Farm Educator's Roadmap®
Farm Educator's Roadmap®
Podcast Description
The Farm Educator's Roadmap® Podcast shares inspiring stories and practical insights to help you turn your passion for farming into powerful, purpose-driven education programs.
Hosted by Christa Hein - a farm educator of 30 years and founder of Bring the Farm to You®—this podcast blends heartfelt stories with hard-earned wisdom from educators across the country who are making an impact on family farms, in schoolyards, in cities, suburbs, and everywhere in between.
Whether you're dreaming up your first program or expanding an established farm-based business, you'll find real-life insights, practical strategies, and feel-good inspiration in every episode. From hands-on tips to big-picture visioning, this show will help you grow programs that connect people to the land, strengthen your community, and support your livelihood.
Tune in, get inspired, and let’s grow the future of farm education—together.
Ready to build a farm education program that stands out and attracts clients? Grab my free guide, 5 Simple Steps to Growing and In-Demand Farm Education Program, and start turning your passion into programs that people can't wait to book! https://www.farmeducatorsroadmap.com/5simplesteps
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores various aspects of farm education, touching on themes such as community building, hands-on learning, and environmental stewardship. Specific episodes cover topics like creating farm-based education programs, inspiring stories from farm educators, and unique approaches to integrating agriculture into curricula, such as the episode with Vera Simon-Nobes discussing the Farm-Based Education Network and its impact on educators and communities.
The Farm Educator’s Roadmap® Podcast shares inspiring stories and practical insights to help you turn your passion for farming into powerful, purpose-driven education programs.
Hosted by Christa Hein – a farm educator of 30 years and founder of Bring the Farm to You®—this podcast blends heartfelt stories with hard-earned wisdom from educators across the country who are making an impact on family farms, in schoolyards, in cities, suburbs, and everywhere in between.
Whether you’re dreaming up your first program or expanding an established farm-based business, you’ll find real-life insights, practical strategies, and feel-good inspiration in every episode. From hands-on tips to big-picture visioning, this show will help you grow programs that connect people to the land, strengthen your community, and support your livelihood.
Tune in, get inspired, and let’s grow the future of farm education—together.
Ready to build a farm education program that stands out and attracts clients? Grab my free guide, 5 Simple Steps to Growing and In-Demand Farm Education Program, and start turning your passion into programs that people can’t wait to book! https://www.farmeducatorsroadmap.com/5simplesteps
Dr. Bonnie Laabs, an inner-city science teacher, turned her PhD research on trauma and brain development into a thriving nonprofit. In this episode we discuss how she transitioned from a traditional classroom to founding WEE Farm on less than 6 acres right outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is proving that you don’t need hundreds of acres to create a powerful, purpose-driven education program.
Dr. Laabs dives into the science of why animals are such effective partners in teaching self-regulation and emotional wellness and discusses the creative ways she utilizes her six-acre property. From a “Critter Scene Investigation” forensics camp to a multicultural garden that uses food as a bridge between cultures. Whether you are an educator or a small-scale farmer, this conversation offers profound insights into making farm education accessible and meaningful for everyone.
You’ll hear:
🎓 How Bonnie’s background as a science teacher and her research into trauma led her to bring animals into the educational process in her classroom.
🚜 The personal leap of faith Bonnie and her husband took selling their city home to establish a farm that bridges the gap between science, education, and therapeutic wellness for inner city children.
🐎 Why Bonnie views her horses as partners rather than tools, and the science behind Equine Gestalt Coaching.
🕵️ A look at unique programs like “Little Vet Camp” and “FBI Mystery Spy” that engage kids in STEM and agriculture.
🪴 How the Multicultural Learning Garden uses shared recipes and diverse crops to build community and celebrate different heritages.
📍 Practical advice on maximizing small spaces; proving that you don’t need a large property to offer farm education.
🤝 Why building a network of experts and community support is the most vital step for any aspiring farm educator.
Learn more about WEE Farm:
🌐 Website: weefarm.org
👍 Facebook: WEE Farm
📸 Instagram: WEE Farm
Farm Educator’s Roadmap:
🌐Website: www.farmeducatorsroadmap.com
📘 Free Guide: 5 Simple Steps to Growing an In-Demand Farm Education Program
📸 Instagram: @farmeducatorsroadmap
👍 Facebook: @farmeducatorsroadmap
👩🌾 Join the Private Facebook Group: Join us!
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