Jon Stewart and wife turned 45-acre New Jersey farm into animal sanctuary
Comedian Jon Stewart and his wife Tracey transformed their 45-acre New Jersey farm into a sanctuary for rescued animals. The project, which began in 2016, focuses on animal welfare, sustainable farming, and educational outreach.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of celebrity philanthropy and sustainable land use, promoting animal welfare and agricultural education.
Jon Stewart’s life away from television has included an unusual investment in New Jersey’s agricultural landscape. In 2016, the comedian and his wife, Tracey Stewart, bought the historic 45-acre Hockhockson Farm in Colts Neck for $4 million. According to The Two River Times, which reported the purchase based on property records and local planning documents, the couple intended to turn the site into a working farm and sanctuary-education centre. Today, the property is known for both its agricultural use and its role in caring for rescued farm animals.A historic Colts Neck propertyHockhockson Farm sits along Route 537 in Colts Neck, between Laird Road and Swimming River Road. The property has a long agricultural history, with the farm dating to around 1780.
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