{"id":56,"date":"2018-02-03T19:16:53","date_gmt":"2018-02-03T19:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/certainleaguefarms.com\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2018-03-09T15:41:06","modified_gmt":"2018-03-09T15:41:06","slug":"the-farm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/certainleaguefarms.com\/index.php\/the-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"The Farms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>The Farms<\/h3>\n<p>Certain League Farms is located in rural Williamston, MI, and situated on seven beautiful acres. The restored home from the 1880s boasts enough character to possibly match that of our residents&#8217; rich personalities.<\/p>\n<p>Our residents help care for the horses here that are part of Mike Bills&#8217; renowned breeding program. This gives the men daily, structured routines as well as accountability. Common tasks include getting up to feed, clean, and water the horses and assist with foaling out the mares in the spring.<\/p>\n<p>To be responsible for the well-being of another creature is no small task, and these men flourish with the responsibility and reward of strong relationships with the horses. The relationship between man and horse is unlike any other, and the opportunity to care for The Farms&#8217; horses gives our residents a sense of purpose, pride, and meaning.<\/p>\n<p>That Certain League Farms is full of life is no understatement. The Farms is also a satellite kennel for Lake Michigan Aussies. The men are able to care for and nurture the puppies of our show dog Dream, helping socialize and condition these puppies to lead rich and happy lives in eventual homes of their own.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-42\" src=\"http:\/\/certainleaguefarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/silo-300x166.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to Certain League Farms\" width=\"600\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certainleaguefarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/silo-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/certainleaguefarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/silo-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/certainleaguefarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/silo-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/certainleaguefarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/silo.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, The Farms boasts a large plot of asparagus. The men are responsible for tending, weeding, planting, and harvesting and can therefore take prideful ownership of the harvest. Their reward is made that much sweeter by the ability to sell and market this produce to the surrounding community.<\/p>\n<p>We are always growing and hope to continue expanding the beauty and wonder of The Farms with a pollinator garden in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n<p>(Click the image below to start the tour.)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243;]<pre style='font-size:10px'>Final Tiles Gallery id=&#x27;1&#x27; does not exist<\/pre>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fd9226&#8243; global_module=&#8221;172&#8243;][et_pb_row global_parent=&#8221;172&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; padding_top_1=&#8221;10px&#8221; padding_right_1=&#8221;10px&#8221; padding_bottom_1=&#8221;10px&#8221; padding_left_1=&#8221;10px&#8221; padding_top_2=&#8221;10px&#8221; padding_right_2=&#8221;10px&#8221; padding_bottom_2=&#8221;10px&#8221; padding_left_2=&#8221;10px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text global_parent=&#8221;172&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Our mission:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> To reinforce the dignity of special needs adults by being a home where they can find purpose, contribute to each other and the community, and reach their highest potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Certain League Farms Foundation is a 501(c)3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text global_parent=&#8221;172&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>(517) 449-0457<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"mailto:mike@certainleaguefarms.com\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>mike@certainleaguefarms.com<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Let\u2019s Connect<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Certain-League-Farms-524477277922175\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-112\" src=\"http:\/\/certainleaguefarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"13\" width=\"50\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row_empty\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div> The Farms Certain League Farms is located in rural Williamston, MI, and situated on seven beautiful acres. 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