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Learn

Understand the systems that feed us.

The way we grow food, care for landscapes and build resilient communities will shape the future we leave behind. The Farm exists to help people understand those systems firsthand.

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A man with a hat and checkered shirt sitting on the grass, talking while five children listen around him outdoors near a green bush and trash bins.
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School trips to The Farm

Step into a working regenerative farm where students explore food, farming and nature through hands-on experiences, guided walks and conversations with the people growing food every day.

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Our Philosophy

The Farm is a working regenerative ecosystem in Byron Bay, where growers, educators, chefs, florists, fermenters and regenerative thinkers come together to reimagine our food system.

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At a time of fragile food systems, declining soil health and climate pressure, we believe education is one of the most powerful tools we have.

Real change begins with understanding - helping students ask better questions, think in systems and build a deeper connection with the land, food and one another.

Together, understanding and connection lay the foundations for lifelong stewardship.

Our Experiences

Get behind the scenes of a functioning regenerative ecosystem. See it, touch it, smell it, experience how our living systems work together

  • 90 Mins | Guided Tour + Into the Paddock

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    Our most immersive experience, combining a behind-the-scenes guided tour with hands-on time in the paddock. Explore the interconnected systems of a working regenerative farm before stepping into the paddock to hand-feed our ducks, chooks, lambs and cheeky Nigerian Dwarf goats, discovering the important role animals play in a regenerative farming system.

  • 60-90 Minutes

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    Take a behind-the-scenes tour with one of our farmers and discover how regenerative principles come to life across a unique community of growers, producers and makers.

    Wander through spray-free market gardens, orchards, flower fields, compost systems and animal paddocks, learning through real stories and lived examples. 

    Along the way, discover how healthy soils, biodiversity, livestock and closed-loop systems work together to produce nutrient-dense food in harmony with nature.

  • 45 Minutes

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    Step into the paddock for a hands-on experience discovering the important role animals play in a regenerative farming system. 

    Meet our ducks, chooks, sheep and cheeky Nigerian Dwarf goats while discovering how livestock support healthy soils, encourage biodiversity, cycle nutrients and contribute to resilient food production.

  • Every group is different. We can tailor your visit with food, workshops and specialist learning experiences designed around the learning goals that will inspire you and your class.

    Seasonal Catering
    Taste the produce you've explored with seasonal lunch boxes or morning tea prepared by the award-winning Three Blue Ducks.

    Specialist Tenant Workshops
    Learn directly from our Farmily of tenants who work within these practices everyday to produce award winning foods that equally benefit our ecology. 

    Tailored Learning

    The Farm offers unique insights found nowhere else. Contact us to tailor an experience that aligns with your curriculum and learning outcomes.

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Two glass jars filled with pickled vegetables, one with yellow-colored vegetables and the other with red-colored vegetables, placed on a wooden surface.
Two glass jars filled with pickled vegetables, one with yellow-colored vegetables and the other with red-colored vegetables, placed on a wooden surface.
A man wearing a hat and blue jeans is shoveling burnt organic material from a pile of ash and charred wood outdoors during daytime, with fields and trees in the background.
A man wearing a hat and blue jeans is shoveling burnt organic material from a pile of ash and charred wood outdoors during daytime, with fields and trees in the background.
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“We believe the future of food depends on how we choose to grow it - and how willing we are to learn, adapt and work together.”

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Why We Teach

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The challenge.

While many of these challenges can feel distant or complex, The Farm offer a powerful place to learn. They allow us to see how soil, plants, animals, water and people interact - and how healthier, more resilient systems can be designed.

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The opportunity.

As food systems strain under chemical-heavy farming, degraded soils, vanishing biodiversity, fragile supply chains and a rapidly changing climate, regenerative education has never been more urgent—even though many of these pressures remain hidden from everyday view.

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Why The Farm?

The Farm exists as a collaborative learning environment with 12 enterprises onsite - ideas are tested, knowledge is shared, and people learn by experiencing regenerative systems in action.

Inspire the next generation of farmers, producers and doers.

The Farm has many interconnected practices, growers, and systems operating side by side, so experiences can be tailored to focus more deeply on particular areas, depending on the group’s interests, learning outcomes, or goals.

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A woman in a tan hat and light green shirt using a machete to cut a banana plant, with green banana bunches hanging from the plant, surrounded by lush foliage in a sunny outdoor setting.
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Close-up of a woman holding a glass jar filled with pink and red preserved food, outdoors in natural light.
A person with a tattooed arm holds a handful of dark, rich soil, with more soil visible in the background.
A farm scene with banana trees on the left, young plants in the foreground, and a black plastic-covered plot of land for planting on the right. In the background, trees and green fields extend into the distance on a sunny day.
A man in a beige shirt and wide-brimmed hat shovels compost or organic material into a pile outdoors, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
Person holding freshly harvested carrots in a garden.
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Child watering seedlings in seedling trays outdoors with watering cans and farm infrastructure in background.
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A young child with blond hair and a light-colored dress holds a pot of a small plant with green leaves, wearing yellow gardening gloves. In the background, a person in a hat is blurred, and there is outdoor scenery with a tree and a wooden table with gardening supplies. The scene appears to be an outdoor gardening or ecological restoration event.
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A sign with an orange background promoting the growth of spray-free seasonal produce grown in rhythm with the Northern Rivers climate.
Sign with the text 'closed loop' and a graphic of a brown bag with flowers, stating, 'Organic waste transformed back into living soil'.
Text on a brown background reading: Divide systems. Food forests, flower fields, paddocks, and market gardens growing side-by-side.
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Complete the enquiry form below to access our brochure, pricing and further information. Our team will then be in touch to learn more about your group, your learning goals and the experience best suited to your visit.

For schools and large groups, please contact us via email info@thefarm.com.au
For smaller tours, book direct below.

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