Adopt a Farmer

Adopt a Farmer Connecting middle school students with farmers to learn where their food and fiber come from through dialogue, farm field trips and classroom visits.
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Pairing a middle school classroom with a farm or ranch for the entire academic year gives students the chance to see, hear, touch, smell and taste what life is like on the farm. The Agri-Business Council of Oregon funds a field trip and coordinates 2-3 classroom visits through the year to engage students in the science behind farming, while the farmer shares his or her story of Oregon agriculture.

In a day and age where people forget that milk comes from cows and fruits and vegetables don’t grow at the grocery story, it’s more important than ever to engage Oregonians about where their food and fiber come from.

Harrisburg Middle School’s 6th grade Ag class had a FANTASTIC field trip to Boshart Trucking last week! 🚛🌾 They spent th...
05/27/2026

Harrisburg Middle School’s 6th grade Ag class had a FANTASTIC field trip to Boshart Trucking last week! 🚛🌾 They spent the morning learning all about custom baling, straw export, trucking, grass seed, and hazelnuts with Farmer Eric and Stan from Boshart Trucking.

Students watched straw bales being loaded onto a truck that is headed all the way to Lynden, Washington, explored different seed types and sizes, and compared parts from an F-150 and a semi truck to see just how different they are. They also learned how hazelnuts are grown, harvested, and propagated — and even got to guess the weight of the entire class using the truck scale!

It was a morning packed with hands-on learning, great questions, and real-world connections to Oregon agriculture. Huge thanks to Farmer Eric and Stan for sharing their time and knowledge with students!

Happy Memorial Day! Today we pause to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our countr...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Today we pause to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, we’re grateful for the freedoms we have, and for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect them.

Happy World Turtle Day! Did you know? Many farms across Oregon work to protect natural areas like wetlands, ponds, and f...
05/23/2026

Happy World Turtle Day! Did you know? Many farms across Oregon work to protect natural areas like wetlands, ponds, and field edges that provide shelter and food for wildlife, including turtles and other native species.
Good farming isn’t just about growing crops. It’s also about caring for the land as a whole ecosystem, where wildlife and agriculture can thrive side by side.
So today, we’re celebrating one of nature’s slow-and-steady reminders that stewardship matters.

Another Adopt a Farmer dairy visit knocked it out of the park! 🐄🥛 Coburg Middle School students had an unforgettable fie...
05/22/2026

Another Adopt a Farmer dairy visit knocked it out of the park! 🐄🥛 Coburg Middle School students had an unforgettable field trip to Harrold’s Dairy, learning firsthand about dairy farming, animal care, and where their food comes from.

Students learned about TMR (Total Mixed Ration) and how dairy cows get a balanced diet, climbed up into a tractor cab, and even got hands-on putting together a calf hutch! From meeting calves to seeing the daily work that keeps a dairy running, students got a true behind-the-scenes look at agriculture in action. 🚜

Huge thanks to Harrold’s Dairy for creating such a fun and meaningful experience for students!

Pratum School 6th–8th graders had a great day out at G&C Farms with Taylor Martin! Students got hands-on experience scou...
05/21/2026

Pratum School 6th–8th graders had a great day out at G&C Farms with Taylor Martin! Students got hands-on experience scouting blackberries, hazelnuts, and radishes while learning how farmers monitor crop health and make decisions throughout the growing season. 🚜

Did you know? Radishes are one of the fastest-growing vegetables — some varieties can be ready to harvest in as little as 3 weeks!

Thank you to G&C Farms for sharing your knowledge and helping students connect classroom learning to real-world agriculture!

Happy World Bee Day! Did you know…A single honeybee will only produce about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its entire ...
05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day! Did you know…A single honeybee will only produce about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its entire lifetime?
And yet, together, bees are responsible for pollinating about 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat.
That means bees play a huge role in crops like fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Helping farms (and our food system) thrive every day.

Newport Middle School’s 7th & 8th graders, led by Mr. Martin, recently visited Tel-tvm’, the farm of the Confederated Tr...
05/19/2026

Newport Middle School’s 7th & 8th graders, led by Mr. Martin, recently visited Tel-tvm’, the farm of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, for a hands-on day of learning and service! 🌱

Students helped plant starts for the community garden, learned about native plants and restoring native habitats, and even experienced the hard work of preparing ground for planting by hand.

The farm is connected to the tribal health clinic, and all of the food grown there is given freely to anyone in the community. What an incredible example of caring for both people and the land. 💚

Thank you to everyone at Tel-tvm’ for sharing your knowledge and mission with students.

After playing the Farming Game earlier this year, Victor Point 6th graders got to see real-life agriculture in action an...
05/18/2026

After playing the Farming Game earlier this year, Victor Point 6th graders got to see real-life agriculture in action and connect what they learned in the classroom at Aman Bros Farm.

From learning how hazelnuts are grown and harvested to seeing the equipment and hard work behind the scenes, this visit was full of hands-on learning and great questions. Thanks to Aman Bros Farm for hosting such a fun and educational day!

🌾🚜 There’s always a lot to learn at Ruddenklau Farms, and Victor Point 8th graders had a great day exploring the many si...
05/15/2026

🌾🚜 There’s always a lot to learn at Ruddenklau Farms, and Victor Point 8th graders had a great day exploring the many sides of Oregon agriculture!

Students learned about hazelnuts, grass seed, wheat production, irrigation, soil health, and the equipment used to keep farms running. They also heard from Matthew with Pratum Co-op about drones, agronomy, and the technology helping shape the future of farming.

Hands-on experiences like these help students see the science, innovation, and hard work behind the food and crops that support our communities every day. Thank you to everyone who helped make this field trip possible!

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