Local farmers recognized for conservation efforts
NORWICH – The Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District honored two local farmers during a luncheon at the Canasawacta Country Club recently. Arthur V. and Joan Manz were presented with the Forestry Achievement Award. The Van Hassel farm, operated by Herman L., and his son, Herman A. Von Hassel, were awarded the Conservation Farmer of the Year Award. For 66 years Chenango County has presented an annual award to a person or party who has contributed greatly to the local environment.
“It’s in my heart to do it anyway even without an award,” said Herman L.
Located in the Town of Otselic, the Von Hassel farm is 700 acres plus, comprised of open fields, woodlands and the Otselic River. The land host an enormous quantity of wildlife as well as a large natural food supply and safe breeding grounds. The Von Hassels have been moving away from using any commercial fertilizers or feed additives and they hope to be completely organic by 2007. “If you take care of the land the land will take care of you,” said Herman L. This is the second time the farm has been awarded the Conservation Farmer of the year. In 1982 Herman L. and his late wife Claire Von Hassel received the award for installing many conservation practices at the time.
The Manz family owns approximately 138 acres in the Town of Pitcher. They have been actively seeking to enhance and restore their woodlands. In 1995 they enrolled their property into the Forest Tax and Law Program and 480a Forest Stewardship Program. These programs are designed to protect and manage environmental areas. The Manzes worked with Forest Consultant George Noble through the years and made great progress. The couple is also quite active with conservation efforts and have worked with an array of local environmental groups and boards.
“It’s in my heart to do it anyway even without an award,” said Herman L.
Located in the Town of Otselic, the Von Hassel farm is 700 acres plus, comprised of open fields, woodlands and the Otselic River. The land host an enormous quantity of wildlife as well as a large natural food supply and safe breeding grounds. The Von Hassels have been moving away from using any commercial fertilizers or feed additives and they hope to be completely organic by 2007. “If you take care of the land the land will take care of you,” said Herman L. This is the second time the farm has been awarded the Conservation Farmer of the year. In 1982 Herman L. and his late wife Claire Von Hassel received the award for installing many conservation practices at the time.
The Manz family owns approximately 138 acres in the Town of Pitcher. They have been actively seeking to enhance and restore their woodlands. In 1995 they enrolled their property into the Forest Tax and Law Program and 480a Forest Stewardship Program. These programs are designed to protect and manage environmental areas. The Manzes worked with Forest Consultant George Noble through the years and made great progress. The couple is also quite active with conservation efforts and have worked with an array of local environmental groups and boards.
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