Middle/High School Farm School

Description

Fall Semester Theme: “Work with Your Hands”
Focus: Self-sufficiency, creativity, stewardship, and Biblical work ethic

Dates: Fridays, See schedule

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Johnson Homestead, Anthony, NM
Ages: 13–18 (Middle & High School)

Program Pricing:

• $300 per student for the full 9-week semester
• 25% off for each additional sibling ($225/sibling)
• Single class (drop-in): $40 per student (as space allows)
• Sibling drop-in rate: $30 per student

Payment Options:

• Pay in full at registration
• Or choose a payment plan: $150 due at registration, $150 due by Week 5

What’s included:

• Bible study and reflection
• Life skill lesson and practice
• Lunch, prepared by the students
• Farm Chores & responsibility

Weekly Schedule:

This is a loose schedule. Everything on the farm depends on weather and other factors.

Week 1 (Sept 12): Welcome & Introduction to Homestead Skills

• Orientation, tool safety, tour, farm chores, prepare a meal and goal setting

Week 2 (Sept 19): Goat Care & Milking Basics

• Learn the basics of dairy goat care, milking, and sanitization, possibly butcher a goat.

Week 3 (Sept 26):  Gardening & Composting

• Build garden beds, plant fall crops, and manage compost

Week 4 (Oct 17): Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning

• Make jams or pickles and learn safe food storage methods

Week 5 (Oct 24): Sewing & Mending

• Learn hand stitching, simple repairs, and how to read a pattern

Week 6 (Oct 31): Soap Making or Natural Products

• Make goat milk soap or natural cleaners from scratch

Week 7 (Nov 14): Cooking & Baking

• From-scratch recipes and kitchen skills teens can take into adulthood, we will learn all about sourdough as well.

Week 8 (Nov 21): Basic Carpentry & Tool Use

• Learn how to use hand tools, measure, cut, and construct a small project

Week 9 (Dec 12): Small Engines & Simple Repairs

• Learn engine basics and how to care for farm equipment

Dec 12, 3pm-6pm: Farm Christmas Celebration (Free event for all students)

• A joyful celebration for all students to reflect on the season, share what they’ve learned, and enjoy Christmas crafts, potluck meal, and farm fun.