Investigation Into Cinnaminson Farmer's Death Has Concluded

CINNAMINSON, NJ — A Cinnaminson farmer's death in an agricultural machinery mishap has been confirmed as an accident, police said Wednesday.

John Howard Hunter — the family patriarch of Hunter's Farm — sustained deadly injuries Sunday morning in a farming accident. He was 77.

Police have finished investigating the incident, confirming that Hunter's death was accidental, said Cinnaminson Police Chief William Obuchowski.

"To respect the privacy of the family, NO OTHER details of this incident will be released," Obuchowski said Wednesday in a statement.

The Hunter family has owned and operated the farm since 1760, when their ancestor purchased the land.

John H. Hunter, a seventh-generation farmer, led agricultural operations with his son, John R. Hunter. The farming community has remembered him as an advocate for agriculture in Burlington County and New Jersey.

The farm's seasonal market — one of Cinnaminson's most-visited destinations — is closed until further notice because of Hunter's death.

Amy Hunter Zorn, who runs the market, said her father died in a "split-second decision in a dangerous way of life."

The farm has continued harvesting crops, which are also sold at other markets.

"I understand we’re out in the community, and I am often the face of Hunter’s Farm," Zorn said. "But there's a whole bunch of us here that are working to preserve and continue a legacy that’s been in our family for over 260 years."