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.
Marcie was allowed the opportunity to work at ASCS, through a work/study program while she was a student at Cattaraugus County BOCES. She was hired full-time immediately after high school. Marcie worked in the Erie County office, running all the Dairy Programs and Farm records, amongst many other programs, for 13 years. In October of 2004 she was able to come home to Cattaraugus County when she transferred to the Ellicottville office where she ran many of the same programs. Marcie remained in Ellicottville until her retirement in January of this year. In addition, throughout her time with the Farm Service Agency, Marcie was able to work with neighboring County offices and people residing in them.
If you asked Marcie what she enjoyed most during her 34 years at the Farm Service Agency, she would tell you without hesitation that it was working with and helping the farmers. She loved her co-workers, but it was the farmers who gave her the most joy and purpose, and she is proud to have served both them and her community for her entire career.
Marcie would also like to acknowledge and thank Jean Davis. Jean was instrumental in Marcie’s life and career. She was the one who directed Marcie to apply to Erie County, and she also brought Marcie back home to Cattaraugus. Jean was not only a boss and mentor, but she is also a cherished friend. Thank you, Jean!
In retirement, Marcie is looking forward to relaxing, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and finding new ways to serve her community.
