Connecting Students to Agriculture — On the Farm!
Farming is a business, but it’s also a way of life that affects all of us at home and within our communities. Taking your classroom to a farm gives your students a firsthand glimpse into our province’s food suppliers and what it means to be a farmer, the multifaceted role a farmer plays as steward of the land, and what’s involved in caring for livestock. It’s also a chance to get up close to some pretty cool machines. Many farms in BC open their gates and barns for tours, and each one offers a unique and fun experience for students. To find a farm tour near you, locate your region on the map, then see the corresponding list of farms in that area.
Find a Farm Tour Close to You
Mainland-Southwest
Abbotsford
Agassiz
- Cordine Farms (Dairy Farm), 604-796-9235
- The Farm House Natural Cheeses
- Tranmer Road Farm, 604-796-2550 / 604-796-0827
Aldergrove
Chilliwack
- Chilliwack Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm
- Tonesa Holsteins Ltd., 604-795-9465
- Quik's Farm Ltd.(Cut Flower Greenhouse) 604-795-4651
- Toop Farms Ltd. (Dairy Farm) toopfarms@hotmail.com
Delta
- Martiann Holsteins (Dairy Farm), 604-946-5921
Langley
- Aldor Acres
- Dave's Orchard (Fruit Trees), 604-534-9979
- Eagle Acres Dairy and Pumpkin Patch
Maple Ridge
North Vancouver
Pemberton
Pitt Meadows
Richmond
Surrey
Vancouver
Vancouver Island-Coast
Black Creek
- Daldas Farms, 250-337-5494
- Seaview Game Farm
Brentwood Bay
Chemainus
- Greendike Farms Ltd. (Dairy Farm), 250-246-3300
Duncan
- Code's Corner Emu Farm, 250-746-1593
Parksville
Qualicum Beach
- Gilmar Farm, 250-752-1703
Sooke
- Roche Cove Llamas, 866-642-1795 / 250-642-1795 / rochecovellamas@shaw.ca
North Coast
Haida Gwaii
Thompson-Okanagan
Armstrong
- Idavista Farm Ltd., 250-546-6158
- The Village Cheese Company
Kelowna
- BC Orchard Industry Museum, 250-763-0433
Keremeos
Salmon Arm
Summerland
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre (Gardens), 250-494-6385
Vernon
Kootenay
Grand Forks
Cariboo-Central
70 Mile House
Quesnel
A Cautionary Note to All Farm Tour Participants
Food-borne illness can result from close contact with farm animals. BCAITC does not review or monitor any of the farm tour facilities on this list. It is up to each farm visitor to be aware of the risks associated with visiting a farm and take the necessary precautions. To reduce the risk of any food-borne illness, be sure that all students, teachers, and volunteers wash their hands with either hand sanitizer (or sanitizing hand wipes) or warm water and soap (drying their hands with a clean paper towel) before eating at and leaving the farm.