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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2025 · 55 MIN

Florida Farm School: Connecting Kids to Nature, Confidence, and Community

from Modern Farming

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Sarah Jones, founder of Florida Farm School, to explore how one woman’s vision turned a simple piece of land into a transformative learning environment for children. Born from a deep respect for nature and a desire to help kids reconnect with the world around them, Florida Farm School is a place where education, healing, and agriculture meet.🌿 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • How the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic inspired Sarah to create an indoor petting store—and how that pivot laid the groundwork for something much bigger. • Sarah’s journey from personal sacrifice to purpose, fueled by the healing power of nature and the unique, profound connection between children and animals. • Why working with non-verbal and special needs children opened her eyes to the emotional and developmental strength farm experiences offer. • How farm chores, feeding animals, and making butter build more than just skills—they build resilience, confidence, and teamwork. • The role of agriculture as a healing industry—a place where love, loss, and responsibility create opportunities to grow emotionally and spiritually. • A real look at sustainability and where food comes from, shared in age-appropriate, hands-on ways that make kids feel empowered and engaged. • The importance of community in farming and in life, and why Sarah believes kids are naturally curious, compassionate, and ready to learn when given the chance.🐐 Key Takeaway:At Florida Farm School, nature is the teacher—and every child is given the space to grow, take risks, care for animals, and learn the real-life lessons that don’t come from textbooks. It’s a place of love, learning, and legacy.🌾 Join Us as we dig into how Sarah Jones is planting seeds—both literally and figuratively—for a stronger, kinder, more connected generation.

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