What We Do
About Us
Blessings Farm is a 162 acre farm located in Butler County, Alabama owned by Ken and Jan Kilpatrick. The farm belonged to Jan’s Dad and Mom, Woodrow and Edwina Butts and her uncle, Leroy Butts. Before his death, Woodrow would reflect daily how God had wonderfully blessed him throughout his 98 years of living. Thus, the name “Blessings Farm” became a natural title. It is our desire to use this farm to the glory of God and to be a blessing to others. We both have a passion to work with at-risk-youth and their families. The Hope Afield Program was formed out of this passion. In 2016, Hope Afield officially became a 501© (3) non-profit.
What goes on at the farm
How It Works
Activities
Life Skills Training Basic horse handling, lunging, grooming and feeding Basic Horseback riding instruction in a round pen Trail riding through the woods for advanced riders Caring for various livestock …
Background
While the Hope Afield Program was officially founded in 2016, its founders have a twenty-four-year history of working with at-risk-youth and their families. In 1994, Hope Afield’s founder and CEO, …
Get Involved
Volunteers Needed: Carpenters/Wood Workers Gardeners Bee Keepers Fisherman Equine Instructor Licensed Counselor (EAGALA Certified or willing to achieve an EAGALA certification) Equine Specialist (EAGALA Certified or willing to achieve an …