Diversifying the Family Farm, with NOFA-NY’s Farmer of the Year

Join NOFA-NY, PASA, Lisa Engelbert, and NOFA-NY Farmer of the Year Kevin Engelbert at Engelbert Farms, LLC for a look at the first certified organic dairy farm in our country. When the Engelberts’ sons decided to return to the farm after college, Kevin and Lisa didn’t rapidly expand their dairy herd to support two additional families. Instead, they decided to diversify their operation. Today, Engelbert Farms produces certified organic beef, pork, cheese, grains, and vegetables, which the Engelberts market through their farm store, farmers markets, and several local retail outlets. Kevin and Lisa will discuss how they got started in organic farming, the steps they took to diversify their farm, and how they manage such a diverse operation today.

Engelbert Farms, LLC is a 5th generation dairy farm in Nichols, NY, owned by Kevin and Lisa Engelbert & family. Engelbert Farms has been certified organic since 1984, making it the first certified organic dairy farm in the country. The Engelbert family has been farming in the Southern Tier of New York since 1848 and in Nichols since 1911.

Please register for this event by visiting the NOFA-NY Shopping page or by calling Katie (Membership & Registration Coordinator) at (585)271-1979 ext 512.

This field day is supported in part by the USDA Risk Management Agency.