Glenview 7th graders go back in time

This week the farm hosted about 280 7th graders from Springman Middle School in Glenview. This is the second year we have done a day long program for the local middle schools and all of the students, teachers, and our staff have a great time! The kids get a chance to learn about Glenview during the 1920's and how farming connected to the overall community. Students do domestic chores such as sewing, luandry, and cooking; they learn about livestock care and farm machinery; they visit our 1930's grocery store and learn about bartering and store credit; they even get to milk a cow-a highlight for all! This was also the first time we have used our new shed for a program. Though the staff is pretty tired by the end of the week, this is a very rewarding program, and you leave feeling very happy to have taught so many kids about Glenview's history. Thanks for visiting Springman!