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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

Barry and Rhonda Waddington love farming and are terrific storytellers. While sitting at their kitchen table poring over dozens of old photographs of the farm, they shared the story of a particularly observant and wily steer that would not be persuaded into a trailer. Instead, it jumped a fence, a feat that’s pretty impressive considering these animals weigh between 1,200 and 1,500 lbs. Plans changed for the week. After going back to the drawing board and feeding this clever