Farmer’s Helpers is hiring for 2026
Farmer’s Helpers at Chip-in Farm is hiring Looking for a fun outdoor job where you’ll have the chance to work with both kids and animals? Two positions available. Farm Educator Seasonal Farm Educator Read the full job descriptions below. Farm Educator – Farmer’s Helpers at Chip-in Farm Location: Chip-in Farm Bedford, MA Position: […]
The Outdoor Classroom: It’s Not Just Play
By Kristi Atherton A little boy stands in a field at the edge of the woods. He is not alone. From a distance his caregiver observes, and lets the little boy lead the way. Snow reaches halfway up his calves as he walks, and his little body, fully dressed in winter outdoor […]
2026 Spring and Summer classes
Farmer’s Helpers at Chip-in Farm has a sign-up date for you. Sign-up for spring and summer classes. March 2, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. A link with directions will be sent when available. Below is a list of dates, times, and classes so you can be ready to sign-up. Please reach out to us at […]
Thank you for a Wonderful 2025 Season!
As the days fly by and we fast approach the end of 2025, Farmer Sandy and her staff would like to thank everyone that participated in all Farmer’s Helpers programs this year. Thank you to all of the Farm Kids. Here on the farm, our classroom without walls, kids, staff, and […]
Another Barnyard Bash
Join Farmer Sandy for a BARNYARD BASH with Farmer’s Helpers. It’s Parents’ Morning Off. Drop off your kids at Chip-In Farm for farm chores, pizza, crafts, and pony rides. Kids will help Farmer Sandy say good morning to all the animals and feed the animals’ breakfast. After the work is done, kids will enjoy crafts, […]
Barnyard Bash
Join Farmer Sandy for a BARNYARD BASH with Farmer’s Helpers. It’s Parents’ Morning Off . Drop off your kids at Chip-In Farm for farm chores, pizza, and crafts. Kids will help Farmer Sandy with farm chores. After the work is done, kids will enjoy crafts and pizza in the warm classroom. When: Friday November 28 […]
Children’s book author Christine Devane is coming to Chip-In Farm
Friday October 17 from 10:00 to 11:00 at Chip-In Farm. Farmer Sandy has a special surprise. Come to Chip-in Farm and join other Farmer’s Helpers on a great adventure! Come along to Elephant Beach, where adventure arrives with each and every wave. Meet local author, teacher and mom “Christine Devane” and hear her read her […]
Preschool Fall Fun with Farmer’s Helpers
Preschool Fall Fun with Farmer’s Helpers at Chip-In Farm When: Thursday October 2, 16, or 30 from 9:30 to 11:00. What: Wagon ride, pumpkin picking and pony rides. Who: Preschool children ages 2-5 Cost: $15 per child for 1 session Come join Farmer Sandy for a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch. Pick out your […]
Donkey Friends Ollie and Stanley
When I was a kid, my neighbors had donkeys, eight or more. Their braying, sounding through the neighborhood, signified repetition of routine on the farm. We began to expect it, like the ringing of church bells on Sunday or the National Anthem at 12:00 p.m. Audrey, my neighbor’s niece, owner of the […]
Full Moon Goat Yoga
The air is warm, the sun shines strong, grass needs mowing, and the trees bud. Spring brings new born babies of all kinds, especially on a farm. The baby goats at Farmer’s Helpers Chip-In Farm have arrived and they are ready for Goat Yoga. Their job description; jump and climb on human […]
