The Old Poor Farm

The Old Poor Farm The Old Poor Farm is a non-profit animal sanctuary which operates on the historical Dodge County, Neb
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The Old Poor Farm operates on four acres in Dodge County, Nebraska on the historical original homestead site of the Dodge County Poor Farm. Once a home for people in need has now become a no-kill refuge for abused, unwanted and handicapped creatures.

100 years ago, Chris Ogard was the steward of the Dodge County Poor Farm. 31 years ago, three of his sons and granddaugh...
11/06/2024

100 years ago, Chris Ogard was the steward of the Dodge County Poor Farm. 31 years ago, three of his sons and granddaughter came back, offering memories of their childhoods! This week, Chris ' grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren came back to this magical historic farm! How incredible is that?! The poor farm family lives on!

Thank you, Siffrings, for all of the great pumpkins! You guys rock!
11/04/2024

Thank you, Siffrings, for all of the great pumpkins! You guys rock!

Although we are now closed for the winter to visitors, feel free to come drop off your fall pumpkins for the animals! Ad...
11/04/2024

Although we are now closed for the winter to visitors, feel free to come drop off your fall pumpkins for the animals! Add to the growing pile next to the barn at the end of the driveway any day before dark! Your donation is greatly appreciated!! ( Please do not walk around the farm at this time. Thanks!)

11/02/2024

Come on out and support the animals at the farm! See us tomorrow for some delicious pies, fall decorations and good friends!! Roo, the kitty, will be with us to greet you!

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Happy Halloween from all of us at the farm!
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from all of us at the farm!

It's pumpkin drop time again! Remember the animals when you clean up your fall decorations! Pumpkins, corn and squash ar...
10/25/2024

It's pumpkin drop time again! Remember the animals when you clean up your fall decorations! Pumpkins, corn and squash are loved by the animals! This program grows every year due to all of you! Last year, the animals benefited from these donations until Valentine's Day! Our supporters rock!

Welcome Dandy Duck to the farm (grey head). He has made Lump very happy and they make a great looking pair! (We don't ch...
10/08/2024

Welcome Dandy Duck to the farm (grey head). He has made Lump very happy and they make a great looking pair! (We don't choose who comes here to live, but sometimes it's just right)!

Great visit from the Young Professionals at Midland College in Fremont this afternoon and they have offered with grant w...
10/04/2024

Great visit from the Young Professionals at Midland College in Fremont this afternoon and they have offered with grant writing to help the animals! Thanks so much!!

One day away from our fall fundraising event!!! Come on out and see our animal residents and live the historic farm life...
10/04/2024

One day away from our fall fundraising event!!! Come on out and see our animal residents and live the historic farm life on a poor farm. We have farm crafts and treats including homemade pre baked pies and apple crisp! 10am-5pm, Saturday! Door prizes! Hot dogs!

Please donate what you can to the support of the animals! We operate completely on donations and are staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers!

Loved the visit from our friends at Hands of the Heartland this afternoon! So wonderful to see you again!
10/03/2024

Loved the visit from our friends at Hands of the Heartland this afternoon! So wonderful to see you again!

More homeschool kids came for a visit today! Great group! You guys were fun and I think they had a good time!
10/03/2024

More homeschool kids came for a visit today! Great group! You guys were fun and I think they had a good time!

Welcome little 'Meerkat' to the farm! This black Angus was born just a little different! Her owners cared for her the pa...
10/02/2024

Welcome little 'Meerkat' to the farm! This black Angus was born just a little different! Her owners cared for her the past 7 months and brought her here for long term special care and lots of love. Come visit her and all of the residents this Saturday from 10-5 during our fall fundraising event!!

Welcome Harry and Hamilton to the farm! City folks don't like their crows! Pretty boys!
09/29/2024

Welcome Harry and Hamilton to the farm! City folks don't like their crows! Pretty boys!

09/29/2024

I shall Gather up
All the lost souls
That wander this earth
All the ones that are alone
All the ones that are broken
All the ones that never really fitted in
I shall gather them all up
And together we shall find our home
“Gather up” A Poem written by Athey Thompson
Taken from A Little Book Of Poetry
By Athey Thompson.
Photograph taken from “Through the back door” by J Pickford and A Green

Thank you, Joan, for organizing this great group from Freeman SD to come visit the farm. You guys were so much fun and m...
09/26/2024

Thank you, Joan, for organizing this great group from Freeman SD to come visit the farm. You guys were so much fun and many enjoyed the walk down memory lane on this historic homestead! Beautiful afternoon and beautiful guests!

Had a great time with these homeschool kids today! They learned a forgotten piece of history and saw a lot of cool anima...
09/23/2024

Had a great time with these homeschool kids today! They learned a forgotten piece of history and saw a lot of cool animals! History taught one person at a time!! May we never forget!

Address

1777 County Road 23
Nickerson, NE
68044

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14027218087

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