​Laughing Buck Farm LLC's mission is  to inspire a love for farming, horsemanship, gardening, and nature through the rhythms of the seasons and hands-on learning and play- all in an outdoor, farm setting.

We have been getting children outside since 2013!

In 2018, Laughing Buck Farm established a 501c3 non-profit public charity, Friends of Laughing Buck Farm, to  develop and support educational and therapeutic horse and farm experiences for EVERYONE.  We are committed to developing programs that are fully accessible regardless of economic class, culture, gender, sexual identity or set of abilities. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and want you to know you are welcome here! Head on over to our nonprofit website to find out more about scholarships, volunteering, and getting involved in our beautiful community. 

Meet the Team

Laughing Buck Farm strives to include and invite people of all backgrounds and abilities and has a therapeutic riding program as well as summer sensory camps for kiddos on the autism spectrum.  FarmHer Rosemary continues to find therapeutic benefits in this unique farm setting and loves exposing kids, adults and families to the joys of connecting with nature, moving their bodies through work and play, and developing relationships with creatures great and small.

“We get by with a little help from our friends... and our beautiful community.  
Huge thanks to each and every teacher who loves these kids and critters
and helps make Laughing Buck Farm  feel like one big family. “


  • Co-Founder, Farm Manager, Farm School Founder & Instructor

    When Rosemary  and her husband Greg moved to Fort Collins in 2007, they spent the first several years raising their two boys and restoring the land, which had been a foreclosed property.  Rosemary started a preschool co-op with a few families and that was her first taste of working with children in a farm setting -- she was hooked.  As her kids started school, Rosemary and  Angela Thoreson created a weekly class  with their youngest kids  and several more from the community and  Farm School was born, where kids of all ages work, play and learn outside as they ride and care for horses, gather eggs, milk goats, feed the pigs, care for the rabbits, tend to the garden and swing in the huge haybarn. Over the years, Rosemary converted more of the  farm into an outdoor learning space, began to offer horse boarding and riding lessons, became a 4-H leader and created summer camps  which continue to grow and develop. 


    ​ She founded the nonprofit, Friends of Laughing Buck Farm, in 2018 to develop educational and therapeutic horse and farm experiences for everyone.
    In addition to her role as "FarmHer" Rosemary is also an English teacher, with degrees in Linguistics and a Master's degree in English. She served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a Korean linguist--she has a strong love of words,  cultures and languages.

    Some articles about Rosemary's work in the community:
    https://www.freedomreignsequinesanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/healing_stories-laughing-buck-final-720p.mp4
    https://fortcollinsmag.com/features/unexpected-joy-laughing-buck-farm/
    http://farmingfortcollins.com/farmer-profile-rosemary-jedel-graff-of-laughing-buck-farm/

  • Co-Founder

    Howdy...   and welcome to Laughing Buck Farm.

    Around here I am most often referred to as "Honey" or "Dada". But you can just call me Greg.

    While Rosemary is at the heart of the farm community, I am the one to fix the fences, irrigate the pastures, and try to keep things running smoothly. No job is too tough, just give me some time.

    But time is sometimes tough, as much of mine is spent down at Colorado State University where I am a faculty member in the College of Agricultural Sciences. I teach courses in global interdependence of population and food, agricultural policy, as well as agricultural technology and sustainability.

    Our little family farm is a way we try to live out principles of sustainability, stewardship, and community. We invite you to come visit, take part in some of the bounty of our local agriculture and community, and take some of it home with you.

Our Instructors

  • Rachel

    Barn Manager, Riding Instructor, Summer Camp Teacher, Adaptive Riding Program Coordinator,

    PATH intl., CTRI, ESMHL

    My name is Rachel, and I have been working as an instructor at Laughing Buck Farm since 2021.

    A little about me: I have a background in hunter/jumper and dressage, and a BS in Equine Science from CSU, where my Honors Thesis was on misunderstood equine facial expressions. I have spent several years guiding and packing in the Zirkel wilderness for guest ranches, as well as hitching and driving teams of draft horses for guests. I have been teaching or in the Adaptive Riding field for 22 years now, and am a certified CTRI from PATH Intl, as well as a Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. 

    I've been in business as a donkey and horse trainer for about ten years and recently started a rescue, where I rescue, rehab, retrain, and rehome donkeys, particularly ones with behavior issues. I also am a published author with a book series on donkey care and training that has sold over 1000 copies worldwide. It is hard to out-stubborn me! 

    Needless to say, I am passionate about kids, riding, equine health and behavior, and have dabbled in just about everything! I am always continuing to learn and expand my knowledge, and I love encouraging children to do the same. 

    My biggest thrill is getting students to the point in their horsemanship and equestrian skills where they can start thinking about how to be a trainer themself--how do you evaluate, adapt, and work with each animal to fit that animal's needs? What sort of rider do you need to be that day? 

