Our field trip to Lane Farms was a huge success. We had so much fun exploring the local farm that has been in the Goleta Valley since the 1860’s! Mrs. Lane gave us a brief history of the farm and told us about all the fun things we would find. They grow many different crops…not just pumpkins! Mr. Lane even showed us a machine that his family used in years past that would shuck the corn off the cob. The kernels would then be used to feed the livestock.

 

We got to visit the animals,

and each student had the chance to “drive” a tractor! They were beyond thrilled with that!

 

We went on a hay ride around the farm and then, at last, it was time for the children to pick a special pumpkin.

    

What a great morning!  The children did such a great job that I already scheduled our next field trip for the end of this month. We will head to Carpinteria to the Delwiche Ranch to learn about owls!