Aw Shucks Farms
Learn about animals and agriculture and take in the corn maze and pumpkin patch at this farm near Monroe, North Carolina.
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Experience fun activities while learning at this working farm in Union County. Open in the fall between September 18th - November 22nd, Aw Shucks Farm provides curriculum-related field trips for students of all ages. In addition, they have hayrides, a pumpkin patch, nature trails, a corn maze, and much more! In the spring, the farm focuses on baby animals and plants with lessons on the history and use of cotton in North Carolina.
Aw Shucks Farm is located at 3718 Plyler Mill Road in the Parkwood area of Monroe, North Carolina. Admission is $10 per students with free admission to teachers and staff. For more information and to schedule a trip, send email to bonnie@awshuckscornmaze.com or call (704) 709-7000.
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