Adventure #5: Future Farmer
Ever wondered what it's like to be a farmer? The Future Farmer Adventure invites children and families to experience agriculture through hands-on discovery. Along the way, you’ll discover that the future of farming can mean caring for animals, growing food and plants, working with horses, operating big equipment, or using science and technology.
Complete 4 of the 7 stops to earn your Fields & Farms Future Farmer Pin and discover where your future in agriculture could take you!
*Farms not listed in directional order. Select 2-3 farms.
Agriberry Farm
Take a guided look behind the berry fields, learn how premium fruit is grown, and experience the work that goes into every harvest.
East Hanover
Meadowgate® Alpacas
Meet the herd, learn about these gentle animals, and discover how their incredible fiber goes from fleece to finished creations.
West Hanover
Creamfield Farm
See how precision agriculture, technology, conservation, and big equipment are shaping the future of large-scale farming.
East Hanover
Hanover Farms
Peek inside more than 100 commercial greenhouses and see how thousands of plants are grown for gardens and landscapes across the region.
West Hanover
Thistledew Fold
Meet first-generation farmers raising Highland cattle and discover how a love of animals can grow into a life—and future—in agriculture.
West Hanover
Woodside Farms
See how thoughtful growing practices, healthy soil, and local markets are creating new ways to farm and connect with communities.
Central Hanover
VCE Horticultural Learning Center
Explore demonstration gardens, get answers to your gardening questions, and discover ideas you can grow at home.
Central Hanover
