Educational Programs — McMillian Agriculture Educational Farm
Educational Programs
Through workshops, homeschool programs, STEM agriculture, and school field trips, we give youth the tools to grow food, understand science, and serve their community.
5.3 Acres
Community Farm
120K lbs
Fruit & Vegetables Per 3 Seasons
Youth-Led
Volunteer Program
Free
For Registered Veterans
Our Approach
Growing Food. Growing Minds. Growing Community.
At McMillian Farms, we believe learning happens best when your hands are in the soil. Our programs inspire the next generation through hands-on agricultural, STEM, and environmental education — giving youth practical skills in agriculture, conservation, technology, and community service while cultivating stronger veterans, stronger youth, and stronger communities.
Farm Workshops
Our seasonal farm workshops bring youth directly into the garden to plant, tend, and harvest real food. Students learn soil science, composting, seed saving, and what it truly means to grow something from the ground up.
- Planting & harvesting techniques
- Soil health and composting
- Seed saving and crop rotation
- Farm-to-table food education
Homeschool Co-op Days
We partner with homeschool families and co-ops to offer structured learning days at the farm. Students earn hands-on science and life skills credits while working alongside our team in a real agricultural setting.
- Structured curriculum alignment
- Science and life skills credits
- Small group learning environment
- Flexible scheduling for families
STEM & Drone Program
Our STEM Agriculture Program connects technology and farming in ways that inspire the next generation. Students explore drone technology for crop monitoring, data-driven growing techniques, and the science behind sustainable agriculture.
- Drone operation and crop monitoring
- Data collection and analysis
- Sustainable agriculture science
- Technology in modern farming
School Field Trips
Bring your class to the farm for an unforgettable field trip experience. Students tour our one-acre farm, meet our youth volunteers, learn about the Veterans First Food Program, and get their hands in the soil.
- Guided farm tour
- Hands-on planting activity
- Veterans First Food Program overview
- Q&A with youth farm volunteers
School Field Trips
Measurable Educational Outcomes
Every field trip is designed around grade-level learning goals — giving students hands-on experiences that connect directly to classroom curriculum.
K–2nd Grade
Ages 5–7
"Where Food Comes From"
Students Learn:
- How fruits and vegetables grow
- Pollinators and the role of bees
- Farm animals and their care
- Healthy eating basics
Activities:
- Plant a seed to take home
- Harvest vegetables
- Feed appropriate farm animals
- Nature scavenger hunt
3rd–5th Grade
Ages 8–11
"Growing Healthy Communities"
Students Explore:
- Plant life cycles
- Soil health
- Composting
- Water conservation
- Nutrition and food systems
Activities:
- Soil investigations
- Build a pollinator habitat
- Harvest produce
- Weigh and package vegetables
Middle School
Grades 6–8
"Agriculture Meets Technology"
Students Can Learn:
- Drone technology
- GPS mapping
- Robotics
- Water quality
- Environmental science
- Entrepreneurship
Activities:
- Fly drones (where appropriate)
- Test pond water
- Program simple agricultural robots
- Collect crop data
High School
Grades 9–12
"Agriculture Careers & Leadership"
Students Gain Exposure To:
- Agribusiness
- Entrepreneurship
- Conservation
- Precision agriculture
- Food insecurity
- Community service
Activities:
- Business planning
- Drone mapping
- Produce packing
- Volunteer leadership
- Career exploration
Ready to Bring Your Group to the Farm?
Whether you're a teacher, homeschool parent, youth group leader, or community organizer — we'd love to have you. Reach out to schedule a visit or register for a program.