  • Belinda

    Instructor, Farm School Teacher, Riding Instructor, Summer Camp Instructor

    I moved from Kansas a few years ago and was fortunate to have connected with Laughing Buck Farm where I'm getting all my "needs" met at one place. In Kansas I farmed 80 acres and ran a 21 horse riding school after my full time job as a special education teacher. In the summers I lead Horsemanship and Pioneer Camps on our farm. In my spare time I was the county-wide 4-H horse leader. 

    My strength is breaking down skills and tasks into small steps and encouraging students to progress through these as fast as they are comfortable. I like to teach a skill and then use it in a game, so I prefer to teach in small groups of 2-4 students. I stress groundwork,balance and control. As a youth,I participated in jumping competitions and as an adult I learned Western riding. 

    I love to see students increase their competence and widen their experiences by setting goals and reaching them! I'm also passionate about encouraging family bonding through sharing interests in equine activities. Other than riding myself, my favorite thing is teaching other horsecrazy kids and I'm very excited about being involved in the Equestrian Club as well.

What our people have to say.

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What our people have to say. *

  • "You'll not feel safer anyplace else when you show up to decide whether or not to send your kids to farm school. The proprietors are just what you'd expect, calm and expert and safe. The college girls in front line positions with both livestock and children are the friendliest people you'll meet all month and the land itself? Dreamy."

    ~Tim

  • ​"It is a wonderful place for all ages. My daughter would go to Farm School every day if she could. Rosemary engages the kids in great activities, rain or shine and every day there is something new to learn."

    ~Amy

  • “I love that, even when it’s snowing, I can bundle my kids up, pack thermoses of hot chocolate and soup and send them out the door. That’s real life.

    ~Leah

  • “It’s not a petting zoo. Rosemary really lets the kids work the farm. I think it gives them more respect for and a connection to the land and the people who work it for a living. Plus, knowing how to milk a goat, catch a chicken and clean up after a pig aren’t bad skills to have.

    ~Heather

  • "Wonderful teachers full of patience & passions for their job. Whole family loves it!"

    ~Kristen

  • "Thank you so much for inviting us, and all the other farm school families, onto your farm. It is a place of wonder and challenge, and has been a place of deep healing for our son. His beautiful spirit just shines when he knows tomorrow is farm school day, and although he is exhausted when the day is done, he carries a peace that is contagious. We are so thankful for you and for all the work that you do to make farm school happen!"

    ~ Julie

  • "Love that my niece and nephews have such a wonderful magical place to visit. Rosemary is so kind with the children. When I got to visit I knew this place was very very special for everyone who visits."

    ~Sarah

  • ​"Laughing Buck Farm is awesome! Farmer Rosemary is welcoming, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient with children (and animals). The kids at Farm School have a wonderful time helping out with the animals, investigating the garden, riding horses, and playing in the hay barn."

    ~Kelly

  • "My kids & I love visiting Laughing Buck Farm. Good people, good animals, good food, and more!"

    ~Shawn

  • "Farmer Rosemary at Laughing Buck Farm is an amazing woman with a true passion for all things kids and farms. If you haven't had a chance to experience the warmth and love at this close-in farm, make it a priority to find your way there!"

    ~Cheri

  • "Great place for kids to be kids! Learning is even more fun when they see chores as play....my son's favorite place to be!"

    ~Sam

  • "Thank you, Rosemary, for sharing your farm with my family. Peter and Madeleine have not only had incredible fun, but have also come home filled with confidence from their adventures. You are a big part of what makes me love this community!"

    ~ Jane

  • "Our son LOVES farm class, we love the eggs, and we love the special events our whole family attends."

    ~Laura

  • "My 8 year old daughter attended the Primitive Skill session with Rico and Beth. She thoroughly enjoyed herself! She learned so many interesting things about the environment around us. She cannot stop showing off her bracelet made of Dogbane!! This was a great experience for her! We LOVE you ROSEMARY!"

    ~Vedra

  • "We have a farm, but our kids LOVEEEEEE going to Laughing Buck to do farm school! And this Mom LOVES the Henna at the Farm! Something for everyone. If you haven't tried this, swing by. It is an amazing way to have kids experience farm life while socializing in a safe environment. Thank you Farmer Rosemary and Farmer Angela for all the awesome times."

    ~Nicole

  • "Laughing Buck is awesome! My son has attended numerous classes. It is a great deal for the price. He would spend 3 hours exploring the farm to his hearts delight. I can't wait until his little sisters are old enough to enjoy it as well."

    ~Cassandra

  • What a fun Farm School day! Thank you Miss Amy and Farmer RoseMary for welcoming us and teaching us about life on the farm!

    ~Starr

  • "Amazing and kind farmers producing wonderful products while teaching our kids about farming. Magical place that our whole family loves to visit!"

    ~Kelly

  • "My son had a blast here for family day! He couldn't get enough of the hay barn and loved that he milked a goat."

    ~Jessica