On 27 June 2026, members of the Parent-Child Bonding Class finally embarked on their trip to the farm! At 6.30 a.m., at the break of dawn, 160 participants, consisting of 51 families and 21 volunteers, boarded the bus and headed to Zenxin Organic Farm in Kluang, Malaysia, in high spirits.
Along the way, the children could hardly contain their excitement. The team leader kicked off the journey with a series of Q&A games as a warm-up activity, allowing the children to learn more about farms as well as organic fruits and vegetables.
Zenxin Organic Farm has been operating for nearly 24 years and upholds the "farm-to-market" philosophy. The farm is primarily divided into two visitor areas: the educational farm and the packaging and processing area.
The farm grows 10 different varieties of fruits and vegetables, including dragon fruit, bananas, lady's finger, corn, and eggplant. When the members of the Parent-Child Bonding Class arrived at the lady's finger planting area, they walked through the fields with delight, experiencing the joy of picking and eating fresh produce while savouring the taste of organically grown fruits and vegetables.
The farm also keeps cattle and allows them to roam freely in designated areas. The grazing cows help control weed growth, while their manure is collected and used as compost, enhancing the farm's circular organic farming system.
At the farming area, the students of Parent-Child Bonding Class experienced first-hand the toil of farming through the seedling planting activity. The person-in-charge also reminded the children of the importance of cherishing food during the process, since every crop is reaped from the farmers’ labour.
In addition, everyone gained new knowledge about organic farming, including the growing periods of various fruits and vegetables, different pollination methods, cultivation techniques, and natural pest control methods.
Parents and their children also worked together to make “little mud balls” together. These dark-coloured mud balls were made from a mixture of soil and beneficial microorganisms. The children were a little hesitant initially, but with encouragement from the team leader and their parents, they managed to overcome their reservations. By stepping out of their comfort zone, the children managed to have a lot of fun.
At the packaging and processing area, participants had the opportunity to observe how fruits and vegetables were selected, classified, graded, and packaged. The person-in-charge also explained that every fruit and vegetable has it use and value regardless of its physical appearance. For instance, “ugly foods” with flaws or are oddly shaped can be supplied to restaurants or central kitchens if they are still edible.
The person-in-charge further explained how kitchen waste as well as rotten fruits and vegetables are recycled into compost, embodying the principle that we should not fail to cherish things simply because they are imperfect.
Parent Ning Li Yun (pictured below in white) shared that she would occasionally bring her children to visit other farms, but this experience was different as they had the chance to visit the packaging facility, which was also what her children had been looking forward to the most. Seeing how fruits and vegetables were packaged into products that they see on supermarket shelves also served as a good reminder of what they have learned whenever they visit supermarkets in future.
At lunchtime, Zenxin prepared sumptuous organic meals for everyone. The group praised the natural flavours of the organic fruits and vegetables. The parents and children also cracked open coconuts to enjoy the coconut water within, which was a refreshing respite from the heat.
On the way back, the team leader guided everyone in reflecting on the day's activities and encouraged them to share their key takeaways. The team leader also suggested that parents continue their conversations with their children at home to hone their observation skills and cultivate a habit of cherishing food.
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