Edmund Acres, LLC, a participant for the past 12 years with Genesee County Soil and Water and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, was honored on Saturday night in Alexander as Conservation Farm of the Year.
Located in Le Roy, Edmund Acres is owned by Nate Edmund. It is a grain crop farm that grows corn, soybeans, and wheat on over 1,000 acres.
Edmund has worked with Soil and Water on best management practices for soil health, with a focus on reducing tillage through strip-till and no-till practices and improving soil organic matter with cover cropping. Edmund also follows an integrated pest management plan and a nutrient management plan.
The Celebrate Ag Dinner was served at the Alexander Fire Hall and featured local products from:
- Dave's Ice Cream
- Dorman Farms
- Farm Fresh/Notera Foods
- Fenton's Produce
- Harrington's Produce
- Oakfield Artisanal
- Torrey Farms
- Yancey’s Fancy
Photos by Melissa Brooks
