2nd Saturday

Every month we produce a 2nd Saturday on the Farm, a family event that focuses on a particular area of agriculture. Visitors can participate in the regular activities of the Ag History Project plus others related to the day’s special focus. We host over 2,500 visitors each year at 2nd Saturday on the Farm.

We have created some unique interactive educational activities to help you have fun learning about past agricultural practices. What we like to call our “usual” activities include:

• Wooden cow milking: we have life-size wooden cows with rubber teats that help you learn how to milk a cow.
• Kid-driven tractor: we retrofitted a John Deere tractor so that anyone can learn to drive it. You sit in the seat and control the steering wheel while a trained volunteer stands on a platform to your right to controls the speed. We even have space for a parent or friend to stand to your left and enjoy the ride.
• Tractor Simulator: we have a stationary tractor that you can drive down a crop row. The computer screen in front of you displays how well you are handling the tractor.
• Puppet Theater: each month we have a new show playing.

Upcoming Events:

2023 2nd Saturday’s 11:00am – 3:00pm

January 14th – CANCELLED – Due to weather & road conditions 

February 11th – Hearts & Flowers on the Farm

March 11th – Birds, Bees & Butterflies on the Farm

April 8th – Easter on the Farm 

May 13th – Day on the Farm – 4H Spring Fair – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

June 10th – Summer Fun on the Farm 

July 8th – Garden Helpers on the Farm 

August 12th – Round up on the Farm 

September 9th – No 2nd Saturday on the Farm – Visit Yesterday’s Farm during the Santa Cruz Fair – September 14-18

October 14th – Tractor – or – Treat

November 11th – Harvest on the Farm 

December 9th – Country Christmas