Announcements

Weideman House has Permanent Home

Things went smoothly on Thursday, March 31, at the Weideman 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.

Admission and Hours

Located in Western Nebraska, the Farm and Ranch Museum offers an excellent look at High Plain 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.

Staring November 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/archive holds an extensive collection of agricultural books, photos, equipment manuals, equipment literature, and oral histories. The Library/Archive holds collections of area farmers and agricultural businesses including Sishc Manufactoring, Lockwood Corporation, Great Western Sugar, and Dutton Implement Company.

Upcoming Events

Blacksmith Shop Opens
April 30 2011

Oregon Trial Tractor Ride
June 25 2011

German Russian Dutch Hop Polka Tradition
June 25 2011

FARMhands-on-history
September 7-8 2011

2011 Harvest Festival
September 17-18 2011

John Conlee Concert
September 18 2011

Kiwanis Family Fun Day
October 1 2011

High Plans Christmas
December 3 2011

Bandanna Benefit Ball
January 21 2011

Contact and Follow Us!

Farm and Ranch Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, NE 69341
Phone: 308-436-1989