Apple Pond Farm
and Renewable Energy Education Center
Tornado
A tornado with 150 miles per hour winds hit Apple Pond Farm and Renewable Energy Center on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2023. People and animals were unharmed, however we experienced extensive damage to our barn, outbuildings, fencing and home. More than 200 trees were damaged. We are unable to offer tours but offer open houses on Sundays to see our progress during restoration. See the photos and videos below.
Press Coverage
National and local news coverage of the tornado and the community response
Short Videos
Watch short videos about connecting with folks who arrived on the farm in the aftermath, and hear shorts from Sonja
Photos
View photos from Isaac Green Diebboll and Clay Banks from the aftermath of the tornado and the community response
Community Response
We get by with a little help from our friends!
Read about the gofundme, meal train, and volunteer work from our neighbors and friends
Future Possibilities
Sign up for our mailing list and contact us if you'd like to collaborate with us during rebuilding and re-imagining the farm
