I should imagine any serious (and even the not so serious) Second Life explorers among us are aware of AM Radio’s Far Away. The virtual Wheat fields opened their doors nearly a year ago and since then they have grown in size and locations.

The whole drive behind AM Radio’s work is to raise money for Heifer International, and using Second Life, he most certainly has.

Heifer International was founded by Dan West, a farmer who spent time handing out rations of milk following the Spanish Civil War. As he did this work he realised “These children don’t need a cup, they need a cow.” Heifer International was born with the mission to offer livestock and accompanying training to manage and maintain the animals and surrounding land. At the forefront of the foundations main goal is “pass on the gift”; simply put a cow will provide milk for a family and every year produce a calf, this ‘gift’ can be passed on in order to benefit neighbours and others in the community.

AM Radio initially set out with the goal to raise $500, enough to purchase one heifer from money raised in Second Life. Now one year on he has raised over $4,600 and has secured more than enough money currently for over 9 heifers. He currently stands in the top 5 contributors for the charity.

The Wheat fields have grown, as well as having The Far Away and space at NMC Arts Lab, a newer temporary location as opened at The Refuge and Expansion.

Immediately it strikes you the latest area is similar in theme to the first. It contains very well built and detailed structures, including some favourites such as the prim power cables and train. However the area here is spread over two sims and therefore the available prim counts are higher so we bear witness to some new structures.

Following the road and line of power cables you arrive at a small settlement. Inside the house is decorated with highly detailed pieces, including the microscope & telescope pictured below (both of which are freely given out when clicked on).

Also another new structure here is the Gasoline station. Sitting at the crossroads junction where you arrive the build certainly has ‘wow factor’.

Further down the road you can see the now famous old train. Be sure to click on various parts of the train to experience some of the in-built poses.

Finally at the end of the road you can find information about Heifer International. You can buy a plot of wheat and even the train, of course all money going to Heifer International.

If you like the original Far Away, you will not be disappointed with this area. Unmistakably the main achievement by AM Radio is the experience; not only can you wander amongst some of the most beautifully crafted prims in Second Life, but you can also help a charity to make a difference.