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.
Upcoming events -
Don't forget to purchase tickets for Morey Brandt's John Deere LX178 riding lawn mower with a 48" mower attachment. Tickets are only $10 each of three for $25 and may be purchased by April 30. Proceeds go toward Brandt's Blacksmith Shop.
Oregon Trail Tractor Ride - June 25
Brandt Blacksmith Shop opens - June 25
German Russian Dutch Hop Polka tradition - June 25
FARMhands-on-history - Sept. 7-8
2011 Harvest Festival - Sept. 17-18
John Conlee Concert - Sept. 18
Kiwanis Family Fun Day - Oct. 1
High Plains Christmas - Dec. 3
Bandanna Benefit Ball - Jan. 21, 2012
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.
Event Poster :
Oregon Trail Tractor Ride | Pictures
This Website is under Construction.
Farm And Ranch Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, Nebraska 69341
308-436-1989