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Students will visit the 10-acre Kortright Organic Farm to learn firsthand where food comes from and see how everything on the farm is interconnected.
The Kortright organic farm provides fresh produce to the local area.
Every visit will be a little different, as farming is a seasonal cycle. Depending on the season, students may learn about crop rotation, companion planting, seed production, pollinators, composting, the importance of planting a variety of crops or how the local pond and wildlife enhance production.
Students may also get the chance to plant, maintain or harvest crops at the farm or plant their own seed to take home.
Preparation:
Programs always have an outdoor component. Groups should dress for the conditions on the day of their visit. Before your visit, please discuss the importance of dressing appropriately for outdoor activities. On days of inclement weather the program will be modified to include some indoor activities along with the outdoor components.
Availability:
Half Day, May to October
Curriculum Connections:
- Science and Technology: Environmental Science – Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry (Grade 12: U & C Prep); Biology – Sustainable Ecosystems (Grade 9: Acad.) / Sustainable Ecosystems and Human Activity (Appli.); Plants: Anatomy, Growth, and Function (Grade 11: U Prep)