The Farm had a very active and productive year. The Board planned three major public events: Prairie Wildlife and Wildflower Adventure on Sunday, April 28, 2024, which was cancelled due to rain but the wildflowers were nonetheless beautiful; Tour of the McKinney-Aday Farmhouse on Sunday, June 2, 2024; and Farm Heritage Day on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The Farm engaged historical preservationist contractor Shane McKinley to help with several building projects: restoring the historic barn, installing an expanded automated front gate entrance, and building a new meeting pavilion. The Farm hosted or shared information with local community organizations: in the children’s area at the Ellis County Master Gardener Expo, through Stem Garden Project student field trips, a presentation to the Ellis County Commissioners Court, and a tour of the Farm by members of the Ennis Heritage Society and Ellis County Historical Commission. Click here to see more information on these accomplishments.