Barrington Farm School

Barrington Farm School Mailing address::::
PO BOX 41
Barrington RI 02806

An educational farm school located on the corner of Federal Rd and Middle Hwy in Barrington RI. Join us!

Nourishing the soil and the soul each day. The 120-year-old farmland located between Lincoln Avenue and Federal Road at Middle Highway is the last farm remaining in Barrington, Rhode Island. We are raising funds to protecting and conserve the farm for future generations link to agriculture and sharing food. The Barrington Farm School has been operating for several years on this property, outreach

ing to students, families, teachers and all levels of the community. We continue to need community support for growing, supplies, farm stand, structures, and woodland habitat to reach students and community members of all ages. The open space has beekeeping, fresh food tastings, student environmental groups, teachers, artists, nature studies and conservation practices.

Calling all middle schoolers! We have a summer opportunity for you! For details, more information, and to apply, click t...
06/06/2026

Calling all middle schoolers! We have a summer opportunity for you! For details, more information, and to apply, click the link in our profile!

What a beautiful day for a visit to the farm stand! Snap peas are here too!
06/04/2026

What a beautiful day for a visit to the farm stand! Snap peas are here too!

05/30/2026

Join the URI Cooperative Extension for a sensory learning experience at Barrington Farm School, where you’ll:

🌱 Explore the medicinal garden and learn how to grow and preserve a variety of herbs
🍃 Engage your senses: touch, smell, and experience the unique qualities of each plant
🍵 Taste refreshing, garden-grown iced herbal teas, each featuring distinct flavors and aromas
🌿 Take home fresh herbs to enjoy and use in your own kitchen or tea blends

We’ll also dive into sustainable living practices with a look at BFS’s composting systems:

♻️ Learn about three different composting methods (worms, aerated, and traditional)
🌾 Discover the benefits of compost tea for plant health
🪴 Take home a jug of freshly brewed compost tea for your own garden

This interactive experience is perfect for herb enthusiasts, gardeners, and anyone curious about natural wellness and sustainable living.

Cost: $20 per person. Free for FRRI grads. Proceeds benefit the Food Recovery for RI Scholarship Fund.

🌲Tickets:
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofRhodeIslandFoundation/events/don-t-spill-the-tea-workshop
🫖Event link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1E313Ggenp/

In the pollinator garden, the students from Primrose Hill saw how the native plant of Anaphalis margaritacea (“pearly ev...
05/28/2026

In the pollinator garden, the students from Primrose Hill saw how the native plant of Anaphalis margaritacea (“pearly everlasting”) is a host plant for the American Painted Lady butterfly. There are dozens of their larvae on the plants with protective silk coverings- check out these photos we took!
A good lesson to see!

The farm stand is closed today due to weather. Enjoy the rainy day and all your activities: honey-do lists, spring indoo...
05/24/2026

The farm stand is closed today due to weather. Enjoy the rainy day and all your activities: honey-do lists, spring indoor projects, reading a book, resting, bowling with friends, laundry, local coffee and lunch, etc. We’ll see you at the farm soon!

We are open today (Tuesday) from 1-5pm! See you at the farm stand!
05/12/2026

We are open today (Tuesday) from 1-5pm! See you at the farm stand!

The spring peas are reaching new heights in our high tunnel!
05/12/2026

The spring peas are reaching new heights in our high tunnel!

Thanks to Wayne, Janelle, and Jessalyn for manning our booth at the ! We hope to see several of you at the farm so soo...
05/09/2026

Thanks to Wayne, Janelle, and Jessalyn for manning our booth at the ! We hope to see several of you at the farm so soon!

05/09/2026

We are proud to announce at the Farm stand is officially open for the 2026 season! Hours are in our profile!

So much great food and plant starts have been grown for you and will be available at the farm stand THIS SATURDAY! Our g...
05/07/2026

So much great food and plant starts have been grown for you and will be available at the farm stand THIS SATURDAY! Our grand opening is this Saturday and our hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. It’s all organically grown without chemicals; we practice regenerative and sustainable agriculture at BFS! Can’t wait to see you!!

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Federal Road
Barrington, RI
02806

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