About the Farm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Star Gazing Farm was started in 2002 as a small farm animal sanctuary. Located on 4 acres of rolling hills in Western Montgomery County, Maryland, Star Gazing Farm takes in abused, stray, and unwanted farm animals in need and provides them with a permanent home. Farm animals are every bit as affectionate, interesting, and in need of loving care as other domestic animals and there is a real need in our community for more compassionate farm animal care.

Star Gazing Farm is a 501(c)3 organization, and all donations are tax deductible.

Programs

SANCTUARY AND ANIMAL RESCUE DIVISION

1. We provide permanent sanctuary to abused, stray, and unwanted farm animals.
2. We coordinate networking amongst small farmers, sanctuaries, and animal control agencies in the mid-Atlantic region to place abused, stray, and unwanted farm animals in responsible farm homes.

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DIVISION

1. Young people: We teach children and young adults humane care of farm animals and help them build physical and moral strength through actual hands-on farm work. New pilot program in 2007 will tailor activities to work specifically with local youth at risk.
2. Wool and fiber: we offer hands-on classes and demonstrations of the humane care of sheep and how to shear, wash, card, and spin the wool they grow.
3. Community Outreach: we invite people from this largely urban and suburban community to visit and volunteer at the farm, to befriend the sanctuary’s residents, and to develop greater compassion for farm animals.