Ed Kennell 37,994 #1 Posted January 17, 2023 I watched a young Amish fellow buy this 65 acres for $1,005,000 last fall. It is mostly pasture land too steep for farming with horses. Rumor is it will be a dairy/ cheese making operation. I can't wait for some good extra sharp cheese. Last week the foundation was laid and the deck was on. Noon today they had three 18' high walls up. 11 8 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,740 #2 Posted January 17, 2023 Wow, over 15k an acre! Good to see he has some cash left for construction. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,188 #3 Posted January 17, 2023 Very cool Ed. You send some of that cheese up here please!! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,577 #4 Posted January 17, 2023 @Ed Kennell had some farm friends with amish helpers do a barn build over a week end , it was like they never stopped , set up a open kitchen tent , cots , etc . terrific people , very dedicated to a farm related issue . always there for help , pete 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,994 #5 Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: Wow, over 15k an acre! Good to see he has some cash left for construction. Yes, the Amish are migrating West to York County as the farmland in their native Lancaster County is selling for over $20K/ acre. From what I see, cash is not a problem. Just counting the sweet corn and canteloupe plants on the 26 acre truck farm adjacent to me, I think he is close to seven figures in sales. And this doesn't count the pumpkins, cabbage, califlour, brocolli, and flowers. I know, I can't spell vegetables. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,635 #6 Posted January 17, 2023 “Buy land. They ain't making any more of the stuff.” ― Will Rogers 9 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,740 #7 Posted January 17, 2023 It’s not easy, but that’s why we bought the 100 acres from Grandpa. The farm lease helps, but I need to get the land contract paid for before I can make any improvements. 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,116 #8 Posted January 17, 2023 Two of my children bought their grandfather’s 155 acre camp (aided gladly by a loan from yours truly) in part because of their great memories there as kids but also to make sure it was preserved for future generations. Its one of the largest plots privately-owned plots in the county. They’ve organized about 145 of the acres into a revocable, state-recognized tree farm to gain a tax abatement in exchange for managed forestry and non-development. 8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,618 #9 Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Last week the foundation was laid and the deck was on. Noon today they had three 18' high walls up. They don’t mess around, do they? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,994 #10 Posted January 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, EB-80/8inPA said: They don’t mess around, do they? They learn a work ethic early. Yesterday I was loading my cart with firewood while my neighbor was plowing nearby. When I turned around with an arm full of firewood, I nearly bumped into his 5yo son Danny. Danny stepped back and said, " vud ya like sum help Mr. Kennell". I was nearly loaded, but I let him carry a few pieces and then went to the house to get him a handfull of candy that I made him promise to share with Dad, Mama, and younger brothers Amos, and Elam. Danny likes my Wheel Horses. 14 1 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,743 #11 Posted January 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: young Amish fellow buy this 65 acres for $1,005,000 Guess I need to turn Amish for that kinda cash. I'll pull my horses around with horses... 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #12 Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, pfrederi said: “Buy land. They ain't making any more of the stuff.” ― Will Rogers 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,740 #13 Posted January 18, 2023 @Jeff-C175 I’ll see your country song and call another one 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,994 #14 Posted February 2, 2023 They are back at it after a two week delay. I guess they were building the trusses. They set them yesterday and started in the metal today. I'm liking the hip roof design. 7 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,400 #15 Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: ... I'm liking the hip roof design... That's a little different for the Amish, isn't it? Any idea why? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,994 #16 Posted February 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: That's a little different for the Amish, isn't it? Any idea why? It is different for this area. Why? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,400 #17 Posted February 3, 2023 My little bit of exposure to some Amish contractors that I've met over the years tells me that there's a very good practical reason for that choice, probably related to the building's intended use. I don't know why a dairy/cheese operation would necessarily need a roof like that, but what do I know? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,994 #18 Posted February 3, 2023 What did surprise me was the lack of an access to the top floor on high side of the hill. Instead it looks like an access opening to the bottom level. They must plan to move a lot of ground and make a large flat area all around the barn. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,651 #19 Posted February 3, 2023 @Ed Kennell Ed, please tell me that’s actually your barn and you’re building THE Wheel Horse Museum?!! 😂😁 1 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,994 #20 Posted February 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, c-series don said: @Ed Kennell Ed, please tell me that’s actually your barn and you’re building THE Wheel Horse Museum?!! 😂😁 We can dream Don. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,981 #21 Posted February 3, 2023 Amish construction crew? That Sky Lift has rubber tires on it. Might be a sub contractor. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #22 Posted February 3, 2023 You sure live in a beautiful area there Ed! The Amish country in PA is one thing I'm grateful I was able to see a lot when I was living up there. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,051 #23 Posted February 3, 2023 Are there any Amish in the area of The Big Show ? When I was up last year, I noticed the beautiful countryside, farms, and large barns… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,011 #24 Posted February 3, 2023 13 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: I'm liking the hip roof design. A gambrel roof will provide a lot of useable storage space and requires less roofing material than a gable roof. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,994 #25 Posted February 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: Are there any Amish in the area of The Big Show ? When I was up last year, I noticed the beautiful countryside, farms, and large barns… I'm not aware of any Amish farms close to the Big Show, but the round barn just West of the show is worth a visit. It was a dairy barn with a central silo with some interesting design and construction history. It is now operating as a fruit, veggie, craft sales. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d31856d673bc067dJmltdHM9MTY3NTM4MjQwMCZpZ3VpZD0yYjllYWVkMC1iZmZhLTY5N2MtMDE5Yy1iYzdiYmU0ZDY4ZmImaW5zaWQ9NTQ2MA&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=2b9eaed0-bffa-697c-019c-bc7bbe4d68fb&psq=the+round+barn&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9yb3VuZGJhcm4uZmFybS8&ntb=1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
