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.

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.

Kids presented with toys can engage in solitary play, sitting by themselves and playing. They’re also more likely to become destructive and throw a toy than they are to throw a guinea pig.

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.

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