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Farm Tours Located in Baltimore County With Farmer Wayne

About Farm Field Tours

Planting Seeds

As well as educating students about the identification of fruits and vegetables, they will have the opportunity to create their own garden to take home. This garden will contain seeds like onions, squash, pumpkins, and more. After learning about the preparation of the food farmer's make available to us, they will be able to grow their own food at home.

Our farm tour involves mock honey bee hives that will educate children on why bees are so important. A pound of honey will also be given to each class that partakes in the farm tour to bring back to their classroom.

More Farm Fun

Students will participate in a pot relay race where team work is incorporated. Live farm animals are also on the site of the farm tour that students will be able to interact with. Along with the students learning, the teachers and chaperones also get to learn more about the farm life with Farmer Wayne!

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If you are interested in taking your class on a farm tour this Spring of 2024 or would like more information make sure to email us! Stay tuned for our Fall tours in October of 2024!

Farm Field Tours at Bortner Valley

15810 Hanover Pike, Upperco, Maryland 21155, United States

410-977-8642

Farm Tour Dates

April 15th-May 3rd, Monday through Friday

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Enrichment programs: field trips & farm visits.

About WFCF Farm Enrichment Programs

Field Trips, Farm Visits, and Farm-to-School (classroom) Visits combine farm exploration, interactive discussion, and hands-on agricultural activities to create a unique experience that addresses school curriculum content while making important farm-to-table connections.

Interdisciplinary programs are designed for flexibility to fit with a variety of content, and change with the seasons and daily rhythms of the Farm.

Field Trips to the Farm & Farm Visits

A Farm Visit to WFCF includes a farm walk & tour, interactive discussion, and hands-on activities designed to create a unique, interdisciplinary experience for learners of all ages. Choose from the themes on the request form, or sign up for a 'custom visit', for a tailor-made experience to best meet your learning goals. Farm visits are priced according to length of program and materials used, ranging from $12.00 to $20.00 per student. Discounts and scholarships available upon request for participants who meet the criteria.

CLICK HERE to complete a request form and reserve your date for 2023-24 school year.

Farm-to-School Visits

WFCF Educators visit classrooms in your school, or meet students in an outdoor setting, like a baseball field or playground area. Outdoor farm visits can include a visit from composting worms, farm hens, or wool producing angora rabbits, a planting activity, or vegetable sorting - depending on seasonal availability - along with extension activities of your choosing. Multiple standards can be met through hands-on activities designed to create a unique, interdisciplinary experience for learners of all ages. Choose from the themes on the request form, or sign up for a 'custom visit', for a tailor-made experience to best meet your learning goals.

CLICK HERE to complete a request form.

WFCF YouTube Channel FREE!

Explore the YouTube Channel and experience the farm in a whole new way! Read-alouds, virtual tours, recipe tutorials, farm rabbit and chicken videos, and more can be found on the free channel HERE . Email Director of Education, Jessica S. Herwick to learn more about how to incorporate these virtual learning tools into your classroom and connect with the farm all year.

Please contact WFCF Director of Education and Community Programs, Jessica S. Herwick for more information about all farm based enrichment programs.

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Waltham Fields Community Farms Inc. 240 Beaver Street Waltham, MA 02452

Tel: 781-899-2403

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DIRECTIONS FROM HUNTSVILLE

West on I-565.

Take Exit # 2 – Mooresville Road.

At top of ramp turn left, drive south to dead end.

Turn right and then turn left onto Market Street.

Farm is on your right - see map below .

DIRECTIONS FROM DECATUR

East on Old Hwy. 20 and I-565.

Take the first exit - Exit # 2 – Mooresville Road.

At top of ramp turn right, drive south to dead end.

Turn right and then turn left onto Market Street. Farm is on your right - see map below .

DIRECTIONS FROM BIRMINGHAM

Take Exit # 340 to I-565 Huntsville.

DIRECTIONS FROM NASHVILLE

View 1818 Farms Mooresville, Alabama in a larger map 1818 Farms 24889 Lauderdale Street Mooresville, AL 35649 email: [email protected] phone: 256.489.0777

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School Field Trips

August 30 – november 4, 2024, monday – friday from 9 am – 3 pm, $9 per person for children and adults.

Gaver Farm offers educational field trips to accredited public and private schools, preschools, year-round daycares and head start programs.

Field Trips provide an opportunity for children to learn about and experience agriculture on a real working farm and meet our family farm members! Guests learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin, our friend the bee, farm animals and agriculture products!

Field trips include a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, self-guided educational opportunities and Fall Fun Fest Admission. The cost is $9 per person for children and adults and 1 FREE teacher per class (classroom size = 20 students). We do not accept payment vouchers.

Please bring the 2024 School Field Trip Check-In Form for a quick and easy check-in.

Special Dates:

Apple Orchard Field Trip Day: September 12, 2024. The cost is $15 per person and includes a 1/4 peck PYO Apple Bag, FREE scenic hayride and Fall Fun Fest admission. All guests age 2 and older must have their own Gaver Farm PYO bag to be admitted into the Orchard. No reservations are necessary. Let the cashier know at check-in you are checking in for Orchard Day. Tickets are only available at the farm. No free teachers or parents. Check-in opens at 9:30 am. Hayrides run continuously from 10 am – 12 noon to the Orchard. You must check-in prior to 12:00 noon. The last hayride will depart at 12 noon- don’t miss it!

Teacher Appreciation Weekend: September 21-22, 2024 . Teachers with a valid ID receive FREE Fall Fun Fest admission and 1 FREE Fall Fun Fest guest admission! Join us to celebrate and thank our wonderful teachers. You must reserve your ticket online in advance.

Homeschool Field Trip Days: September 25 OR 26, 2024. Parents and their home-schooled children may take advantage of the school group rates without meeting minimum requirements AND learn about farming, growing, bees, animals and so much more with self-guided learning opportunities! No reservations are necessary. Let the cashier know at check-in you are checking in for Homeschool Day. Tickets are only available at the farm. No free teachers or parents. Check-in opens at 9:30 am. Hayrides run continuously from 10 am – 12 noon to pick your own pumpkins (under 5 pounds, included). You must check-in prior to 12:00 noon to receive the $9 rate, hayride and pumpkin. The last hayride will depart at 12 noon- don’t miss it!

Make a reservation by filling out the form below! The following dates are BLACKOUT Dates (no school in Frederick County or a surrounding county) and are not available for a Field Trip Reservation: September 4, 15, 25 and October 9, 20, 27, 2023.

Ready to make a school tour reservation?

Fall fun fest, pick your own, parties & group events, concessions.

5501 Detrick Rd Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-865-3515
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Animal Policy

Service Animals Welcome

Comfort and emotional support animals, and other non-service animals (pets), are not permitted.

Dates & Hours

September 1 - October 31, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
November 24 - December 22, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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School Field Trips

Field trip package, as low as $7 per student.

$10 each 20-25 students
$9 each 26-50
$8 each 51-100
$7 each 101- 300 max
$10 adults (2 free t eachers w/20 students!)

