Simple Farmhouse Life26 Mai 2022

134. Teaching Kids About Farming | Brianna Widen of Widnor Farms

With the many conveniences of our modern food system, it’s easy to become detached from the knowledge of how our food is actually produced. Brianna is on a mission to reconnect the community to its farmers. At her family’s ranch in Washington, Brianna welcomes her neighbors—especially children—to come experience what farm life is truly like. Children learn invaluable, lifelong skills as a result of participating in animal care and food production. Brianna shares age-appropriate ideas for teaching your kids about farming and responsibility whether you live on a farm or in an apartment.

In this episode, we cover:

Why it’s important for everyone to learn about the inner workings of a farm
What it looks like to farm school your kids
Farm tasks that kids can help with
How to give your child a farm education if you don’t have ready access to a farm
Tailoring farm education to varying age groups
Fostering independence in kids while maintaining safety
The mindset shift that has to take place when involving kids
Giving kids a sense of ownership over their responsibilities
Why it’s important for farmers to welcome the community into their farm

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