Thanks for your interest in our AGademics educational programs at Donnell Century Farm.
Students will have fun as they learn about their rural heritage. They will experience plant and soil science in a restored mule barn built in the 1930’s.

We have prepared the following guidelines which will help to ensure a great fieldtrip.

Please:

• Read the information in the brochure

• Make sure all drivers have complete directions and map as well as the phone number. Buses can park in the graveled circle in front of our farm office and shop.

• Contact our farm a few days ahead with the number of students and adults expected to come if very different from original reservation

• Arrive a few minutes early to organize the group, and count adults and students (separate counts for adults and students). Before entering, allow leader to check in with us and pay fee while group is lining up and getting quiet. Free admission for 1 teacher and 1 aide only per class.

• A porta potty is located beside the barn. It will save time if students make a restroom stop immediately before boarding the bus or make a stop at a bathroom with multiple stalls if traveling for a long distance. (For your safety and in respect for our farm, please do not allow children to climb fences, machinery, or trees, or run on the grounds.

• Prepare students to respectfully participate in the hands-on program and make comments or ask questions when appropriate. This program is designed for K-6 and is adjusted for varying grade levels. Chaperones should make child care arrangements for younger siblings

• Remind students to dress appropriately for the weather since the barn is not air-conditioned or heated. Students should bring a towel to sit on the straw which does scratch. Longer pants also help protect tender legs. Sometimes classes find it fun to wear white t-shirts and a bandana or western gear.

• Cameras are welcomed. Please let us know if you would like a class picture and we will take time for posing. If you want us to take a digital photograph to post on our website (DonnellandDonnell.com) please tell us when you arrive. Families enjoy viewing a photo of their child on the farm.

• Contact our farm as soon as possible if your group is running late. Or needs to cancel.

• A picnic area is provided for your sack lunches brought from school or home. Snacks need to be kept within the vehicles.


If you have any other questions, then please contact us through email -
RoseAnn@DonnellandDonnell.com
or call us at
(731) 424-4526 or mobile (731) 695-2523