Dog Mountain Farm - Farm Dinners

Young Farmers Program

The future of local farming depends on the next generation. We've created the Young Farmers Program to expose children to the wonder and importance of small-scale agriculture. Our diverse farm offers unlimited opportunities for children to explore the many aspects of sustainable living.

Beginning with the 2009 season, families staying at our B&B for two or more nights receive a packet filled with coloring and activity books and educational materials about farming. Children of all ages are invited to earn the Official Dog Mountain Farm Young Farmer certificate.

Younger children do a learning quest, help with farm chores, and complete picture worksheets. Older children have fun doing chores, creating quests, and learning about the importance of sustainable agriculture through workbook activities and talking with the farmers.

Young farmer with chicks.

FAQ

What are the typical farm chores?

Chores include daily feeding and watering of the animals (horses, poultry, dogs, cats), collecting eggs, putting the animals to bed, grooming the horses; seasonally planting and harvesting produce, fruit tree pruning, and beekeeping.

How much time is required to achieve certification?
In addition to chores, approximately two hours of workbook activities for the younger children and four hours for the older children.

When are farm chores and activities done?
Farm chores take about an hour each day. Morning chores are typically done between 7-8 AM and evening chores between 8-9 PM. Other activities occur at various times throughout the day.

How is the program organized?
In your packet, you will have a checklist of certification requirements provided with activity and educational materials. Parental involvement is required for younger children and encouraged for older children.

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