Behind The Barn Door

Written by Emily Henderson, guest writer and farmer in Cumberland County, NJ Hi, we are your farmers, Emily and Jake Henderson. Emily and Jake Henderson along with their two young children (third, and youngest, is not pictured here) We are both South Jersey born and raised. We spent the first 6 years of our marriage living in Charlotte, North Carolina. We moved back to South Jersey 3 years ago out of the desire to be closer to family and to pursue our homesteading dream. We p

The Cadwallader Homestead, 1790's colonial farmhouse The tall oak tree in the front yard frames the 1790-brick colonial farmhouse as I make my way up the drive. The tree is a direct descendant of the Salem Oak and is a perfect addition to a farm that has existed for centuries. As I get my barn boots on, a pair of Sandhill cranes walk slowly across the nearby field while the smell of alfalfa silage fills the damp air. It’s been ~20 years since I’ve been in my own family’s barn

Coombs family on the farm. Coombs Barnyard, located at 20 Route 77 in Elmer, Salem County, NJ, is a cherished tenth-generation family farm operated by Amanda Coombs. As the owner and visionary behind its agritourism evolution, Amanda has built on centuries-old roots to create an authentic, hands-on farm experience that draws families from across the region. School field trip and wagon ride around the farm. The farm specializes in educational and fun activities, including Agri

It was a windy December Sunday when we first arrived at the Leonard Farm. Promptly, two frisky dwarf goats and a golden retriever welcomed us to the property and clamored for lots of behind-the-ear scratchies. Aaron Leonard with his family, Erin, Charlie, Jax, and Elle and dog It was officially time for our Farm Tour or R.C. Beef Farm in Salem County! When you first meet Aaron Leonard, one of the very first things you notice is his hearty laugh and the pride he takes in his