Mission
Agrarian Country is a nonprofit organization, and was established for the purpose of preserving Pennsylvania farmland and farm buildings and to provide a place where people of all ages can visit and participate in the operation of numerous agricultural enterprises in a real-life farm setting. Through farmland preservation and hands-on agricultural educational activities, Agrarian Country hopes to rekindle interest in America’s agricultural heritage and a self-sufficient way of life, to promote wholesome, moral, and healthy living, and provide a refreshing escape from everyday stresses. Agrarian Country is investing today to benefit future generations. Agrarian Country will have three centers: Center for Agricultural Enterprises, Center for Agricultural Education, and Center for Agricultural Tourism. The historic Star Barn will serve as Agrarian Country's Agricultural Education and Exhibition Center. Following are details about the three centers:
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Center for Agricultural Enterprises
 This center will promote animal and plant production, agri-business, and Community-Supported Agriculture (organic and non-organic). Each enterprise will be an operating business with a classroom, tourist center, and an interactive museum portraying the enterprise’s past, present, and future. The following production areas are being developed:
Animal Farm Enterprises
- Dairy Farm
- Beef Farm
- Alpaca Farm
- Sheep and Goat Farm
- Swine Farm
- Equine Farm
- Poultry Farm
- Deer and Elk Farm
- Bison Farm
- Fish Farm
Plant Farm Enterprises
- Agronomic Crops
- Hydroponics
- Greenhouse
- Landscape
- Horticultural Nursery
- Christmas Tree
- Horticultural Fruit
- Mushroom
- Forest Management
- Vineyard
Agri-Business Enterprises
- Farm Market
- Retirement Village
- Animal Hospital
- Lodge
- Membership
- Food Services
- Products Manufacturing
- Antiques
- Biogreen Production Center
- Conference Center
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Center for Agricultural Education
 In addition to promoting agricultural awareness, the center will also provide a facility for the following initiatives:
- Agrarian Hall of Fame
- Agricultural Educational Programs
- Agricultural Career Exploration Camp
- Soil, Water, and Wildlife Conservation Center
- Biogreen Educational Center
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Center for Agricultural Tourism
 Experience Agrarian Country by staying on a farm in a private farm cottage, explore numerous agricultural enterprises in operation, be part of a host farm family experience, help with farm chores, help plant, fertilize, and harvest crops, or just sit back and observe.
The following tourism facilities are being developed:
- Faith, Farm, and Family Museum
- Country Chapel and Botanical Gardens
- The Star Barn Rural Art Gallery and Museum
- Agrarian Museum World (each enterprise)
- Farm Toy Museum
- Farm Tractor Museum
- Agrarian Educational Tour Center
Planned Festivals and Events
- The Star Barn 1872-Style Barn Raising
- Christmas Show and Pageant
- Old-Time Days and Toy Show
- Farm Life Art Show
- Natural Resources Preservation Show
- Fall Harvest Festival
- Music Festivals
- Auctions and Antique Shows
Photo Gallery
1906 Waterloo United Methodist Church
In June, 2008, Agrarian Country signed an agreement to purchase the 1906 Waterloo United Methodist Church (Juniata County, Pennsylvania). This church will be moved to its new home at Agrarian Country and restored to serve as a prayer and wedding chapel. It has nine beautiful stained glass windows and a functioning bell. Following are some photographs of this historic treasure.
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