WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FARM

“…I express my strong support for The Farm and their hard work and dedication towards youth and families…There are many obstacles that youth and families endure every day. It is comforting to know that there is a safe place like The Farm to go to and heal, and talk about life issues

“The Farm is unique in the way it uses horticulture, animals and nature to cultivate a healthier community. …I believe The Farm helps individuals make wiser choices while strengthening self-confidence.”
Gerald VanWoekom
Michigan State Senator
34th District

“This Elementary School has been fortunate to have The Farm as a valuable resource. We visit The Farm and see the reward of our student’s eyes light up when they arrive and learn about the various animals that live there.”
Steve Kelp
Principal Elementary School

“This county’s 4-H Program believes strongly in the goals of The Farm that encourage positive interactions in families through hands-on experience with plants and animals providing an opportunity for them to succeed together.”
Marcia Havorky
4-H Program Supervisor
Michigan State University Extension

“As a parent, community member, and school administrator, I have witnessed the benefits The Farm has brought to our area. I fully endorse their mission and goals and was so impressed with their organization and its vision, I became a board member.”
Nancy Lever
Principal, Middle School


“The Farm is part of our interagency collaboration that is throughout our service delivery system. I can attest to the fact that The Farm gives families strength-based, solution-based, solution-focused, family-centered care.”
Mike Molder
Teacher and Youth Leader

“Among professionals, The Farm has a reputation of integrity, professionalism, compassion, being ‘practical and real,’ and of ‘making a difference.’ It is apparent that what they do is affecting our community in a valuable way.”
Jean Stone, PhD
Families Advocate and Children’s Leadership

“As a Family Support Advocate for the Association for Children’s Mental Health, I have seen the positive impact that The Farm has had on families in our three county area. I congratulate you on receiving the Michigan Prevention Network’s Award! What a well deserved awesome recognition!”
Linda Kovak
Parent and Area Leader
Advocate Community Mental Health
Leadership in three county area

“I give you a special thank you for the great afternoon. Your love for people radiates in all your ways and actions. It was just what I’ve needed for some time, and will hang on to all the good feelings I gained during or Ladies Day (escape).”
Barbara Olson
Church member

“Thank you for letting us come and help. The best part was being with the animals. The worst was leaving the animals. The funniest was seeing Sonny (donkey) roll on the ground. I really like brushing the dog and I had lots of fun. Thank you Donna, Betsy, and Chris for your time and T-shirts!
Dan Clemens
Elementary School Student

“Thank you for your contribution to our program through your donations and volunteer work. Your contribution helped us reach and surpass our annual goal. Thank you for your continued service to the community that has really helped our families. We look forward to working with you in the future”
Hosea Garcia
Telamon Corporation,
Telemon Migrant Head Start

“I want to thank you for the great things you do for youth and families! I love the parent support group for parents of teens. There are so many who need the support of caring and sincere professionals devoted to this cause like you. Thank you for who you are and what your do!”
Doug Jones
Youth Leader

“I want to thank you for your outstanding presentation at the Supporting Families with Young Children Conference. Your individual workshop was well received and the overall conference a huge success. Your contribution helped insure our success.”
Margaret Schultz
Executive Director
Children’s Trust Fund, Michigan

“Do you remember how you asked our depressed grandson at The Farm if he was an animal lover AND HE SAID ‘NO’? After we took our dog to the vet and he asked him the same question, he said ‘YES’! Donna, you kept saying to watch the miracle with animals. Well, our dog is Tom’s miracle. She could not stop licking him and kissing him and his face breaks out into a big smile. I could see the joy in his eyes!”
Chris Brinker
Psychologist

“Donna, Sue and Heidi (St. Bernard - Thank you for coming to our Children’s Days. We had a great week-end with our 450 visitors which I know all enjoyed the activities. Heidi, thank you for putting up with all the ‘love’ you got, especially from my son.”
White Pine Village Historical Town
Program Director

“I didn’t know what to do any more or how to help him. My son was failing in school and always in trouble. I contacted The Farm, Donna LaMar and Betsy Laney started right in. They immediately tested him and found a learning disability and ADD/ADHD. They taught me how to parent him in a way that made a difference worked with his teachers and also saw in him counseling. Few psychologists go into schools, but they did! I found out they are past teachers and understood what he needed. Thank goodness they were there. He is now making better grades and hasn’t been in trouble for weeks.”
Dwight Stoverson
A Parent of an ADD/ADHD Child

“I was abused growing up. I suffered for years and kept doing things to hurt me like my parents did. I didn’t think there was help for me. I heard Donna talk at a conference about healing and growing from abuse. She helped me see that is was a transcender. I knew needed to heal. For the first time I saw hope and help for me. I called The Farm and started therapy. I don’t hurt myself any more.”
Paul Calvert
A Healing Transcender

“I heard Donna at a workshop. She talked about healing from trauma like abuse. I was making bad decisions and was depressed. I go help! For the first time, I could see light in my life when before all I could see was darkness. I even know I did something incredible by surviving and overcoming my childhood and mean it.”
Marie’s friend Joan
A Grateful Transcender