Must have 20 STUDENTS to book. IF you arrive with fewer than 20 STUDENTS, the student total cost would be $200, plus ALL adult & sibling admissions at $10 each.

Activities Included

Petting Zoo
Scarecrow Building
Small Animal Display
Corn field maze (October ONLY)

10:00 am-12:30 pm Tuesday-Friday

Experience a world of adventure not a world away.

At Pettit Creek Farms, our goal is to educate and entertain. We have everything teachers need to have a successful field trip, whether you are looking for a special reward opportunity or a unique learning venue. Here are five reasons why a trip to the Farm is perfect for your class.

Immersive Learning

A day at The Farm is an immersive learning experience that’s fun for both you and your students! Our vast array of unusual and unique exotic and farm animals allow students to have close encounters with animals from around the world. With more than 20 different species from South America to Africa, it’s the perfect setting to provide a hands-on experience to supplement and expand on lessons relating to agriculture, geography, world cultures, natural science, biology, and more!

Flexible Food Options

With all the fun to be had, your students and chaperones are bound to get hungry. Brought a packed lunch? Great. Our picnic area can accommodate groups of 10 to 300 so it’s the perfect venue for both the smallest and largest group outings. Access to our Picnic area is included with your group package.. Feel free to bring whatever you like!

At $10 or under per student, we’ve made this incredible experience affordable for most schools. Plus, one teacher and a para-pro are free per class of 20 students and NO charge for the bus drivers! Parents and siblings are welcome too! Their admission is just $10 each.

It’s Just Plain Fun

Nobody makes learning fun like Pettit Creek Farm. Allow us to host you and your students and we promise a day of learning they will never forget!

Field Trip Planning FAQs

How do i book the field trip.

Call 770-386-8688 or fill out the form above and click “Submit.” Your request will be sent directly to our team of event planning professionals who will contact you as soon as possible to help personally plan and book your trip.

What is the cancelation policy?

You may cancel up to 48 hours before the trip by notifying Pettit Creek Farms.

What if I'm not 100% sure about the number of kids?

We get it: With kids, everything is subject to change. That is OK—just give us your best estimate for now. You can always add or subtract even the day of your trip!

Can I bring food and drinks?

Absolutely! All field trips include access to picnic tables. Paper and plasticware is welcome, but no glass containers, please, for our animals’ sake. Please have all parents bring their own lunch. We do not have food available here.

When do I need to arrive?

You should plan to arrive about 15 minutes early.

Who will be helping us during our visit?

Our event coordinator and other staff will be on hand to respond to any questions or needs you may have during your visit.

What else do I need to know?

Our farm is a working farm, and you will interact with animals. Make sure you and your kids wear appropriate, comfortable clothing and shoes, that they don’t mind getting dirty. If any of your attendees have allergies to certain animals, please let us know.

What if I have questions/changes/concerns?

Simply send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. You can also call us at 770-386-8688, between Monday and Friday from 9:00 am-5 pm EST.

We make it super easy for you from start to finish. Our event planner will coordinate with you ahead of time and make sure all details are covered. Then our experienced field hands make sure you have everything you need during your visit and make sure no one gets left behind. That means that you and your children can relax and have more fun and less stress during the big day!

Our field trip packages include more kids, low fees for additional kids, great extras and lots of added value. We make sure the most education is packed into every dime!

Educational

Not only will guest have a uniquely fun experience, they’ll also learn more about the natural world and experience the wonders of nature in a fun and personal way.

Educational Tours

Educational fall tours are ideal for nursery schools, elementary schools, daycare facilities, youth groups, and scout troops.

During your educational tour, you can learn the process to prepare the soil and plant the pumpkins. Did you know pumpkins have both male and female flowers? You can see over 20 varieties of pumpkins grown on the farm.

A hay ride will take you for a tour of the 100-acre property, where you will see Christmas trees growing in the fields, cornfields, soybean fields, fields of pumpkins, ponds with white muted swans, leaves changing colors in the woods, and open fields of fresh air.

You can also visit our corn mazes ! And don't forget to stop by and see our emu Rachel and our pony Annie.

At the end of the tour, each paying child will receive a small pumpkin to take home with them. If you are going to be here over lunch time, we enourage you to bring your lunch and eat while you are with us.

Teachers and group leaders may take their students to explore more of the farm if you have the time.

Tour length: approximately 1 hour

Educational tours are by appointment, WEEKDAYS only.

Please contact us today to make your reservation.

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Watch trips.

Bringing agriculture to life through FREE, engaging, LIVE and on-demand virtual field trips to a wide variety of farms across the country.

UPCOMING LIVE TRIPS

Find and register for an upcoming LIVE trip that best fits your classroom and schedule.

WATCH ON DEMAND

Can’t make a live trip? Search and filter through our expansive list of past live tours that can be viewed on demand.

Virtual Trips

Virtual Farm Trips ® brings agriculture to life for all (yes, you!) through FREE , engaging, LIVE and on-demand virtual field trips to a wide variety of farms across the country. Brought to you courtesy of forward-thinking agricultural associations and organizations in partnership with VirtualFarmTrips.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about registering, joining or watching a Virtual Farm Trip? Check out the FAQ below.

Are all your trips really free?

Yes! Trips are always free to watch, whether live or on demand . Binge away!

Who is the audience for your trips?

Trips are typically geared towards K-12 students but can be enjoyed by all! View individual trip listings for the specific age/audience per trip.

Do I have to register for LIVE trips?

Yes. Registration is required for LIVE trips to receive a link to join. Registration links are on the individual trip postings. Registration is not required to watch on-demand trips!

Do my students need to register?

Nope! Teachers should register for their trip and display it to the classroom. If your students are remote, most trips offer live streaming options for your students to join via YouTube LIVE. Links to live streams are included in registration confirmation and reminder emails.

What technology is needed to connect and participate in a trip?

All you need to connect is a device with internet! Most trips are held through Zoom. If you are watching with students in the classroom, project your device for the whole class to see!

Can I share my live connection link with another teacher?

Although sharing is caring, we ask each teacher to register for the trip they plan to attend. Our connection links are unique and valid for one device only to connect per registrant.

Will my webcam/mic be turned on during a trip?

No.* You can ask questions and communicate using the Q&A and/or chat functionality. *Some unique trips may allow for your camera or mic to be enabled. This will be noted in the trip registration.

How long is a Virtual Farm Trip?

Trips are usually 30 to 60 minutes long, and are listed on each trip description.

This is my first Virtual Farm Trip. What should I expect?

You should expect a free, live and engaging experience for you and your classroom! For more details, check out “How to register and attend a Virtual Farm Trip” or contact us with any questions!

What Teachers Are Saying

“The timing was great. It was fast-paced and very engaging with questions and videos. Everyone was knowledgeable and used kid-friendly language.”

“My students were super engaged. The length was perfect and the content was right at their level. My kids learned a lot that they will hopefully remember! It was great!”

