Little Hands on the Farm

Interactive learning at Little Hands on the Farm

Open 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., located next to the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center

Little Hands on the Farm teaches children the importance of agriculture and how it affects their daily lives in a fun and interactive way. Children ages 2 to 10 become farmers at this free, hands-on exhibit.  Children obtain a gathering basket and proceed along a path that includes a garden, grain bin, apple orchard, chicken coop, tractor shed, sheep barn and dairy barn. After gathering particular items along the way they get the chance to sell these items at the Little Hands on the Farm Farmers’ Market for a Little Hands dollar to spend at the Grocery Store for such items as a piece of fruit, a granola bar or an ice cream sandwich. The last tour leaves the Start Barn at 7:30 p.m.

Little Hands on the Farm Map

Volunteering at Little Hands on the Farm

Interested in volunteering to help with Little Hands on the Farm? We’re looking for groups or individuals to sign up for four-hour shifts at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. We can use up to 30 volunteers for each of the following shifts:

Thursday, August 8

• 3:30 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 10

• Noon to 4 p.m.

Monday, August 12

• 3:30 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, August 14

• Noon to 4 p.m.
• 3:30 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 17

• 3:30 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, August 18

• Noon to 4 p.m.
• 3:30 to 8 p.m. 

Every volunteer gets free admission and parking as well as an official volunteer t-shirt. If you’re interested, contact Emily Brewer at ebrewer@iowastatefair.org or call 515/262-3111 x244.