WELCOME TO THE FARM
A special thing happened in 2023 when asked the question, "What happens when you give a school a cow?" With your help, we answered that question and established The Farm at Ithaca Waldorf School and new vibrant life filled our campus. We prepared for the arrival of the cows and were surprised by a new calf, and then the chickens, ducks and pigs followed. As we’ve settled in and gotten acquainted, our connection and love of The Farm has blossomed and grown - and now, we’re ready for the next phase of growth as we launch The Farm Gardens Project in Spring 2025!
announcing: the 2025 farm gardens project!
We are committed to growing The Farm & Gardens and our Land Stewardship Program so our students discover and make meaningful connections with nature and the world around them that last a lifetime. Become a patron of The Farm and contribute your time, talent and treasures to grow and bring this dream to life for our students. This is a true gift that will live on for generations!
The cows, chickens, ducks and pigs are all settled in and thriving - and building fertilizer to help future edible gardens and orchards grow and blossom! Learn more about our new Farm Gardens Project and how you can help!
from Our community
“It’s so exciting to see this longtime dream become a reality!”
-Jane Schantz
“I am thrilled to support the growth of the Farm program at IWS!! What a wonderful opportunity for our children.” - Lynsay Ayer
“We are happy to support the farm at IWS.” - Terry Clark
“So happy the school is doing this important work of farming with families.” - Barbara Alden
There's nothing quite like growing and preserving one's own food and the satisfaction that a simple ripe tomato can bring a grower. As an educator, I feel the same sense of pride and accomplishment watching our IWS students thrive and grow both in the classroom and learning through hands-on experiences in nature. Having a farm on campus provides our students with opportunities to learn to be stewards of the land through conservation, regenerative agriculture, and nurturing animal care.
- Melanie Ryan
IWS Lead Teacher for Grade 4/5 and mother of two IWS students