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County Farm Project

Attention Educators, Parents, and Students!

New in 2010 - A FARM for the students of San Mateo County!

Accepting Class Reservations NOW for the 2011- 2012 School Year!


ChrisDemonstratesThe unique and rich heritage of the San Mateo County Coastside retains hundreds of agricultural acres proudly producing an annual economy and local vegetables sought after across the nation, such as Green Globe artichokes, peas, veans, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, pumpkins, strawberries, and much, much more.

The San Mateo County Health Department and The HEAL Project are pleased to announce this exciting FARM Pilot project. Opened in September 2010, the San Mateo County student farm offers San Mateo County students a unique opportunity to connect with the soil, plant, and harvest their own fruit and vegetables.

 

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Learning adventures await San Mateo County student farmers! Visiting classes are given their own section of the farm to plant, guided by the HEAL Farm Coordinator. Visiting Educators may select from activity lessons in the Farm Curriculum with focus on specific study areas such as:

  • Plant and Earth Science
  • Soil and Water Conservation
    Nutrition
  • Food systems and Agriculture
  • Local History or local Economics

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The Farm curriculum, developed to help students make relevant connections to the world around them through hands-on experience, is developed to CA Academic Standard content with activities led by a professional, certified Instructor. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to chaperone the classroom farm visits and help bring important lessons home!

READ MORE ABOUT this San Mateo County Health Department funded opportunity:

 

 

Thank you to the Cabrillo Farms family of Moss Beach, CA and to Dave Lea for the encouragement, advice, and support he has shown to this project.

Farm FAQ
  • Who can visit the Farm? 
    • In our 2010-11 Pilot Year, free farm visits are offered to any San Mateo County classes with students in the 4th and 5th grade. Other grade levels may be considered – Contact the Farm Coordinator!
  • When is the Farm open for class visits? 
    • Class visits are available by arrangement during the regular school day, typically anywhere from 9:00-1:00p.m. Visitors are encouraged to plan between 2-4 hours of class time, including lunch, at the Farm. The Farm is not available for visits during the weekend or school holidays.
  • Where is the Farm? 
    • The Farm is a 2 ½ acre parcel of a larger, privately held commercial farm property between Half Moon Bay and Moss Beach off Highway One. The Farm is not accessible to visitors unless by arrangement.
  • Why is the S.M. County Health Department underwriting this project? 
    • Chief Health Officer, Dr. Scott Morrow envisioned and created this opportunity for San Mateo County children to learn about healthy eating and healthy lifestyle. Read more about it in the Press Release ….
  • How can I learn more about a class visit? 
  • Can members of the community be involved at some level with this wonderful idea? How can I contribute or volunteer with this project? 

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The HEAL Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Tax ID# 27-0192940  •  info@thehealproject.org