Experiential Learning
Kona Biodynamic Farm & Learning Center provides experiential learning opportunities for children, young adults, schools, families and community groups to participate in the activities of a diversified farm practicing biodynamic agriculture.
Children Experiencing the Living World
Growing food and caring for the 'aina (land) are life skills that every child should have opportunities to experience. All activities on our farm are educationally oriented. Children caring for the farm animals are by far some of the most popular activities, others include: gardening, cooking (and eating), crafts, composting, nature walks, tree work, Hawaiian crops and exploring the pre-contact Kona Field System. Our children's farm-school curriculum and education programs include: weekly school farm and garden classes, school field trips, farm summer camp, and seasonal and agricultural festivals.
Biodynamic Training
Biodynamic agricultural training is an integral part of Kona Biodynamic Farm, primarily through our work exchange program and informal apprenticeships and internships. Students live here on the land and experience the integration of all the processes of the farm firsthand. They work the farm six hours a day five days a week, experiencing practically the joys and challenges of farming. We also periodically offer workshops on biodynamic agricultural practices.
Consumer Outreach
Buying, preparing and eating whole-foods can often be challenging. It takes time. It sometimes requires making lifestyle changes. Kona Biodynamic Farm is committed to helping folks with these challenges through our CSA.
Responsibility a Necessity
Management of living resources is not only a responsibility, but a necessity. Learning about all spheres of life—mineral, plant, animal, human, the visible and invisible, the physical as well as the cultural (agriculture)—is imperative for a healthy society. We believe experiential learning while working and playing with others on a diversified community biodynamic farm an ideal way to do it!
—Phyl Dwyer
