Rising Farmers Academy
A Christ-centered, hands-on farm school where faith, skills, and stewardship grow season by season.
Rising Farmers Academy is a faith-based learning enrichment program for homeschool students, nestled on our beautiful 6-acre homestead.
Here, children grow in knowledge, character, and self-sufficiency through hands-on experiences that connect them with God’s creation.
Schedule & Registration
Choose your program day, then follow the registration steps below to reserve your spot.
Step Up for Students
1. Reserve Step Up for Students funds for Rising Farmers Academy.
2. Contact us to let us know your funds are reserved.
3. You will receive a coupon code to complete registration on our website.
Tuition paid directly through your EMA account.
We’re happy to walk you through the Step Up process and help you complete enrollment.
More than a program
A Foundation for Life
Through hands-on experiences in gardening, animal care, life cycles, simple building, and natural living, students leave Rising Farmers Academy with far more than knowledge. They gain practical life skills, a strong sense of responsibility and independence, and a deeper appreciation for God’s creation.
As the seasons change, so do we. We invite your family to grow with us—season by season—as we raise the next generation of skilled, thoughtful, and grounded young farmers.
Matthew 6: 26-30
Stewardship | Responsibility | Self-Sufficiency | Work Ethic | Life Cycles & God’s Design | Confidence
Curriculum Highlights
Rooted in faith. Built through real work. Designed for life.
Gardening & Soil Stewardship
Students learn the full cycle of growing food—from healthy soil and seed planting to tending, harvesting, and enjoying what they’ve grown—building responsibility, patience, and a deeper appreciation for God’s provision.
Hands-on lessons include soil preparation, composting, hydroponic gardening basics, companion planting, and organic pest management, giving students a strong foundation in sustainable food production.
Through real work in the garden, students develop practical skills, observation, stewardship, and gratitude for the land and the food it provides.
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Soil preparation & composting
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Seed planting & seasonal garden care
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Hydroponic gardening basics
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Companion planting & organic pest control
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Harvesting & food appreciation
Animal Care & Husbandry
Students learn hands-on animal care through daily interaction with chickens, goats, and other farm animals—developing responsibility, confidence, and respect for God’s creation.
They practice real-life husbandry skills, learning how to observe animal behavior, recognize signs of health or concern, and provide proper care through routine tasks and seasonal needs.
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Daily animal care routines
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Chicken care, egg collection & incubation
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Goat care, handling & basic husbandry
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Observing animal health & behavior
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Hoof care basics & animal stewardship
Life Cycles & God's Design
Students explore the rhythms of life by observing God’s design through plant and animal life cycles—from seed to harvest, egg to chick, and caterpillar to butterfly.
Through hands-on experiences, they learn patience, careful observation, and responsibility while developing a deeper understanding of how God’s creation works together with purpose and order.
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Butterfly life cycle observation & release
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Chicken egg incubation & chick development
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Plant growth from seed to harvest
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Seasonal changes & natural rhythms
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Stewardship and care for living things
Simple Building & Farm Projects
Students learn foundational building skills through hands-on farm projects that teach problem-solving, teamwork, and safe tool use.
From planning and measuring to building and repairing, students gain confidence as they work with their hands and see the tangible results of their effort.
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Measuring, planning & basic construction skills
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Simple building projects using real materials
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Tool awareness & safety fundamentals
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Fence, coop & farm structure projects
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Teamwork, responsibility & work ethic
Natural Skincare & Entrepreneurship
Students learn the foundations of natural skincare by creating simple, nourishing products using traditional ingredients and hands-on methods.
Through the process of making, labeling, and understanding these products, students are introduced to basic entrepreneurship concepts—learning how skills, stewardship, and creativity can provide for real needs.
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Making tallow-based skincare products
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Understanding natural ingredients & their uses
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Product creation, labeling & presentation
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Introduction to entrepreneurship & responsibility
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Stewardship, creativity & purposeful work
TEEN DAY: FARM & SURVIVAL SKILLS
Teen Day builds on the same farm foundations while introducing hands-on survival and leadership skills that challenge students to think critically, work as a team, and take responsibility for real outcomes.
Through guided instruction and practical application, teens gain confidence, resilience, and the ability to problem-solve—learning skills that prepare them not just for the outdoors, but for life.
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Farm operations, animal care & leadership responsibilities
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Shelter building & basic construction techniques
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Fire craft, tool use & safety fundamentals
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Navigation, tracking & situational awareness
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Water sourcing, purification & outdoor cooking
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Cordage, knots & practical field skills
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Survival mindset: observation, adaptability & calm confidence
Anchored in Matthew 6:26–30, reminding students that as they learn to prepare and provide, God remains our ultimate provider.
Meet the Team
At Rising Farmers Academy, we’re more than just a team—we’re literally family. Each of us brings unique gifts, experiences, and passions to the table, and together we create a warm, supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
We love working side by side, combining our strengths to build something meaningful and lasting. Whether it's farming, teaching, or simply caring for others, we believe in doing it all with joy, purpose, and unity.
