Hof Engelken

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Founded in 1837, Hof Engelken is a private headquartered in Haren, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Biogas, Solar.

Hof Engelken is a multi-generational agricultural business established in 1837, now in its fifth generation under management of Jens Engelken. The farm combines traditional livestock and crop production with modern renewable energy systems. Operations include two egg production facilities (free-range and barn systems with 85,000 laying hens), cattle fattening (190 bulls), and organic grazing herds. The farm generates renewable energy through a biogas facility operational since 2011 that processes cattle manure, agricultural waste, and silage crops (maize, sugar beets, green rye) to produce electricity and heat via two combined heat and power plants. Roof-mounted photovoltaic systems provide additional electricity generation. Heat from the biogas plant is supplied as district heating to neighboring residential and commercial facilities in the A31 industrial park. The farm cultivates approximately 125 hectares of arable land and 50 hectares of grassland. Direct sales channels include the Wierescher Eierhütte (established 2015) and Manns EGG sales facilities, offering farm eggs, regional products, and information about modern agriculture. The operation emphasizes environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and community engagement through farm tours, educational programs, and public outreach.

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