About the Farm

Commitment to Creating Equitable Access to Educational, Agricultural Experiences and to Outdoor Spaces

At Joppa Hill Educational Farm, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible outdoor environment where all community members, regardless of background, identity, or ability, can engage with nature and agriculture. As a nonprofit educational farm that is free and open to the public every day, from dawn to dusk, we ensure that anyone, regardless of income level, has the opportunity to experience the farm and its educational offerings. We believe that access to nature and agriculture should not be limited by financial barriers.

In addition, we are proud to offer scholarships and financial assistance for our summer camps, ensuring that all youth have the opportunity to experience hands-on learning in agriculture, regardless of their family's financial situation. This is just one of the ways we strive to make our programs accessible to individuals and communities who have historically been underrepresented in agricultural education.

We are committed to ensuring that our programs and spaces are accessible to all. This includes providing wheelchair-accessible paths to animal enclosures and other farm areas to ensure equitable participation for people with mobility challenges. While some areas, such as the hillside where our horses are located, present challenges for full accessibility, we strive to continually improve our infrastructure and are dedicated to making as much of the farm as possible accessible for all.

Our nondiscrimination policy upholds equal access to our programs, resources, and activities, ensuring that every individual, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, or socioeconomic status, is welcomed and valued. Joppa Hill Educational Farm strives to create a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive in an environment that champions diversity and inclusion.