The Farm is being considered for designation as a Texas Historical Commission (THC) State Historic Site. THC strongly endorsed the Farm moving forward to Phase II of a three-phase evaluation of the Farm for this designation. This is very exciting news Read More …
Rain Ranchers LLC designed and installed a rainwater harvesting system at the Farm thanks to a generous grant from the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD). Harvesting rainwater is a great resource for reducing erosion, preventing stormwater runoff, and alleviating demand Read More …
Kingdom Explorers Homeschool children and parents enjoyed a fun and educational “Day at the Farm” on Friday, October 24, 2025, with interesting interactive living history demonstrations of late 19th and early 20th century farm life, including butter churning, pecan shelling, Read More …
FARM HERITAGE DAY, Sunday, September 21, 2025, WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!! It was A HOT, BUT BEAUTIFUL, Sunday Afternoon in the Country! Farm Headquarters was filled with lots of kids and families with fun things for everyone to do!!! Click here for a Read More …
THC Staff toured the Farm on Monday, August 11, 2025, to begin to evaluate the property and programs for consideration of the Farm as a THC State Historic Site. In November 2025, the THC Commissioners will decide whether the Farm should Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …