


Big discoveries.
Little Farmers.
Bring classroom curiosity to the farm. Explore how food grows, meet farm animals, and discover the people, plants, and technology behind everyday agriculture. With guided learning and room to play, a day at Nelson Produce Farm gives students plenty to talk about on the bus ride home.
For schools, daycares, homeschool groups, and youth organizations.

2026 Field Trips
Book 7 Days in Advance
Available
June 2-Nov 1
Not available mondays
15 Attendee Minimum
a school day worth remembering
Choose your farm day.
For schools, daycares, homeschool groups, and youth organizations. Find the visit that fits your group
Add-On
$0.75-Animal Feed Experience per guest
School Staff Costs
Admission for lead teachers, paid staff onsite and bus drivers is FREE. The leader of a daycare group or homeschool group of at least 15 children will be FREE.
**Additional guests ages 3+ and volunteers: $10
Season Passes & Coupons:
Season passes or coupons CANNOT be used towards Field Trip Admissions for
students

Six Stops.
So much to discover
Follow the connections between the things students see on the farm and the food and materials they use every day.
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Farm Animals & Responsible Care
Meet the animals, discover how they help people, and learn what it means to care for them with kindness and respect.
ANIMAL NEEDS · FARM PRODUCTS · RESPONSIBILITY
02
U-Pick Garden & Plant Life Cycles
Discover the journey from seed to food. Explore how crops grow and how farmers help plants thrive throughout the season.
LIFE CYCLES · OBSERVATION · FOOD ORIGINS
03
Center Pivot Irrigation
What happens when the rain does not come? Learn how a moving irrigation system delivers water across a field.
WATER · MOVEMENT · ENGINEERING
04
Grain Bin & Harvest
The story continues after harvest. Find out how farmers protect stored crops and why airflow and moisture matter.
HARVEST · STORAGE · PROBLEM-SOLVING
05
Beehives & Pollination
Explore the big role of tiny helpers. Learn how bees move pollen, work together, and connect flowers to our food.
POLLINATION · HABITATS · TEAMWORK
06
Little Farmers
Discover farm jobs through play. Get an introduction during the tour, then return afterward to explore with your group.
PRETEND PLAY · SEQUENCING · FARM TO STORE
Picture your visit.
Example for a 9:00 AM guided arrival. Plan lunch and departure around your school’s schedule.
9:00 AM Arrive
Check in, gather your group, and get ready to discover the farm.
9:15–10:00 AM · Learn
Explore six educational stops with your private guide.
After the tour · Explore
Eat lunch at the haystack pavilion or front porch cafe. Then return to Little Farmers, corn pit, or hay pyramid and enjoy the farm!
What to Bring
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Comfortable closed-toed walking shoes (Encounters with mud are possible if it has recently rained or rain is forecasted.)
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Weather appropriate clothing that can get dirty (Dressing in layers is recommended in spring and fall.)
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Rain gear (If sprinkles or showers are in forecast.)
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A hat and sunscreen
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Water Bottle labeled with name and school
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Sack Lunches (Boxed and marked with Schools & Teachers Name)
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Allergy medications (If a child has severe allergies, please remember they will be exposed to hay, pollen, bees and farm animals, so prepare accordingly.)
Facilities
Parking - Free parking is available for all guest vehicles. Handicap parking spaces are located near the entrance to the farm. We have special drop-off lanes and parking spaces for buses.
Restrooms and Hand Wash Stations – Located in several locations around the property for your convenience.
The Market is located in the large white building next to The Front Porch Cafe. The Market provides the perfect place to enjoy our fresh baked goods, and other specialty items. Shop the jams, jellies, salsas, pickles and more. Check out the home decor, clothing and kitchen items selection as well.
Coffee Barn is located in the market. Coffee and other refreshments can be found here. Donuts, snacks, breakfast items and light lunch items are also available.
Ice Cream Shop: Before heading home, stop by our Ice Cream Shop for a scoop of homemade ice cream — a favorite field trip tradition!
Let’s grow their curiosity.
FIELD TRIP OPTIONS
Get ready for an unforgettable educational adventure at Nelson Produce Farm! We offer engaging and fun field trip experiences perfect for schools, daycares, and youth organizations.
Availability:
Jun 2, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Tuesdays-Fridays only
Trips must be made 14 days in advance online only!
To qualify for field trip rate, a minimum of 15 confirmed attendees is required.
Please note this count excludes additional guests.
EDUCATIONAL GUIDED FIELD TRIP
This tour starts with a 45 minute guided educational tour, followed by full access to the farm.
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The guided tour includes educational facts and student immersion at 6 key stations throughout the farm provided by a private guide. After the tour, your students have full access to the farm.
Arrival Time:
9:00 AM (with tour start time of 9:15 AM)
10:00 AM (with tour start time of 10:15 AM)
PRICING:
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$9.50 Per Student
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Additional guests: $10.00 per person (Chaperones, parents/grandparents and siblings ages 3 and up)
SELF-PACED FIELD TRIP
This tour allows you and your students to explore the farm at your leisure.
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Full access to the farm: hayrack rides, quonset (animals), several play areas, Little Farmers interactive education area, and much more!
Arrival Time:
9:30AM -3:30PM
PRICING:
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$9.00 Per Student
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Additional guests: $10.00 per person (Chaperones, parents/grandparents and siblings ages 3 and up)
