Was there a farm for homeless boys in Fenton Michigan in?

Yes, the Boys Training School, also known as the Michigan State Public School, was a state-run institution for homeless and orphaned boys located in Fenton, Michigan. It was founded in 1874 and operated until 1977. The school provided a home, education, and vocational training for boys aged 6 to 18 who had been abandoned or neglected. The school's mission was to provide these boys with a safe and nurturing environment in which they could learn and grow into productive members of society. The school also had a farm where the boys could learn about agriculture and animal husbandry.