2024 Annual Report
Last year, we celebrated our 20th anniversary – a milestone and turning point in our organization’s history. Through storytelling, programs, and events, we gathered in community to honor our roots and weave together our vision for the future.
With gratitude, let’s take a look back at all that we’ve accomplished together while looking forward to a more regenerative tomorrow!
Thank you to the organizations, businesses, and individuals who supported our work and mission in 2024.
Breaking Ground with Community
With spring buds popping and warmth in the air, over 50 members of our community gathered together to celebrate a huge milestone. The long-awaited rebuild of our farmhouse is about to begin!With deep gratitude for the land and the people who make this journey possible, we broke ground on the future of the Horn Farm: a revitalized hub for transformational education that will serve our mission like never before.
We’re especially grateful for the guest speakers and supporters who came out to share in our joy and hope:
- Kim Lemon (former WGAL News Anchor)
- York County PA Commissioners: President Commissioner Julie Wheeler, Vice President Commissioner Scott Burford, and Commissioner Doug Hoke
- PA State Rep. Joe D’Orsie
Learn More & Leave Your Mark
Your Voice Matters!
Earlier this year, we gathered with about 50 friends – people like you, who care deeply about the future of the Horn Farm Center. We shared ideas about how the Horn Farm Center could reach more people in our community with our mission. And, we learned so much!
From ideas about how to promote our educational programs to recommendations for our farmhouse building capital campaign, we had incredibly energizing and productive conversations. We compiled your feedback and we will be sharing your ideas using infographics like the one pictured above.
Interested in learning more? There’s more time to get involved! Check out the link below to find out how and share your insights with us.
Read Feedback & Share Your Ideas
Kick-Off the Gardening Season: May 3rd
We’re a short month away from the Horn Farm Center’s Annual Plant Sale! Stop by the Horn Farm Center for all your A-to-Z gardening and planting needs: ONE DAY ONLY on May 3rd, 9am to 3pm.
From anise hyssop to zucchini, you can *spring* in the growing season by shopping from a wide variety of organically-grown vegetable, herb, and flower starts. Our nursery plants even extend beyond the kitchen garden, featuring bio-regional food and habitat plants to rewild your landscaping, yard edge, and community!
This year, we’re also excited to share space with a growing list of plant-loving (and people-fueling) partners including:
Horn Farm Center’s Plant Sale
Become a Regenerative Grower
Rediscover the power of growing your own food—not just for self-sufficiency, but to help heal the land and build stronger communities. Gardeners, community growers, and small-scale farmers have the potential to be stewards of both people and planet.Ready to reconnect with the homegrown and hand-gathered? Applications are now open for the Horn Farm Center’s brand-new Regenerative Grower Training Program, but don’t wait—applications close at 12AM on May 7th!
This 22-week program blends hands-on experience with practical, low-tech methods rooted in ecology, designed for anyone eager to grow food in harmony with nature. From soil to harvest, you’ll learn how growing food can restore ecosystems and deepen your connection to place. Join us in the field on Tuesdays and Fridays, May through October 2025, and be part of something truly regenerative.
Apply for the Regenerative Grower Training Program
Save the Dates: Wild & Uncommon Weekend
Mark your calendars! The Horn Farm Center’s 2nd Annual Wild & Uncommon Weekend will be held on September 20–21, 2025.
Wild & Uncommon Weekend is a celebration of food, nature, and community in the Lower Susquehanna Riverlands!
At the heart of the weekend is the ever popular the 21st annual Pawpaw Festival at Horn Farm on Saturday, September 20th, featuring the pawpaw fruit—a tropical-tasting, seasonal delicacy you won’t want to miss. Come explore the wild and uncommon side of Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna Riverlands region.
Learn More About Wild & Uncommon Weekend
A Foraging Day Date on the Farm
Embark on a culinary adventure that takes foraging from the wild to the kitchen! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to identify, harvest, and clean spring plants before transforming them into delicious dishes in our summer kitchen. After a guided plant walk, we’ll roll up our sleeves and craft a variety of foraged foods from start to finish—then it’s time to enjoy the flavors of our work.
You’ll leave with fresh foraged greens, detailed recipes, and the confidence to create your own wild-inspired meals at home. This is more than just a class—it’s an exploration of flavors, nature, and self-sufficiency – a great way to spend the day with friends or someone you love! Come ready to forage, cook, and savor nature’s bounty.
Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 9am-3pm for Foraging: From Field to Plate with expert foraging instructor Jon Darby.