“The program was well planned and organized. The technology functioned well, it was seamless, and kept the students’ attention. We enjoyed every part of it!”

“This was a great field trip! I teach Agriculture in the Classroom during the last marking period of the year. This covered the standards I wanted it to.”

“We want to see all of your virtual tours! Students loved them. Thank you for recording so our second class could also watch this tour when they come in later this week.”

“The farmer is FANTASTIC, and the facilitator was great! I am recommending the next tour to my other colleagues as well as my children’s teachers. This was wonderful and we all enjoyed it very much!”

“Your trips provide an experience that most of our students never get to see! They are always very informative.”

“We loved seeing all the equipment, animals, and REAL LIFE milking and feeding!”

“My students enjoyed the opportunity to hear their questions being answered throughout the field trip and being able to see what they were demonstrating and discussing.”

“The farmer was awesome! Her excitement and enthusiasm kept the students’ attention throughout the entire program. It’s obvious she understands how to relate to younger kids.”

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Farm Market

Love farm fresh produce? You will love our farm market fully stocked with our locally grown fruits and veggies! Hungry? Stop by for delicious snacks, soups, and more!

Browse our Market!

Online Ordering

Want to order ahead? Terrific! With our new online ordering you can now create your selection from our form and we will have it ready for you at your selected pick-up time.

Order Online

Flowers & Plants

When spring rolls around, our selection of annuals really shine! We also carry a great variety of potting soil, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, and other great garden necessities!

Find Out More!

We love sharing our harvest and we believe the best way to do so is with a very hands-on approach! Our pick-your-own flower field, pumpkin patch, and strawberry patch provides the best way to pick the perfect harvest!

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School Tours

Join us on the farm for a one-of-a-kind, educational tour of our real working farm! Your students will love our fun and hands-on curriculum tailored to our current farm season!

Birthday Parties & Events

Looking for a fun and memorable place to host your next gathering? Group events at Paulus Farm Market are always packed with tons of farm fun and great memories!

Plan Your Party!

School Tour Registration

Educational school field trips and group tours for children..

Educational School tours at Paulus Farm Market in Mechanicsburg, PA

Spring, Summer and Fall Tours Available by Reservation only. Email [email protected]

Our tours offer guided and self-guided experiences where children learn through genuine farm activities and open play time in unique spaces.

We specialize in Pre-School and Early Elementary, but can change our format to any group or curriculum. Tours are led by experienced educators and outdoor enthusiasts with a focus on fun.

Our Field Trips have lots of variations depending on the season, and may include:

Planting flowers or vegetables (spring/summer)
Visiting pizza garden and children's garden (spring-fall)
Barnyard Animals to pet and feed (spring-fall)
Get a cowlick sized ice cream treat, non-dairy slushy or cookie (depends on the season)
Pick your own flower, gourd, fruit or vegetable (summer-fall)
Hayride and mini pumpkin picking (fall only)
Enjoy play time with your tour too! Picnic area available upon request. (spring-fall)

Spring & Summer Tours

Minimum of 10 children. Teachers are free of charge with a scheduled group tour.

Want an extra creative activity for your group? Spring/Summer/Fall *cookie painting or (fall only: pumpkin painting) add an extra $5 per child.

Reserve your tour by email: [email protected]

*Online reservations are not complete until you receive confirmation from us. Please allow 4 days for confirmation.

Hours of operation.

MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-6PM

SATURDAY 9AM-5PM

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5 U.S. Farm Tours You Should Book Today

In search of a new family-friendly activity to try? Consider taking a farm tour. Not only will you probably learn something new about where your food comes from – you’re also guaranteed to have fun. After all, who can resist smiling while feeding a baby calf or taking a bite out of a fresh-picked apple ?

See more: 5 Incredible Farm Stay Destinations Around the U.S.

After scouring the U.S. farm tour scene for the most interesting spots across the nation, we’ve rounded up a few farm tours we consider must-see destinations. Read on to discover five American ag attractions you’ll want to visit ASAP.

Liberty Hill Farm

Located in Rochester, Vermont, Liberty Hill Farm is a family-owned working dairy farm that welcomes guests from around the world. The farm, recognized as Vermont’s first certified Green Agritourism Enterprise, offers visitors opportunities to milk and feed Robeth Holstein cows, bottle-feed newborn calves, and pick (and eat!) fresh berries and vegetables.

Liberty Hill Farm also has an inn with seven guest rooms, which makes it a perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation along with a farm tour. Stays include both a farm-fresh dinner and a hearty breakfast – so guests can rest assured they won’t go hungry.

Farmlandia Farm Loop

See not one, not two, but 15 farms and agricultural attractions in the southeast Portland and Wilsonville regions of Oregon on the Farmlandia Farm Loop . The self-guided farm tour route includes a mix of family farms and value-added operations like Barn Owl Nursery Herb & Lavender Farm , which lays claim to nearly 100 different lavender and culinary herb plants, and Tollen Farm , which is home to Mediterranean miniature donkeys.

The Farmlandia Farm Loop also includes stops at the year-round Oregon City Farmers Market and the Milwaukie Farmers Market , which opens on Sundays from May through October. Both offer ample opportunity for visitors to pick up seasonal Oregon-grown fruits and vegetables.

See more: Oregon Growers and Producers Are Betting Big on Growth of U.S. Hazelnut Industry

Walker Honey Farm

Curious about how honey goes from beehive to bottle? Visit the family-owned Walker Honey Farm in Rogers, Texas, where you can take a guided walking tour of the farm’s facilities and hear firsthand from beekeepers and honey handlers. The 45-minute tour also includes a stop at Dancing Bee Winery on the farm’s property. At the winery, guests can try mead (also known as “honey wine”), one of the oldest alcoholic drinks still consumed today.

Walker Honey Farm tours take place on the first Saturday of each month, beginning at Walker Honey Farm Store. To make a reservation (recommended, but not required) call (254) 983-2899.

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Charleston Tea Plantation

If you’re in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region, you’ll want to take the time to explore North America’s only tea plantation: the Charleston Tea Plantation located on Wadmalaw Island. Guests can see the acres of tea plants on a trolley tour and visit the only tea factory in America. There’s also an option to take an exclusive, comprehensive tour with Bill Hall, a third-generation tea taster who oversees the daily operations at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Want to take some tea to go? Visit the on-site gift shop to purchase specialty teas and related items like tea infusers and mugs.

For more information or to book a tour, call 1-843-559-0383, ext. 4207, or email jknight@rcbigelow.com .

Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours

Known as the Horse Capital of the World, it makes sense that Kentucky would offer horse farm tours – and thanks to Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours , you can get an up-close-and-personal look at the state’s famous horse industry. On the three-hour, narrated tours, guests can see and learn more about Lexington’s Calumet Farm, an iconic Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation spanning nearly 800 acres. Guests will also get the chance to visit Keeneland, a famous racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry’s top auction house. Tours also include glimpses of movie filming locations for films like Secretariat , Seabiscuit and Dreamer .

