than 70 farm animals, a FarmGarden,
more than 40 acres of fields and
dozens of acres of forest. The farm
offers a wide variety of educational
programs including: Farm Camp,
experiential Farm Tours for schools
and groups, festivals with farming
demonstrations, Learning Barn
Storytime, andmore.
A renewed focus on enhancing
Maybury Farm, beginning in 2016, has
been the catalyst for significant
improvements to the grounds, opera-
tions, and programs. The NCF and
the staff are continually looking for
opportunities to increase and improve
the educational components of all
events and activities offered at
Maybury Farm. New farm tours have
been developed that align more close-
ly with the Michigan science stan-
dards, opportunities for hands-on
learning experiences have been
added, and enhancements have been
made to the volunteer program and
farm facilities. Maybury Farm staff
members and volunteers work togeth-
er and with the community practicing
the values of respect, kindness, and
gratitude. All of the farm programs
are developedwith a focus on themis-
sion of helping people to make the
important connections between their
food and fiber and the amazing ani-
mals and agriculture that provide
them.
The Northville Community
Foundation hasn't limited the organi-
zational changes to just Maybury
Farm. Since 2015, the NCF has shift-
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