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80 13th St E
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
406-253-4369
501(c)3
EIN 27-4160099
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
406-253-4369
501(c)3
EIN 27-4160099
Mission Statement
The mission of Farming For the Future Academy is to unlock each student’s potential to achieve success in their education endeavors, regardless of ability and diversity, in an agricultural learning environment.
(Please consider donating, so we may continue to bring amazing programs to our students and veterans)
We have been tossing around the idea of starting another program and would like to hear your thoughts. Many families are in need of living supports for loved-ones. We are trying to find a way to address this problem and we have a vision.
"Semi Assisted Tiny Home Development"
We are looking to build a tiny home development for those that need supervision. The program includes a working farm, fiber mill, market for those residing at the facility and for outreach programs. A community building will be used as a central location for meals, laundry, social, entertainment and music.
We are looking for people to help implement this project...please go to the contact page so we may hear from you.
YAY!!
Blue Wool Shoes CAMP
7/25-7/29
There is still time to register the Blue Wool Shoes Camp! (9:30-11:30)
CAMPS...CAMPS...CAMPS...CAMPS
These are the confirmed camps for 2016...we are still working on funding and support. Last year we services 60+ students, we are planning on doubling our numbers this year!
Camps are FREE and will start 9:30-11:30 Monday-Friday...Please bring sunscreen, water and hat. We will supply hand tools, but you are always welcome to bring your own (be sure to have your name on them)
Why Bother With Fodder Camp
Hair Care with a Flare Camp
Barn Raising Camp--Day 1 (Painting before assembling..thanks for the pant WBC)
...Raising the Barns...
Thank you Vadim (Little John) Derov for the amazing Barns!
Bees...Bees...Bees...Bees...Bees (thank you Whole Kids for this program)
Betty's 1st haircut
**********Big News**********
Here's a video of our academy and how far we've come since it's inception in 2011-2015. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Carving Field Day for our Vets
Our "Onions for Autism, Veggies for Vets" garden turned out some fantastic pumpkins. We grew so many pumpkins we decided to collaborate with Glacier-Gateway Elementary School 2nd graders to carve and paint with some of our Vets. We had a wonderful time and now have very interesting pumpkins to decorate with at the Veterans' Home in Columbia Falls. Everyone is invited to come out on Halloween night for Trick-or-Treating and to admire the talents of our local artists. Thank you Beth Love for opening your classroom to our Vets and sharing the event with other classes.
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Summer Camps 2015
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***Property Search***
We need your help...we are trying to expand and start the animal husbandry/job and life skills/marketing/full academic year and Out Reach Programs, but need to raise funds. The property would need to serve all areas; as well as, handicap accessibility and centrally located. If you have questions or would like to donate please contact Sherry at 406-253-4369 or use the donate button.
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CASA For Kids...Cycling For Children Event, July 25, 2015
CASA For Kids...Cycling For Children Event, July 25, 2015 was inspiring and humbling, Thank you riders for your commitment to our children in need....it was a pleasure to provide a resting point during your ride in our Onions for Autism Veggies for Vets Community Garden.
Thank you The Home Depot Foundation for the awesome work done at our garden June 15-17...the work done has made our garden a beautiful place to work, play and learn and enjoy...Hats off to these amazing community members
BNSF presented a check on Monday, June 9th at 2:30 at the farm's garden to cover tuition for summer programs http://www.kaj18.com/news/10k-bnsf-donation-helps-future-farming-in-the-flathead/
Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation has awarded our Academy $2000 for 2014 summer camp materials
Fiskars- Project Orange Thumb Award -http://www2.fiskars.com/Community/Project-Orange-Thumb
Whole Kids Foundation Award- https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/about/grant-recipients/
Student Applications may be downloaded from the Student/Family page...please call 406-253-4369 for an appointment
ParaEducator Applications may be downloaded from the Teacher Page...We will be needing ParaEducators throughout the year as we add students
Summer Camps: week long Summer Camps. Camps are a team approach, each student will need to bring an adult with them.
