Welcome to the Horn Farm Center

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.

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 ti increase public awareness of the critical health and economic advantages of buying fresh food grown locally.

What's new at the Farm This Spring?

March 2, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Book discussion of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver 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.

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.

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-sotypical tomato treats that will be available for tasting. Don’t miss this peak-of-the-season event. It promises to be a funfilled, 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!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE FARM!