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Educating Students on the Farm

Deer Meadow Farms began hosting educational programs in 2011 and we have been refining our programs to provide the best possible experiences for students during their visit. All Field Trips focus on providing education and context for students to learn and experience the country in a safe and positive way. From our Hands On approach to our Junior Farmer philosophy that 'everyone should plant & grow something', we have developed and pioneered the best school program in MB.
There is definitely no better place to connect your students with their food source than the Farm! Deer Meadow Farms & The MB Hobby Farm Association are dedicated to educating students about the place the farm has in supporting our very existence.
Meet our Program Director
Hello! My name is Megan Owzarek, and I am so excited to be the Program Director at Deer Meadow Farm this season! I am currently in the Faculty of Education at UofW with one more year to go, and I have worked in various positions at summer camps every year since 2015. Last year was my first year at the farm as one of the day camp leaders and I am thrilled to be back in a new role. I am passionate about getting kids outdoors in the summer for lots of fun and learning, and I look forward to meeting all the school groups and day campers who come to the farm. We are planning lots of fun activities this season and it is always a blast hanging out with all the animals. I look forward to meeting all of you!
There is definitely no better place to connect your students with their food source than the Farm! Deer Meadow Farms & The MB Hobby Farm Association are dedicated to educating students about the place the farm has in supporting our very existence.
Meet our Program Director
Hello! My name is Megan Owzarek, and I am so excited to be the Program Director at Deer Meadow Farm this season! I am currently in the Faculty of Education at UofW with one more year to go, and I have worked in various positions at summer camps every year since 2015. Last year was my first year at the farm as one of the day camp leaders and I am thrilled to be back in a new role. I am passionate about getting kids outdoors in the summer for lots of fun and learning, and I look forward to meeting all the school groups and day campers who come to the farm. We are planning lots of fun activities this season and it is always a blast hanging out with all the animals. I look forward to meeting all of you!
Spring 2022 Guided School Programs
Rate: $10.48/pp plus gst ($11/pp ) (Min Group charge is $190.)
Food Options (Pre-Order Only):
Rate: $10.48/pp plus gst ($11/pp ) (Min Group charge is $190.)
- WE welcome Megan Owzarek to our staff this yr as our Guided Programs Director! Megan is a 4th yr Education Student and in her second year at the farm. Of course we know she'll be an amazing teacher and leave us one day but for now we are happy, happy, happy!
- All Guided Programs include: Petting Farm Tour & Wagon Train Ride and our new MB 150 program
- New! First Nations Module (Treaty 1 Lands & MB History)
- Additional Activities: Farmer Golf, Seed Planting, Duck Races, Fort Frontier, Tired Mountain, BunnyVille, Sunnyside Chicken Range, Forest Walk & Bannock Roast
- Modern Flush toilets/Wheelchair Accessible toilet
- Most areas are Wheelchair accessible
- All teaching staff/assistants are admitted free
- 2 Free parent volunteers per class/Additional parents pay student rates
- Group Size: Min 19 students (Smaller groups can combine with another class or pay the $190 min charge)
Food Options (Pre-Order Only):
- Bannock Roast $2/pp
- Hot Dog, Drink & Chips $6/pp
- Smokie Drink & Chips $8/pp
Program Info
K/Grade 1: Farm & Forest Walk
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Grades 1 & 2: Farm Animal Babies
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Grade 3: Junior Farmer
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Grade 4
Home Grown Habitat
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Grade 5
Weather: Friend & Foe?
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Grade 6
Attack of the Killer Snails
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Junior & Senior High
Older students have a wider variety of choices and a deeper level of understanding. In addition to our basic farm program, we have additional areas of instruction available for junior and senior high students that may be structured for your visit. Some examples listed below are some examples of what we can do in areas of science and social studies. Advanced curriculum available by request.
Older students have a wider variety of choices and a deeper level of understanding. In addition to our basic farm program, we have additional areas of instruction available for junior and senior high students that may be structured for your visit. Some examples listed below are some examples of what we can do in areas of science and social studies. Advanced curriculum available by request.
- Food Production and the Environment
- Organic vs. Chemical//Sustainable Practices in Agriculture
- The Family Farm
- Hybrids or GMO's
- Breeds//Modern vs Heritage Breeds//The Impact of Genetic Selection
- Teamwork, Bonding, Leadership
- Community and Culture
- Technology in Agriculture