Education

Education is central to Rio Grande Community Farm’s mission.  RGCF offers educational field trips, workshops and internships to teach people of all ages sustainable organic farming and gardening methods.  Hundreds of people participate in these programs every year.

Field trips are available for any age group and can be modified to fit your needs.  You can choose to focus your visit on topics such as agriculture, gardening or wildlife or just take a general informational tour of the Farm.  Plan to spend time – perhaps with a picnic lunch – soaking up the sights and sounds of nature at the Farm.

Your group can also engage in a service-learning activity. Service-learning is a wonderful way to learn as you help with the real work of the Farm.  Many groups have worked in the Community Garden, helping to grow food for local food banks. Please write to education@riograndefarm.org to schedule a field trip.

RGCF also offers workshops about farming and gardening – some especially for members of the Farm and some open to the public.  We also have special member field trips to tour other locations involved in sustainable organic agriculture.  Please check the homepage for information about upcoming workshops.

Internships are available for people who can volunteer extended time to learn about organic agriculture.  Interns help in the day-to-day operation of the Farm, working with RGCF’s farmers and other staff. Internships vary from two to three weeks to several months.  Please write to education@riograndefarm.org if you are interested in interning.