Farm Rules for Apple Customers and Tour Guests

We are glad to share our home and farm with you and your students and family. You can help us minimize cumulative wear and tear on the farm by observing these guidelines.

Farm Animals:

All have a job to do and must be treated with care. Dogs must not be petted. Chickens and ducks must not be cased or picked up. Sheep should not be fed while penned or approached while grazing. Chicken and duck feed may be made available for children to feed with proper instruction.

Apple Trees:

Do not allow children to pick apples, climb trees or pull on branches. Riley's is a "working apple orchard" and depends on a marketable crop. Apple picking can be arranged before or after the tour

Safety:

As a working farm, we depend on tools that can be dangerous to children. No tools or equipment should be touched unless under supervision by farm staff. Children should not be allowed to explore the farm themselves. The farm is not a park. Wild animals frequent the woods and orchards. Snakes take shelter in tall grass and under logs. Stinging nettle abounds in creek beds. Children should stay on cleared pathways.

Common Sense:

Walk, don't run. Sticks and rocks should lay where nature puts them. Fences are boundaries, not benches. Wear a jacket and long pants (period attire welcome!) when cold weather approaches. Advise staff of any medical problems or medications before tour begins.

We hope your children will experience the pleasure of learning and working on an American farm. They'll have a great time learning!