The sun is still shining, crops are still growing, and farmers’ minds are probably the farthest they possibly can be from tax planning. But – Fall is a great time to focus on tax planning and managing tax liabilities. By creating a tax strategy BEFORE January 1st, it’s easier to avoid those (always fun) December 31st equipment purchases and (less fun) stress and headaches.
CCE Welcomes new Master Gardener Volunteers
-by Kelly McDonald, Executive Director
"Thanks" to almost 400 attendees for packing the West Valley Fire Hall
Mike Jones was born and raised on his family's dairy farm in Randolph, NY. He was an active FFA member throughout his years at Randolph Central School.
Rhonda Lindquist developed an interest in agriculture at a young age through her responsibilities on her family's beef farm and involvement with 4-H. She resides in Chautauqua County with husband, Bob and her Son, Max resides in Berkeley, CA. Rhonda is Passionate about helping others.
Richard Rivers, “Dick”, grew up on his grandparent’s dairy farm where he joined 4-H when he was 12 years old. Dick was a Member of Adventurer’s 4H Club, Treasurer of Broome County 4H Council and attended Arnot Forest 4H Conservation Camp in 1957-59. Dick was able to plant several thousand seedlings as a 4H project.
Nathan and Chelsey Nelson along with their children, Paisley, Tucker and Everett, own and operate Valley View Farms, located in Machias, NY. Valley View Farms was founded in 2013. The farm is situated on 160 acres that was originally farmed by Nathans grandfather, Cecil Perkins. Cecil operated a dairy farm on the property from 1957 until 1984. In 1988 Nathans parents purchased the farm. The dairy was no longer operational; however, Dave and Sue had a few beef cattle and pigs. In 1990 they started a family and raised their 2 sons, Nathan and Nicholas, there.
The Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, along with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism, the Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau and the Cattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District will host the 12th Annual Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the West Valley Fire Hall, 9091 Route 240, West Valley, NY.
Landowners seeking inclusion into a certified agricultural district have from Jan. 2 to Jan. 31, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in New York for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations affected by the frost and freeze that occurred on May 14-25, 2023. This declaration includes Cattaraugus County.
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