In the northwestern most region of New Jersey is a sprawling 50-acre farm that was once run down and dilapidated. But over ...

Barker-Plotkin said the search for a buyer nearly led to a sale late last fall ... private donations and the lease payments, ...

At least some of those functions will continue for generations because of the sale to the state ... Ranch shows state officials understand how valuable South Florida agricultural land is, Maehl added.