The Old Poor Farm

07/07/2025

This Sunday is the JCF Days historical parade and we are reaching out to anyone who would like to walk with us! Children welcome! Message us for more information if you'd like to hand out candy and deliver good cheer! Fun times to be had!

07/05/2025

Welcome Gus the goose to the farm! He was getting too grumpy for his owner! We think he just needed to have guy friends instead of girls. He seems much better now!

07/04/2025

Bubbles says Happy 4th of July! Please be mindful of all of our furry and feathered friends when you celebrate! Thank you! Happy Birthday, America!

07/03/2025

3 more hours to come get your farm fresh fruit pie that doesn't require an oven! Just thaw and serve these beauties! Available until 5pm for Twenty Donated Dollars. Strawberry Rhubarb and Rhubarb. We've got one rhubarb cake (6 pcs) left for Five Donated Dollars. We will be closed to visitors tomorrow, enjoy your day!

07/01/2025

Looking for a traditional treat for your 4th of July gathering? We have strawberry rhubarb and rhubarb pies for you! They are pre baked and ready to eat! 100 year old rhubarb plants grown here on the farm! We also have rhubarb cake available! Pick them up here at the farm Wed and Thurs. We will be closed on Friday! Happy 4th!

06/29/2025

Welcome Tito to the farm! He's come to live with us because his owner got deployed. Thank you for your service!

06/28/2025

It takes a village to keep the history and long term animal care thriving! Along with our individual support team of volunteers and supporters, we greatly appreciate our corporate sponsors who give back to the community! Today, we want to personally thank all of those organizations/businesses who donate monetarily or volunteer their services towards our mission that Every life is treasured and time has no bounds! Please take a moment to thank them. Share this post so everyone knows these companies care and put them at the top of your list when you need services for your own home!
Heartland Chiropractic
Gitt Electric
Siffrings Landscaping
Hyvee
Purple Ribbon Lawn Care
Ace Hardware
Timber Ridge Roofing and Exteriors
A-Plus Tree Service
Koplin Automotive Repair
Nickerson Volunteer Fire Department
RB's Painting
Five-O-Five Brewery

06/26/2025

Thank you to everyone from the Living Word Church for a fun visit this afternoon! Such a wonderful group to spend time with!

06/25/2025

Henry says "Mama, when is the rain going to stop?" His area is dry, but he doesn't care for thunder!

06/24/2025

We are happy to report everyone (including us) survived the heat wave and, now comes the rain! It's like a humid jungle outside and the plants and trees are loving it after the 4 year drought! We haven't seen the farm so green in years!

06/18/2025

Here is the second segment, one small note that we do remain open until October 31st!

Founded in 1872, the Dodge County Poor Farm consisted of 245 acres.

06/18/2025

In case you missed it this morning, here's the first segment that aired this morning on 1011 PureNebraska. There is a second segment that we will also post.

Near Nickerson, many of the original buildings are still standing from what was known as the Dodge County Poor Farm.