Virtual Food & Farm Field Trips

Farm & Food Care Ontario brings you a series of virtual field trips and the opportunity to learn more about food & farming in Ontario. LIVE events will be streamed to Farm & Food Care Ontario's YouTube and Facebook channels and will run approximately 30-40 minutes in length. Viewers can tune in and ask their questions in the comments to be answered LIVE!

Upcoming Field Trips

 

 

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Previous Field Trips

Sheep Farm

Meet Farmer Rodney, who raises sheep for milk production. On this tour, you’ll learn what it takes to care for a flock of milking sheep while raising healthy lambs. Rodney will also showcase the latest technology and innovations that are shaping modern sheep farming.

Prepping for spring planting

Get ready for an exciting Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip on March 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. EST with Steve Sickle, an Ontario grain farmer, as he prepares for spring planting at Sickle Farm!

Join Steve as he prepares his tractor and planter for the upcoming planting season. He’ll dive into the crops he grows, the importance of crop rotation, and how he selects the right seeds for the season ahead. Learn about the sustainable practices he uses to maintain healthy soil and maximize yields while protecting the environment.

Sickle Farm, a third-generation farm in Brant County, is committed to innovation and sustainability in every step of the farming process.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the hard work and dedication that goes into preparing for the growing season!

Ottawa Valley Championship Seed, Feed and Forage Show

Join us on March 13th at 11:30 a.m. for a Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip, where experts Robert and Stephanie will guide us through seed, feed, and forage, live from the Ottawa Valley Championship Seed, Feed, and Forage Show. What are seed, feed, and forage? Seeds: The foundation of crops, from garden vegetables to grains for animals and humans. Feeds: Crops like corn and soybeans that feed farm animals for meat, dairy, and eggs. Forages: Grasses and legumes that animals graze on. Since 1927, the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association has supported farmers by promoting better crops, helping to feed communities across Canada.

Maple Syrup

Celebrate Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month with us on Wednesday, March 5th, at 1:30 p.m. EST. Join our exciting Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to explore the fascinating world of maple syrup production at Ziibaakdakaan Maple, an Indigenous-owned operation in Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario.
In partnership with AgScape, we’re bringing this immersive experience right to your classroom—no travel necessary.

Tree Farm

Calling all K-8 teachers in Ontario! On Wednesday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. ET, take your K-8 students on a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to learn about the exciting world of tree farming, just in time for the holiday season! From the comfort of your classroom, you and your students will have the opportunity to: Explore Elliott Tree Farm's picturesque farm in Hillsburgh, Ontario, discover the different types of trees grown on the farm and learn how the trees are grown, cared for, and harvested.

Dairy Goat Farm

On Friday, October 11 at 10:00 a.m. EST, take your K-8 students on a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to explore the fascinating world of dairy goat farming. From the comfort of your classroom, you and your students will have the opportunity to: Visit a dairy goat farm and learn about this unique aspect of farming. Discover how dairy goats are cared for. Explore innovative practices used to manage the farm.

Market Garden

Calling all K-8 educators in Ontario! On Thursday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m. EST, celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week 2024 and take your K-8 students on a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to explore the fascinating world of vegetable farming and harvesting. Tune in to submit questions and get answers live

Dairy Cow Farm

Attention K-8 educators in Ontario! On Tuesday, October 8 at 10:00 a.m. EST, celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week 2024 and take your students on a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to learn about the exciting world of dairy farming. From the comfort of your classroom, you and your students will have the opportunity to: Explore Lizton Acres Farm, a family-owned dairy farm in Cambridge, Ontario. Learn about the dairy farming process. Discover the innovative technologies used at the farm.

Apple Farming

Calling all K-8 teachers in Ontario! On Monday, October 7 at 10:00 a.m. EST, celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week 2024 and take your students on a free Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to learn about the fascinating world of apple farming. From the comfort of your classroom, you and your students will have the opportunity to: Explore Apple Hill Lavender's picturesque family farm in Norfolk County, Ontario. Discover how apples are grown and harvested. Learn about the sustainable practices used on the farm.

Cheese Production

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

Feed Mill

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

Onion and Herb Farm

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

Egg Farm

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.

Strawberry Greenhouse

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

Tree Farm

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

Dairy Farm

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.

Cherry Farm

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.

Feed Mill

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.

Hydroponic Farm

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.

Crabapple Farm

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.

Egg Farm

Join us on an adventurous journey as we take you on a virtual tour of a local egg farm. Learn firsthand about the intriguing world of egg farming from Andrew Hilverda, Farm Manager at Burnbrae Farms. During this Virtual Food and Farm Field Trip, you will explore the solar-powered facility, discover how hens are taken care of, and learn how eggs go from the farm into the grocery stores.

Honeybee

Start a delightful adventure with us as we take your students/children on a virtual tour of a local apiary, where honeybees are kept for honey production. They will learn about the intriguing world of beekeeping and honeybees from Graeme Foers, Owner and Operator of Lost Meadows Apiaries & Meadery.

Fish Farm

You're invited to tour Aqua-Cage Fisheries, a fish farm in Parry Sound, Ontario, that produces rainbow trout, a species of fish known for their distinctive colouring. RJ and Kana from Aqua-Cage Fisheries will take your students/children on a virtual exploration through the fish farm and explain how they feed and raise their rainbow trout.

Asparagus Farm

Barrie Hill Farms is a second-generation family farm, owned and operated by the Gervais Family, that grows over 200 acres of fruit and vegetables. For their asparagus, they grow exclusively a variety called Guelph Millennium, bred in Ontario, at the University of Guelph. This all-male, perennial vegetable takes 3 years to truly get established!
 

Berry Farm

On this tour, our host and berry consultant, Victoria, will take you on a tour of a berry farm. We'll visit Rochon Gardens in Edwards, Ontario and learn all about strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and haskaps

Chicken Farm

You'll meet Farmer Andrea, a chicken farmer in Wainfleet, Ontario who farms with her husband, Ryan, and their four children. On this field trip, you’ll learn about how chickens are raised, the importance of bio-security, and what it’s like being an Ontario chicken farmer.
 

Justin's Maple Syrup

Farmer Justin and his family have been producing high-quality Maple Syrup & products since 2005. He offers a wide range of sizes of maple syrup bottles as well as maple butter, granulated maple sugar and other maple products from time to time. Join this virtual field trip and take a tour of Justin's sugar bush and sugar shack.
 

Cedar Grove Sheep Farm

Located in Perth Country, Cedar Grove Farm has been a part of the McEwen family since 1875, spanning 6 generations. On this virtual field trip, you'll meet Quintin who farms with his wife, Rachel, and their two children.

Melbourne Mushroom Farm

The first field trip of the day will visit Melbourne Mushroom Farm, Ontario mushroom farm. Holburne Mushroom Farm is a family-owned and operated business that grows fresh organic shiitake and oyster mushrooms. Since 1980, the farm has grown from a small white mushroom-growing operation to the largest supplier of organic shiitake mushrooms in Canada.