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Wiedeman House has permanent home
Things went smoothly on Thursday, March 31, at the Wiedeman Farm House was carefully moved onto a permanent foundation. Sitting on top of a full basement the house will eventually become a museum display to the importance of agricultural families of western Nebraska.
Volunteers needed!
There are many volunteer opportunities at FARM during the spring and summer months to help with a variety of tasks and activities. Give us a call at 308-436-1989 if you would like to help.
Welcome......
Located in western Nebraska, the Farm And Ranch Museum offers an excellent look at High Plains agriculture of the past. The feature crops are sugar beets, dry beans, potatoes, ranching, irrigation, dryland farming and conservation tillage.
Admission charges are $3 for adults, children under 12 are free.
Starting May 1, 2011
Summer Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m - 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Starting Nov. 1, 2011
Winter Hours: Monday-Friday - 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
We will open other times by appointment.
Phone numbers are on the door or call one of the board members.
The museum exhibits include feature crops and general agriculture. At various times of the year we demonstrate agricultural practices and hold events. The Library/Archives holds an extensive collection of agricultural books, photos, equipment manuals, equipment literature
and oral histories. The museum Library/Archives holds collections of area farmers and agricultural businesses including Sishc Manufacturing, Lockwood Corporation, Great Western Sugar, and Dutton Implement Company.
This Website is under Construction.
Farm And Ranch Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, Nebraska 69341
308-436-1989
farm@farmandranchmuseum.com
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Upcoming Events
April 30
Backsmith Shop Opens
June 25
Oregon Trail Tractor Ride
German Russian Dutch Hop Polka Tradition
September 7-8
FARMhands-on-History
September 17-18
2011 Harvest Festival
September 18
John Conlee Concert
October 1
Kiwanis Family Fun Day
December 3
High Plains Christmas
January 21
Bandana Benefit Ball
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