Ohio lawyer bought 155 acres in 1988, farms 500, rejected $500K timber cut

 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. 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.