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AgriNature Center outlines 2026 farm plan, community shearing event and seeks capital improvements
Summary
Staff presented a detailed 2026 farm plan for the Larry P. Abraham AgriNature Center that includes orchard irrigation upgrades, an acequia‑only cropping trial, beehive moves, a secure sheep enclosure and community garden expansion; trustees and staff also highlighted an upcoming community event and legislative capital outlay of $2.5 million for the center and Anderson House.
The village's agricultural team presented a multi‑year plan for the Larry P. Abraham AgriNature Center on Tuesday that focuses on low‑staff, high‑impact projects, community programming, and leveraging recent capital funding to expand facilities and educational offerings.
"We are here to present our 2026 farm plan," Erin Callahan, agricultural program director, told the Board, summarizing an approach to capitalize on existing assets while adding new demonstrations and community projects. Farm manager Andy Thran outlined site‑specific work: irrigation and…
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