Farm Friends Barn

COME GROW WITH US!! Donations for the project can be mailed to: Farm Friends Barn, PO Box 675, Beck

Young people are becoming more removed from where their food originates. School-age children do not have a proficient understanding of how the food system works and the types of agricultural commodities raised in the local area. In addition, young people need to be educated on healthy food choices, many of these foods being grown locally. The Farm Friends Barn is being built to provide The Little

Farm Hands Project to our youth and other agriculture related projects for all! This building will also be available for meetings, birthdays and other events. In collaboration with local agricultural and conservation organizations, we would like to build/create a Little Farm Hands display for the Sherburne County Fair. “Little Farm Hands at the Fair” will be an agricultural education exhibit for kids. Children (ages 3-10) become farm hands at this hands-on exhibit as they experience the agricultural process beginning at the farm and ending at the market. Little Farm Hands and their families get their work aprons and fire up their imaginations to help with farm chores, collect goods to sell at the farmer’s market, and then spend their “earnings” at the grocery store. This mock ag adventure will consist of a series of livestock barns, a grain bin, a tractor dealer, garden plots, an apple orchard, and a farmer’s market. The experience directs and explains what happens to food from a starting point to the last step in the process at the grocery store. The finished set and materials could be portable and other agricultural groups could lend it to promote agriculture in their area. Each station provides hands-on tasks related to planning crops and the tending of animals. For example, at the chicken coop, the farm hands feed the chickens the grain they “harvested” and then collect the eggs. At the dairy barn children milk a cow and at the tractor shed they drive peddle tractors with wagons to haul the hay for the animals. After the children have gone through each of the miniature barns and collected their products, they “sell” them a the farmer’s market for “cash” to be used at the retail grocery store where they have the opportunity to “buy” their finished product such as apples, milk, cereal, jerky, soy nuts, fruit and vegetables. Additional stations will address agricultural related service concerns; such as ground water quality and quantity, soil erosion, etc.

06/01/2026

Important Notice to Residents of Becker, Becker Township, and Sherburne County. The Farm Friends Barn, a local non-profit organization, is reviving the cardboard recycling program on a trial basis until January 31st, 2027. The program's effectiveness relies on responsible use and misuse may lead to termination. Additional information can be found in the enclosed flyer.

05/31/2026

Farm Friends Barn proudly hosted kindergarten classes from Becker Primary this week, continuing a cherished tradition of educating young minds about plant care and cultivation. Students gained hands-on experience with planting, watering, and nurturing flowers and vegetables, while also discovering intriguing aspects of prairie ecosystems. Upon returning in the fall as first graders, they witness the fruits of their labor as they harvest their gardens. We extend gratitude to teachers, chaperones, students, and volunteers for contributing to another successful Prepare Plant Harvest event at the barn.

05/27/2026

There are a few plots left. Please meesageto secure your plot now!

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

Volunteers convene every Monday morning to work on projects, ready upcoming events, and plan for future initiatives. They are currently preparing for our Prepare, Plant, Harvest event, a collaborative effort with Becker Public Schools kindergarteners and a Becker Homeschool group. We are thankful for the invaluable contributions of our volunteers at the Farm Friends Barn. Becker Public Schools Farm Friends Barn

05/14/2026

Community Garden Update: 4- 10 X 20 plots are taken. 8-12 are left depending on sizes reserved. These are going to go fast!! The garden will be locked daily and for our gardeners use only. Below is the famous Butch Woolhouse prepping the Community Garden plots. Call Jean for more information (320) 248-2615.

05/13/2026

Plots are available!

Photos from Becker Public Schools's post

05/12/2026

We are grateful to be a part of this community and working with Becker Public Schools on bringing opportunities to the youth in our area related to agriculture.

04/29/2026

The success of our barn sale was made possible by the public's generous donations and the selfless dedication of our volunteers, and we offer our deepest gratitude to all involved.

04/25/2026

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Telephone

+1 320-248-2615

Website

http://www.farmfriendsbarn.org/

Address

10782 27th Avenue SE
Crystal, MN
55308

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