Educational Fall farm tours update
POSTED July 22, 2021:
As you are aware, in the past we have welcomed many school trips from schools all over the area. These field trips have always been a highlight for us! We continue to adapt to the changes that came with last year. For us, on the farm, many of those things resulted in positive outcomes and gave us some new and creative ideas.
Sadly, we are facing the staffing shortage that many other businesses are facing. We are SO GRATEFUL for an amazing and hard working staff who have stayed with us faithfully. However due to graduations and changing life situations, we have lost a few of our staff members. Despite our efforts, we simply haven't been able to fill some significant gaps. Everyone here has been working very hard since the beginning of our season, but we have had to make some crucial decisions as we prepare for Fall.
One of those decisions was to not offer field trips this Fall season. Your relationship with us is so important as is the opportunity to partner with you in sharing farm education. So, we do have a few options that we hope you will consider:
As you are aware, in the past we have welcomed many school trips from schools all over the area. These field trips have always been a highlight for us! We continue to adapt to the changes that came with last year. For us, on the farm, many of those things resulted in positive outcomes and gave us some new and creative ideas.
Sadly, we are facing the staffing shortage that many other businesses are facing. We are SO GRATEFUL for an amazing and hard working staff who have stayed with us faithfully. However due to graduations and changing life situations, we have lost a few of our staff members. Despite our efforts, we simply haven't been able to fill some significant gaps. Everyone here has been working very hard since the beginning of our season, but we have had to make some crucial decisions as we prepare for Fall.
One of those decisions was to not offer field trips this Fall season. Your relationship with us is so important as is the opportunity to partner with you in sharing farm education. So, we do have a few options that we hope you will consider:
- Group Visits: we will still welcome group visits. Please feel free to bring your group or class for a visit to the farm during the day. You are welcome to use our picnic tables and explore around the farm market.
- Fall Reading Incentive Program: This has been a big hit for educators who have participated in the past. Simply establish your class' reading goals with the reward of a Rohrbach's Corn Maze Pass! We will make up the certificate with your school / class names and you can print what you need! Send an email to Christine to get set up. There is no cost to participate.
- Penelope Pumpkin: We are excited to be offering a farm and agriculture book based right here on our farm. It is full of education about the life of a pumpkin through the seasons. Click here for more info and to order copies.