See more: Kentucky Born and Bred Equine

To purchase tickets in advance (required because tours fill up, call (859) 260-8687 or visit www.seethechampions.com .

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Farm to School Visits

Many preschool and childcare facilities plan an annual visit from our petting zoo. These educational visits can include pony rides or the indoor petting zoo, but the most popular farm to school activity is our traditional 12 animal pet farm.

The duration of the event is up to you, but two hours is the most common. Children are usually brought out in classes for a pre-determined amount of time.

Our staff are knowledgeable and can answer a variety of questions about the animals. While we do not have a set demonstration, the staff can accommodate most requests to discuss specific topics with your classes.

You can learn more about space requirements and other frequently asked questions for Farm to School visits while checking pricing and availability.

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School Class Trips

Immerse Your Students in Amish Culture

Your students will get a first-hand look at Pennsylvania Amish culture and heritage when you take a class trip to The Amish Village in Lancaster County.

The Total Amish Experience

Visiting The Amish Village is a great way for school students to learn about a culture that has remained relatively unchanged for more than 300 years. Your class can get out of the classroom and use all of their senses to fully experience what it means to live like the Amish do in today’s society. On your trip, your students will enjoy multiple educational features, including the following:

Authentic Amish Farmhouse: Listen to stories about Amish history, culture, and religious traditions.
One-room Schoolhouse: Compare your school to the Amish schoolhouse, and even see real examples of Amish students’ classwork.
Windmill & Water Wheel: Get a taste of living off the grid and how these tools make it possible for the Amish to complete certain tasks.
Blacksmith Shop: Examine the tools and equipment used to keep an Amish farm running.
Amish Barn: Pet and interact with the animals in our barn. (Be prepared for farm animal smells!)
Buggies, Plows, and Tools: Sit on a real Amish buggy and see the world from another’s perspective.
Picnic Grounds: Bring bagged lunches or purchase baked goods at the market to enjoy on our open-air picnic grounds.
Shops: Purchase an Amish-made or Lancaster-themed souvenir to commemorate this educational experience.

School Class Trip Details

Our staff is dedicated to helping you plan the details of your field trip to make sure your students get the most out of their educational experience. We can accommodate multiple busloads of students, and we are happy to tailor our tours to fit the needs of your specific group. Student tours start out with a 25-minute guided tour of our authentic Amish Farmhouse, where a local tour guide will provide engaging information about the Amish and encourage your students to ask questions about what they’re learning.

At the conclusion of the Amish Farmhouse tour, your local guide will escort the students as they explore the rest of our 12-acre property and outbuildings. During this 30-minute tour, students can ask questions about the Amish lifestyle, how different buildings are used, and more. Wherever your class wants to explore on the property, you’ll always have someone on hand to answer questions and enrich the students’ Amish experience.

Customizing for Your Class Trip

We welcome anyone who is curious about the Amish! Our tours are ideally suited for kindergarten through 6th grade, but we are able to adapt material to older students. You can even send outlines and curriculum ideas to our staff at least two weeks prior to your visit, and together we’ll develop the perfect class trip for you and your students.

Teachers and school administrators who have something specific in mind for a trip to Amish Country should be sure to contact us to discuss their plans. Whether it involves spending time with the farm animals at the barn, or a unique teaching experience in our one-room schoolhouse, we’re happy to customize a Lancaster County Amish experience just for your students.

School Trip Scheduling and Rates

General school tour rates.

Class trips, field trips, and group educational experiences must be scheduled in advance. We require at least two weeks’ notice prior to your arrival. Teachers can create a unique immersion into Amish culture by completing a reservation request. If you have any questions, please contact our Group Sales department at 717-687-8511 or via email at groups@amishvillage.com .

Groups must be 20 students or more and will receive discounted pricing from the standard admission. Pricing is based on the time of year and any specific needs or requests your class may have. Please contact us or request a reservation for specific rates for your student tour or class trip.

Educational and Engaging

At Confreda’s our Vision for our Education/School Farm Tour Program is:

To provide K – 12, their parents, families and teachers an agricultural and horticultural experience through hands-on educational programming that fosters a respect for nature and its value to good health and good living.

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We achieve our Vision by:

Working with schools by providing the resources, tools and time necessary for a horticultural experience.

Partnering with public and private organizations that are committed to the preservation of local produce production and educating the next generation

Promoting the value of local agriculture to the general public

Providing teachers with the resources that will complement what Confreda’s is doing on the Farm.

Partnering with other local producers to build a network of “farm educators” thus realizing “to provide the people of RI” with that experience.

The National Environmental Education and Training Foundation (2000) stated that the environment, “from classroom to schoolyard to local nature centers and parks (p. 7) enables learning that is problem-based and inter-disciplinary with a significant impact on achievement.

Confreda Greenhouses and Farms, in business since 1922, and being by third and fourth generation leadership is committed to these values of adding to the welfare and betterment of our population through education and training.

Fall School Tour Program

This initiative and commitment began a few years ago with our Farm School Tour Program and has evolved today into a full-fledged educational program that provided an opportunity for everyone to come to the farm and spent time with Professor Cob in his very own “Classroom in the Corn.” Yes, Classroom in the Corn where students, teachers and parents will be in an actual Corn Field where it all happens. Subjects can vary but can be tailored to the needs of the school, class and organization.

Subjects can range from “The Life and Times of the Corn Plant”, “Getting to know your Vegetables” and even “Raising Honey Bees”

During their visits, attendees will also be given a tour of the Farm, walk through the Education Maze and pick a Sugar Pumpkin. Following the formal program our guests are well to have lunch in our open lunch area where one can pack their own goodies or we can cater to your needs.

Our Fall School Tour Program runs through September and October from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Please click here for more details and registration.

Please note that we are handicap accessible and we cater to all ages of physically and mentally challenged individuals.

Contact Brian Knight, Education Coordinator at Confreda’s for more details and answer any questions that you may have. (401) 827-5000.

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Field Trips

Bring your group out to the farm for a tour and engaging discovery lessons and activities., 2023-24 school year field trips.

Zenger Farm Field Trip Inquiries are currently full for the 2023-24 school year. If you would like to join our field trip waitlist in case of last minute openings, please fill out our Field Trip Interest Form below.

Field trips for the 2024-2025 school year will begin being scheduled in early fall 2024.

Thank you for your interest in visiting Zenger Farm! Zenger Farm field trips are for education-based programs. If you are interested in scheduling a field trip, please fill out the following form.

Field trips are for educational groups. If you are interested in corporate or organizational volunteering, teambuilding, or tours, please visit our volunteer page.

Please expect to schedule your field trip date at least two (2) weeks in advance.

Email [email protected] for more information.

When: Field trips are offered Monday through Thursday, from September- Early June.

Group Size: We can generally accommodate up to 60 participants at a time, depending on the type of field trip you are interested in. If you are hoping to bring out a larger group, we may be able to schedule multiple trips to accommodate you. Field trips will always be a 12:1 ratio with our farm educators.

