Overview

• Authorities identified the victim as John Howard Hunter, the longtime patriarch of the multi-generational operation
• Investigators have not released specifics on the machinery or contributing factors pending the conclusion of the probe
• Hunter’s Farm, in operation since the 1700s, houses a seasonal market specializing in local produce
• The family’s online statement honored Hunter’s legacy and reminded neighbors of life’s fragility
• The farm will remain closed until further notice while authorities carry out on-site examinations and interviews