Programs at Fox Chase Farm
Agricultural education, workforce development, and community engagement serving 62K+ students across Philadelphia every year.
See the Programs in Action
K–12 Agricultural Learning
Hands-on agricultural learning from kindergarten through 12th grade, connecting classrooms to the real world of the farm.
On-Farm Learning Experiences
Hands-on agricultural programming for K-12 students across the School District of Philadelphia, connecting classroom learning to real-world farm systems.
Traveling Outreach Program
Mobile agricultural education bringing Fox Chase Farm programming directly to schools and community sites throughout Philadelphia.
Ag Empowerment Programs
Inclusive programming designed for students with diverse learning needs, connecting them to agricultural experiences that build confidence and real-world skills.
Jr. MANRRS Leadership
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences student chapter providing leadership development and professional networking opportunities.
Career Pathways in Agriculture
Career-connected pathways from pre-apprenticeship to professional certification, preparing students for the agricultural economy of tomorrow.
CEA Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Philadelphia's first district-wide Controlled Environment Agriculture pre-apprenticeship pipeline, active at Mastbaum HS, Overbrook HS, and Martin Luther King HS.
Agriculture Innovations Academy
In partnership with the University of Utah, this academy certifies Philadelphia educators in agricultural literacy, targeting 180+ teachers.
Student-Run Enterprises
Real-world business experience through the Fox Chase Farm Store, district-wide markets, and Maple Leaf Café, managed by students from farm to sale.
Skilled Trades Pathways
Pre-apprenticeships in plumbing and electrical trades integrated with agricultural programming to build comprehensive workforce readiness.
Open to Philadelphia Families
Open programming that welcomes Philadelphia families and neighbors, creating shared connections to land, food, and each other.
ESY Horticulture Program
Extended School Year horticulture programming providing meaningful summer learning for students with Individualized Education Programs.
Weekend Family Experiences
Open farm events connecting Philadelphia families to agricultural education, seasonal programming, and community building throughout the year.
Signature Community Events
Annual events including Ag Discovery Day, Rooster Run, Cow Plop Bingo, Baby Goat Naming, and Bird Walks, engaging thousands of community members.
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GAIN Media Network
Global Agriculture Innovation Network delivering agriculture innovation content to teachers and students, expanding the reach of Fox Chase Farm's programming.
State-of-the-Art Learning & Innovation
Fox Chase Farm blends traditional farming with emerging technologies, workforce development, and sustainability — connecting students to agriculture, science, engineering, food systems, and entrepreneurship.
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Indoor growing technologies, hydroponic and vertical systems, environmental automation, and AgTech workforce pathways.
Agricultural Technology & Smart Farming
Precision agriculture, sensors and monitoring, data analysis, AI-enabled learning, and farm automation demonstrations.
Dairy Innovation Center
A first-of-its-kind experience: interactive dairy exhibits, food science labs, processing, and supply-chain career pathways.
Livestock Innovation Program
Hands-on animal agriculture covering health and welfare, rotational grazing, tracking technologies, and veterinary careers.
Poultry & Egg Production
Small-scale poultry management, egg production systems, animal husbandry, and farm-to-table learning experiences.
STEM Agriculture Labs
Microscopes and lab equipment, water and soil analysis, plant science, drones and remote sensing, and ag-engineering.
Sustainability & Circular Systems
Composting, regenerative agriculture, pollinator habitats, renewable energy, water conservation, and soil carbon stewardship.
Farm-to-Table Food Systems
The full journey of food — crop production, food safety, culinary agriculture, farm markets, and food-access initiatives.
Workforce Development & Career Pathways
Every initiative connects students to futures in AgTech, environmental science, engineering, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship.
A Living Laboratory for Philadelphia
A real-world innovation campus where students, educators, industry leaders, and community partners explore the future of agriculture, sustainability, food systems, and workforce development — a model for agricultural education in the 21st century.