Upcoming Events
Blacksmith Shop Opens
April 30, 2011
Oregon Trail Tractor Ride
June 25, 2011
German Russian Dutch Hop Polka Tradition
June 25, 2011
FARMhands-on-History
Sept. 7-8, 2011
2011 Harvest Festival
Sept. 17-18, 2011
John Conlee Concert
Sept. 18, 2011
Kiwanis Family Fun Day
Oct. 1, 2011
High Plains Christmas
Dec. 3, 2011
Bandanna Benefit Ball
Jan. 21, 2011 |
Announcements
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.
Admission & Hours
Located in Western Nebraska, The Farm and Ranch Museum offers an excellent look at High Plains agricultural of the past. The feature crops are sugar beets, dry beans, potatoes, ranching, irrigation, dryland farming and conservation village.
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 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Starting 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 museum Library/Archive holds collections of area farmers and agricultural businesses including Sishc Manufacturing, Lockwood Corporation, Great Western Sugar, and Dutton Implement Company. |
