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We’ve Been Farming Since 1830
In 1830, our farm was purchased by my great-great grandfather, John Keener, when Ohio had only been a state for 27 years. The 160-acre farm has 60 acres of old-growth forest and 100 acres of farmland and pasture. The farmhouse, bank barn, tobacco shed, and ice house were all built before 1850 by my ancestors.
In 2011, responding to a need from the educated consumer for local, responsibly raised meats, the Keener Farm CSA or “Community Supported Agriculture” was born, providing grass-fed beef, pastured chicken, and choice cuts of pork, sausage, & bacon.

Keener’s Butcher Block began as a CSA with a simple refrigerated truck on the farm, laying the foundation for the thriving brick-and-mortar shop it is today. For generations, the business has carried on the tradition of providing the community with fresh, high-quality products.

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1805

John Keener was born in Dauphin County Pennsylvania

 

1830

He moved to Dayton, Ohio and bought 160 wooded acres for 4 horses and a wagon. The standing timber was used to build the log cabin and all of the barns. The last bit of woods was cleared in 1890. Ohio was 27 years old. Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States.

1840

Jacob Keener was born in the log cabin. He helped build the big barn and the tobacco shed.

1901

Ephraim Keener was born. In 1940 he remodeled the house, dug a basement, upgraded the plumbing, and added electric to the barn.

1940

David Keener was born. He helped tear down the smoke house in 1960. He made many upgrades to the buildings and remodeled the house in 2000. 

1977

Matthew Keener was born. He spent 6 years in Montana and started the CSA in 2011 when he came home.