In 1988, Ohio attorney Neil McKown secretly bought 155 neglected acres; 38 years later, the family farms nearly 500 acres and he declined a $400,000-$500,000 timber cut to keep the woods

In 1988, Ohio attorney Neil McKown secretly bought 155 neglected acres; 38 years later, the family farms nearly 500 acres and he declined a $400,000-$500,000 timber cut to keep the woods

Neil McKown purchased an overgrown 155-acre property in Shelby, which began a family farming journey. As the years progressed, the McKown family expanded their land holdings and improved their farming practices. Sam McKown, Neil's son, now manages the farm's daily operations and focuses on quality hay production. The family emphasizes conservation, practicing sustainable land management and engaging with the community.