Community Farm Experience

Join us on the Farm

Daily Farm Classes Open to All

The Community Farm Experience is a series of inclusive Farm Classes at Homesteads for Hope, open to adults 18 and over. The classes are a welcoming, hands-on learning experience for those who want to explore homesteading skills in a supportive, authentic organic farm environment.

Each month, participants rotate through a selection of seasonal farm activities shaped by the natural rhythm of the four seasons. From greenhouse work, planting, and harvesting to caring for animals and practicing everyday, nature-based homesteading skills, classes emphasize learning by doing. Whether you’re interested in growing food, caring for animals, building self-sufficiency, or simply gaining a deeper understanding of how a working farm operates, these classes offer practical skills that carry into home, farm, and daily life.

Session Block Rates

  • Session 1: 9:15 - 10:30
    Session 2: 10:45 - 12:00

    Per Block Rate: $100
    Discounted Monthly Rate: $800

  • Session 1: 1:00 - 2:00
    Session 2: 2:00 - 3:00

    Per Block Rate: $100
    Discounted Monthly Rate: $600

  • Session 1: 9:15 - 10:30
    Session 2: 10:45 - 12:00

    Per Block Rate: $100
    Discounted Monthly Rate: $600

Classes may include:

  • Animal Husbandry

  • Gardening & Farming

  • Greenhouse Production

  • Farm to Table Cooking

  • Cooking Fundamentals

  • Composting

  • Nature based Health & Wellness

The Community Farm Experience is designed to be inclusive, flexible, and encouraging, allowing each participant to engage at their own pace while building confidence and independence in our nature based classroom.

No prior farm experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to try something new!

Hands on Learning in Nature’s Classroom

  • "First time coming and it was so nice!!! There was also live music too with tons of seating. I would come again next year to pick more flowers!"

    —Aleysha Dominguez

  • "Homesteads for Hope is a great organization. The farm sells locally grown food."

    —David Larter

  • "Homesteads for Hope had me from my first visit! There is so much to be part of and to take part in yet the pace is casual and non-pressured. Truly a place for everyone, Homesteads for Hope is a little slice of heaven right around the corner. Visit once ...you'll be back!"

    —Jeannine DeRoo

  • "The property is beautiful and the staff are the best! I love visiting the cafe’ as well. There are always special treats for me to purchase, including beautiful fresh picked flowers. The Thursday night events are a great place for the whole family to relax and enjoy the property."

    —Jane Moore

  • "Nice stop while biking the Erie Canal Trail with food and music for good causes."

    —Scot Egg

  • "Homesteads for Hope is that special vibe and the summer event spot to hang. IYKYK. Check out the website."em

    —Rhonda SanFilipo

  • "Always a joy to visit, speak with the staff, and even volunteer in the fields. You can't help but walk away with a smile on your face."

    —James Shaw

  • "Adorable, peaceful place for a county style summer evening, complete with a great duo, singing live with a guitar! Name families were enjoying a piece of normal. Very nice food truck, ice creams, and benches next to canal - can't be better!"

    —Mohri Hime

  • "What a great place to go for fresh garden food. A place where the workers are very friendly , and plant and grow the fresh produce themselves . A quiet , nice place in the back with a pond and picnic tables around. Events for people to choose from to attend. Love it there."

    —Cheryl Arnold

  • "Wonderful farming community that assists disabled/challenged adults learn job skills. Has a little store that sells the vegetables they farm and crafts created by the students. A great organization to put your support behind."

    —Linda Short

  • "A beautiful spot adding beauty to the world"

    —Kevin Markman

  • "What an amazing place for people of all abilities! It is so heartwarming to see people thrive in such an welcoming learning environment."

    —Jacqueline Yates

  • "A terrific organization with a very clear mission - and passionate, dedicated staff who are working tirelessly to develop programs and services that center on fostering independence, specialized skills development, and socialization opportunities for folks with developmental disabilities. Beyond this essential aim, there are opportunities abound to explore a working farm, with recreational and other special events throughout the year. As a musical performer for their Harvest BBQs and Fundraising Gala, I have enjoyed not only the beauty of this location, but surely the spirit and sense of community evident with those participating in the activities. Kudos to Jenny and the team at H4H!"

    —Adam Whiting