Blesy Farms, LLC has been selected by the Cattaraugus County Soil & Water Conservation District as the 2017 Conservation Farm of the Year. This award is presented by the Conservation District to a farm which has demonstrated a sincere commitment to the conservation and protection of our soil, water, and related natural resources.
Blesy Farms is a family owned dairy operation including Harold, Nathan, Brandon Blesy & their families. The farm has worked closely and cooperatively over the years with the Cattaraugus Co. SWCD, as well as with partner organizations such as the WNY Crop Management Association to plan and implement several conservation projects on their farm. These projects include manure storage structures (most recently in 2016), nutrient management, silage leachate management, and cover crops to prevent erosion and improve soil health. On-going participation in the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program helps the farm keep up to date in addressing current environmental needs on their operation.
