Bringing Food Back into Focus: Regenerative Grower Training Program
How we produce food matters—to our health, our communities, and the planet. The connection between the land and our well-being runs deep! By working in harmony with nature, we can cultivate more than just food—we can restore ecosystems, enrich soil, and nourish ourselves.
The Horn Farm Center’s new Regenerative Grower Training Program is a part-time, hands-on learning experience designed for those eager to move beyond traditional gardening and start thinking like an ecosystem.
Building on our former Farmer Training program, this new learning experience teaches how to grow both annual and perennial crops for home gardens and market-scale production.
Through immersive learning, you’ll gain the skills to grow nutrient-dense food while fostering a thriving, resilient landscape.
If you’re ready to build a deeper relationship with the land and become a student of regenerative agriculture, this program is for you.
- Learn to grow food that heals—people and the planet.
- Support a healthier foodshed and ecosystem.
- Join a community of like-minded growers and changemakers.
Apply today and start growing with purpose! The program takes place Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00AM to 12:00PM starting May 20th through October 14th.
Horn Farm Internship Update: Old Greenhouse, New Cover!
Meanwhile inside our greenhouses, preparations for the 13th Annual Horn Farm Plant Sale are well underway, with thousands of veggie, herb, and flower seedlings already taking root!
Make sure to save the date for Saturday, May 3rd from 9am to 3pm. All sales will be in-person only at the Horn Farm Center. Stay tuned for updates about our offerings, vendors, and more.
We hope you can join us to *spring* into the growing season this May. All proceeds from the Plant Sale support regenerative practices and ecological education at the Horn Farm Center.
2025 Horn Farm Plant Sale
Come Celebrate with Us!
We’ve reached an important milestone and we want to share it with you! Please join us as we break ground on the new Education Center at the Horn Farm.
Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 10AM-11:30AM
Location: 4945 Horn Road
York, PA 17406
Come celebrate the beginning of the farmhouse rebuild with key stakeholders, community leaders, and special guests, as we continue to raise funds and realize the creation of a beautiful, spacious educational center for everyone in this region.
Your presence would mean a great deal to us as we embark on this journey.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you!
More Information & RSVP
Live Stakes Available: March 10-24th
For the first time ever, you can purchase live stakes in our online store starting on Monday, March 10th!
What are live stakes? They’re cuttings from trees and shrubs that, when planted directly into the ground, re-root and grow into full-sized plants.
Perfect for establishing new forest cover, riparian buffers, and even home landscapes, live stake plantings boost biodiversity, enhance natural beauty, and improve local stream health.
Build biodiversity at home while supporting the Horn Farm Center!
- Limited Inventory! Available March 10–24 only.
- Learn more about available native species & order in our online store.
To learn more about live stakes as a tool for restoration at the Horn Farm Center, visit our Horn Farm Ecosystem blog series on riparian buffers. Also, stay tuned for an educational webpage on the “what” and “how” of live stakes!
Learn More & Order Live Stakes
New Youth & Family Programs
Horn Farm Center wants to inspire the next generation of land stewards!
Our upcoming family and youth programs offer hands-on learning adventures that connect us to the place we call home. These beginner-friendly classes encourage curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the ecosystems that sustain us.
- Identifying Trees by Bark | March 9th
- Critter Crawl: Salamanders | April 5th
- Homeschool Nature Connection | April 30th
- Walk the Seasons : Spring | May 4th
- Homeschool Nature Connection | May 28th
- Family Foraging | June 14th
- Walk the Seasons : Summer | July 17th
Let’s explore the wonder of nature together! Join us at the Horn Farm Center this spring to learn, grow, and have a fun adventure with the whole family.
Service Learning Work Days
Shake off the winter blues and get your hands in the dirt! Join us for our upcoming volunteer days in our riparian buffer as we prepare for the season ahead.
- Wednesdays, March 12 & 19 (5–7 PM)
- Sunday, March 23 (1–3 PM)
Help tend the land, learn about local ecology and perennial agriculture, and be part of restoring our local waterways—one plant at a time.
No experience needed—just bring your energy! Come get active, connect with nature, and make a difference.