Loval Farms near Warkworth has been home to the Honey family since the 1860s, and today, the family’s sixth generation is already taking part in daily operations.
Scott and Sandra Honey now run the farm full-time after taking over about eight years ago from Scott’s parents, Lorraine and Don Honey.
The farm has transitioned from a traditional dairy and mixed operation into a modern custom and cash crop farm with a 70-head Angus cow-calf herd. “It started in the 1860s,” said Scott. “We’re the fourth generation, our kids – Rebecca, Katelyn, Nathan and Emily – are the fifth, and our grandkids are the sixth generation here.”
Scott says it’s not unusual to see multiple generations working the fields. “At times, there’s four generations out in the field.” Rebecca works at a nursing home, but still helps out when she can, while Katelyn and Emily are especially drawn to the cattle. Nathan runs equipment like sprayers and trucks. “Everyone has their own strength,” Scott added.
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