Engagement Program Details

Interested in learning about farming, local food systems, and community food access? We offer farm-based and onsite educational programs for all ages, plus traveling lessons if your group can’t come to us.

At Ekar Farm, we strive to keep our educational and volunteer programs accessible to everyone. To help us operate sustainably, we ask groups to make a program-support contribution toward the staff time, preparation, materials, and farm operations required to host your visit. These contributions ensure we can continue offering high-quality, community-centered programming without generating profit. If cost is a barrier, please reach out directly to ekar@ekarfarm.org or include your concern in the inquiry form.


On-Farm Programs

Field Trips

When: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3pm
Group Size: 5 – 20+ people
Duration: Up to 1.5 hours + optional 30-minute lunch
Program-support contribution: $150

Bring your class or organization to Ekar Farm for hands-on learning and exploration. Field Trips include:

  • 30-minute farm tour

  • 1-hour educational activity tailored to your group’s interests.

  • 30-minute lunch (optional)

Educational topics can include: gardening, pollinators, food access, farming practices, renewable energy, seasonal eating, ecology, biodiversity, and more. All programming can be adapted to your curriculum or interests.

Groups are welcome to enjoy lunch in our shaded outdoor seating area. We also provide tour-only visits upon request.

Please see our Calendar for scheduling and farm closures. For more details, or to schedule a visit, fill out this inquiry form and our Program Manager will contact you.

Volunteering + Education

When: Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 4pm
Group Size: 5 – 20+ people
Duration: 2 – 4 hours
Program-support contribution: $120

Perfect for schools, youth groups, businesses, community organizations, and more. Your visit includes:

  • 30-minute farm tour

  • 30-minute educational activity, customized to your age group

  • 1 hour of hands-on volunteering

Educational topics can include: gardening, pollinators, food access, farming practices, renewable energy, seasonal eating, ecology, biodiversity, and more. All programming can be adapted to your curriculum or interests.

Please see our Calendar for scheduling and farm closures. For more details, or to schedule a visit, fill out this inquiry form and our Program Manager will contact you.

 

Individual Volunteering

Days in the Dirt – Open Volunteer Days

When: Sundays, May – October

  • May, June, October: 9 am – 1 pm

  • July–September: 8 am – 12 pm

Group Size: 1 – 4 people
Duration: 2 – 4 hours
Free Community Program

Join us for hands-on volunteer days open to all ages and experience levels. Whether you are new to farming or an experienced grower, our staff will guide you through meaningful activities such as planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and special projects.

Volunteers must arrive within the first 1 hour of the start time and stay for at least 2 hours.

Please see our Calendar for the full Days in the Dirt schedule and farm closures. All volunteers must fill out the Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Waiver before arriving. See our Volunteer on the Farm webpage for more details.

Weekday Individual Volunteering

When: Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 3pm
Group Size: 1 – 4 people
Duration: 3+ hours

We accept a small number of dedicated volunteers who can commit to one weekly 3-hour shift from May – October.

See our Volunteer on the Farm webpage for more details.

 

Group Volunteering

When: Sunday – Thursday, 8 am – 4 pm
Group Size: 5 – 20+ people
Duration: 2 – 4 hours
Program-support contribution:

  • $50 for nonprofit or similar groups

  • $100 for corporate groups

Bring your employees, community group, students, or organization for a team-building volunteer experience. Activities typically include weeding, harvesting, planting, watering, compost work, or special projects, depending on the season and farm needs.

Please see our Calendar for scheduling and farm closures, and our Volunteer on the Farm webpage for more details. For more details, or to schedule a visit, fill out our Group Volunteer Inquiry Form, and our Farm Manager will contact you.

Off-Farm Programs

Traveling Farm Visits

When: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 6 pm
Duration: 1 – 4 hours
Program-support contribution:

  • $200 for visits up to 2 hours

  • $400 for visits up to 4 hours

If your group can’t make it to the farm, we’ll come to you! Our educators offer single-visit or recurring sessions for any age group, covering topics such as gardening, pollinators, food access, farming practices, seasonal eating, ecology, biodiversity, and more. All programming can be adapted to your curriculum or interests.

Pricing includes curriculum development, materials, and on-site setup, facilitation, and cleanup.

For more details, or to schedule a Traveling Farm Visit, fill out this inquiry form and our Program Manager will contact you.