Thanks to our partners at Raley’s, California Farmland Trust and California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC) are pleased to release Orange You Glad We Have Farmland! This educational curriculum is intended to provide third to fifth grade elementary students a hands-on activity to learn what percentage of land is available to grow the food that feeds the world. Follow along with us on social media as we share the project, and provide a live demonstration!
Stay tuned for more opportunities and resources surrounding the importance of protecting farmland with Orange You Glad We Have Farmland. CFT, Raley’s and California Citrus Mutual were days away from filming a virtual field trip to an orane grove, when the second closure from COVID-19 was announced. Sadly, the project has been put on hold, until restrictions are lifted; we look forward to sharing this virtual experience with you soon!
Field Trips
The California Farmland Trust is proud to host Raley’s Field Trips on the Farm, where students get a hands-on learning opportunity. With funding from Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, we are able to take several classrooms of fourth – sixth graders onto working farms each year. Read more about the trips below, or scroll down to submit an inquiry if you’d like to take your class on a real field trip.
We are also proud to partner with SJC AgVenture, as they continue to educate hundreds of students through their virtual program. In this video, grape farmers, Joe Valente and Markus Bokisch, discuss all the elements that go into farming grapes before the final products end up at the grocery store. Take a look to learn more and hear how farmland protection plays a role in this process. Thank you San Joaquin Agventure for the opportunity to collaborate on this project!
It was a wonderful day for a field trip! Ms.Young’s class came out to learn about chickens, goats, composting, and different types of crops at First Generation Farmers. After that, the class got a behind the scenes look at Brentwood Raley’s along with...
It was such a beautiful day in Brentwood for a field trip! Ms. Land’s class was able to come out for a field trip at First Generation Farmers and learned all about chickens, goats, vermicomposting and how insects are so helpful! From there, her class was...
What a beautiful day for a field trip! Ms. Ostlund’s class from Garin Elementary had a great time visiting First Generation Farmers – from learning about chickens and goats, even getting to see a 48 hour old kid (baby goat) to learning about compost and so...
It was a lovely day in Brentwood out at First Generation Farmers for Ms. Agpalo’s 4th grade field trip. We enjoyed learning about goats, chickens, composting and many different crops. The group then headed to Raley’s to learn all about farm to store,...
What a perfect May day for a field trip at First Generation Farmers! Ms. Land’s 4th grade class from Garin Elementary School had a great time learning about making a compost pile, chickens, goats and how to plant their own seeds! From there, they went to...
It was a rainy day out at First Generation Farmers earlier this May. Ms. Ostlund’s 4th grade class from First Generation Farmers got their hands dirty learning how to compost, feed chickens and ducks, play with goats and plant their own seed to take home! From...
It was a beautiful crisp day for Ms. Agpalo’s class from Garin Elementary to take a field trip to First Generation Farmers. The excitement roaring from the bus said it all when they arrived and saw all the free range chickens running around. The excitement...
It was a beautiful day to visit First Generation Farmers for a field trip! Ms. Golinveaux’s 5th grade class had a wonderful opportunity to visit the farm and learn all about composting, horticulture, sheep, goats, chickens, and much more! Their trip was followed...
We are excited to announce that the application period for Spring 2019 Raley’s Field Trips on the Farm is now open! Please read the requirements below before proceeding to the application. Field trips are available only to grades 4-6. Field trips will take...
It was a crisp morning out at Steamboat Acres when Ms. Ming’s fourth grade class from Westwood Elementary arrived. The excitement on their faces said it all when they found out they got to take a ride through the farm on a wagon! The excitement didn’t end...
Ms. Swartwood’s fourth grade class had a ton of fun learning about tree crops, pollination, hybrid breeding, composting and much more out at Steamboat Acres. They also got to pick their own ear of glass gem corn to husk and unveil the beautiful colors –...
It was a beautiful day out at Steamboat Acres where Ms. Troutner’s fourth grade class had a great time learning about different varietals of squash, experiencing the equipment used to plant corn, and understanding the importance of pollination. The class then...
It was a beautiful day to visit Steamboat Acres for a field trip! Ms. Van Vranken’s fourth grade class had the fortunate opportunity to visit the beautiful delta to learn from farmer Michael. They learned about various types of squash, how to recycle even when...
Ag students from Liberty High School in Brentwood got an eye-opening look behind the scenes at Dwelley Farms. From climbing into the cab of a tractor for the first time, to learning about the myriad technologies used in farming, to discovering agricultural career...
It was a beautiful Brentwood day at First Generation Farmers, where Ms. Torres’ fourth-graders got to enjoy a first hand farming experience. From wiggly worms, to clucking chickens, to gluttonous goats, the students were immersed in the farming life –...
Mr. Dix’s fourth grade class had acres of fun learning about worms, composting, greenhouses, produce preparation, identifying fruit trees, and edible landscapes. They also got to feed chickens and play with the goats at First Generation Farmers. After the farm...
Ms. Griggs’ fourth grade class had a fabulous time learning about composting, greenhouses, produce preparation, identifying fruit trees and of course – playing with chickens and goats at First Generation Farms. Then they went off to Raley’s for a...
CVFT and Raley’s take school kids from the farm to the food on their fork with Steamboat Acres
Putting the FIELD in Field Trip! What do you remember most about elementary school? Your desk? The playground? The math lessons? Or the field trips!?
Students get a special tour of local farm & trip to Raley’s!
