You would have to be on a desert island, not to have the massive changes taking place in our world, affect you in some way.\u00a0 The CCHS and fundraising committee are very conscious of how the pandemic has affected everyone.\u00a0 For this reason, we decided to temporarily pause fundraising events and active solicitations, while everyone focuses on keeping their family safe.<\/p>\n
The good news is that we were within a rock\u2019s throw of hitting $200,000 and were on schedule to hit the half way mark by our one year anniversary.\u00a0 The bad news is that the clock will keep ticking. Meaning that while we will be hitting the pause button for fundraising, we will not receive any additional time to raise the money. For anyone who is wanting to or is able to donate to the drive, give me a call.\u00a0 We have a beautiful new brochure which can be mailed to you. Remote tours are available via Zoom.\u00a0 In person tours will be available on June 1 for one or two people IF social distancing is observed.<\/p>\n
The changes caused by the coronavirurs have affected us as well.\u00a0 It goes without saying that Springtime on the Farm was postponed, with hopes of have a Fall Harvest Festival instead.\u00a0 Only time will tell if a fall event occurs, but we can hope.<\/p>\n
The middle 1914 dairy barn will be completing the stabilization process within a week or two.\u00a0 If you are interested in visiting the building you can email me at wbiorn@co.carver.mn.us<\/a>.\u00a0 The barn will be our interpretive\/education center.\u00a0 The upper level can be used for a variety of events including weddings, programing, farmer\u2019s markets or even craft shows.\u00a0 The lower level will be used as a welcoming center with classroom space.\u00a0 Stay tuned, of the building will be coming soon.<\/p>\n Miller Dunwiddie has begun working on construction drawings for the remaining three buildings.\u00a0 Plans are to have the drawings done by the end of the year.\u00a0 As you can expect, with businesses shut down, it will probably take longer than a year to complete.<\/p>\n It has taken 160 to build the farm.\u00a0 It is still here and will be here in another 160 years.\u00a0 We are just taking a short silent pause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You would have to be on a desert island, not to have the massive changes taking place in our world, affect you in some way.\u00a0 The CCHS and fundraising committee are very conscious of how the pandemic has affected everyone.\u00a0 For this reason, we decided to temporarily pause fundraising events and active solicitations, while everyone … <\/p>\n