Olean, NY - The S2S program is open to the public, starting May 13, 2026. Learn the skills needed to connect with your community and grow a portion of your own food on a limited budget over the course of six (6) FREE sessions to be held at Olean School - Washington West Elementary Cafeteria.
Marcie (Belscher) Furl is a life-long resident of East Otto, New York. She purchased her family home back in 1999 and as a single mother, raised her two boys, Hunter and Gage Furl there. Both boys currently reside in East Otto with Hunter recently buying a home of his own! While Marcie considers being a mom her greatest achievement, she is also grateful to have had the opportunity to serve her community through her career at the Farm Service Agency.
Originally from the Midwest, Katie Hill grew up on her parents dairy farm, Voelker Swiss Farm in Perryville, Missouri. After her high school graduation, she obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in Animal Science with a minor in Agriculture Economics. While in college, is when she met her husband Darin Hill. Katie moved to Cattaraugus, New York in the fall of 2010 and joined Hills Valley Farm. Darin and Katie were married in 2012 and have four very active kids, Blake, Garrett, Averi and Chase.
Brendan’s career in agriculture began on a replacement heifer farm in Eden, where he first developed an interest in livestock. He went on to further his education at Cornell University, earning both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Economics before returning to production agriculture in 2006 as the farm manager for the Mammoser brothers’ newly started organic dairy operation in South Dayton, Eden Valley Organics, LLC.
High School seniors located in Cattaraugus County are invited to enter the Harvest the Future Ag Scholarship Essay Contest sponsored by The Pillittere Group. Essay topic will change each year.
Residents can contact the Master Gardeners in multiple ways:
The Agricultural Districts Law (ADL) was created in 1971 to encourage the continued use of farmland for agricultural production. The Program is based on a combination of landowner incentives and protections, all of which are designed to forestall the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses.
Have you ever thought about using your knowledge and skill to help your neighbor woodland owners? Join the hundreds of woodland owners who have served their neighbors since 1993.
As a way to engage our 4-H families with our community, we are excited to offer Open Sew Nights. Join us for an evening filled with “sew” much fun while you “hem and mend” with friends! Four different workshops will be offered from February to May. Two will focus on sewing machine maintenance and proper seam finishing while others will allow you to get inspired to tap into your creative side!
Thursday, February 19th
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Other ways to stay connected:
Resources for Starting a Farm in Cattaraugus County
Profile of Cattaraugus County soils
Agriculture Career Exploration
Questions about farming? Find out Who to Call
