At Yolo Farm to Fork, we’re pleased to announce that we will be reviving our popular “Go Visit a Farm!” program. On May 5, the Big Day of Giving, all donations received will support sending Yolo County students to visit a local organic farm.

What is “Go Visit a Farm?”

“Go Visit a Farm!” is a program that provides 4th-6th grade students with a unique field trip to a local farm. In 2022, participating students will visit either La Tourangelle Community Garden in Woodland or Fiery Ginger Farm in West Sacramento.

During the pandemic, many schools stopped offering field trips. Because of this, our “Go Visit a Farm!” program has been put on hold since 2020. Now that more schools are allowing off-site educational experiences, we are excited to again launch farm-based field trips.

Field Trip Activities

What does a typical farm field trip include? Students participate in:

·         Farm exploration

·         Interactive discussions

·         Hands-on farm activities that incorporate school curriculum topics and make farm-to-table connections

Every student participates in a harvest activity and is encouraged to sample the produce they harvest. Other learning activities might focus on:

·         Identifying parts of a flower

·         Growing vegetables at home

·         Pruning and caring for a fruit tree

·         Keeping livestock

·         Vermicomposting with worms

·         Recognizing beneficial insects and birds

Support Us on Big Day of Giving

On May 5, 2022, Yolo Farm to Fork will participate in the 10th annual Big Day of Giving. We have set an ambitious goal to fundraise $5,000 by midnight on May 5. We plan to use these funds to send 150 students to “Go Visit a Farm!” 

Want to show your support for our goal and our mission? Here are three ways you can support our goal:

1. GIVE: You can donate to Yolo Farm to Fork by visiting www.bigdayofgiving.org on Thursday, May 5, and making a gift with a credit or debit card. Donations as little as $15 make a big difference, and your gifts can help us win some of the prizes that are up for grabs!

If you’d like, starting Thursday, April 21, you can schedule your gift in advance of the Big Day of Giving, just so you don’t forget! If you make a donation in a loved one’s honor, the website will send that person an email to let them know.

2. CREATE: Rally your networks to give during Big Day of Giving with a fundraising page! Click the “Fundraise” button on Yolo Farm to Fork’s profile on the Big Day of Giving website. Build a page to encourage your friends to give, too. Share the link with your friends and family, so their gifts contribute to your campaign!

3. SHARE: Let your networks know that you support our cause by sharing our posts on your social media accounts, or by creating and sharing a fundraising campaign. A good word from a donor like you is the most meaningful way for us to spread our mission.

Use your social media networks or email to share your love for gardens, learning, and children—and ask others to do the same. You can find some ready-made graphics and messaging at www.bigdayofgiving.org.