Virtual Farm Trip to a Honey Bee and Research Extension Lab

by | Feb 8, 2022

Join us as we comb our way through the sweet and sticky world of bees as we open a working beehive! Students will learn about how bees work together to sustain their colony, the equipment humans need to keep bees, and the vital role that bees play as pollinators for...

Breakfast & a Book – “Grandpa’s Advice”

by | Jan 26, 2022

Emily plays for the AFC Ann Arbor women’s team and University of Michigan’s Club Team. Her passion to increase diversity in children’s literature led her to write and illustrate the book “Grandpa’s Advice.” Emily will also share...

Chickenology: Breeding the Best Flock!

by | Jan 21, 2022

This virtual field trip for middle and high school students will show the work done at Cooper Farms to breed broad-breasted white turkeys for the marketplace. Information will also include Meyer Hatchery’s chicken breeding operations. Students will learn about...

Virtual Farm Trip to Seminole Tribe of Florida

by | Dec 8, 2021

Join us for our virtual field trip with the Seminole Tribe of Florida! A deep connection to the land is a hallmark of Seminole tradition. Today the Tribe has six reservations throughout Florida and over 4,000 enrolled Tribal members. The Seminoles have raised cattle...