The Farm was pleased to host the staff of the Denton County Office of History & Culture (Kim Cupit, Kelsey Jistel, Megan Joblin, Matthew Long, Peggy Riddle, & Roslyn Shelton) and Chair of the Denton County Historical Commission Melody Kohout Read More …
Author: Lu Ann Aday
FARM HAS A NEW STORAGE BUILDING!
The Farm has a new storage building thanks to a generous grant from the Waxahachie Foundation. The 8’ x 16’ shed, manufactured by Quality Storage Buildings in Itasca, is a helpful complement to the meeting pavilion at the Farm. Items Read More …
WAXAHACHIE FOUNDATION AWARDS FARM $5,000 GRANT
The Waxahachie Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to the Farm Inc to purchase an 8′ x 16′ storage building for equipment used for events, e.g., tables, chairs, tools, easels, tents, hoses, which is a helpful complement to the 20’ X Read More …
STEM GARDEN STUDENTS VISIT THE FARM
The STEM Garden Project led a field trip to the Farm on May 8, 2025, to provide Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD) Life Skills Classes students the opportunity to learn about the fascinating natural heritage of the Texas Blackland Prairie. Read More …
SAVE THE DATE!
FARM HERITAGE DAY Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2-5 pm
VIRTUAL TOUR OF McKINNEY-ADAY FARMHOUSE
Click here to enjoy a narrated virtual tour of the beautifully restored 1913 farmhouse that is fully appointed with early to middle 20th century furnishings to reflect the home life of early Ellis County farm families.
PRAIRIE WILDLIFE AND WILDFLOWER ADVENTURE A LOT OF FUN!
The Prairie Wildlife & Wildflower Adventure on Sunday, April 27th, was a lot of fun! Visitors enjoyed going on wildflower walks led by knowledgeable guides with a passion for native flora, watching the awesome beauty of bees and butterflies alighting Read More …
FARM PARTICIPATES IN 2025 MASTER GARDENERS LAWN & GARDEN EXPO
The Ellis County Master Gardeners Expo on Saturday, March 29, 2025, was a great success. LOTS of kids and families came through the Children’s Area and participated in the seedball making and/or coloring and crafts activities at the Rural Heritage Read More …
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE FARM IN 2024
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 Read More …
SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR THE FARM
The Board of Directors is planning for the future of the Farm. The principal issues being considered are (1) how to continue the mission of the Farm based on a more sustainable organizational model; (2) seeking local government or an Read More …