This is a repository of agricultural information, primarily focused on Western New York, with data on Genesee and Wyoming counties where possible.
Background
Dairy is the most valued product of the region, with processors such as Great Lakes Cheese in Franklinville and Upstate Niagara Cooperative in Batavia, among other locations.
Producer milk pricing is regulated by the Western New York Milk Marketing Area Order.
Dairy farms tend to house less than 10,000 cows, with Gardeau Crest Farms in Perry and Edelweiss Farms in Freedom being exceptions.
DeLaval in Castile offers milking equipment.
Grain is used for dairy feed and energy. Howlett Farms in Avon markets grain grown in the area. Gold Star in Strykersville and Reisdorf Bros in North Java operate feed mills; Western New York Energy in Medina produces ethanol.
Vegetable farming is also relevant, especially peas and cabbage.
Processors include Seneca Foods in Mount Morris and Nortera with facilities in Brockport, Oakfield, and Bergen.
Torrey Farms in Elba and RL Jeffres & Sons in Wyoming farm more than 10,000 acres.
Vegetable harvesting equipment is manufactured by Oxbo in Bergen and Lee Shuknecht & Sons in Elba.
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