The Arethusa Farm Foundation is a newly established not-for-profit 501(c)3 entity created to receive the gift from Mr. Anthony Yurgaitis of a portion of the premises of Arethusa Farm which he and his late partner, George Malkemus, previously operated as a high-quality dairy farm.
Upon the completion of the gift, this property will serve as the home for Vocational, Agricultural, and Sustainability education, initially for students in the Region 6 and Region 20 school systems. Thereafter, the foundation will offer additional education programs for local communities including under-privileged students, adult education, and existing agriculture related programs outside the school system.
This property’s mix of open land and numerous structures can readily accommodate programs ranging from mechanics to animal husbandry, ornamental and edible and fodder crops, land and farm management, and a range of other disciplines.
