Parents' Guide to

Farm Dreams

By Ashley Moulton, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Chill host helps rescue small farms in soothing show.

TV NatGeoWild , Disney+ Reality TV 2023
Farm Dreams TV Show Poster: host Indy Officinalis, a black woman farmer, hosts lavender

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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  • Farm Dreams TV Show: Farming expert Indy Officinalis talks to a couple in a farm field
  • Farm Dreams TV Show: Indy Officinalis, a female Black farmer, feeds chickens
  • Farm Dreams TV Show: Indy Officinalis, a female Black farmer, stands on a farm field

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age 6+

Based on 2 parent reviews

HR D.
HR D. Parent of 6-year-old
September 4, 2023
age 5+

A bright and beautiful family show.

This is one of the best and brightest reality shows I’ve see. The host has a gentle, calm, kind presence. She is also knowledgeable and supportive of the farmers seeking help. There is no bad language, yelling or drama—so refreshing. I learned a lot about the diversity in farming. My six year-old granddaughter also enjoyed the information about plants. So the information and dialogue are clear and varied enough to capture her lively attention for almost an entire episode!! I am waiting for Season 2. Love Indy and wish her and the farmers the best.
Alexis B.
Alexis B. Parent of 2-year-old
September 1, 2023
age 6+

I like it

This show definitely educates us on different types of farming and new ways to farm. I love what the show is trying to do! I think people of all ages can watch the show there’s nothing that makes it inappropriate for children of any age it’s just not the kind of content my two year old enjoys it’s definitely okay for me to watch while she’s playing in the same room.
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What's the Story?

In FARM DREAMS, farming expert Indy Officinalis tries to help make Americans' farming journeys a bit more fruitful. She visits different types of small-scale farms in the U.S., like a family's homesteading farm, a rooftop flower farm, and an Alaskan kelp farm. Each farm is facing different challenges, and Indy consults with local farmers to get ideas and inspiration to pass along. She helps them make small changes that can help make their farms more sustainable, less time-consuming, and more profitable. In the process, Indy teaches the home viewer about different farming techniques and historical contexts.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (2 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Kids probably won't mind watching this show along with their grown-ups, but it's unlikely that kids will choose to watch Farm Dreams on their own. It's slow paced, and most kids won't fit into the target demographic (seemingly adults who harbor a secret ambition to quit their desk jobs and begin an agrarian lifestyle). For those kids that do check out Farm Dreams, there's lots to learn about crop and animal care and eco-friendly farming practices.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Farm Dreams shows the farming lifestyle. Does the show make it look easy or hard? Rewarding or stress-inducing? How does it match or not match the impression of farming you had before watching?

  • Is there any plant you'd be curious to learn about growing? Can we research more about it?

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