UPPER MEADOWS FARM
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
ABOUT OUR FARM FIELD TRIPS
Upper Meadows Farm would like to invite you to bring your group to our
family-run certified organic farm and educational center for our 2009-2010
programs and this fall, the snack’s on us! Our ½ and full-day programs
provide an unmatched interactive farm experience and value for students
K-12 and their chaperones. Come enjoy learning in beautiful Sussex County,
New Jersey only 90-minutes from Manhattan! We are accepting reservations
now for Fall and Winter 2009 and have prepared some great educational
activities for you.
We customize each visit to our farm. Your visit can include various
age-appropriate education modules, a hands-on animal or craft-centered
activity, a narrated hay ride, a visit to our pumpkin patch, a planting
or harvesting activity, and healthy snack. Your school group can choose
to learn about:
Farming
Environment
Ecology
Farm Animals & Plants
Science
Team Building
Leadership Development
Seasons & Holidays
Nutrition and Food Production
History
Dance
Photography & Art
Music
Herbs and Complimentary Medicine
Our professional staff of educators will tailor your day to meet your
curricular needs.
Mention this email and receive free snacks for your group this Fall!
For a price quote, reservations and more information, please contact
Farmer Len or Dr. Edy at 570-228-8368 or e-mail info@UpperMeadowsFarm.com.
Barringer HS Farm Camp doing problem solving during team building exercises
Barringer HS Farm Camp Rock Drill; Lessons From The Earth
ABOUT UPPER MEADOWS FARM
Begun in 1987, Upper Meadows Farm has been devoted to sustainable holistic
agriculture. Joining the Certified
Organic community in 1991, we have maintained
certification ever since. Our primary goal is to demonstrate that a
successful, sustainable organic farm is a center of health and
wellness within a community. From our beginning on 4 1/2 acres we have
evolved to our current size of 153 acres, all certified organic. We
have expanded our vegetable production from the traditional "kitchen
garden," which remains as one of our fields, to over 12 acres today,
that serve our CSA membership producing over 200 varieties of vegetables,
herbs and fruit. We have hosted Montessori Schools, Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, Day Care Center Groups, Elementary Schools, and High Schools;
offering from half day seminars to fully immersed events with three
day/two night camping.We make hay when the sun shines and rotate our
grain crops, which have been barley, oats, wheat, rye, spelt, flax,
buckwheat, and corn. All our livestock are pasture based. We are always
working to improve and expand our pasture which we consider the foundation
of our agricultural health.
Tater Tots Digging for Gold
! WE ARE A BIOSECURE
FARM !
To ensure this, we
ask that when you visit the farm:
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Guests must remain in designated areas only
- Pets must be leashed at all times
- Children must be attended by an adult at all times
- Instructions from farm employees or designees must be followed promptly
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Please tell us if you have visited another farm in the seven days preceding your visit to our farm
Open Air Classroom
OPPORTUNITIES
Apprenticeships and work opportunities are available. Call or email for details.
FARM NEWS
Please feel free to
visit our blog for news and more information.
Natures Rendering
DIRECTIONS TO THE FARM
(call ahead, open by appointment only)
Pollara Lane is located approximately
100 feet north of mile marker 128 on the South bound (West) side of
Rte 206 in Montague, NJ.
"Countryside Deli" and "Gardens To Grow" are at the highway intersection
of Pollara Lane and Rte 206. Pollara Lane is a PRIVATE road. WE do
not have a typical street sign at the highway.
Once you turn off of Rte 206 you are on Pollara Lane. Pass the highway
buildings and proceed 1000' up the lane. Take the fork to the right.
Stop at the first building (red brick).
Please do not block the travel lane. If no one is in sight, honk your
horn a bit and give us time to return from the field.
E-mail is the surest mode of contacting us year round. Otherwise,
please call the farm at (570) 228-8368 between 7 AM and 7 PM
Organic Farm Field Trips
Click on the bus to reserve your date.
To schedule your date please contact Leonard
by email or at 570-228-8368
to customize your visit. You may reserve your date by making a deposit
using the above School Bus link.
Learning One Step At A Time