Educational Programs — McMillian Agriculture Educational Farm
Educational Programs
Through workshops, homeschool programs, STEM agriculture, and school field trips, we give youth the tools to grow food, understand science, and serve their community.
5 Acres
Community Farm
3 Seasons
Of Growing Each Year
Youth-Led
Volunteer Program
Free
For Registered Veterans
Our Approach
Growing Food. Growing Minds. Growing Community.
At McMillian Farms, we believe learning happens best when your hands are in the soil. Our programs inspire the next generation through hands-on agricultural, STEM, and environmental education — giving youth practical skills in agriculture, conservation, technology, and community service while cultivating stronger veterans, stronger youth, and stronger communities.
Farm Workshops
Our seasonal farm workshops bring youth directly into the garden to plant, tend, and harvest real food. Students learn soil science, composting, seed saving, and what it truly means to grow something from the ground up.
- Planting & harvesting techniques
- Soil health and composting
- Seed saving and crop rotation
- Farm-to-table food education
Homeschool Co-op Days
We partner with homeschool families and co-ops to offer structured learning days at the farm. Students earn hands-on science and life skills credits while working alongside our team in a real agricultural setting.
- Structured curriculum alignment
- Science and life skills credits
- Small group learning environment
- Flexible scheduling for families
STEM & Drone Program
Our STEM Agriculture Program connects technology and farming in ways that inspire the next generation. Students explore drone technology for crop monitoring, data-driven growing techniques, and the science behind sustainable agriculture.
- Drone operation and crop monitoring
- Data collection and analysis
- Sustainable agriculture science
- Technology in modern farming
School Field Trips
Bring your class to the farm for an unforgettable field trip experience. Students tour our one-acre farm, meet our youth volunteers, learn about the Veterans First Food Program, and get their hands in the soil.
- Guided farm tour
- Hands-on planting activity
- Veterans First Food Program overview
- Q&A with youth farm volunteers
Ready to Bring Your Group to the Farm?
Whether you're a teacher, homeschool parent, youth group leader, or community organizer — we'd love to have you. Reach out to schedule a visit or register for a program.