What is The Farm and how was it started? Enter the farmyard gates at THE FARM and you are greeted by the friendliest animals in the world whom you can pet and feed. Let the kids ride a pony, pack a picnic lunch and eat on the beautifully manicured lawn. In the farmyard kids set out to explore the world of animals through petting, feeding, and self discovery. In essence everyone discovers their love of animals at THE FARM. After you frolic with your favorite furry friends amble over to the Agventure areas where you can learn and test your knowledge of animal and agricultural facts. Here you can enjoy educational agricultural displays from antique tractors to sheep shearing demonstrations. Read fascinating facts about farm animals on beautifully illustrated signs designed by local artists. Rope steer horns in the straw, pedal a tractor or play in the corn box. Watch the babies in the baby exhibit! All of this and more at Agventure at The Farm. Next visit the General Store located in the farmhouse. Get a refreshment, enjoy the warm and cozy feeling of old fashioned Americana as you gaze at our beautiful gifts and more! Purchase educational books for your children that compliment their real farm learning experience, an experience you will never forget! As you know THE FARM is a program of Kids & Critters Inc. What you may not know is how it came about. THE FARM has been a dream of ours for over 15 yrs We have over 25 years of experience in the animal and agricultural industries . We have spent 15 years turning this dream into a reality . We have spent 3 years working with Jackson County. We have personally dedicated over 3,000 hours of labor to make this dream a reality.