Cost: For student/child groups we offer a sliding scale payment of $5.00-$15.00 per participant, for a typical Farm Tour Field Trip, which includes a check in, game, a farm tour, stewardship project and a closing. Cooking, Herbalism, Nature Craft, & Native Tree field trips are sliding scale $8.00-$20.00. All work and activities will be accessible for the age group and need s.

* One chaperone for every four students is free of charge. Additional chaperones are asked to pay the participant fee. Exceptions made for participants that need one-to-one support.

Note: All field trips can include a stewardship component which gives youth a chance to connect with and give back to the land. For field trips that are 2.5-3 hours in length, we like to include an optional 30 minute lunch. We also welcome mixed groups of multiple grade levels.

Year Round Field Trips

Farm tour field trip (preschool - 1st grade).

Our Pre-K through 1st grade farm field trip begins with a farm tour which focuses on connecting kids to the land and helping them to enjoy all the sensory experiences the farm has to offer. This includes feeding our chickens, digging for worms in our worm bins, watching the birds, smelling the herbs, and tasting what delicious things are growing on the farm. We walk around the urban farm fields, explore the wetland and enjoy the children’s garden. We like to include a short break following the tour for groups who wish to bring a snack and take a break at our picnic tables. For the last portion of the trip we will work on a land stewardship project around the farm.

Our all ages farm field trip includes a farm tour in which we dive a little deeper into the science of the farm. We talk about compost and decomposers while playing with red wiggler worms, introduce plant parts while tasting what's growing on the farm, explore the importance of wetlands while playing with the cattails and learn about plant medicine in our First Foods garden full of native plant species. For upper grade levels we also make sure to discuss our various programs at Zenger and how we can all participate in a healthier food system. We make sure to tailor the information, discussion, and tour to include the information that is most relevant to that group. For the last portion of the trip we focus on a land stewardship project that allows students to build a relationship with the land and become involved in the health of the farm ecosystem.

Cooking Field Trip (All ages)

Cooking is such a valuable and important skill for young people to build! This is a hands-on cooking field trip where groups will rotate between stewardship and cooking projects. Half of the group will begin their day in the kitchen making a recipe together using ingredients harvested from the farm. We aim to incorporate culturally relevant foods into our recipes.This is a hands-on opportunity to learn knife skills, build connection, and share stories from the kitchen. The other half will spend the first hour of the day performing a stewardship project as a way to thank the land for the food it’s providing us to cook with. The groups then switch and the other half cooks while those who cooked during the first half work on a stewardship project. We then all eat together and clean up as a team.

All field trips include a stewardship component which gives youth a chance to connect with and give back to the land. For field trips that are 2 hours in length, the stewardship component is one hour. For three hour long field trips the stewardship project is an hour and a half and includes a 30 minute lunch. We also welcome mixed groups of multiple grade levels.

Herbalism Field Trip

This field trip will offer students an entry point into the magical and healing world of plant medicine and herbalism! Students will start their time on the farm with an herb and plant medicine walk/scavenger hunt. They will later harvest herbs from the farm to prepare an herbal product as a group. Trip organizers can choose which herbal product their students will make- either a salve, herbal syrup, tea blend, candles, burning bundles, or kid-friendly tinctures.

Nature Craft Field Trip

This field trip offers students a chance to get creative and comfortable with nature crafting. Nature crafting is the practice of building relationships with nature through crafting! Students begin their time on the farm with a farm tour and scavenger hunt for fallen and/or bountiful beings on the farm to craft with. The group will later spend time crafting. Crafts can range from basket weaving, printmaking, flower pounding, and so much more. Trip organizers can choose ahead of time which nature craft they would like their students to create.

Macrocatch Investigation Field Trip

This field trip offers students a chance to immerse themselves in the wetland at Zenger Farm, and learn the ins and outs of water health and wetland landscapes. Students will begin their time on the farm taking a farm tour, with a focus on the wetland and their relationship to the farm. Later in their day, students will have the opportunity to practice macrocatch in the wetland. Macrocatch is an investigative activity that introduces students to water and ecosystem health, as well as resource preservation. Students will spend time in the wetland doing a critter catch and recording their observations in order to test a hypothesis about the health of the wetland here at Zenger Farm.

Native Trees Field Trip

Here at the farm we are super lucky to work with land that hosts many native trees! From Firs to Cedars to Maples, the farm is home to plenty of amazing elder trees, who have so much to teach us. This field trip introduces students to plant identification, the role of trees in the natural environment, and the different relationships trees have formed with humans and other plant beings. Students will start their time taking a farm tour, with a focus on native and evergreen trees and their relationship to the farm. Later in the day, students will have the opportunity to create their own nature craft inspired by the tree they took most interest in that day.

Pollinator Field Trip

This field trip offers students a chance to learn about how and why to support pollinators. Students will spend time observing pollinators in our farm fields, including honeybee hives and mason bee homes. Students will start their time on the farm taking a farm tour, with a focus on pollinators and their relationship with the farm. Later in their day, students will have the opportunity to inspect an empty beehive and beekeeping equipment, taste local honey and/or honeycomb, and make seed bombs with pollinator-friendly flowers.

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Stokoe Farms makes learning FUN! Teaching students from pre-school to 4th grade about life on the farm with our HillBilly Hen Chicken Show, How Your Pumpkin Grows signs, Black Bear Nature Trail, puzzles and annual maze game. Teachers, ask about our classroom activities that can be sent to you for a great lesson using what else, but your pumpkin!

A day on the farm is going to be one your student remember, becasue there is so much FUN! With over 20 exciting activities, students and parents alike will be amazed. Activities available for our school tours include our Bounce Pillows, Straw Fort, Slides, Low Ropes Course, The Sports Center, Grain Bin Cargo Climb, Billy Goat Mountain, Duck Races, Corn Box and so much more. Of course the day would not be complete without a Hayride!

Stokoe Farms menagerie of animals love when school tours visit! Get up close with the farms famous Kangaroos, Wallabies, Emus, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Chickens, Patagonian Mara and Camel. Fun fact-filled signage helps kids learn a little more about our animals and where they come from.

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Donaldson Farms

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NOTICE: We are now booking private events and tours! Please contact us to schedule your visit to our farm!

Plan your next field trip and bring your class or group for an educational and fun day on a modern, family-owned and operated, 500+ acre working produce farm. We are conveniently located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, which is approximately a one hour drive west of New York City – nestled in beautiful Warren County. It is an easy commute for an experience that children and their families will remember forever. No visit is the same twice. We can tailor any program to your goals for your students or group, and make sure you have a fantastic time meeting those goals as well!

