Our Mission
Growing People’s Unique Abilities in Nature’s Classroom
Daily Farm Classes Open to All
At Homesteads for Hope, we are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive community where individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages thrive, finding purpose and belonging through the transformative power of agriculture.
Through our Community Farm experience, we strive to empower individuals with disabilities by providing meaningful opportunities for skill development, social engagement, and personal growth. We believe in the healing power of nature and the strength of a supportive community, fostering an environment where everyone is valued and embraced for their unique abilities.
We are committed to redefining the boundaries of inclusion, promoting a society where differences are celebrated and where each person is recognized for the valuable role they play at the Community Farm.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to inspire individuals with disabilities, and their families to grow their unique abilities, purpose, and sense of belonging to create a meaningful and productive life in nature’s classroom.
Our Vision
Our Vision is dedicated to nurturing and cultivating an inclusive community that celebrates all abilities, where everyone can learn, work, live and grow together.
Serving over 2500 individuals
Daily Farm Classes Open to All
Today, Homesteads for Hope is a one-of-a-kind community farm that fosters independence by promoting skills training, socialization, self-awareness, and career exploration. We are honored to serve this community through programs, classes, memberships, and events on our organically practiced farm.
With effortless inclusion and a focus on our region’s future, we continue to craft collaborative partnerships to create an inclusive agritourism center with authentic and sustainable enterprise models. Thanks to gracious community support, we were able to develop new enterprises on the farm, including:
2019 The Farm Store opened
2020 CSA Food Share begins
2021 Café opened and private event rentals became available
2022 The Harvest Pizza & Grill opened
2023 The Forever Homestead Community Center was completed
2024 We launched Field Trip Fridays
2025 We Finalized Paving & Barn Renovations on the property
2026 Harvest Pass rolled out
Proud National Members of Together for Choice, To unite to protect and advance the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live, work, and thrive in a community or setting of their choice.
The Care Farming Network advances the therapeutic use of farming practices by connecting new and established agricultural-based programs to build capacity, increase quality, and provide technical support.
