Pay for feed and veterinary bills for cracker cattle and horses
Established a web site
Paid to move the Marchant Commissary to the park
Purchased and repaired farm equipment and purchased seed
Instrumental in constructing a Collections building and staffing with volunteers
Opened and staffed Commissary Gift Store
Purchased CPU for volunteer use
Purchased folding tables and canopy tents for park and CSO
Replaced the ramp going into the tram to make it more handicapped accessible
Brand new website with "charge" capability and mobile device friendly
New repair area (remodeled 50s kitchen)
Built the new Cane Syrup Complex at the Visitor Center.
Purchased computers, printers, software and associated supplies for Collections Building and CSO needs.
Installed irrigation system for the Dudley Heritage Roses at the Visitor Center.
Developed / Constructed and maintains the Dudley Heritage Plant Nursery
Revenue:
Annual special events eg.Fall Farm & Cane Festival
Donations
Membership Dues
Grants
Friends' Commissary gift shop
Goals:
Projects:
Indoor Educational Center
Attaining National Landmark status - Completed!
Special activities for "Friends" members
Priorities:
Our top priority is to secure an educational facility at the north end of the parking lot. Currently we have no facility to hold educational programs and demonstrations for children and the public.
Special Events
A New Year at the Park
Earth Day & Heritage Nursery Plant Sale
Ice cream social and volunteer awards
Fall Farm & Cane Festival
Plowing Up the Past
Quilt Day
Partake of the Past
Friends of Dudley farm
18730 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32669 (352) 472-1142
Friends of Dudley Farm, Inc., established in 1996, is a Florida Not For Profit corporation (EIN 59-3400683) and has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. All or part of your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
