Article on the expansion of Yogurt production in New York State
The following linked article was shared by Cornell's small dairy educator Fay Benson (607-753-5077, afb3 [at] cornell.edu):
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2013 Conservation Farm of the Year: Pimm's View Dairy
Pimm’s View Dairy is located in the Town of Leon and consists of approximately 300 milking cows and operates over 600 acres of cropland. The operation includes Adelia Pimm Ritter, her husband Kevin, and her parents Fred and Alta Pimm.
2013 Farm of the Year: Tom & Robin Degenfelder
Pine-Villa Farm is owned and operated by Tom & Robin Degenfelder and their children Justin and Jason. The farm started in January 1996 on a relative's farm in North Collins. In 2000, our present farm in Otto was purchased. The farm consists of 300 acres owned and 110 acres of rented land. We have 110 registered and grade adult Holstein, Jersey and cross bred cattle along with 90 head of young stock. The farm uses conventional and grazing methods to feed the herd.
2013 Friend of Agriculture: Rick Miller
Rick Miller, a Central New York native, has worked at the Olean Times Herald since September 1980. Earlier he worked for the Salamanca Republican Press and the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging. He is currently the Cattaraugus County reporter and a photographer. He also covers the political, agricultural, environmental, economic development and Allegany State Park beats for the Times Herald.
Good Reading for March
Some good reading on methods of grazing, crop rotation and more with the following articles and video.
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2012 Farm of the Year: Telaak Dairy Farm
Telaak Farms is a family operated, medium sized Dairy Farm located in the Town of Mansfield. It is presently owned and operated by brothers, Don and Dave Telaak and their wives, Lynn and Joyce, along with 10 employees. The farm has been selected by the Cattaraugus County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board as the 2012 Farm of the Year. This award is being presented to them because of their commitment to portraying a positive image and promoting the importance of the agricultural industry throughout the County. The following characteristics resulted in the farm being nominated for
2012 Friend of Agriculture: Lisa Kempisty
Lisa Kempisty has been a Community Educator for Dairy/Livestock for Cornell Cooperative Extension for 28 years. She teaches dairy and livestock producers, family members and farm employees production management information, works with the 4-H youth and facilitates the Dairy Youth Explorers Program.
2012 Conservation Farm of the Year: Nichols Dairy Farm
Nichols Farm is a family operated, medium sized Dairy Farm located in the Town of Freedom. The farm is presently owned and operated by Doug and Betty Nichols. The farm has been selected by the Cattaraugus County Soil & Water Conservation District as the 2012 Conservation Farm of the Year. This award is being presented because of the farm’s commitment to protecting and improving the soil, water and related natural resources on their farm. The following characteristics resulted in the farm being nominated for this award:
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