Tomorrow’s Leaders
Recognizing that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders — in business, education, government, social justice activism, and all spheres of public life — Farm Sanctuary is educating young hearts and minds about our modern food system. The natural sense of compassion that many youth possess for animals, combined with critical thinking skills and knowledge of our food system, is a powerful force for positive change. Studies have also shown that humane education has benefits for academic performance as well as student health and development.
Farm Sanctuary provides free, engaging webinars that include standards based activities as well as pre-recorded presentations created by our humane educators. We also offer free downloadable curricula for teachers, girl scout troops, and parents that meet national teaching standards.
Register for a webinar or request a pre-recorded presentation now for the 2025-2026 school year!
Monthly Live Webinars for K-12 Classrooms
Farm Sanctuary’s humane educators are excited to offer monthly virtual webinar presentations for K-5 and 6-12 classrooms, which will take place throughout the 2025-26 school year! Webinars include grade level appropriate, standards based activities for before and after the presentation.
Downloadable Curricula
Our free, downloadable curricula offers engaging, standards aligned lessons for all grade levels. Middle and high school science students explore solutions for a sustainable future. Visual arts lessons in elementary through high school encourage creativity and empathy while building awareness. And elementary students are invited to discover the lives of farm animals and recognize their unique personalities and needs. These resources support educators in fostering compassion, critical thinking, and a more just world for all beings.
Youth Advocacy
For youth ages 13-18 who are interested in creating a more just, sustainable, and compassionate food system, Farm Sanctuary’s online resource hub, Youth for a Just and Sustainable Food System, offers tools and inspiration! Our Youth Leadership Council (YLC) provides a sense of community and the chance to connect with like-minded student peers from across the country. Through our YLC program, we offer education on food system issues and support for school- and community-based advocacy projects aligned with each student’s personal interest.
Pre-recorded Presentations
Farm Sanctuary offers a library of free, pre-recorded presentations about the lives of farm animals and issues of our food system for Pre-K to college educators. Recordings include differentiated activities for students of all ages including sing along songs, worksheets, discussion questions, writing prompts, and more!
Children’s Virtual Tour of Farm Sanctuary
Come meet the animals of Farm Sanctuary and learn about our work in animal rescue! Students will meet rescued cows, sheep, pigs, goats, and chickens who live at our sanctuary in Upstate New York. They will learn about their unique personalities and how their lives at sanctuary are filled with love, care, and enrichment. Students will also learn about how our food system affects animals, humans, and our planet in an age-appropriate way. This video is primarily designed for grades K-4, but students of all ages are welcome to enjoy our virtual tour!
“Most kids have no idea where their food comes from...[they] learned how their food is treated before it gets to their plate.”
-Ellen Cohen
Phillip A. Randolph Technical School, Philadelphia, PA
Phillip A. Randolph Technical School, Philadelphia, PA