Testimonials

In their words

We could explain the magic to you‚ but really‚ our students say it so much better.

EDUCATION

“I learned that farming provides me with food and other essentials I need to live. Being on the Farm made me more aware of all the hard work that goes into giving everyone food and other necessary products. I thought everything just came from the store!”
˜Breonna‚ St. Philip’s Academy

“By weighing and doing so many things… Dealing with numbers and logic‚ I learned that algebra‚ etc. isn’t just done in school but is used constantly in everyday life.”
˜Josette‚ PS 135

“I used Math to measure flour for cookie batter. I learned about Biology when we figured out how old a tree is. I learned about caring for animals and used Math to make a chart that kept track of how much we fed each calf every day. The bigger the cow the more it ate and drank. The Farm made me think of things I never knew before.”
˜Natalie‚ PS 135

“Hands–on learning at The Farm helped me relate my studies to life. Our work in the classroom was based on where food comes from and other real issues. We actually baked cookies we could eat with eggs and milk that came from chickens and cows on the Farm. When I had trouble solving a problem‚ I got a lot of individual attention from my teachers. I hope my sister gets to go too.”
˜ Josette‚ PS 135

RESPECT

“The three most important things I learned at the Farm are: the life of the farmer is so different from mine; I never saw a real cow or pig before; and I learned respect for living things and the discipline to care for them. I can make a difference.”
˜Mobi‚ PS 20

“I witnessed the birth of a calf. This showed me how fragile life is and to treat animals with respect‚ just like people.”
˜Chanice‚ PS 135

TEAMWORK

“I realize now that a community can get more done together than one person alone. I learned to help and that I can be valuable to my teachers and my friends. Teamwork can accomplish anything.”
˜Rakiyah‚ St. Philip’s Academy

“I won the Woodchuck Award for cooperation. That made me feel important.”
˜Jordan‚ PS 135

VALUES

“Being at the Farm made me feel good. Taking care of the calves made my chores at home seem easier. Taking care of my cat is important because she relies on me for food. I would encourage other kids to go to the Farm so they can learn teamwork‚ friendship and responsibility like I did.”
˜Nishani‚ St. Philip’s Academy

“Students that go to the Farm will learn pride in their work. They will develop a sense of community and have fun while learning new things.”
˜Amer Allen‚ St. Philip’s Academy

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

“I discovered my inner courage at the Farm. I am really scared of insects‚ but the staff and my teammates cheered me on so I felt brave… like I can do anything. Thank you all!”
˜Vivian Chow‚ PS 20

“I learned that an inch of growth equals one year in a tree’s life. This was my first time in the woods and it was a little scary but the hike was fun. Staying overnight with other kids showed me I had more in common with them than I thought. I learned to help out and not to waste things.”
˜Isaiah‚ PS 135

LIFE

“Farming means “nature”. We breathed a lot of fresh air and quietness. At home there is a lot of noise and pollution. Maybe I’ll live in the country when I grow up.”
˜Shirley‚ PS 20

“I learned that I can be comfortable away from home. My Farm friends felt like family. Not only that‚ but I’m more organized now and I don’t mind waking up early.”
˜Nachelle‚ PS 135

“My favorite subject is Math. I want to be an inventor. I have ideas for new inventions like robots to help with the animals. When I cared for them‚ I felt like a hero.”
˜Jelani‚ PS 135 Brooklyn