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Educational Farms in Italy

Animals, gardens, workshops and nature for children, families and schools

210 educational farms
20 regions
191 towns

An authentic experience in the Italian countryside

Educational farms are certified farms that welcome children, families and schools to experience the rural world first-hand: from meeting farm animals to harvesting in the vegetable garden, from turning milk into cheese to bread, honey and herb workshops. A day at an educational farm means learning while having fun, respecting nature's rhythms. Perfect for school trips, farm birthdays and family weekends: pick a region and discover the participating farms.

What you do at an educational farm

Meet the animals

Cows, goats, donkeys, rabbits and farmyard animals to pet and care for.

Garden and harvest

Sowing, tending and harvesting seasonal fruit and vegetables.

From milk to cheese

Milking and cheese-making explained step by step.

Bread, honey and herbs

Bread-making, beekeeping and aromatic-herb workshops.

Creative workshops

Hands-on activities with natural materials, perfect for little ones.

Country life

Tractors, grape harvest and the rhythms of farm work.

Select a region

Puglia (20)

Tuscany (20)

Umbria (20)

Emilia-Romagna (18)

Veneto (18)

Campania (16)

Lazio (14)

Sardinia (13)

Lombardy (11)

Marche (10)

Sicily (10)

Abruzzo (7)

Calabria (6)

Liguria (6)

Piedmont (6)

Trentino-Alto-Adige-Sudtirol (6)

Basilicata (3)

Molise (3)

Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (2)

Aosta-Valley (1)

Who it's for

Schools

Trips and educational paths for every age.

Families

A different weekend close to nature.

Farm birthdays

Outdoor parties for children.

Groups and summer camps

Tailor-made experiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is an educational farm?

It is a licensed farm that welcomes children, families and schools to discover the rural world up close: animals, the vegetable garden, food processing and hands-on workshops, guided by the farm's staff.

What age is it suitable for?

Activities are designed for all ages, from nursery children to high-school students, with paths adapted to the group. Adults enjoy them too.

How long does a visit last?

Usually from a few hours to a full day, depending on the chosen programme and the age of the participants. Many farms also offer lunch with their own produce.

How do I book?

Contact the farm directly from its page on Agriturismi.it, by phone, WhatsApp or enquiry form, to agree on date, activities and number of participants.

What is an educational farm?

An educational farm is an agricultural enterprise that opens its doors to children, families and schools to introduce them to the rural world: meeting the animals, harvesting in the vegetable garden, turning milk into cheese, baking bread, learning about aromatic herbs. An authentic educational experience that teaches respect for nature, the value of food and the rhythms of the countryside. In Italy hundreds of farmhouses offer certified educational paths on animals, vegetable gardens, local products and hands-on workshops, perfect for school trips, farm birthdays and family weekends.