Helpers Of Our Farm offers tours to the general public (including both children and adults), seniors, and special needs groups. We allow a maximum of 35 people per tour and require a minimum of 21. If your group is smaller than 21, you can pay for the minimum of 21 guests to book your tour for a smaller group ($150). You can bring more than 35 people, you will need to reserve two tour time slots. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult (18 years and older) per 11 children. Tours normally are 45 min – 1 hour for Seniors and Special Needs and 1 – 1 hour 15 minutes for the general public.
General Public Tour: $7.00 per person (21 group minimum)
Our guided tour touches on many of the subjects listed below. We can offer an in depth focus on any of the subjects according to your interests. Please inform us of any subjects that you would like us to specifically spotlight before your visit to allow us to tailor your tour to your needs.
Farm Talk
- Define a Homestead Farm
- Sustainable Living
- Handling the farms stormwater through LID (Low Impact Development)
- Reuse/Recycle
- Harvesting Rain Water
- Composting
- Vegetable trimmings
- Chicken Tractor
- Organic Farming
- Why organic?
- Better and safer for the environment and consumption
- Natural fertilizers
- No synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or chemicals
- How sustainable farming applies to organic farming
- Better and safer for the environment and consumption
- Why organic?
Petting Farm
- Pet a variety of rescued farm animals (pigs, llama, goat, pony, chickens, rabbits)
- Learn common and not so common facts about each animal
- Learn about our rescue animals, where they came from, and how to be more responsible pet owners
Senior Living/Limited Mobility Tours: $5.00 per person (25 group minimum)
Our guided tours seniors and limited mobility individuals touches on many of the subjects listed below. We can offer an in depth focus on any of the subjects according to your interests. Please inform us of any subjects that you would like us to specifically spotlight before your visit to allow us to tailor your tour to your needs. The tour will take place in our accessible areas of the farm animal sanctuary.
Farm Talk
- Define a Homestead Farm
- Sustainable Living
- Handling the farms stormwater through LID (Low Impact Development)
- Reuse/Recycle
- Harvesting Rain Water
- Composting
- Vegetable trimmings
- Chicken Tractor
Petting Farm
- Pet a variety of farm animals (pigs, llama, goat, pony, chickens, rabbits)
- Learn common and not so common facts about each animal
- Learn about our rescue animals, where they came from, and how to be more responsible pet owners
Special Needs Program: $5.00 per person (25 min/max group)
Our Special Needs Program is for individuals who are mentally, emotionally, or physically challenged, or have a learning or speech disability. The presentations are a taught with a sensory-motor approach allowing for petting and interaction with animals with a maximum of 25 people.
Download Forms for Your Visit:
The forms below are required for your field trip. Please contact our Tour Coordinator at 910.253.7934 if you need assistance.