Snipes Farm and Education Center

What Snipes Farm and Education Center does

Snipes Farm and Education Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 and operating on more than 80 acres of preserved historic farmland in Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Snipes family has farmed the land since 1808, and the organization was established when the family offered the property for nonprofit educational use; it now serves as the 10th–12th generation farming operation in the county. The organization describes its mission as modeling and teaching sustainable farming, feeding those in need, and empowering community through farm-based and nature education.

The portfolio spans four interlocking lines: (1) regenerative agriculture and hunger relief, in which 100% of farm produce is donated to local food kitchens and distribution centers in Trenton and beyond; (2) fee-based education programs including Farm Day Camp (Ages 6–12, $465/week), Camp Leadership Program (Ages 13–15, $395/week), Little Sprouts (Ages 2–5, $75/3-week session), Field Trips ($12–$15 per person with a 15-person minimum), the Seed to Fork high-school program with Morrisville High School, an off-site School Gardens program at four sites, and nutrition education; (3) agritourism and venue rentals at the 30'×40' cedar Pavilion, a renovated Big Red Barn (200-person capacity, 2027 renovation), weddings hosting 500+, birthday parties, bonfires, and corporate events; and (4) environmental stewardship programs including 29 managed honey bee hives run in partnership with certified Master Beekeepers (The Italian Bee), a Miyawaki Tiny Forest (1,500 trees planted November 2024, 95% first-year survival), and a Bluebird Conservation program.

The revenue model combines fee-for-service program registrations, venue rentals, charitable donations, and grants (including a $25,264 Princeton Area Community Foundation grant in December 2025). Distribution is fully on-site at Morrisville with the exception of the off-site school gardens. Marketing runs through the organizational website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, a monthly Dig It! email newsletter, and earned media including a February 2026 feature on the Farm Educator's Roadmap Podcast and March 2026 coverage in the Bucks County Beacon. Governance is led by Executive Director Jonathan Snipes, Director of Education/Camp Director Melanie Douty-Snipes, Director of Farming Peter R. Crooke, and a board that includes family members and external directors from RWJBarnabas Health, Waste Management, Crown Holdings, and HomeFront.

Name

Snipes Farm and Education Center

Legal name

Snipes Farm and Education Center

Website

https://snipesfarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Snipes Farm and Education Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 80+ acres of historic farmland in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, delivering regenerative-agriculture hunger relief (100% produce donated), fee-based farm education programs (summer camp, field trips, Little Sprouts, Seed to Fork), and agritourism venue rentals (weddings, Pavilion, Big Red Barn) for schools, families, and local communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Farm-Based Education and Agritourism Services

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainability & ESG / Carbon & Conservation Program Advisory (AFACAJAF)

Keywords

• Farm-based education
• Regenerative agriculture
• Youth summer camp
• School field trips
• Agritourism event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Morrisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs: Revenue from summer camp registration ($465/week), field trips ($12-$15 per person), Little Sprouts caregiver-and-me classes ($75 per 3-week session), and Seed to Fork youth program.
2. Site Rentals and Event Hosting: Rental revenue from pavilion (30'x40' cedar space), birthday parties, weddings (500+ capacity), corporate picnics, and bonfire events. Additional revenue from table/chair rentals.
3. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization relies on charitable donations from the community and grant funding from organizations such as the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
4. Hunger Relief Produce Donations: 100% of farm produce is donated to local food kitchens and distribution centers in Trenton and beyond, supported by donations rather than sales revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Snipes Farm and Education Center operates a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farm on over 80 acres of preserved historic farmland in Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, delivering regenerative agriculture, farm-based educational programs (summer camps, field trips, school gardens, Little Sprouts, Seed to Fork), agritourism event venue rentals, and hunger relief through donation of 100% of its produce to local food kitchens.

Product overview

Snipes Farm and Education Center is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected farm-based educational programs and agritourism experiences. The core offerings include Farm Day Camp (ages 6-12), the Camp Leadership Program (ages 13-15), and Counselors in Training (ages 16-17) forming the summer camp suite; Little Sprouts (caregiver-and-me class for ages 2-5) and Seed to Fork (high school program) as youth education programs; Field Trips, Guided Visits, School Gardens, and Nutrition Education as school-based offerings; and event venues including The Pavilion, Birthday Parties, Bonfires, and Weddings for agritourism. Sustainable agriculture and hunger relief (100% produce donation), Beekeeping Programs, Bluebird Conservation, and the Tiny Forest project represent the environmental stewardship and regenerative farming mission. The organization operates on over 80 acres of historic preserved farmland in Morrisville, Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Day Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% survival rate after first year for Tiny Forest planting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Italian BeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Italian Bee (Certified Master Beekeepers through Eastern Apiculture Society) to manage 29 active honey bee hives at the farm. They offer community events, educational opportunities, beekeeping classes, and bee removal services. The partnership began from a backyard friendship and mentorship with an 80-year-old beekeeper named Lou in Morrisville. Suzanne and Michael Luciano are the bee stewards.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Pocantico Hills, NY-based nonprofit farm and education center focused on sustainable agriculture, food systems education, and on-site dining. Comparable as a scaled nonprofit combining regenerative farming, public education, and event-driven revenue.
• GrowNYC: New York City-based nonprofit operating farmers markets, education programs, and urban agriculture initiatives. Comparable as a scaled nonprofit combining sustainable agriculture with public education and community food access.

Regional players

• The Food Trust: Philadelphia-based nonprofit focused on nutrition education, food access, and farmers markets. Comparable as a regional food-systems nonprofit addressing overlapping hunger-relief and nutrition-education missions in the same Philadelphia market.

Direct peers

• Terhune Orchards: Princeton, NJ-based family farm offering farm market, pick-your-own, educational programs, and farm events. Comparable as a regional farm combining sustainable agriculture with agritourism, education, and a community-oriented mission.
• Henry Got Crops: Philadelphia-based nonprofit urban farm at Saul High School operated by Weavers Way Community Programs, combining CSA, education, and food access. Comparable as a Philadelphia-area nonprofit farm integrating youth education with hunger relief.
• Shady Brook Farm: Yardley, PA-based farm offering farm market, seasonal festivals, school tours, and event hosting in Bucks County. Directly comparable as a neighboring Bucks County farm combining agritourism events, education, and on-site retail.
• Linvilla Orchards: Media, PA-based family farm offering pick-your-own, farm market, seasonal events, and educational programming. Directly comparable as a Philadelphia-area farm combining agricultural production with agritourism events and education.
• Greensgrow Farms: Philadelphia-based nonprofit urban farm operating a CSA, farm market, and education programs. Directly comparable as a regional nonprofit combining sustainable agriculture, education, and community food access.
• Pennypack Farm & Education Center: Horsham, PA-based nonprofit farm offering CSA shares, education programs, and hunger relief. Directly comparable as a regional nonprofit combining sustainable agriculture with educational programming and food access in the greater Philadelphia market.
• Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education: Hellam, PA-based nonprofit farm offering regenerative agriculture workshops, educational events, and community gardens. Directly comparable as a Pennsylvania nonprofit combining sustainable farming with hands-on educational programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@snipesfarmandeducationcent7010
• Facebookfacebook.com/snipesfarm
• Instagraminstagram.com/snipes_farm/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/snipes-farm-summer-camp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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