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At Heritage Creek Farm and Education Center, Full Circle Learning transforms agriculture into a powerful, holistic form of education. This model goes beyond growing food—it nurtures the development of young people as thoughtful individuals, informed consumers, environmental and cultural stewards, and compassionate community leaders. It also cultivates awareness of career pathways in agriculture and related fields, opening doors to future opportunities in food systems, sustainability, education, natural resource management, and more.

Full Circle Learning integrates academic subjects—such as biology, ecology, sustainability, and environmental literacy—with hands-on agricultural practices, land management, and food production. As youth care for plants, animals, and natural systems, they develop essential character traits and practical life skills. Older youth also explore deeper topics such as food justice, climate change, and the mechanical skills essential to life on a farm.

Rooted in both modern science and ancestral knowledge, this approach fosters respect for the land and cultural foodways. Creative expression—through visual art, traditional crafts, music, storytelling, and writing—is woven throughout the learning experience, helping youth connect to their education in a personal and meaningful way.

Through diverse, hands-on projects, youth come to see the farm as more than just a classroom. It becomes a place of purpose, belonging, and empowerment, where they gain the confidence and skills to make a meaningful difference in their communities and the wider world.

Full Circle Learning helps young people grow not only in knowledge and character, but also as changemakers—equipped to build a future rooted in sustainability, equity, and stewardship.