Our Vision
To create a premier venue for interactive agriculture education: past, present, future.
Next Steps
We are launching a capital campaign to help us with the next phase of the project!
We need your support to begin Phase 1:
Our next steps include adding infrastructure to the site and beginning construction, with a groundbreaking event planned for July 2024.
Our Goals
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Design, construct and open a nationally recognized educational center which will capture the significance of the US farmer and also explain their role in the food production processes.
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Demonstrate how the design of the elements used in the site’s layout, landscaping, and architecture are sustainable, environmentally friendly and within the reach of everyone.
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Construct storage for museum exhibits which today includes: a million dollar-plus agricultural toy collection, full-sized farm equipment, and historic farm structures.
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Develop a variety of interactive exhibits which entice visitors learn more about the food supply chain as well as the wide variety of production methods available.
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Demonstrate how modern agriculture will sustain and benefit mankind’s health and preserve the Earth.
Our Progress
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2012: Received donation of 13,000-piece farm toy collection and 350 pedal tractors.
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2014: Site plan completed.
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2017: Purchased our site at 400 E. Jefferson in Blissfield, MI which includes 54 acres.
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2018: Groundbreaking event held for 1st building.
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2023: Feasibility study completed.
In the News
Daily Telegram: American Farm Museum in Blissfield groundbreaking July 14 (June 21, 2018)
Monroe News: Construction begins on American Farm Museum (July 17, 2018)