The Suffolk County Farm and Education Center is a model farm education facility and also a real working farm. It is open to the public year round. Visitors are able to see a century old working farm which still holds a tie to the past through the historic hay barn, while showcasing present-day agriculture.

Youth education programs are available for children pre-K to 12th grade and for those with special needs. Fun-filled education programs attract over 150,000 visitors annually.

The farm is open seven days a week from 9am - 3pm except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Remember we are a working farm and caution should be used as we have rough terrain and uneven surfaces. Please wear closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing for being outdoors. The roads are stroller and wheelchair accessible but are gravel. Admission is free but all visitors MUST sign in at our Visitor Center prior to visiting the farm.

To find out more about the Farm call 631-852-4600. For directions call 631-852-4612 or click here.

THERE ARE NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE FARM AT ANY TIME!

Birthday Parties - Have your birthday party at the Farm! Call, 631-852-4627.

Historic Haybarn - On your tour of the farm, don't forget to stop by at the haybarn.

Fascinating Farm Facts - Come meet the animals that live at the Farm.

Hay Barn Restoration Project - Check out the progess of this major restoration project.

PumpkinFest 2008 - October 4th and 5th, 11am - 5pm! Are you a vendor? Click here for the 2008 Vendor Application.

Pumpkin Catapult Contest - Build a catapult, toss a pumpkin - does it get any funner than this?! Next year's event is October 24th! The first fling starts at 11am. Get your entry form and acknowledgement of risk forms here!

Horse and Dog Show Schedule - Check out our 2008 schedule so far of our dog and horse shows.

Green Lectures - Interested in the latest environmental "hot" topics? Attend our popular series of lectures co-sponsored by Green Speaks. The first one is on October 2nd and will feature energy in your home.

Exploring Veterinary Careers - Do you have a student who might want to be a veterinarian? Learn about specialities, what to do to get into a vet program and actually shadow a vet. Tuesdays in March. Register with this form.

Chick Incubation Workshop for Teachers - Looking to explore life cycles with your students? Come to our incubation workshop to learn more about how. Want to register? Use this form. Looking for supplies? Use this form.

Nature in November - Join us on Sunday's in November to explore nature on the farm--take a birding walk, build a birdhouse, learn about evergreens and make a wreath.

Fall Learn and Play - Check out our offerings for our popular child/caregiver program for the Fall.

Winter Learn and Play - Check out our offerings for our popular child/caregiver program for the Winter.

Science and Play - Join us for our popular after school program for ages 5-7 Tuesdays starting September 9th - December 9th from 4:30-5:30pm. . .

Learning Barn - Abundant in literature, hands-on activities and discovery bags, the contents of the Learning Barn are meant to blend agricultural and environmental awareness with the New York State curriculum. Schedule a visit!

Summer Camp is over but look at what we offered in 2007. SUMMER CAMP ON THE FARM. We also offer a camp for children with diabetes. Check out our Outdoor Discovery and Gardening camp photos here: http://scfoutdoordiscovery.blogspot.com.

Long Island Stockdog Club - located at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Activities to include: lessons with instructors familiar with all herding breeds, private rental time with the sheep herd, demonstrations, trials (coming soon!) For more information call Pat Bacskay at 631-277-4594.

Membership is open to owners of all herding breeds.

Animals for Sale - The Suffolk County Farm offers animals for sale (llamas, sheep, goats, rabbits), and babies during breeding season, interested parties can call 631-852-4603. Large Livestock purchase/inquiries (pigs, cattle/cows) can be directed to 631-852-4604.

Farm Animal Helpline - 631 852-4603 - Our staff will answer questions regarding a wide range of domestic farm animals and their care.

Wildlife Helpline - 631 852-4792 - The Environmental Sciences staff will assist with wildlife questions and concerns.

We do not accept ANY animals onto the farm.

State Fair 2006 - Follow one of our 4-Hers on her journey to the New York State Livestock Judging Team!

Links – To who we work with and other valuable resources.

Staff Listing - Who we are and what we do.

10-Sep-2008