Local Students Learn Gardening at 'Bring the Farm to You' Event

Trinity Lutheran Church hosts hands-on agricultural education program for children

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:16pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a gardening trowel repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the hands-on gardening activities of the 'Bring the Farm to You' program.A mobile, hands-on agricultural education program brings the joy of gardening directly to local children and community members.Marysville Today

Gracie Crosthwaite, 7, and Oaklee Crosthwaite, 7, were recently spotted planting seeds for a spring garden at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the help of Mattie Berbee from Dutch Mill Greenhouse. This was part of the 'Bring the Farm to You' program, a mobile, hands-on agricultural education service that takes farm experiences directly to people instead of requiring them to visit a farm.

Why it matters

The 'Bring the Farm to You' program aims to provide hands-on learning opportunities for children and community members who may not have easy access to farms or agricultural education. By bringing these experiences directly to local organizations and schools, the program helps to promote agricultural literacy and connect people with the origins of their food.

The details

The event at Trinity Lutheran Church allowed the Crosthwaite siblings and other participants to choose seeds and plant them under the guidance of Mattie Berbee from Dutch Mill Greenhouse. 'Bring the Farm to You' is designed to be a mobile, interactive way for people to engage with farming and gardening, rather than requiring them to travel to a farm.

  • The event took place earlier this week at Trinity Lutheran Church.

The players

Gracie Crosthwaite

A 7-year-old participant in the 'Bring the Farm to You' event at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Oaklee Crosthwaite

A 7-year-old participant in the 'Bring the Farm to You' event at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Mattie Berbee

An employee of Dutch Mill Greenhouse who helped the children choose and plant seeds during the 'Bring the Farm to You' event.

Trinity Lutheran Church

The location where the 'Bring the Farm to You' event took place, providing a space for hands-on agricultural education.

Dutch Mill Greenhouse

The local business that provided expertise and guidance through employee Mattie Berbee during the 'Bring the Farm to You' event.

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The takeaway

Programs like 'Bring the Farm to You' are valuable in helping to educate and engage children and community members in agricultural practices, especially for those who may not have easy access to farms or other hands-on learning opportunities. By bringing these experiences directly to local organizations, the program helps to promote agricultural literacy and connect people with the origins of their food.