Dave Johnson and his grandson on the family farm in Hambden Township. The farm is celebrating its 150th year anniversary. (Submitted)
Agriculture has played an important and interesting part in Northeast Ohio history.
We were reminded of that fact after learning that the Johnson Family Farm in Hambden Township is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
One of the keys to the longevity of the Johnson Family Farm has been the owners’ success at adapting to changing times, as Jean Bonchak reported.
Dave Johnson heads the enterprise first started by his great-great-great-grandfather in 1874. Since its early days, the original 140 acres of land on Woodin Road has transitioned to meet differing needs of the community.
Prior to the rise of large grocery stores, people obtained goods at small, local shops supplied by neighboring farms.
The Johnsons delivered dairy…
