Our Story
In 2005, with two small children in tow, Benjamin and Jillian Prout purchased land that is now known as Prout’s Jollyview Farm. Their goal was, and still is, to run it as a small family farm that is both sustainable and connected to the community. The name "Jollyview" is a combination of the Prout's family names: Ben, Jillian, Polly, Oliver, and Wright.
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Ben has a bachelor's degree from Penn State in Agricultural Science. Jillian has a bachelor's degree from Kutztown in Fine Arts (Photography and Painting). After graduating from Penn State in 2022, Polly began working at Can Corp of America. She and her fiancé, Gehrig Vogel, are currently living on the farm while they look for a home of their own. We’re delighted to have them here and deeply appreciate the warmth and connection we’ve found with Gehrig and his family. In 2023, Oliver completed his degree and began his career at Case New Holland. The best part? He’s also become a co-owner of the farm. It means the world to us to see the next generation stepping in. We’re hanging on and carrying forward—together.
There are a few additional aspects of Prout's farm business. One is the custom raising of dairy and beef heifers. Customers bring just-weaned calves which will be fed, vetted, and artificially inseminated if necessary. The Prouts also grow commodities crops - such as field corn, rye, soybeans, and hay to feed the cattle.
Meet our Beef Partner: Guldin Acres!
Nate Gulden grew up on a neighboring farm in Oley and went to school with the Prout kids—they were all involved in FFA together. Hayden was raised on a horse farm outside of Boyertown and transferred to Oley in high school specifically to join the FFA program. That’s where she met Nate, and the two fell in love at prom.
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Nate graduated in 2017 and Hayden in 2018. They both went on to earn their degrees from Delaware Valley University and were married in 2021—with Oliver as part of the wedding. Their child, Eilah Guldin, was born in the fall of 2022.
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While caring for her newborn, Hayden was inspired with the idea to raise grass-fed, grain-finished beef and goats. On their farm, the calves stay with their mothers until weaning, then transition to a carefully balanced, science-based diet of grain and forage. Once they’re ready, they move to Prout’s Jollyview Farm, where Ben and Jill ensure they continue to receive the best care and nutrition possible.
