Planning Your Field Trip to the Farm

The youth of today are 4 and 5 generations away from living on a farm.  Recent surveys indicate most children have no idea where their food comes from.  These same youth grow up to become the leaders of tomorrow, responsible for making decisions and legislation that affects not only farmers, but American jobs and our food supplies.

We believe it is critical that children learn accurate information about farming and it’s importance to our lives, and what better place to do that but on a farm.

When are School Field Trips?

September 22 – October 29, 2010

Wed – Fri 9am -1pm by reservation only.  This year Tuesdays have been set aside for groups preferring a less structured experience, such as preschool and day care groups.    Groups of less than 20 students may be combined with other groups.

What’s included?

• Hayride to pumpkin patch and corn maze and information regarding growing corn and it’s many uses.
• Two Mazes – Explore the labyrinth of turns in our separate field trip corn maze.  (Easier to naviagate through than our full size maze.)
• Rotate through various learning stations  around the farm
• Observe farm animals and learn interesting facts about the animals from our information boards posted throughout the farm.
• One ride per student on the ever popular Cow Train.
• Barnyard playgound fun – slides, swings, games, etc.
• Eat lunch or snack on our picnic tables under the covered pavilion.  (Bring your own sack lunch or we can provide lunch, for an additional fee.  Call for more info.  Reservations required.)
• Teacher resource info sent prior to field trip to maximize learning potential.
• One Free Child’s General Admission Pass  to return to Fiddlin’ Rooster Farm’s 2010  Fall Festival ($8 value, good when accompanied by a paying adult)  given to each student.
• One small pumpkin per student (while supplies last).

How much does it cost?

Fall rate -$7/student.  One teacher per class (min. 20 students) admitted free.   Please note we require one chaperone for every 3-5 students.  Chaperones are admitted during Field Trip times at the reduced student rate. ($7)   Other adults and children admitted at field trip rate also.   Please bring one school check payable to Fiddlin’ Rooster Farm. Please note – any payments made other than by a school check will be subject to Mississippi sales tax.

Preparing to come to the Farm

Remember to dress like you are going camping.  No open toe shoes please.     If the weather seems to be a concern, please feel free to call and check how things are looking here at the farm.  Rain out days have been set-aside for necessary postponements.

New!  ”Classroom in the Corn”

Our field trips feature a learning experience focused on the life cycle of corn (etc), with unique, fun, educational activities that expose children to agriculture.  Many are combined with farm adventures, such as: corn maze exploration, hayrides, pumpkin patches, etc.

Hands-on learning experiences are always best when students have been prepared for what they are about to encounter and are able to then discuss what they learned afterwards.  We are pleased to offer our “Classroom in the Corn” learning series to make your field trip more exciting and memorable … as well as a better learning experience.

They have been developed with activity goals, National Curriculum Standards, preparation required, materials needed, worksheets, and step-by-step instructions.

Download a sample activity now! When you register for a field trip, we will send you a password to download the section applicable for your classes.

Intro & Background Materials for All Grades

Pre-K through K Teacher Pre-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Pre-K through K Teacher Pre-Trip Activity II Resource Guide
Pre-K through K Teacher Post-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Pre-K through K Teacher Post-Trip Activity II Resource Guide

Grades 1-4 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 1-4 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity II Resource Guide
Grades 1-4 Teacher Post-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 1-4 Teacher Post-Trip Activity II Resource Guide

Grades 5-8 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 5-8 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity II Resource Guide
Grades 5-8 Teacher Post-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 5-8 Teacher Post-Trip Activity II Resource Guide

Grades 9-12 Teacher Resource Guide (coming soon)

To check available dates and make reservations click here.