Camps will run Monday -Friday, 9:30-11:30. The beginning of each camp we will discuss as a group if a midweek break is needed. Please leave inquiries on Contact Page.
Holidays & Camps
May 30th- Memorial Day
Camps: Monday -Friday, 9:30-11:30 AM
May 28th (Saturday Only 10-2 Bring lunch) -Honey Homes (Building Bee Hives)
June 13-17- Barn Raisings (building playhouse style barns for farm animals)
June 27-July 1- Hare Care with a Flare (Bunny and Sheep )
July 11-15 - Why Bother With Fodder (Building grain sprouting systems)
July 25-29 - Blue Wool Shoes (Making slippers with our fiber)
(Please note: camps and dates may change due funding and support)
Sept 5th-Labor Day
Nov 11th- Veterans Day
Nov 24th-Thanksgiving
Garden Program Volunteers and Donations
*Need volunteers to help with summer camps and summer projects
*The Garden Program is in need of more straw bales to make raised growing beds around the inside of the fence and protect the grapes
The Animal Programs are in need of quality grass hay and grass/alfalfa mix
please leave a message at 253-4369 or on the contact page
These are our start-up donors...they deserve a special thanks for "getting-the-ball-rolling"
Thank you Whitefish foundation for summer camp donations
Thank you BNSF for funding the summer camps donations
Angie's Greenhouse for constant garden support
Thank you Franchini Family Foundation for operational support donations
Thank you Dennis and Phyllis Washington for donation
Thank you Treacy Foundation for the donation of sustainable farming equipment
Thank you Whole Kids for the greenhouse donation
Thank you Fiskars' Orange Thumb for garden tools and donation
Thank you Sue and Don Haverfield for your on-going support
Thank you Jane and Henry Ratzlaff for your on-going support
Thank you Plum Creek for the curriculum materials donation and to KAJ18 and Hungry Horse News for the wonderful coverage!
http://www.kaj18.com/news/grant-helps-special-columbia-falls-program/
Thank you The Home Depot Foundation for the awesome work done at our garden June 15-17...the work done has made our garden a beautiful place to work, play and learn and enjoy...Hats off to these amazing community members
BNSF presented a check on Monday, June 9th at 2:30 at the farm's garden to cover tuition for summer programs http://www.kaj18.com/news/10k-bnsf-donation-helps-future-farming-in-the-flathead/
Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation has awarded our Academy $2000 for 2014 summer camp materials
Fiskars- Project Orange Thumb Award -http://www2.fiskars.com/Community/Project-Orange-Thumb
Whole Kids Foundation Award- https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/about/grant-recipients/
Student Applications may be downloaded from the Student/Family page...please call 406-253-4369 for an appointment
ParaEducator Applications may be downloaded from the Teacher Page...We will be needing ParaEducators throughout the year as we add students
Summer Camps: week long Summer Camps. Camps are a team approach, each student will need to bring an adult with them.
Camps will run Monday -Friday, 9:30-11:30. The beginning of each camp we will discuss as a group if a midweek break is needed. Please leave inquiries on Contact Page.
