone at the mill has a role to play in feeding farm animals safe and nutritious feed.

Ready to learn about the innovative world of hydroponic farming? Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using a nutrient-rich solution rather than soil. From the comfort of your classroom, you and your students will have the opportunity to:

- Explore ZipGrow’s  state-of-the-art hydroponic facility in Cornwall, Ontario
- Learn about ZipGrow’s cutting edge vertical hydroponic growth system
- Discover how hydroponic farming is shaping the future of agriculture and improving food security.

Get excited to learn about the world of crabapple farming. From the comfort of your classroom, you and your students will have the opportunity to:

- Explore Appleflats' unique, charming crabapple farm in Wellesley, Ontario
- Discover how crabapples are grown and harvested
- Learn how crabapples can be turned into delicious treats like jam and cider.