Educational School and Group Farm Tours

All tours include:

Customized Tour Planning: Pre-tour planning to create a trip that meets your group’s unique needs or learning objectives
Private Tent: Your private tent will serve as a ‘home base’ for your group to gather
Interactive Educational Hayride Farm Tour: Includes stops for discussions of the different crops and current farm activity. A stop at Donaldson’s Greenhouse and Nursey to tour the greenhouse and visit the Koi pond and waterfall to feed the fish can be incorporated into your hayride tour.
Picking or Planting Activity: Each participant picks a pre-determined amount of the available fruit or vegetable, crop conditions permitting. If a crop is unavailable, a fun planting project will be substituted
Educational Lesson: A farm tour guide dedicated to your group will provide an educational lesson on the growth cycle of fruit or vegetable you are picking
Healthy Snack: A healthy snack and drink is served to each participant
Storytime (age appropriate – if desired)
Add-on Activities Equine education: meet our ponies/horses and learn about them and their care, create a farm-related craft, enjoy a make-and-take planting activity, and more.
Lunch Time! Bring a packed lunch and relax in the beautiful, safe and relaxed setting following your tour. Pizza party and catering options are also available from locally loved eateries in our area.
Safe and Relaxed Setting: You’ll have peace and mind knowing that your group will be hosted by dedicated farm staff on the day of your visit. While we proudly provide a safe and fun environment for our guests – teachers, parents, and aides are expected to supervise their groups.
Tour Times: The complete farm visit experience lasts approximately 90 minutes and can be extended depending on the amount of attendees and activities selected.

Depending on the season, the weather can be unpredictable on the farm! We recommend emailing your group ahead of your visit to remind them to be weather aware. Be sure to check the weather and don’t forget to bring sunscreen, jackets or sweatshirts, gloves, and comfortable, sturdy shoes!

Farm Tour Options

Enjoy, educational, exciting and affordable programs at the farm this season! Tours can be customized based on grade and age level. Each tour may include a planting project that everyone takes home, an educational lesson, an interactive tractor hayride tour of the farm, and a tasty snack! Following are just a few examples of the tours we offer…

Pick-Your-Own Tour – Depending on the season, kids have the opportunity to pick and learn about strawberries, peaches, corn, pumpkins, or apples!
Farm Soil Sample Tour – Detect PH and nutrients!
Corn Pollination Tour – Learn all about corn pollination. (It’s fascinating, really!)
Equine Education – Meet our ponies and horses! Learn about Equine health care and management.
Custom Farm Tour options available – contact us!
Farm Craft Experience – Educational and interactive learning through crafts

Contact us about other programs that are perfect for kids and adults – or let us work with you to develop a custom program for your group!

NJ Core Curriculum Compliant

Everyone in your group will be happily engaged in our interactive learning programs which go hand-in-hand with and exceed the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. We provide a unique learning experience for your children! Even if your organization does not follow New Jersey’s core curriculum program – that’s okay!

We recognize and appreciate that the teachers who visit our farm always strive to give their students the best learning experience that they could have. Farm tutorials are an important part of a child’s education since they offer a well-rounded learning experience they will never forget. Donaldson Farms provides an ever-changing curriculum for you and your students. Ask us for details.

Strawberry Picking & Planting Group Tours

Weather and Crop Conditions Permitting – Available in May and June. Typically, the month of May includes a make-and-take strawberry planting activity and June includes strawberry picking! Strawberry Picking Tours include an educational lesson about strawberries, an interactive private hayride tour of the farm, a pint container to pick your own strawberries, a refreshing snack at our picnic area, and enjoying the beauty of Donaldson Farms! Many of our farm friends have never had the opportunity of tasting their first bite of a strawberry. Strawberry picking is a memorable experience for all ages! Each participant will go home with a fresh-picked pint of strawberries to share with their family – if they make it that far! Strawberry season officially begins in early June – tours booked in May will include the planting of an individual strawberry plant for each participant to take home and grow their own strawberries!

Raspberry & Blackberry Picking Group Tours

Weather and Crop Conditions Permitting – Available in early July through September . Not available on Mondays Summer Tours feature the option of picking red, black, and golden raspberries, blackberries. In addition to the crop-picking activity, you will enjoy an interactive private hayride tour of the farm, and a refreshing snack at our picnic area.

Pumpkin & Apple Picking Group Tours

Weather and Crop Conditions Permitting – Available from late September – October

Apple Picking Tours include apple picking (participants take home a specified number of apples) from our apple orchard. All participants will receive an educational and interactive hayride tour of the farm, education on our unique apple-growing method and the growth cycle of apples, and an apple and fresh apple cider drink for a snack! All participants will go home with fresh-picked apples to share with your family.

Pumpkin Picking Tours include pumpkin picking (participants take home a pumpkin) from our private pumpkin patch exclusively for tours, an educational lesson on the pumpkin fruit growth cycle, an interactive tractor hayride tour of the farm, and an apple and some fresh apple cider to enjoy for a snack! Your group will pick their pumpkins right off the vine – an exceptional learning experience for everyone!

Plan Your Visit

We are excited to have your group join us for these fun and memorable programs. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity soon – our calendar fills up fast, especially for strawberry and pumpkin season! Please contact us with any questions or for more information. A farm and school tour group guide which provides details, pricing, and add-on activity information will be provided.

Depending on the season, the weather can be unpredictable on the farm. Be sure to check the weather and don’t forget to bring sunscreen, jackets or sweatshirts, gloves, and comfortable, sturdy shoes!

Reservations / More Information

Please call (908) 852-9122 x 2 or contact us for more information or to reserve your desired date and time. Our farm family looks forward to hosting your group. It will be an experience they will remember for many years to come!

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Weekday Group Tour Admission fee is $7.50 per person with a group size minimum of 15 people ($112.50) plus taxes.
Please call ahead to scheulde 706-635-5898. A deposit may be required.
For School Field Trips —educational sheets for school requirements (provided by Georgia Grown) if needed are available.

The Group Farm Tour will take you on a tractor ride by the Hayfield, to the mountainous Orchard. Pick your own apples and enjoy a beautiful natural mountain setting on the tour.

You'll visit the Pumpkin Patch (the Pumpkin Patch is open beginning in late Sept. or early Oct.) and Flower Garden, then go back to The Red Apple Barn to enjoy an apple, a cup of cold cider, and an apple cider doughnut! You can also enjoy a picnic on the creek, walk across the covered bridge, and enjoy the playground areas.

We have folks from all ages visit our orchards. Babies pick their first apples and patients from assisted living centers come using their walkers. Other groups bring picnic lunches and have class reunions here. The girl scouts took a tractor ride, picked apples and had a picnic on the creek. Many of the groups come and just sit in the orchard for hours enjoying the peace and quiet and God’s beautiful scenery.

Tour Buses Welcome

Tour buses are welcome anytime at the Red Apple Barn. We welcome you to come by enjoy your trip seeing all the apple products, jams, jellies, ciders, our very own cookbook, caramel & candied apples and baked goods.

If you are looking for somewhere close by to eat, there are plenty of eating options within 5 minutes.

Come Visit Us On Our Family’s Working Farm!

At the Red Apple Barn, we offer a fun time for your group on our family’s working farm. Our family dog may even pay you a visit, she loves meeting new friends!