Holidays & Camps
May 30th- Memorial Day
Camps: Monday -Friday, 9:30-11:30 AM
May 28th (Saturday Only 10-2 Bring lunch) -Honey Homes (Building Bee Hives)
June 13-17- Barn Raisings (building playhouse style barns for farm animals)
June 27-July 1- Hare Care with a Flare (Bunny and Sheep )
July 11-15 - Why Bother With Fodder (Building grain sprouting systems)
July 25-29 - Blue Wool Shoes (Making slippers with our fiber)
(Please note: camps and dates may change due funding and support)
Sept 5th-Labor Day
Nov 11th- Veterans Day
Nov 24th-Thanksgiving
Garden Program Volunteers and Donations
*Need volunteers to help with summer camps and summer projects
*The Garden Program is in need of more straw bales to make raised growing beds around the inside of the fence and protect the grapes
The Animal Programs are in need of quality grass hay and grass/alfalfa mix
please leave a message at 253-4369 or on the contact page
These are our start-up donors...they deserve a special thanks for "getting-the-ball-rolling"
Thank you Whitefish foundation for summer camp donations
Thank you BNSF for funding the summer camps donations
Angie's Greenhouse for constant garden support
Thank you Franchini Family Foundation for operational support donations
Thank you Dennis and Phyllis Washington for donation
Thank you Treacy Foundation for the donation of sustainable farming equipment
Thank you Whole Kids for the greenhouse donation
Thank you Fiskars' Orange Thumb for garden tools and donation
Thank you Sue and Don Haverfield for your on-going support
Thank you Jane and Henry Ratzlaff for your on-going support
Thank you Plum Creek for the curriculum materials donation and to KAJ18 and Hungry Horse News for the wonderful coverage!
http://www.kaj18.com/news/grant-helps-special-columbia-falls-program/
Columbia Falls Veteran's Home has given us permission to use this beautiful building!
Thank you, Joren Underdahl, Administrator for the Columbia Falls Veterans' Home, for the opportunity to make this school a reality. Not only are we allowed to build this school but, will also be working along side the gracious men and women that served our country...
....Onions for Autism -Veggies for Vets---we are always in need of gardening materials and volunteers to help with this wonderful project.
....Onions for Autism -Veggies for Vets---we are always in need of gardening materials and volunteers to help with this wonderful project.
Next Board Meeting- TBA at the Montana Veterans' Home in Columbia Falls 7:30-8:30
Would you plant onions for Autism?
Would you plant asparagus for Asperger?
Would you plant veggies for our Veterans?
We are asking for your help....please donate to our garden programs
Would you plant onions for Autism?
Would you plant asparagus for Asperger?
Would you plant veggies for our Veterans?
We are asking for your help....please donate to our garden programs
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*Thank you KCFW for the wonderful interview on Wednesday, 7/31 at 10 am, please view the online version below.
http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/alternative-education-program-takes-root-in-columbia-falls/-/14594602/21270324/-/i3m1sdz/-/index.html
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*Thank you Flathead Beacon for the wonderful article, to view please click on the attached link
http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/on_a_garden_in_columbia_falls_a_classroom_sprouts_up/34567
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Volunteer, Gabe Knudsen ROCKS!!!!!
Gabe is digging holes for our grapes as part of his Community Service for the Civil Air Patrol-
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you Rowdy Knudsen from Meredith Construction
for building this beautiful shed!
Special Thanks
to
ProBuild for Materials and Lilenthal for Roofing
Rowdy is hanging hinges for our shed
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Rowdy pounding down the shingles
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Gabe and Eric hold the wall up
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Eric, Kris Jonathon and Gabe showing some muscle
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Volunteer, Britney Ratzlaff
Britney has donated her time to water grapes...the hoses are heavy, but she's all over it!
Thank you!
Veteran's Bob and Agnes "Butchie" Ryan
This wonderful couple is weeding the rhubarb patch at the Veterans' Home...while working side-by-side history is told. Ben was a fighter pilot, P38's and 39"s and Butchie was an army nurse, the years 1944 and 1945. The love story unfolded during a blind date in the Howard Field Officers Club in the Canal Zone.
Please watch the Before and After videos....good job!
Please watch the Before and After videos....good job!
Angie is looking out for our garden...
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...she filled 3 truck beds! Thank you!
Tomato, Petunia and Marigolds....enough for everyone!
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Hunter and Olivia stuffing Grow Tubes to protect our beautiful grape plants
Thank you Blue-X
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Hunter in front of the future gardens
Before we started the garden program...
Old Apple Orchard located next to the garden area
This is where we held our Mushroom Workshop on Dec 6th, 2014
(Thank you Starks Brothers for helping us maintain this old orchard.)
(Thank you Starks Brothers for helping us maintain this old orchard.)
