Urban Farming for Kids!

Oh, wow! What a great idea. An online class – Urban Farming for Kids – taught by kids!! My kids are grown, but I sure would have loved this resource when they were little. It’s awesome to watch these kids – Ethan and Lydia – as they do such a great job teaching other kids how to garden, raise chickens, milk a goat, and more.

Check out this video of 8 year old Lydia, as she gives a lesson in milking a goat. I’ve watched it over and over – she’s a great teacher!

Here’s what your kids will learn in Urban Farming for Kids:

Growing a Garden – Part 1

What you need to know before starting a garden
Growing seasonally
Finding the perfect spot for your garden
How to prepare your soil
What to add to your garden
Trying new veggies

Growing a Garden – Part 2

How to plant seeds
Watering your seeds
Weeding you garden
Harvesting your veggies
Fencing your garden

How to Raise Chickens – Part 1

Getting Started with baby chicks
Food requirements for baby chicks
Water for baby chicks
Shelter for baby chicks
Proper temperatures for baby chicks
Where to buy baby chicks and supplies

How to Raise Chickens – Part 2

Caring for older chickens
The best age to buy older chickens
Parts of a coop
Food & Water
Gathering Eggs
Health & Safety for your chickens
Pasture-raising vs. Coop raising

How to Raise Goats – Part 1

Getting started with baby goats
Buying a male vs. female goat
Which breed of goat is best?
Food for baby goats
De-horning baby goats

How to Raise Goats – Part 2

Caring for adult goats
Food requirements for adult goats
Supplements for adult goats
Shelter for goats
Breeding your goats
Caring for your pregnant doe
Getting ready for baby goats to be born
Taking care of brand new baby goats
Milking your goat

Meet the Teachers

Urban Farming for Kids is available at https://www.weedemandreap.com/urban-farming-kids-online-class/.