With a CSA share, you pay a one-time fee for weekly pickups from mid-June through mid-October (18 weeks). Shareholders select their own items every week at a market-style pick-up at the farm. Your pick-up day is the same each week; either Tuesdays from 3:30–6 p.m. or Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (one hour prior to the Saturday Market public opening). We don't offer partial shares, but you may split shares on your own.

Bring the whole family for a hands-on wool adventure. Meet the sheep, learn how wool is transformed from fleece to fiber, and create your own take-home fiber projects together. Explore the fascinating process of wool production while enjoying a fun and creative day on the farm. $75/group (max three people)

Farm life is full of hidden lessons. With the natural world as our teacher, investigate our link to the land while caring for the animals and gardens, then harvest veggies, eggs and more to prepare your own farm fresh snacks. Foster respect for nature while gaining valuable skills through wilderness challenges like orienteering and fire building, culminating with an overnight camping adventure on Thursday. Pick up on Friday will be 11 a.m.

Venture through the marvels of the farm. Learn about the animals, prepare snacks straight from the gardens, and investigate the farm’s natural areas through insect hunts, art projects and games.

Discover the wonders of Gale Woods Farm! Sample tasty treats straight out of the gardens, meet the animals, explore the pastures and more. Learn through stories, songs and hands-on activities.

Explore the barn and beyond with hands-on activities, hikes and games. Each day we’ll trek to visit the animals, harvest from the gardens and uncover a new secret of life on the farm.

Journey through the farm to examine the connection between people, land and food. Each day a new mission awaits! Quests include farm chores, cooking snacks straight from the garden, farm crafts and exploring beyond the barn.

Experience the behind-the-scenes world of work on the farm. Gain valuable life skills as you learn the tricks of the trade and assist with daily animal and garden chores. Keep the animals, pastures and gardens thriving by working alongside farmers on a variety of farm projects.

Create a rug using the nomadic felting method along with modern day techniques. Learn various techniques to add design to your project. We'll leave time to meet the sheep and hear more about processing wool. No prior experience needed. All materials included. $70/person.

Trace the route your food follows from our fields to your fork! Prepare fresh recipes with ingredients harvested directly out of the gardens and from the farm. Become stewards of the land as you learn what it takes to grow fruits and vegetables, and discover how milk, honey and other food make it to your dinner plate.

Join us for a hands-on cooking experience on the farm! Spend time in our garden exploring and harvesting and then use those farm-fresh ingredients to create a delicious snack. $10/person. Ages 2-12 plus adult, under age 2 free but must register.

Join us for a unique, in-depth experience that connects livestock care with fiber education from pasture to product. This immersive, four-part series follows the journey of a sheep from birth to adulthood. Participants will explore the life cycle of a lamb, gaining a deeper understanding of its growth, care and the development of its fleece. We'll culminate by attending our shearing event that will include a live demonstration, allowing students to observe and learn what happens to the wool through the steps of processing. Each session combines hands-on activities with guided discussion, weaving together animal husbandry with the science and art of wool. Meets Sundays 4/26, 6/28, 8/30, 10/25, and Saturday 11/21.

Save 20% by purchasing a variety pack which features a selection of cuts of pasture-raised lamb and pork, and 100% grass-fed beef. Each pack includes a pound each of bacon, pork patties (four per package), ground lamb, Italian pork sausage, wieners (beef & pork) and rosemary lamb & pork brats. The bundle also includes a package each of bone-in pork chops, Boston butt pork roast, beef shank and two pounds of ground beef. Bundles must be picked up at the Farm Friday, May 22 or Saturday, May 23 from 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. or Sunday, May 24 from 12-5 p.m.

Help care for the animals and learn how farmers select, train and groom them. Campers will practice these skills with chickens, calves and sheep.

Explore the 19th century wilderness and what life was like for early Minnesota explorers. Learn how to tie knots to build your shelter, start a fire without matches, and search for food and water. Discover advanced skills of map reading and using a bow and arrow.

Explore the 19th century wilderness and discover what life was like for early Minnesota settlers. Find the perfect spot to build a shelter, start a fire using flint and steel and set out in search of food. Practice animal tracking and learn the do's and don'ts of wild edibles.

Walk in the bootsteps of a farmer to experience caring for the animals. Learn how we raise healthy livestock while you assist with chores and participate in hands-on activities to discover what each animal gives back to us.

Uncover the ins and outs of livestock health and management. Explore animal nutrition and husbandry. Investigate a farmer’s tools of the trade as you assist with daily livestock chores and basic care.

Join in seasonal farm activities to explore the barn, meet animals, discover what's growing in the garden and more! Wear farm clothes and get ready to dig in and be active. Program runs rain or shine! Avoid the line by purchasing your tickets in advance or simply buy them at the door when you arrive. $6/person. Under 2 is free. The first Saturday of the month will include make & take fiber craft activities available for purchase on the day of the program for an additional $3-6 per craft.