Spring on the Farm Field Trips: April 9-25, 2024

Schoolchildren cluster around and handle an artichoke plant

Schoolchildren look at plants growing in an outdoor hydroponic system.

A boy carries a basket of strawberries picked from the field.

Discovery Farm Field Trips

Thanks to its sunny weather and fertile soil, California is the #1 state in the nation in agriculture production. The mission of the Discovery Farm field trips is to offer visitors a chance to experience this first hand and gain appreciation for the influence of farming on everyday life

The Petting Farm - Get up close and personal with Oreo and his friends while experiencing how animals provide food so we can grow up strong and smart, as well as provide fiber like wool to keep us warm and dry

Wagon Tour - Learn about the history of the Huntley College of Agriculture and how our farm operations provide Cal Poly Pomona students with learn-by-doing opportunities and produce some of the most sought-after graduates by industry leaders.

Children’s Garden - What better way to experience agriculture than by playing in the dirt! Visit our newly expanded Children’s Garden and explore the life cycle of plants, how some creepy crawlies actually help plants grow and that tasty helps us grow healthy and smart!

Pick Your Own - Enjoy the fruits of our labor! Pick fresh produce and taste the difference with our expanded strawberry garden and revived vegetable fields.

Update 3/5/24: Thanks to a record response, field trip reservations are now completely FULL.

Field Trip Packages

Spring is a great time to visit the Farm! This year, our Spring Field Trips will be available Tuesdays through Thursdays from April 9-25. Sign-ups will begin on Feb. 15. The field trips will be more exciting than ever with educational enhancements in our popular Children's Garden!

Child Package

$13 per participant. Field trips include a basket of strawberries or u-pick vegetables, depending on availability; a walking tour of Discovery Farm; the Hay Wagon Ride, Children’s Garden activities; and the Petting Farm.

Adult Package

$9 per adult. Gives an accompanying adult access to all activities in the Child Package, except picking a basket of strawberries/vegetables. Only parents/chaperones that have been registered by the school or group may attend a field trip.

Complimentary

One teacher and one aide for each group of up to 25 children will not be charged to participate in activities. (DOES NOT INCLUDE A BASKET OF STRAWBERRIES/VEGETABLES)
*If your group/class has special needs children, their aide will not be charged to participate.

Home School Groups/Moms Clubs

Required to check-in as one group. Wristbands will be given out to the lead contact to distribute.

*Due to the hands-on learning environment of these field trips, groups may need to be split into smaller units.

Signing Up for a Field Trip in Three Steps

Check the Availability Calendar below to find dates that work for your group.
Fill out the Field Trip Reservation Form and request your preferred dates.
We will contact you to confirm the details of your trip.

VISITING AGRISCAPES/ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

This is a working farm, closed shoes and sun/windscreen are highly recommended. Visitors may come in contact with dirt walkways, and uneven terrain.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

All reasonable accommodations for special needs and accessibility will be met – for special requests please email in advance: agriscapesinfo@cpp.edu.

Spring on the Farm Field Trip FAQs

We will be following current LA County Health and Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) Guidelines. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES IN THE GUIDELINES.

Usually, between 1½ - 2½ hours, allow extra time if you will take a snack or lunch break. We request that you arrive 15 minutes before your reservation time to allow for check-in.

Buses and cars will be provided with free parking. Directions and information will be provided in advance. Look for signs upon entering AGRIscapes on South Campus Drive ONLY.

Yes, ALL field trip participants including adults must fill out and return the liability waiver form that will be provided – One per family (everyone must be listed). Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow those without the completed forms to participate.

Payment can be made with cash, checks (payable to the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation), or credit cards. Check and credit card refunds are not possible.

Yes, and they are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis.

The AGRIscapes Outreach Center is located at 4102 S. University Dr., Pomona, Calif., 91768, next to the Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store. Enter on South Campus Drive from Temple Avenue.

Email us at agriscapesinfo@cpp.edu.