Half Acre Farm is a small hobby farm on half an acre in State College, Pennsylvania. Though not a traditional working farm, Half Acre Farm consists of a flock of mixed breed laying hens and ducks, several thousand bees, 4 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 humans, and 3 Pembroke Welsh Corgis who keep the whole gang in line. We recently adopted a Cardigan Corgi, so our dog number is up to four! Her name is Ruby and she came to us very timid and shy, but she is learning that she is safe here. She loves her new dog family, especially Birkie-they are best playmates and love running around the yard and through the flower beds.

We are proud, self admitted tree huggers who care about the environment and sustainability and debate about the local versus organic dilemma (when you can’t have both). We love our animals, treat them all like family, and name them even when we shouldn’t.

Our goal is to keep all of the animals happy and healthy, produce quality products, continue the constant remodeling and upkeep of an old farmhouse, and not get too stressed in the process!

Our plans for 2009 include rebuilding several hives that were destroyed by a bear, finding new locations to increase our number of hives, and increasing the variety of products that we sell at the Bellefonte Farmers' Market.  We also plan on expanding our garden area, since the ducks seem to have taken over the current garden.  Liam will continue to teach beekeeping classes.

Contact Information:
814-574-2273
half-acrefarm@hotmail.com

Click here for more information and to sign up for our 2009 Fall and Summer Beekeeping Classes!