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Preserving America’s Farming Heritage for Future Generations
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Lewes, Delaware
Our Mission: To share the stories of the American Farm Family, educate the next generation on where our food comes from, and, through a combination of living and learning, shape the next generation of farming.
Explore ACFH
- Education - School tours, workshops, hands-on farm learning.
- Preservation - Protecting farmland and farming traditions.
- Community - Events, exhibitions, and farmer collaboration.
Preserve through education.
What we do
For five generations, the Hopkins family has farmed in Lewes, DE. Today, the American Center for Farming Heritage builds on that legacy by teaching children where their food comes from, preserving farmland for future use, and celebrating the resilience of the American farm family.
We believe that the American Center for Farming Heritage will light a spark in countless souls to find their own inner farmer.
Meet the ACFH Founders
Why It Matters
Meet Our Board
We are the children of children of farmers. The stewards of the land, the keepers of the harvest, and our connection with this place is sacred.
- Amy & Ingrid Hopkins, Co-Founders and Board Members
Livestock exhibition, live displays of animal husbandry such as feeding & nutrition, breeding & birthing, milking, herd & flock health management, sheering, collecting eggs.
Where Farming Comes to Life
Husbandry
Planting and harvesting crops. Orchards and seasonal u-pick experiences. The art of composting. The diversity and superpowers of Dairy milk. The power of poultry & eggs.
Regenerative Farm
Hands on displays and interactive exhibits of milking, pollination, and simulations of driving tractors and operating farming equipment. Meeting rooms and classrooms and community center.
Learning Center
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the American Center for Farming Heritage brings the story of the family farm to life through education and hands-on experiences:
A place where education and innovation never stop.
Endless Discovery
A family and community working side by side.
Community Partnership
WHAT OUR FARM REPRESENTS
Preserving farmland and food traditions for generations.
Heritage
Sustainability
Leigh & Ben Muldrow
Vernacular Landscape Architects
Amy and Ingrid's visionary approach for the American Center for Farming Heritage is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Collaborating with them is a privilege, and witnessing their dedication to advancing their family's farming legacy is a testament to their passion and commitment to sustainable agriculture.
"Nothing short of awe-inspiring"
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