Family in South Jersey mourns loss of 77-year-old father in tragic accident
John Howard Hunter, a prominent farmer from South Jersey, tragically lost his life due to a fatal accident involving machinery at Hunter's Farm Market in Cinnaminson. John, who was a seventh-generation farmer of the historic farm, was highly regarded within the local agricultural community. His family confirmed his passing, with his son John R. Hunter emphasizing the dangers farmers face in their profession. John mentioned that despite the risks and hard work involved, they continue farming out of love for the craft. Amy Hunter Zorn, John H. Hunter's daughter, described the incident as an unforeseen event in a hazardous line of work, emphasizing the unpredictability and risks inherent in farming. The long-standing history of the Hunter family's connection to the land, dating back to 1760, adds a deep historical significance to the farm, originally known as Pompeston Farm. The farm's location near the Delaware River and Philadelphia facilitated the transportation of produce to the city by barge. Additionally, the origins of Union Landing Road are tied to the collaborative effort of farmers to establish a route for accessing the river landing for shipping purposes.
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