About Bowers School Farm

Welcome to YOUR local farm! Owned and operated by Bloomfield Hills Schools (BHS) since 1967, the Bowers School Farm has been a place for schools and our community to gather and celebrate agriculture. Now, more than ever, food, farming, and the outdoors are essential to healthy living and harmony with the world around us. With over 93 acres of forest, fields, gardens, and barns, there is always something new to explore.

As a non-profit organization, our public funding through the BHS general fund supports teaching and learning activities for the K-12 schools. Additional activities are made possible by the generosity of our visitors and funded through user fees, memberships, donor support, and the sales of our farm-fresh products. Recreation, family, and special events are core to our mission as we build a sense of belonging and “place” for all who enter our gates.

We welcome every visitor to discover and wonder in the world around them by partnering with our community to provide fun and enriching experiences.

If you’d like to find out some of the History of Bowers Farm, look here.

Meet Our Staff:

Alan Jaros

Brooke Larm

Erin Watson

Kate Bell

Jackie Doran

Jessica Lynn

Education Specialist - Farm & Nature Center

Director- Farm & Nature Center

Growing up in northern Michigan, it was only natural to lead the learning experiences in and with the natural world and local food systems.

His work is emphasized by building strategy and leading teams to connect people to food and agriculture through outdoor learning environments.

Farm Manager

Guest Experience Specialist

Kate has been part of the Bowers School Farm community for several years, as a visitor, a volunteer, then part the staff. She has a passion for outdoor experiences and brings project management skills.

As a parent in the community, her passion includes community engagement while fostering fun and meaningful experiences around healthy food systems.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Teacher

Program Support Specialist- Farm & Nature Center

With a degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University, teaching about agriculture and engaging people in the process of how food is grown and raised. She is also advises the FFA

Being with Bowers Farm since 2003, she enjoys that there is always something new to learn and values teaching the importance of nature, food and animals.