Benton Farms " Benton Family Farm"

Benton Farms " Benton Family Farm" Meet the 3,4,5th generations still involved in the goal of teaching Agricultural Education to our children and families on this Non-profit 501c3 working farm.

We have many activities for all ages. We are offering smaller group activities due to COVID 19. Farm Education our parents main goal, and to keep this farm around for generation after generation so all can know what a family farm is, was and will always be. It's their life... the land, the memories, hard times, dealing with Mother Nature, keeping his Family Hertiage alive long after they leave thi

s farm. Volunteers make this family farm operate and continue on, want to join up? We switched to nonprofit 501c3 in 2011 with our committed mission to be agricultural education, we need support to continue on. Donations can be made to help send children on our field trips or summer camp! Many schools with our current economy have stopped school outings and limit to even one or none at some schools, so help us make the call and help get these children out onto a real farm. Serving the community for over 35 years now. Thank You for your support! Our Grandparents came here in 1941 and the generations continue to farm to educate the community. Over 4000 school children come to the farm in field trips. 16 years of summer farm camp developing dedicated youth with integrity and appreciation of where our food comes from and preservation of farm land. We have college interns who have been successful in jobs at Tyson, Alaskan Fishery’ Trident, Veterinary services and Animal Shelters, High-school Agricultural teachers, Brewery management and Australia International business. We are so proud of our campers, counselors and college interns over the years!! Mr and Mrs Benton thrived on the development of the youth and volunteerism.

DROP OFF YOUR CHRISTMAS TREES 🌲 here at barn area for the goats! 🐐 Every year they enjoy them. Thanks 😊 We do not need t...
12/31/2024

DROP OFF YOUR CHRISTMAS TREES 🌲 here at barn area for the goats! 🐐 Every year they enjoy them. Thanks 😊 We do not need to be present when dropping off. Just drop off on rock in front of barn !

Merry Christmas!
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas!

Your farm family misses you sweet lady…
12/22/2024

Your farm family misses you sweet lady…

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12/07/2024

Independence Christmas Walk

Come see us at the Christmas event in Independence Ky! We will be there from 5-9pm with the furry farm animal crew!
12/07/2024

Come see us at the Christmas event in Independence Ky! We will be there from 5-9pm with the furry farm animal crew!

12/06/2024

Christmas on Main 🎄Walton Ky 6-8pm

We will be at Christmas on Main in Walton Ky tonight!6-8 pmThe animals will be excited to see everyone tonight!Dress war...
12/06/2024

We will be at Christmas on Main in Walton Ky tonight!
6-8 pm
The animals will be excited to see everyone tonight!
Dress warm and enjoy all the festivities!

11/28/2024

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Attn: Craft Fair Vendors! We will be sending you an email soon with information on how to register for the Spring Craft ...
11/18/2024

Attn: Craft Fair Vendors!
We will be sending you an email soon with information on how to register for the Spring Craft Fair as a returning vendor.

This year's craft fair will be held in memory of Tracy Gillum (5/2/70-11/4/24), who left this world far too soon.

Please be patient with us as we mourn the loss of our friend. You can be confident that our team is dedicated to making this year's craft fair a success!

By her brother BobIt was too beautiful not to share. The Perfect Send Off 🙏🏻❤️😇 It was Friday, November 8th, a crisp ...
11/12/2024

By her brother Bob
It was too beautiful not to share.

The Perfect Send Off 🙏🏻❤️😇
It was Friday, November 8th, a crisp and cool morning in Boone County Kentucky. The sky was mostly clear, with a few whispering clouds, but a clear path to heaven. Our sister Tracy was to be laid to rest. We were heading to the Benton Farm which was Tracy’s second home. We pulled in the drive , down the bumpy asphalt and gravel road toward the gathering barn. It was like onboard Noah’s Ark, I saw cats, goats, chickens, horses, a donkey and even the lama. Like they were looking for Tracy. Not knowing they would never see her again. She loved them all and knew everyone’s name. It was kinda weird feeling but it seemed as if they knew.
Once pulling ourselves together, it was time to see to our baby sister for the last time. Dressed in a red dress, hair and makeup all done, laced in diamonds, She was beautiful, a white coffin trimmed with gold. Exactly what she would have wanted. “The Keeper of the Stars “ playing softly with pictures of her and Charles on the tv. That was their song, and always danced to it. I don’t think that barn has ever seen so many crying eyes. Reverend LD Campbell, long time friend of theirs held the service. Outstanding gentleman and Pastor. The one thing that sticks out in my mind is when he said, Tracy was a gift from God, she was never meant to be ours forever, And to heaven, she goes! Once we made it through the service, And a few boxes of Kleenex, we were ready to head to the cemetery. Unbeknown we were going to be escorted by about eight sheriffs, And almost everyone on the road in the opposite direction pulls over to show respect for the deceased. Some thing I’ve never seen before. It was only a 10 minute ride to the cemetery through the rolling Hills of Boone County., into the middle of nowhere. We laid her to rest on the hillside., near a shade tree, facing the west. It was so beautiful, which makes it so hard to let go.. we love you, Tracy! 🙏🏻❤️🥲🥲🥲
With a special thanks to Charles , Benton Farm, Mary, Tony, Josh, Jarod & LD ❤️ and everyone else that helped and participated in making it a beautiful sad day!

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11946 Old Lexington Pike
Walton, KY
41094

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+18592404552

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Christmas on Main 🎄Walton Ky 6-8pm

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Help our nonprofit teaching farm get through the winter with the drought we have less hay.. $15 family buys a bag of feed! Just any help would be greatly appreciated. Venmo BentonagriculturalLearningcenter 4552 😇

Turkey 🦃 on our mobile trailer eating an apple 🍎!!
Turkey 🦃 on our mobile trailer eating an apple 🍎!!

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A beautiful morning to be at the farm with the school field trips! Both schools traveling from Cincinnati for many years! 🥰 The view this morning!

New Haven House of Courage group visits tonight!! So excited to host this House tonight. The teachers explained that the entire elementary is randomly split into four houses and they meet and have different events which allows students to meet so many different students! New Haven Elementary in Union Ky.

Save the dates!! Sept 21-22 Fall Festival on the Farm! Walton Ky 9am to 4pm $3 admit 12 years under free. Handicap parking and all parking free. Food trucks, live music, Top Vendors, pony rides, pumpkins and mums! Plus best of all baby goat snuggles.

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