learning place organic farm

Erasmus + Programme of the European Union

Since September 2016, Karłowski Foundation is taking part in the partnership project which is run by eight organizations from seven countries – Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Poland and the United Kingdom. They contribute to the project with first-hand experiences and competencies associated with outdoor learning and organic farming. The strategic partnership has developed the e-learning course and interactive online portal titled “Learning place Bio-Farm”. It offers online resources for teachers, farmers, coordinating agencies, NGO staff and any other individuals involved in delivering educational activities on organic farms.

Farm visits as a teaching method

Ecological farms offer space and countless opportunities to experience with all senses everything that is related to agriculture, nature and the natural environment. "Where does the food come from?" "How does the farm work every day?" "What lives in the earth?" These and other questions can be answered during an educational visit to our farm. Visits are an alternative and innovative form of both formal and non-formal learning that complement traditional school classes. During the visits, children and teenagers participate in practical interactive activities. The knowledge gained on the farm can be used in biology, geography, environment, ecology or economics lessons.

Attending a farm visit can bring benefits for teachers who educate pupils with difficulties in mainstream learning systems. Classes which include children and young people with specific needs (e.g. children with developmental disorders, learning disabilities or social problems) can gain intensive and new experiences that are different from the more conventional methods of learning in the classroom.

Organic farming offers a wide range of working opportunities. This growing economic branch often needs motivated young people – organizers of delivery services, salesmen, cooks, bakers etc.

Training of teachers and organic farming educators

Currently, there are limited training offers which are linked to learning on organic farms. Erasmus Project intends to develop a comprehensive European training course and portal with various interactive tools and learning resources for organic farming educators. The course will support teachers, farmers and other stakeholders in familiarizing themselves with the practicalities and technicalities of hosting farm visits. It will also mean that educators can gain better knowledge of school’s requirements when visiting the farm. This will help them to link activities to school’s curriculum and identify any health and safety requirements specific to a school visit.

The target groups for the course include a wide range of stakeholders including farmers and farm guides, educational staff and their associated educational institutions, NGO staff members, coordinating agencies, trainers and public administration representatives.

www.learningonbiofarm.eu

Danuta Sałagan

 

 

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Biodynamic agriculture in Juchowo operates in a closed cycle

cows receive feed produced on our farm. Manure is composted, and the compost fertilizes our fields.

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Juchowo Farm - Fundacja im. St. Karłowskiego
Fundacja im. Stanisława Karłowskiego Juchowo 54 A, 78-446 Silnowo
Spółka Rolnicza Juchowo Sp. z o.o. Juchowo 54 A, 78-446 Silnowo
tel.: 94 375 3821 fax: 94 375 3822
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GPS: N 53 St.40' 37.7292" E 16 St.29' 27.0924"
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