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Welcome to the Horn Farm Center
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| The Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education is a non-profit organization in Hellam Township, York County, dedicated to showcasing and interpreting the rich heritage, viable present and exciting future of York County agriculture. |
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| The Horn Farm, with its deep & fertile soils, has a 250-year history that reflects the evolution of farming practice and technology in York County. The farm is a living monument to our community’s rich agricultural heritage and a herald of exciting trends of the future. Using innovative programs and on-site farming projects, the Horn Farm will show how small-scale farms can survive and prosper. We also strive to increase public awareness of the critical health and economic advantages of buying fresh food grown locally. |
What's New at the Farm?
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March 2, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Book
discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable,
Miracle at the Horn Farm Center. If you’ve been thinking about how to become more self-sufficient by growing and preparing your own food then you’ll enjoy this evening.
The book chronicles the
adventures of the Kingsolver family
as they uproot themselves from
Arizona to establish a more
sustainable lifestyle in Virginia,
growing and surviving
on their own food and food
grown locally. If good conversation
isn’t enough to lure you
out on a cold evening, the sample
treats from the recipes
found in the book will surely
do the trick.
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April 17, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Spring Fling on the Farm will
honor the hard work that goes
into preparing the soil and
planting crops. Help us celebrate
the coming growing season
with food, fun and educational
demonstrations of plowing
and planting techniques,
old and new. A special walk at
9:00 a.m. will invigorate early birds and stimulate appetites.
Heirloom Vegetable Patch project.(mid-May) Rent a patch and learn all about heirloom vegetables. Grow your own and discover why heirlooms are making a comeback.
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To Be Announced!The Annual
Farm Stand Tour. Get to
know your grower! Let the
Horn Farm Center help you
discover local farm stands and
markets throughout York
County. The tour this year will
take an exciting new form.
Watch for details!
August 7, TomatoFest– Heirlooms
for Today will pay
proper tribute to the king of
summer vegetables (or fruits to
be perfectly accurate) with educational
demonstrations, presentations
and fun family activities.
Ever tasted an heirloom
tomato? This is your chance to
sample some varieties and see
what all the fuss is about.
Think tomatoes are only for
salads and sauces? You may
be surprised by the not-so-typical
tomato treats that will
be available for tasting. Don’t
miss this peak-of-the-season
event. It promises to be a fun-filled,
food-filled day on the
Farm for all!
To Be Announced! A Horn
Farm special event to celebrate
the fall harvest. Stay
tuned for more details!
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Sign Up Now for Community Garden Plots
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Do you love gardening and eating fresh foods but have limited space for growing your own food at home? The Horn Farm has the answer! Again this year the Community Gardens at the Horn Farm is offering garden plots to 'grow your own' vegetables and flowers, save money and enjoy the many benefits of fresh, flavorful, healthful produce that comes right from your own garden.
A 20'x 20' plot can be rented for $25, with the option to add up to four additional plots at $15 each per renter. Garden plots are open from the middle of April to the end of October. When you rent a plot, you'll receive the following benefits:- The initial plowing of the plot in the spring
- Advice offered at Master Gardeners' work sessions at The Gardens at John Rudy County Park
- Additional advice from Master Gardeners available in person or by calling the Penn State Extension Office, 840-7408.
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We invite you to join the many enthusiastic Community Gardeners from last year who will be returning for this year's gardening season. Meet new friends, enjoy the beauty of the Horn Farm, and save money on your grocery bills when you rent a garden plot for the season. But hurry! Registration and payment deadline is Monday, March 1.
Call the Horn Farm Center now at 757-6441 or email us at info@hornfarmcenter.org to receive more information on how to reserve your Community Garden plot(s) for 2010. |
| WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE FARM! |