The farm has cows, chickens, goats, and horses. Being there is a new experience for 8-year-old Isla Russell. "Feeding all of the animals and holding a lot of the animals, it is really fun," she said.

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Some animals require shots, and health certificates are required for all animals before the fair. It's a lot of work. "It requires a huge commitment in time," says Snyder.

Dance! “The kids love it because the animals and the farm owners don’t judge,” said Anne Benoit, assistant principal a Collier Middle School. “They are welcoming and open-minded.

Since the 150-acre farm was opened in 1830 by Mayor Corning, it has been an educational environment meant to teach city kids about animals in a way they normally wouldn’t be able to experience them.

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