About Us

We Bring the Farm to You

We believe everyone deserves to experience the magic of farm life — the wonder of collecting fresh eggs, the joy of watching chicks hatch, and the connection that comes from caring for animals. Whether you're a family wanting backyard chickens, a teacher looking for a hands-on science lesson, or a senior community seeking meaningful engagement — you don't need your own farm. You just need us.

Meet Farmer Joe & Homestead Ida

You may wear many hats... a spouse, a parent, a teacher, an activity director, a caregiver. So do we. As Farmer Joe and Homestead Ida raise their own children, they've made it their mission to share the farm experiences that shaped their lives.

Drawing on four generations of farming mentorship from his family and three generations from hers, Joe and Ida bring decades of hands-on knowledge to every program they offer. What started as a farm stand and CSA has evolved into something even more meaningful — bringing farm experiences directly to families, schools, and communities throughout the region.

Who We Serve

🏠 Families — Backyard chicken rentals and hatching programs that bring farm life home

🏫 Schools & Daycares — Hands-on STEM and life science experiences kids never forget

📚 Libraries — Engaging community programs that draw crowds and spark curiosity

🏥 Senior Living & Eldercare — Therapeutic animal experiences that bring joy, spark memories, and encourage engagement

We tailor each program to your setting, whether that's a suburban backyard, a preschool classroom, a library meeting room, or a memory care community.

We Love What We Do!

Like many of you, we grew up watching our parents and grandparents garden, cook, and tend animals. We want kids to know why fresh eggs taste different. We want students to feel the excitement of a chick breaking through its shell. We want seniors to reconnect with cherished farm memories.

Farm life teaches patience, responsibility, and wonder — at any age. We're grateful for the community that supported our farm stand and CSA over the years, and we're excited to continue serving families, schools, and organizations in a whole new way — by bringing the farm experience to you.

Why Organizations Choose Us

✔ Award-winning expertise — National Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year, CT Outstanding Young Farmer, and two-time NRCS award winners. We're farmers and educators.

✔ Turnkey programs — We deliver everything, set it up, train your team, and provide ongoing support.

✔ Flexible options — From a single hatching event to a full-season chicken rental, we have programs for every need and budget.

✔ Curriculum connections — Our school programs align with learning standards for life science, responsibility, and animal care.

✔ Meaningful engagement — For seniors, our programs offer sensory stimulation, conversation starters, and joyful moments of connection.

✔ Trusted by hundreds — Years of relationships with families, educators, and community organizations built on quality and care.