We look forward to seeing you!

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School Field Trips

With over 28 years of farm field trip experience and a capacity for the entire grade level to come all at once, Great Country Farms is the place to meet Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) requirements or homeschool curriculum and enjoy every minute of fun on the farm.

On our real working farm, field trip children have the opportunity to see how produce grows or mine for precious stones, In addition, all students will enjoy a wagon ride tour of the farm. Our field trips are seasonally based with a focus on the bounty of the season such as strawberries in the spring and pumpkins in the fall. Our summer field trips feature summer fruits or vegetables such as cherries, peaches, and green beans.

We are excited to include “Compost your lunch leftovers” as part of our Greenhouse Station(excludes the Pumpkin Tour). Students will not only learn about compost, but will be able to add their fruit and veggie scraps to our composting bins. Your group is welcome to stay and enjoy the barnyard activities after your guided tour is complete, as your time permits.

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Apple Tour (Homeschool Special! end Aug-mid-Sept)
Pumpkin Tour (end Sept-Oct)
Garden Tour (June-August)
Gem Tour (April-mid Sept)
Strawberry Tour (April-May)

*Tours available Tuesdays thru Fridays

Each of our educational tours is $14 per student and parent chaperone . Complimentary admission is not applicable for children(3ys & older) of Fan of the Farm Season Pass Holders, and Military ID Holders for School Tours. Promotional offers are not applicable for School Tours.

Don’t forget to exercise their gross motor skills by visiting our 5 acre play area! Our 2800 sq ft Pumpkin Jumpin’ Pillow, Triple Threat 100′ slides, and rope swings will make your heart race! You can become a Maze Master by challenging each of our 4 mazes. See who can climb up the Rubber Ridge tractor tire mountain the fastest or romp in our Corn Bin.

With each of our field trips, 1 teacher is free for every 15 students with a minimum of 15 students. We are here rain or shine, and there are several covered areas during the tour to accommodate your group.

~Please being water for your group. We strongly recommend a large cooler with cups. You are welcome to bring in a picnic lunch to enjoy in the farm-fresh air before you head back to school.

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Field Trip FAQs

When are your tours available? We schedule tours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. First available start time is 9am.
How long does the field trip take? Tours take about 90 minutes to rotate through all the field trip stations. Be sure to plan for time in our 5 acre play area. Groups normally spend 3 hours on the farm to get the full experience.
How do you charge for home school groups? We welcome home school groups, and recommend scheduling afternoon tours as the farm is less crowded especially for fall tours. With your group, 1 parent/teacher is free for every 15 paying students with a minimum of 15 students.
Do you have a water fountain? No. Please bring water for all – we recommend a large cooler of water with cups for your group. We sell water bottles in our farm market.

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We open our doors to visitors of all ages because we believe in open communication with our customers, on-farm education, and bridging the gap between farmers and consumers. During a Farm Tour, you will get the opportunity to navigate our farm including the milking parlor, newborn calf barn, maternity suites, composting program, and renewable solar energy system. Our Farm Tour also includes:

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Our Farm’s Evolution over the Last Century
If You’re Lucky, Catch a Glimpse of the Farmers at Work (They are always on the move)

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Farm Tidbits- Farm to School Tours

Heather Tallman

April 29, 2024

A few weeks ago, we were happy to host two different groups of people passionate about getting more local food into schools. There has been a push recently to improve the quality of food that kids are eating in schools and the federal government has actually given some funding to schools to shift their purchases away from conventional food and towards local proteins, produce, etc.

Food service directors have said that in addition to better reviews from students, staff, and parents about the food quality, they've also seen significantly less food waste and are therefore happier that they feel like kids are getting more nutrition.

We hosted representatives from the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana Department of Education, local K-12 schools, value chain coordinators, local food distributors, dieticians, Indiana University, and Indiana Grown for Schools.

It was a great day showing them not only our operation but also the other local producers we work with and brainstorming as a group about what barriers we need to overcome to make local food more available to students.

The next day we hosted the Animal Agriculture from nearby Shoals High School. The students were not only able to tour parts of Sander Processing, they were also given a tour of our farm to connect the food on their lunch tray with where it often comes from- our farm!

We are always happy to host folks for a tour - please let us know if you would be interested!

Farm to School

Shoals High School

Indiana Grown for Schools

Indiana Department of Health

Indiana Department of Education

Value Chain Coordinators

Indiana University

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Anzac Day is this Thursday. Here's where to watch a service and how to make Anzac biscuits

This week Australians and New Zealanders will stop to commemorate Anzac Day.

But while the date is specific to the Gallipoli landing in 1915, it's a day to pay respect to all Australians who have served and died in military operations throughout history.

When is Anzac Day?

Anzac Day is on April 25 every year.

This year, that falls on a Thursday.

Is Anzac Day a public holiday?

Anzac Day is a public holiday across Australia and New Zealand.

In years where April 25 falls on a weekend, some states and territories may hold the public holiday on the Monday or Friday — but because it's on a weekday this year, that's not the case.

What does Anzac stand for?

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

What is Anzac Day?

It's a national day of remembrance, commemorating those who have served and died in military operations.

Or, as the Australian War Memorial puts it, it's a time for the nation to "reflect on the many different meanings of war".

What's an Anzac biscuit?

These days, an Anzac biscuit (or bickie, depending on how casual you want to be) is typically a sweet oaty biscuit made with desiccated coconut and golden syrup.

Freshly baked Anzac biscuits cooling on a rack.

But in a summary of Australia's Anzac Day traditions written for the federal government , David Watt points out that this wasn't always the case.

"The original Anzac biscuit, also known as the Anzac wafer or tile, was a hardtack biscuit or long shelf-life biscuit substitute for bread," he says.

"These were not necessarily popular with soldiers at Gallipoli, but there are now recipes for more edible domestic versions."

The Australian War Museum has three historical Anzac biscuit recipes on its website , which we've reproduced here:

