Education
Education Overview
The education sector of agritourism in Utah includes demonstration farms, workshops, day camps or field trips, farm tours, community gardens and more. Through educational activities participants can see firsthand where food comes from and the work involved in agriculture.
This can connect individuals from urban areas with agriculture and foster a deeper appreciation for food and a better understanding of farming practices and rural life or even spark an interest in related careers or a desire to support local farming. Before starting an educational agriculture venture, consider that educational activities require significant time for planning, preparation, supervision, and cleanup. It may also necessitate dedicated staff or volunteers.
Education Success Story | Youth Garden Project | Moab, UT
The Youth Garden Project (YGP), located in Moab, Utah, serves as an exemplary model of community-centered agritourism with a strong focus on education and sustainability. Operating on a 1.5-acre site in downtown Moab, YGP has developed a multi-functional space that combines agricultural production with experiential learning and public engagement. The organization’s is to cultivate healthy children, families, and communities by providing educational programs and connecting people to food from seed to table. Over the years, YGP has successfully demonstrated how a small-scale agricultural site can be transformed into a vital educational resource and community asset.
YGP’s garden functions as a living classroom, where people of all ages engage in hands-on learning about food systems, environmental stewardship, and nutrition. The site is open and free to the public year-round, offering informal educational experiences through features like the U-Pick Nibble Garden, animal enclosures (including chickens, bunnies, and fish), and interpretive signage throughout the garden. In addition to passive learning opportunities, YGP offers structured programs such as youth field trips, garden tours, cooking and gardening workshops, and seasonal camps. Special events such as seed-to-table dinners, U-Pick orchard days, and the annual Harvest Festival not only serve educational purposes but also help generate revenue to support the organization’s mission.