HELPERS OF OUR FARM
Educational and Therapeutic Farm Programs
A nonprofit organization centered around farm programs that enrich the lives of the community with hands on learning and therapeutic experiences
Helpers Of Our Farm is located on Greenlands Farm in Bolivia, NC. HOOF is available by appointment. Please contact us if you are interested in one of our programs, tours, volunteering, or if you'd like more information.
OPEN: by appointment only
ANIMAL CUDDLING: Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday
HOOF FARM YOGA: 1st Saturday of May - September
THURSDAYS - SATURDAYS
VOLUNTEER: Monday - Saturday
Tele. 910.253.7934
668 Midway Road SE
Bolivia, NC 28422
About us: Helpers Of Our Farm (HOOF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization centered around education, enriching the lives of the community with hands on learning and therapeutic experiences. HOOF’s mission is to provide intriguing educational programs and therapeutic programs through farm animals, many of which have been rescued, rehomed, adopted, and donated. With the help of these animals and Greenlands Farm, HOOF teaches homesteading, environmental science, animal science, and animal welfare. HOOF’s hope is to create a better world for animals and the environment through knowledge. HOOF is a platform for the community to learn, grow, and volunteer.
Why do we use real animals? Human to animal connections have scientifically proven benefits. Bonding, trusting and touching are just a few of the satisfying results people get from a hands-on experience with animals. By adding substance through education HOOF is building a recipe for future advocacy, perhaps a decrease in animal abuse, and a smarter, kinder, more educated community. We know an important step to change is community outreach.
History: Greenlands Farm started a petting farm in 2011 with a vision to provide a an educational platform for the community. Greenlands Farm friends established Helpers of Our Farm (HOOF) in 2016, a not for profit organization that focuses the educational and therapeutic programs they provide. We are “Helpers of Our Farm” not only because these animals depend on humans to help them, but also because these animals help us by teaching us how to love, care, and learn from them. They perform an important task of educating visitors during our tours, petting farm, and farm classes. The goal has always been to integrate education into the lives of our community through the lives of these animals.
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As a not-for-profit facility, HOOF relies on generous philanthropic support from individuals, families, corporations and foundations.