Anzac tile/wafer recipe

The army biscuit, also known as an Anzac wafer or Anzac tile, is essentially a long shelf-life, hardtack biscuit, eaten as a substitute for bread. Unlike bread, though, the biscuits are very, very hard. Some soldiers preferred to grind them up and eat them as porridge. The following recipe has been supplied courtesy of Arnott's Biscuits Limited, through Frank Townsend, chief chemist. Originally, the biscuits were baked in large industrial ovens but the recipe has been altered so that one can bake them in a domestic oven. Ingredients sufficient for six biscuits: 200gm/1.5cups/300mls flour 400 gm/3 cups/600 mls wholemeal flour 40 gm/5 tbls sugar 20 gm/3 tbls milk powder 1.5 gm/good pinch salt 220 mls water (Use self-raising flour. If self-raising flour is not available, sieve 10 grams of baking powder together with plain flour before adding other ingredients.) Method Place flour, sugar, and milk powder in a large bowl and blend with your fingertips. Form into a pile and scoop out a hole (well) in the centre. Add all of the water in which the salt has been dissolved. Thoroughly work the flour from the inside of the well into the water until the whole is a mass of lumps of flour and water. Once the dough is formed, transfer it to a tabletop or pastry board. The dough should now be torn apart, rubbed into balls, and thrown together, and the process repeated until the mass is well mixed and in the form of a hard dough. The dough is then rested for about half an hour. Now roll the dough in 8mm–thick sheets using a rolling pin and two 8mm thick guides (wooden slats are ideal), the dough being rolled down between the two guides until the rolling pin rests on the guides during each traverse. The rolled sheet of dough is then cut into 90 mm squares, preferably by pressing with the edge of a steel rule rather than slicing with a knife. The pressing action helps to join the top and bottom surfaces and will improve the lift on baking. A cardboard square, 90 mm on each side, can be used as a pattern to ensure uniformity in your tiles. Next, the biscuit squares should be docked by having a regular horizontal and vertical pattern of holes pushed into them at about 18 mm spaces with a flat-ended pin or rod. Push it in until it bottoms, twist slightly, and then withdraw. Repeat at the next position. Each biscuit should have five vertical and five horizontal rows of docker holes, 25 holes in all. There are those at the Memorial who argue for 49 holes (7 x 7) as the authentic number of docker holes. Place on a lightly greased steel baking sheet, with the biscuits about 6 mm apart, and form a wall around the load with scrap dough to avoid burning the edges of the biscuits. Bake at about 200 degrees centigrade for 30 to 40 minutes on a low shelf in the oven. Take care not to burn them. To achieve a suitable hardness in your biscuits, store for a time in an air-tight container.

Source: Australian War Memorial

Anzac biscuits (without coconut)

The popular Anzac biscuit is a traditional, eggless sweet biscuit. Early recipes did not include coconut. The following recipe (without coconut) was published in The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Queensland) on Saturday, 14th August 1926. Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup melted butter 1 tbsp golden syrup 2 tbsp boiling water 1 tsp bicarbonate soda (add a little more water if mixture is too dry) Method Combine dry ingredients. Mix golden syrup, boiling water and bicarbonate of soda until they froth. Add melted butter. Combine butter mixture and dry ingredients. Drop teaspoons of mixture onto floured tray, allowing room for spreading. Bake in a slow oven.

Anzac biscuits (with coconut)

The Country Women's Association of New South Wales Calendar of Cake and Afternoon Tea Delicacies: a recipe for each day of the year (Sydney: The Association, 1933) included two recipes for Anzac biscuits, one without coconut and the following version which included coconut. Anzac biscuits, No. 2 Ingredients: 1 cup each of rolled oats, sugar and coconut 1 tablespoon syrup 3/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water) Method Melt butter. Add syrup to dissolved soda and water. Combine with melted butter. Mix dry ingredients and stir in liquid. Place small balls on to a buttered tray and bake in a moderate oven. Lift out carefully with a knife as they are soft till cold.

Why is Anzac Day on April 25?

It's the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand armed forces during World War I.

On April 25 1915, the soldiers landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula, in what was then known as Turkey (which is now officially known as Türkiye).

The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), which was the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

This was when Australia and New Zealand were fighting as part of the Commonwealth for Britain, which had declared war against Germany.

The Ottoman Empire was, at the time, an ally of Germany.

The Gallipoli campaign was supposed to be a fast victory, but it ended up dragging on for eight months, with heavy casualties on both sides.

More than 8,000 Australian soldiers died during the campaign.

It had a profound impact on Australians at home and the first day of the campaign "became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who died in the war", the Australian War Memorial website says.

"Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the actions of Australian and New Zealand forces during the campaign left a powerful legacy," the website says.

"What became known as the 'Anzac legend' became an important part of the identity of both nations, shaping the ways in which they viewed both their past and their future."

How is Anzac Day commemorated?

There are many traditions associated with the day, but the two key events are a memorial service at dawn and a march later in the day.

Dawn services are symbolic of the time Anzac forces originally landed on the shores of Gallipoli.

These ceremonies typically involve the laying of floral wreaths, a moment of silence and a rendition of The Last Post — which is a specific tune played on a bugle.

Later in the day, former and current military personnel and family representatives march in a parade and gather with the public for a formal memorial service.

Anyone can go to the public services , which are typically held in central areas.

Silhouettes of military personnel at the national Anzac Day dawn service

How can I find Anzac Day service near me?

Head to the RSL Australia official website to find out what events are happening near you .

But if you're unable to make it there in person, you can watch the services on ABC TV and the station's streaming service ABC iview.

The Sydney Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC NEWS channel, ABC iview and on the ABC listen app from 4:20am AEST, followed by the Canberra Dawn Service at 5:30am.

ABC TV and ABC NEWS channel will broadcast the Gallipoli Dawn Service live from 12:30pm AEST, the Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service from 1:30pm AEST and the governor-general's address from 6:55pm AEST.

But there will be broadcasts for each of the nation's capital cities.

Capital city broadcasts

Every capital city will have live TV coverage of a local march, however coverage of capital city dawn services varies.

State TV broadcasts of capital city marches and dawn services will also be streamed live on ABC iview.

The Adelaide Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC iview, ABC Radio Adelaide, ABC Radio SA and on the ABC listen app from 6am to 7am (CST).

The Adelaide March will be broadcast on ABC TV and ABC iview from 9am to 12pm (CST) and will include highlights of the Adelaide Dawn Service.

ABC TV South Australia Live Stream

The Brisbane March will be broadcast live between 10am and 12.30pm (AEST) on ABC TV and ABC iview.

ABC TV Queensland Live Stream

The Darwin Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC iview, ABC Radio Darwin, ABC Radio NT and on the ABC listen app from 6am to 7am (CST).

The Darwin March will be broadcast on ABC TV from 9am to 10am (CST).

ABC TV Northern Territory Live Stream

The Canberra Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC NEWS channel, ABC iview, Radio National, ABC Local Radio and on the ABC listen app from 5.30am (AEST).

ABC TV ACT Live Stream

The Hobart March will be broadcast live between 11am and 12.30pm (AEST) on ABC TV and ABC iview. This will include highlights of the Hobart Dawn Service .

ABC TV Tasmania Live Stream

The Melbourne March which will include Dawn Service highlights and will be broadcast on ABC TV and ABC iview from 9am to 12pm (AEST).

The Melbourne Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC Radio Melbourne and on the ABC listen app from 5.30am.

ABC TV Victoria Live Stream

The Perth March will be broadcast live between 9am and 10:30am (AWST) on ABC TV and ABC iview. This will include highlights of the Perth Dawn Service .

ABC TV Western Australia Live Stream

The Sydney Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC NEWS channel, ABC iview, ABC Radio Sydney, ABC Radio NSW and on the ABC listen app from 4:20am (AEST).

The Sydney March will be broadcast on ABC TV and ABC iview from 9am (AEST).

ABC TV New South Wales Live Stream

All Anzac Day TV programming will be added to the Australia Remembers collection on ABC iview.

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