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Educating Students on the Farm

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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!
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​Spring 2022 Guided School Programs
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 
  • SLO: K-1-01-08
  • SLO: 1-1-05-07
  • SLO: 1-4-04, 09, 16
In addition to the farm, your Forest Walk through our 25 acre woods is the place to learn all about trees.  Discover the natural world where trees, plants, animals and seasons combine and work together to sustain life. With a focus on identifying trees and their parts, our nature walk is a learning experience. But be careful…you might get some ‘nature’ on you!
Grades 1 & 2:  Farm Animal Babies
  • SLO: 1-1-07-10, 14
  • SLO: 2-1-04, 07-10, 17
Spring always brings forth new life!  Get ‘hands on’ with our spring crop of farm animal babies. Learn about what we call the males and females of each type of farm animal.  Learn how each farm animal helps us live.  Why does the baby look like its mother? How do animals care for their young? What do animals need to survive? How do animals and humans help each other? We’ll tell you how.
Grade 3: Junior Farmer
  • SLO: 3-1-01, 02, 07, 12-15
  • SLO: 3-4-06,08-11
Kids love this program! Get hands on with our hugely popular Junior Farmer Program.  Students first will learn about various types of seeds we use of the farm and what components make up our  soils.  Students then will then move outdoors to get hands on in our market garden area.  A stop in the Strawberry Patch will show students new methods of irrigation.  Learn the difference between Farming & Foraging.  
Grade 4
Home Grown Habitat
  • SLO: 4-1-01-04, 09-10, 13-16
Our 77 acre Farm has a 25 acre forest that is home to an abundance of wildlife and our 10 acre Wild Game Preserve is a great place to learn about Habitat.  Both plants and animals need places to live that support them and when those needs are met they find a suitable habitat - or living space - to thrive in.  
Grade 5
Weather: Friend & Foe?
  • SLO: 5-4-01,02, 08, 09, 13, 16
Farmer's need good weather to grow crops to feed their animals and to feed humans.  Weather can either help or hinder our food supply, so weather is very important to both man and animals.  Learn how the sun, water and wind combine to create weather and climate. Learn about nature’s fury in storms and how bad weather can destroy valuable crops. ​
Grade 6
Attack of the Killer Snails
  • SLO: 6-1-02, 03, 06-09
Unlike the ‘B’ movie the title might suggest, we have a real story of killer snails right here at the farm. From the unseen parasite to what’s right under our noses, living things are everywhere and all have a place in our world. We’ll talk about animal kingdoms and help students build a farm based classification system that group them together.
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.

  • 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