The FARM Institute

04/01/2026

We’re EGG-CITED! Join us for our annual egg hunt on Saturday! Three different hunts - 9:45 for 2 and under, 10:00 for 3-5, 10:15 for 6 and up. Our barnyard will be open and we’ll also have the cutest visitors from to say hi to! Pre-registration encouraged at link below or please bring cash to expedite check in and make it to your hunt on time!

https://thetrustees.org/event/443672/

03/20/2026

That’s a wrap on winter, here we go spring!

03/05/2026

Still space for next Wednesday's half day!

Hey kiddos! Next weds 3/11 is a half day for Vineyard schools and we are partnering with The Farm Institute to teach kids how to shuck and prepare fresh, local shellfish. If you are free from 1pm to 3pm, be sure to sign up ASAP.

Sign up through TFI's website - https://thetrustees.org/program/tfi-cooks/

03/05/2026

Hey kiddos! Next weds 3/11 is a half day for Vineyard schools and we are partnering with The Farm Institute to teach kids how to shuck and prepare fresh, local shellfish. If you are free from 1pm to 3pm, be sure to sign up ASAP.

Sign up through TFI's website - https://thetrustees.org/program/tfi-cooks/

02/20/2026

Hey you! Share the love and vote for us in Best of the Vineyard for summer camp (under great outdoors)! 💕 https://bestofthevineyard.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-the-Vineyard-2026/

01/08/2026

Parents, today’s the day...Your access to Farm Camp registration opens at noon!

We can’t wait to welcome your kids back to the farm that makes summer unforgettable.

Reminder: Family-level Members receive a discount for each camper for each week of camp!

01/06/2026

Summer might feel far away, but we’re already dreaming of sunny days, muddy boots, and laughter echoing through the barn and fields.

Farm camp is just around the corner, where campers unplug, explore, and discover The Farm Institute at Katama Farm.

Registration opens to parents this Thursday, January 8, so start imagining those adventures!

12/19/2025

Winter days may be quiet, but we’re already dreaming of muddy boots, sunny trails, and big summer smiles. ❄️☀️

Trustees Summer Camps will be here before you know it, with outdoor adventures that invite kids to unplug, explore, and grow their curiosity, one unforgettable week at a time.

Summer planning starts now, registration opens in January! 💛 Become a member today! Family-level Members receive a discount for each camper for each week of camp!

Learn more: https://thetrustees.org/camps

10/09/2025

October programs at the farm- pre-registration required!

This weekend!
Fall Barnyard Buddies
Saturday 10/11, 9:30-10:30; $15/member pair, $25/non-member pair
Explore the Farm and meet the animals in this hands on morning for our littlest farmer.

Family Pumpkin Fairy House Building
Saturday 10/11, 11-Noon; $32/member pair, $40/non-member pair
Transform pumpkins into whimsical fairy houses with moss, dried flowers, and other foraged materials in this playful, fall-themed workshop! Family program for ages 4 & up

Oysters & Clams Oh My: Cooking like a Chef with and
Thursday 10/16, 5:30-7pm; FREE
Get kiddos in on the fun in this hands-on shellfish class lead by Charlie Granquist in collaboration with the MV Shellfish Group!

Found Foods Supper Club: A Hands-On Culinary Experience with .devivo
Thursday 10/23, 5:30-7pm; $36/member, $45/non-member
Join Chef Jenny Devivo in our farm kitchen as we celebrate food rescue, zero-waste cooking, and seasonal ingredients!

Boo in the Barnyard with
Saturday 10/25, 9:30-11am; FREE! No pre-registration required!
Come on out to the Farm for a family-friendly morning of treats, boos, and moos!

Deer Breakdown and Butchering with and Slough Farm
Tuesday 10/28, 5:30-7pm; FREE
Hunting season is upon us! If you are hunting on the island this season, learn to break down and butcher your own deer!

09/04/2025

Join us on the farm in September! Learn more and sign up:

https://thetrustees.org/things-to-do/?_event_related_place=1808

Fall Barnyard Buddies - Saturday mornings from 9:30-10:30, explore the farm in this hands on program for caregivers and children aged 2-5

Cooking From the Island with Chef Jenny DeVivo - Wednesday evenings at 5:30; Harvest, cook, and share a meal on our farm porch

Whole Hog Butchering with Slough Farm - Thursday September 11 at 5:30; Learn how to break down a whole hog into various cuts

A Clamily Meal: Family Clamming Class & Local Lunch with MV Shellfish Group - Saturday September 13 at 9am; Meet at Katama Bay for a hands-on lesson on harvesting your own quahogs followed by a lunch made together in our teaching kitchen

Pasta Making with Katie Leaird of Martha’s Vineyard Pasta - Thursday September 18 at 5:30pm; Learn how to make pasta utilizing the best fall produce from the friendship garden

07/24/2025

The first of the sunflowers! PYO coming late next week 📸