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Our tour program goes beyond the traditional farm tours for children… Students will not only have fun, they will learn about agriculture! A variety of different tours are offered during the year - each one specially designed and adapted for various age groups. Pre and post tour teaching information is provided. Join us for a fun farm learning experience!

Schedule a tour now at Critz Farms in Cazenovia!
Book your tour now … the schedule fills up quickly!

The pumpkin tours are 2 hours long, the maple tours are 1.5 hours long. All tours cost $4.00 per person and include two free chaperones per class.

Pumpkin Farm Tours - mid Sept. - end Oct. (level: Preschool- 3rd grade)
* honey bees and pollination (active hive) * pick your own pumpkins with hayride * farm animals- calf, goats, bunnies, ponies, llamas and more * growth and development of pumpkins *
*overview of diversified farming at Critz Farms *one small pumpkin per child*

Christmas Tree Tours - Sorry, we no longer offer this tour option.

Maple Sugaring Tours - mid March - early April (level: Grades 1 through 6)
*offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays * each child gets a small jug (100 ml.) of Critz Farms Pure Maple Syrup .* Information on the process for maple syrup production: tree tapping, sap collection, boiling, and packaging * story and lesson in the barn * hayride to the sugarbush, * visit to the Sugar House * boiling when weather permits * taste fresh maple syrup.

Coming in Fall 2008: Apple Picking and Cider Production Tours!

All tour start and stop times are pre-established. It is important that you arrive on time in order to have a complete tour. We can accommodate a shorter tour, however students will not experience all of the stations.

Indoor eating space is available by reservation for groups that want to bring a lunch to eat before or after the tour. A visit to our gift shop can also be arranged.

To schedule a tour or for more information call Critz Farms 315-662-3355. For directions to the farm click here.

Educational Farm Tours for Adults or Special Groups

At Critz Farms we are experienced in designing special tours to meet the needs of a wide range of groups. We welcome visits from groups of all sizes and people of all ages. Please contact the farm and we'll work with you to develop an interesting, educational, and fun Farm Tour Experience for your group!


For questions, comments, or to be added to our newsletter mailing list, please contact:
Critz Farms
3232 Rippleton Road
Cazenovia, NY 13035
Phone:800-442-3225
Fax:(315)662-3040
email:info@critzfarms.com

 
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