Our Mission
The Homestead Farm Center Project, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2014, is dedicated to opening opportunities to individuals with disabilities to work, learn, live, and thrive in a rural farm setting. Located on 100 acres of the historic Thomas Steele farm in beautiful Taylor County, West Virginia, the farm center offers educational opportunities and work experience in agricultural industries to clients with developmental disabilities. Homestead Farm Center’s RURAL (Rural to Urban Agricultural Learning) Initiative is designed to help individuals with disabilities to grow in independence, career readiness, and overall well-being through training in agriculture, organic gardening, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, cooking, and nutrition. RURAL helps participants apply the skills they have gained at the Homestead Farm Center to their everyday lives. In addition, our clients work on improving their own health and wellness and have access to recreational activities with their peers and families. Donations are tax deductible
Lambfest
Saturday, May 11th from 10-12
Open to the public and free admission to come visit the farm animals, enjoy kids carnival games, shop our craft selection and plant sale
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RURAL PROGRAM 2024
April 12 The RURAL Farm Trainee Program begins and will continue through October. Trainees will begin the season working in the greenhouse, preparing the raised beds and high tunnels, and getting ready for another great year at the farm. Our summer program will begin June 5.
DONORS
We would like to thank recent donors to Homestead Farm Center for their support of our programs: Nexstar Media Incorporated, West Virginia University Foundation, Hope Gas, Your Community Foundation of NCWV Incorporated, First Energy Foundation, Freedom Kia of Morgantown, Bernard McDonough, Corridor Chapter of WV Autism Society, ACI Tygart Valley Mining Corporation-Leer Mine and our many individual contributors.
Upcoming Events at Homestead Farm Center
Day at the Farm
Join us the 3rd Saturday of September, December, March and April. for classes featuring crafts and homesteading skills. See our Program Page for the schedule.
Contact HFC to register
Spring Lambfest
May 11, 2024 from 10-12
A fun family event featuring crafts and plant sales, carnival games for kids, and a chance to meet our new spring lambs. FREE ADMISSION!
Fall Festival at the Farm
November 2, 2024 from 10-12
Come out to the farm to visit Tom the Turkey, enjoy some festive craft activities, hot cocoa and apple cider, and visit our sheep in their winter coats. FREE ADMISSION!
Phone
304-366-3213
homesteadfarmcenter@gmail.com
Address
1039 Burns Farm Road, Grafton, WV 26354