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The Suffolk County Farm and Education Center is a model farm education facility and also a real working farm. It is open to the public year round. Visitors are able to see a century old working farm which still holds a tie to the past through the historic hay barn, while showcasing present-day agriculture. Youth education programs are available for children pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. Fun-filled education programs attract over 150,000 visitors annually. To find out more about the Farm call 631-852-4600. For directions call 631-852-4612 or click here. THERE ARE NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE FARM AT ANY TIME!
Baby Animal Day, May 3rd, 11am - 3pm - Join us for our free family festival. Meet our newest Spring babies, watch a chick hatch, take a wagon ride ($2 per person) and do a craft. Mothers Day Chocolate Making Workshop, May 10th, 1pm - 2pm - Make your own chocolate creations to share with mom! Pre-registration required, please call 631-852-4600. Farmer for a Day, May 17th, 10am - Noon - Join us for a day in the life of a farmer. Pre-registration required, please call 631-852-4600. Photo Workshop, May 17th, 10am - Noon - Bring your own camera and join us for a morning filled with fun while you learn some basic tricks and tips of photography. $8 per person, 8 years and up. Pre-registration required, please call 631-852-4600. SUMMER CAMP ON THE FARM - Join us this summer for a hands-on week-long adventure on one of a variety of topics. Camp starts July 7th and ends on August 15th! We also offer a camp for children with diabetes. Birthday Parties at the Farm - Four imaginative and educational party experiences to make your child's Birthday absolutely exciting!! Farm Gift Shop - Browse our quaint farm shop and take home a souvenir of your visit. Historic Haybarn - On your tour of the farm, don't forget to stop by at the haybarn. Hay Barn Restoration Project - Check out the progess of this major restoration project. Learning Barn - Abundant in literature, hands-on activities and discovery bags, the contents of the Learning Barn are meant to blend agricultural and environmental awareness with the New York State curriculum. Schedule a visit! Pumpkin Catapult Contest - Build a catapult, toss a pumpkin - does it get any funner than this?! This year's event is October 25th! PumpkinFest 2008 - October 4th and 5th, 11am - 5pm! Are you a vendor? Click here for the 2008 Vendor Application. State Fair 2006 - Follow one of our 4-Hers on her journey to the New York State Livestock Judging Team! Small
Farm Quarterly - The winter 2005 issue of Small Farm Quarterly
featured Suffolk County
Chicken Embryology Teacher Training - Learn more about this popular winter teacher training. Register here. Veterinary Career Exploration Program - Register now for this High School Student Vet Career exploration program on Tuesday nights in March. Nature
Series - Register now for our popular Saturday nature-themed
family progarms! Spring Learn and Play- Register now for our popular parent/caregiver program for this Spring! Science and Play - Join us after school for this interactive science exploration program for 5-7 year olds! Our Spring Science and Play is available now!
Horse and Dog Show Schedule - Check out our 2008 schedule so far of our dog and horse shows. Equine Network - Love horses? Thinking about owning or leasing a horse? Own one or more horses? We are pleased to announce that we will be starting an Equine Network that will sponsor a variety of workshops aimed at educating and supporting the backyard/small horse farm enthusiast. Fascinating Farm Facts - Come meet the animals that live at the Farm. Animals for Sale - The Suffolk County Farm offers animals for sale (llamas, sheep, goats, rabbits), and babies during breeding season, interested parties can call 631-852-4603. Large Livestock purchase/inquiries (pigs, cattle/cows) can be directed to 631-852-4604.
Farm Animal Helpline - 631 852-4603 - Our staff will answer questions regarding a wide range of domestic farm animals and their care. Wildlife
Helpline - 631 852-4792 - The Environmental
Sciences staff will assist with wildlife questions and concerns. Links – To who we work with and other valuable resources. Staff Listing - Who we are and what we do. November 2007 | |||||
Long
Island Stockdog Club - located at the Suffolk County
Farm and Education Center