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Maryhurst kids

Maryhurst kids visit the farm.

Ultimately, when kids get involved in the work of the farm, they're much more open to eating the vegetables. Many of them haven't ever been to a real farm.

-Carol Gundersen, Food Literacy Project Director

Notice: Next Family Farm Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 6th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Who We Are:

A non-profit education agency partnering with a working farm to teach the Louisville community about the processes and products of organic and local agriculture.

Our Mission:

To inspire Louisville, KY residents to make food choices that sustain their bodies, their communities and the earthCarol walks with kids. through educational programs and technical assistance offered in partnership with a local vegetable farm.

What We Do:

Hands-on agricultural education programs on the farm for your school or community group, youth program or camp, scout troop, or special needs group, as well as professional development for educators. We can also bring educational programs to your location. We can provide ongoing technical support in planning, planting, growing and harvesting on your urban garden site.

Our inquiry-based approach to teaching emphasizes real experience, and participants are encouraged to use all their senses to explore the farm. All programs support theFamily Farm Day 2006 photo guidelines set forth by the Kentucky Department of Educaton and can meet curricular goals for Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Practical Living.

Group programs are available Monday-Friday and some Saturdays. Choose from a list of program themes and activities. As a nonprofit organization funded by donations we request a contribution from all of our program participants. If paying a fee would be prohibitive to participation, the fee is negotiable. See our Contact Us page for our mailing address, email address and telelphone number.