NEW RICHMOND — Six years ago, Kyle Neyer and Jake Peters were tending a small vegetable garden outside their three-story apartment in Cincinnati. Today, they operate Losantiville Farms, a 74-acre agricultural property hosting the next generation of farmers and gardeners.
The pair recently shared their story on the Good Day Clermont! podcast, discussing how they developed a former summer campground into a thriving farm complete with active pastures and overnight cabin rentals.
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To Neyer and Peters, this business is a shining example of overcoming challenges and following through for the community. It may come as a surprise to learn that neither owner started with a traditional farming background.
Neyer grew up in suburbia and had little agricultural experience before beginning to garden. Peters spent part of his childhood in rural Pennsylvania, where his family owned a horse, and he gained some exposure to farm life.
“I was fortunate enough to have parents that were into gardening and landscaping,” Peters said.
While managing their garden in Cincinnati, the two discovered a shared passion for producing food and flowers.
Losantiville Farms
They began searching for land in the Greater Cincinnati region where they could expand their operation. After nearly a year and a half of shopping, they found the property that would become Losantiville Farms in New Richmond.
The site they purchased in 2019 looked much different from what it does today.
A long gravel road connected the property to the main road; it was only suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles. Trees and overgrowth surrounded much of the acreage, requiring extensive clearing before they could allocate land for gardens, orchards, and pastures. Building the rest of the farm was a gradual process.
One of their first agricultural investments was a flock of 25 chickens. Over the years, that number has grown to more than 300 chickens, providing eggs alongside other farm products.
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Flowers and eggs became some of the farm’s first market offerings as the owners continued improving the property and developing additional production areas.
“When we started, we didn’t really have any intention of bringing folks out,” Neyer said.
That changed as local residents began stopping by to purchase farm products and learn more about what the pair were building. Community interest encouraged them to think beyond traditional production agriculture and explore ways to connect people with farming experiences.
Clermont County is home to some of the most respected farming communities in the Midwest. However, Losantiville Farms offers opportunities for those in nearby cities and suburbs to enjoy the privacy and quiet they seek in nature.
“We want to do things that we love and care about,” Neyer said. “Anything that we pursue is something that we generally have an interest in learning or trying for the first time.”
Hot tub outside the Losantiville Farms cabin
Positive reception from locals eventually allowed Neyer and Peters to move to the property full-time rather than commuting back and forth from Cincinnati.
Today, accommodations remain a major part of their mission.
Losantiville Farms hosts farm-to-table cooking and food classes, weddings, and other private events.
For young families, many of these experiences provide an accessible introduction to agriculture. The farm also serves as a place for experienced farmers to exchange ideas, observe production methods and explore different approaches to small-scale farming.
Neyer and Peters say they wanted to create something that combines traditional farm culture with hospitality.
Cabin bathroom at Losantiville Farms
Overnight cabin rentals seemed like the next logical step in the development of Losantiville Farms.
“We want people to be immersed and have a place that is a respite from day-to-day life,” Peters said.
The new cabins allow guests to experience life on a working farm while enjoying modern amenities. Visitors can spend time exploring gardens and orchards or simply enjoying the rural landscape.
As the business has expanded, so has the infrastructure supporting these facilities.
Neyer and Peters have added a paved road, developed a 1.5-mile hiking trail, and continued planting orchards and flower fields throughout the property. The improvements reflect years of steady investment and a willingness to learn new skills along the way.
Side view of a cabin rental at Losantiville Farms
Their story highlights the emerging trend of agritourism across Ohio.
Many farms today are evolving beyond traditional commodity production and exploring ways to generate additional income through educational programming, direct-to-consumer sales, and visitor experiences. Losantiville Farms represents one example of how those efforts can help strengthen local agriculture while introducing new audiences to farming.
The farm’s location also plays an important role in its appeal.
Situated roughly 30 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, the property offers easy access for residents seeking a closer connection to nature, food production, and rural life without traveling far from the city.
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Over the next several years, Neyer and Peters have ambitious plans to add more cabins, expand orchard production, and create fruit- and berry-picking events for visitors. Additional educational workshops and hands-on learning experiences are also in development.
For aspiring farmers, gardeners, and agricultural entrepreneurs, the farm serves as a reminder that experience is not always a prerequisite for success. Through experimentation, education, and a willingness to adapt, Neyer and Peters built a working farm from the ground up.
Their goal now is to help others kick back, relax, and explore similar skills themselves.
Learn more about Clermont County’s growing agricultural community.
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