Beloved 26-Acre Farm Permanently Preserved In Montgomery Co.

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, PA — Plymouth Township's last working farm will be preserved forever.

The 26-acre Maple Acres farm has been purchased with a combination of township, county, and state funding, for a total of $939,572.55.

“This is a big win for Montgomery County, but an even bigger win for Plymouth Township,” Plymouth Township Council Vice Chairman Chris Manero said in a news release announcing the purchase.

Maple Acres, a purveyor of sweet corn, was at risk for development, township officials said. Now, combined with the neighboring 67 acres of preserved land at Harriet Wetherhill Park, there is a significant chunk of land that will remain open space in perpetuity.

Plymouth will contribute about 15 percent of the cost, which comes out to $134,919. Montgomery County is providing $247,940, and the state is providing the bulk at $556,712.

Garry McKeown, who runs the farm, lives on the property. It was named by his mother, Millie, who purchased it back in 1916.

Maple Acres offers a flower and farm market, located at 2656 Narcissa Road. In addition to their famous sweet corn, they produce several other crops including cucumbers, kale, peppers, lettuce, zucchini, Swiss Chard, and more.