Educational Farm Visit Programs

Heaven Scent Farm, operated by a homeschool family in Gainesville, Virginia is a small-scale working farm. We offer farm visit programs from a biblical perspective to help children experience life on a farm and learn about agriculture, soil and water conservation.

As homeschoolers, daily life on the farm enables us to encounter valuable educational opportunities and develop life skills. By offering educational farm visit programs, we aim to provide these same opportunities to you and your family.

We work together with the Prince William County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Prince William County Farm Bureau and other organizations to provide quality programs that are both fun and educational.

A portion of the proceeds from our farm visit programs are donated to international Christian missions and other charitable organizations. Our programs run from 10:00 am to noon. You can select from one of the programs below, or we can tailor a program for your school, family, or private group. Some programs run rain or shine. Others may be rescheduled or cancelled due to inclement weather or lack of enrollment. Email us for program pricing, additional information, and to reserve a date and program.

Available Programs

Come learn about farming, animals, soil conservation and more. Relax and enjoy the great outdoors. We provide a safe, clean, fun, and educational environment for children and families.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

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Farm Visit participants must register in advance. Our programs can be tailored to suit your group and schedule!

Daily Devotional

My Little Pony
Come learn all about ponies and what's involved in owning and caring for
one. Participants will have a chance to see several breeds and sizes of
horses, brush and pet them. Limited to 15 participants. Grade level K-5.

Healthy Waterways
Students will investigate how freshwater resources are influenced by geologic processes and the activities of humans. Using a hands-on model, we’ll demonstrate downstream pollution and how it affects local waterways. Weather-permitting we’ll also perform water quality testing in our local stream. Open to all grade levels.

Wild and Wooly! Goats and Sheep
"Gentle as a lamb" and "what's got your goat?" are familiar expressions.
This farm visit teaches participants about the many breeds of sheep and
goats, what's involved in caring for them, and the variety of products that
come from sheep and goats. We also discuss the rich biblical history of
sheep and goats. This is a fun, unique program where participants get to
spend time with our small flock, and visit with our other barnyard buddies.
Typically included in this visit are spinning and shearing demonstrations.
Open to all grade levels.

What Do Farmers Do?
This farm visit addresses three questions: What do farmers do? What is agriculture? How does agriculture affect my life every day? Children will
also visit with our barnyard animals as they learn about life on a farm. Recommended grade level K-5, but open to all grade levels.

Regions of Virginia: Where Does My Food Come From?
Students will discover the various waterways and the diverse topography
of Virginia’s five geographic regions. They’ll also learn about the major
agricultural products and industries found in each region. Using a giant,
life-size map, we’ll chart where produce, meat, wine, poultry, mining,
seafood, and more are found in our great state. Open to all grade levels.

Agriculture Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
This farm visit teaches students about farming and demonstrates how life
has evolved over the years for farm families. We’ll also visit with the
cattle, you can pet the pig and other small farm animals.
Open to all grade levels.

Soils on the Move
We'll discuss the four components of soil and students will create soil samples with test tubes. We’ll also perform experiments with soil erosion and explore practical applications and practices of soil and water conservation on our farm. Open to all grade levels.

Compliments of Cattle
This farm visit will focus upon cattle and the amazing variety of products (both edible and inedible by people) derived from cattle. Few people are aware of all the by-products of cattle. This farm visit also helps students understand the difference between conservation, preservation, and indiscriminate use. Open to all grades levels.

What’s in the Garden?
Good food doesn’t begin on a grocery store shelf in a box. Healthy food becomes much more interesting when children know from where it comes. This program helps children understand the process of planting, production, packaging and delivery of fresh produce to the grocery store. Sew some seeds, visit with our barnyard animals and more. Recommended grade level pre-K through grade 5, but open to all grade levels.