AFPI Secures Agreement to Block Eminent Domain Seizure, Preserving New Jersey’s Historic Henry Family Farm

Washington, D.C. – The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today announced a landmark agreement that will preserve the Historic Henry Family Farm in Cranbury, New Jersey - safeguarding it from eminent domain seizure intended for an affordable housing development.

“This victory demonstrates how the Administration’s willingness to collaborate with grassroot organizations —like AFPI’s state teams— and to work with state and local leaders can yield real solutions for hardworking Americans,” said Chair of AFPI’s New Jersey Chapter Michael John Donahue. “Thanks to swift action and strong public support, Andy Henry can now protect his family’s legacy, ensuring that one of New Jersey’s prime farmlands remains farmland, not another ill-conceived housing project.”

“The agreement underscores AFPI’s ongoing commitment to advancing America First principles, including the defense of private property rights and the protection of rural communities across our nation. After months of bipartisan collaboration between federal and state partners, I am thrilled that New Jersey has reached an agreement to spare the 175-year-old Henry Family Farm from being seized against the family’s wishes,” said Tate Bennett, AFPI’s Director of Rural Policy.

“Further efforts are now underway, led by USDA and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, to permanently protect this vital farmland. We look forward to continuing our work with Andy Henry and Governor Murphy’s administration to ensure these commitments are fully implemented.” continued Bennett.

AFPI commends Andy Henry, his attorney Timothy Duggan from Stark & Stark P.C., the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and AFPI’s grassroots partners whose tireless advocacy brought national attention to this case. AFPI will continue to monitor the implementation of this agreement to ensure the Henry Family Farm - and farmland across America – remains protected for generations to come.