The Final Stretch: We need your help to open the doors of our new learning center by the end of 2025!

We are so close to our final goal – our next milestone is to raise the funds we need to achieve our occupancy permit and open the building for daily use. These final phases will transform the restored building into a community hub for learning and exploration. 

The Final Milestones We Need to Reach:

✔ Phase 1: Fire Recovery & Design – $316,000 [Complete!]

✔ Phase 2: Construction – $942,000 [Complete!]

▢ Phase 3: Occupancy – $65,000

Help us purchase a new water treatment system, install solar, and pass inspection for occupancy.

▢ Phase 4: Outfitting for Operations & Learning – $50,000

Transform the farmhouse from a building to a fully-equipped learning center. We need appliances, office furniture, classroom and AV equipment to make the space functional for classes and workshops.

▢ Phase 5: Site Work & Beautification – $85,000

Landscaping, including a rain garden and retainer wall, will make the space welcoming and beautiful for visitors. A rain catchment system will help to conserve our water resources for our community gardens and new signs will enhance on-site learning.

The New Education Center will Feature:

• Large Classroom Space, Restroom & Kitchenette Downstairs
• Office Spaces, Restroom, & Storage Upstairs
• An Energy & Water Efficient Building
• Site Improvements including an enhanced outdoor classroom area on the north porch of the building

If you love Horn Farm Center, and you have the ability to make a pledge or give to this extraordinary need, your support will unlock an ecosystem of possibility – helping our region thrive as a center for regenerative agriculture and locally-based living. 

Scroll down to “Different Ways to Give” to see how you can help!

The Rebuild Project is Supported by:

• Powder Mill Foundation
• J. William Warehime Foundation
• York County Community Foundation including the Sustainable Energy Fund
• Berks County Community Foundation MetEd Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund
• The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter Foundation
• York County Land Bank Authority
• The High Foundation
• The David Hogg Family Foundation
• Kinsley Construction & Kinsley Education Center
• FirstEnergy
• Commonwealth Fire Protection
• ShipleyEnergy
• York Water Company
• John Wright Restaurant
• Charlene Senglaub & Wendy Colby
• The Garden Club of York
• Eastern York High School’s National Honors Society
• The Rotary Club of York
• York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund
• GE Aerospace Foundation
• Boco Enterprises
• Emmanuel United Church of Christ
• Hallam Borough
• Lebanon Seaboard Corporation
• Leg Up Farmers Market
• Lancaster Conservancy
• Miller Plant Farm
• Octoraro Native Plant Nursery
• Pine Tree Conservation Society
• Richards Energy Group
• Rivertownes PA USA
• Spoutwood Farm
• State Farm Companies Foundation
• Traditions Bank
• York County Solid Waste Authority
• York Young Professionals
• Friends, volunteers, and donors like you!

From 115 Seasonal Programs to 230 Programs Year-Round

The new education center at the Horn Farm will provide a comfortable learning space for year-round programming – doubling the total number of programs that we can offer each year. With a newly renovated classroom space, we will host more than 230 programs annually, increasing generated income from 35% to 50% of our total income.

Grow & Diversify Who We Serve – Especially Youth

After rebuilding, the Horn Farm Center will offer new program topics and provide regular youth programming for the first time. From fiber arts to local ecology lectures, the new learning space will draw new and diverse audiences to our region. Today, 98% of our educational programs serve adults. With adequate facilities, we aim to grow our youth programing to account for 50% of our total program offerings.

From 845 Participants to More than 1600 Each Year

The new education center will increase our capacity to educate more people about regenerative agriculture, local ecology, and sustainable living. Currently, our average class size is 15 students. The new classroom will accommodate larger groups, up to 35 students in each class. Ultimately, we will educate more people at the Horn Farm – from 845 to more than 1,600 program participants each year.

Different Ways to Give

1) Donate or Pledge Now:

Every dollar gets us closer to opening our doors. Whether you give a one-time gift or pledge a monthly donation, your support builds a future where regenerative agriculture and sustainability thrive.

2) Increase Your Contribution for a Naming Opportunity:

Leave a lasting legacy! From $1,000 wall plaques to naming rights for major contributions, your generosity will be honored in the new education center.

3) Make an In-Kind Donation

Not all gifts have to be monetary. We need kitchen appliances, office equipment, and furnishings to make this space fully functional. If you can donate equipment or materials, we’d love to hear from you! Click here for more information.

4) Stock Donations

Donating stock is a tax-smart way to give, allowing you to maximize your contribution while benefiting from financial advantages. By gifting appreciated stock, you can make a greater impact without the financial implications of selling assets first (ie. capital gains taxes). This approach maximizes your gift’s impact while optimizing your financial portfolio—a win-win for you as the donor and the mission you care so deeply about.

5) Connect Us

If you know a business or organization that makes charitable donations or sponsorships, please introduce us!

6) Invite Others to Participate

Help spread the word! Challenge three friends to make a contribution, big or small. Every donation brings us closer to the finish line.