Liability Waiver

We welcome all to Learning 4 Life Farm (L4L Farm)! Our farm offers multiple experiences including: animal programming, beekeeping, garden and farm projects. We value the educational and therapeutic benefits that these activities provide, but it is important to understand and acknowledge the associated risks. Please carefully read and sign this consent and release of liability form before participating in any activities at Learning 4 Life Farm.

Farm and Animal Interaction Rules:

Participants may interact with animals, bees, and engage in general farm activities during site hours under the guidance and supervision of Learning 4 Life (L4L) Farm staff. No one is allowed on the Learning 4 Life Farm property or in designated areas without L4L Farm staff present. All animals at the farm deserve respect and kindness. No teasing, hitting, pulling tails, hair, ears, or any harm to them will be allowed. Lower voices should be used in the presence of animals and bees.If an animal is demonstrating signs of stress, tiredness, or agitation, only L4L staff will be allowed to engage with them. Climbing fences or sitting on fence posts is strictly prohibited. Nothing is to be thrown into animal areas or beehives. Animals and bees are not to be fed anything without the permission of L4L Farm staff. All of our facilities are non-smoking. Please refrain from smoking on the property and do not dispose of any cigarettes around the animals, beehives, hoop house, or gardens. We are at a farm! You will get dirty and thus, proper footwear and clothes that can get dirty is required. No open-toed shoes or shoes without backs are permitted. Rubber mud boots are required for all participants when working in areas with animals, dry lot and pastures. Participants may provide their own boots or the farm will provide a pair

Allergies: If your child has allergies to animals, bees, their feed, or other plants on the property, please administer necessary medication prior to participating in any activities at the farm. Please have your child bring their EpiPen if they have severe allergies. Although planned, animals may choose not to participate in job *We do have EpiPens on site during the beekeeping sessions. An Epipen will only be administered to a student or staff member in the case of a severe reaction to a bee sting that causes breathing difficulties or other signs of severe reaction.

Animal Behavior: Animals may react with a bite, kick, or push if they feel agitated. This is a risk associated with working with animals. o Animal Behavior Cont.: Alpacas may also explore with their mouth or nibble as a sign of affection, which may accidentally cause a person to fall. They may also inadvertently step on a foot. Clients working in the garden may be exposed to mold or mildew. Insects are present on the farm, in the garden, and near the animals. If you or your child is sensitive to bugs, you may want to use bug repellent. We cannot provide bug repellent. I understand that the behavior and actions of any animal can be unpredictable and that in working with animals, personal injury or property damage may occur. Being aware of the risks that may be involved, I indemnify and hold harmless Learning 4 Life Farm and/or their volunteers, officers and employees for any and all personal injury or property damage resulting from my participation Note to parents: this is our fourth year for the bee program and so far, NO students have been stung. Our staff and kids are continually reminded of bee safety and staff are trained to respond to bee stings. If your student is nervous or scared, we always provide the option to observe at a distance rather than getting up close to the hives. By participating in activities at Learning 4 Life Farm, you agree to abide by the rules stated above and accept the risks associated with these activities.

In consideration for being allowed to participate, I release Learning 4 Life Farm, their employees, officers, volunteers, and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death), or economic loss I may suffer that may result from my participation in these activities.

I consent to my child participating in L4L Farm Activities: Name Of Client/Student Client: