Tim Ploetz and family own and operate a cow-calf beef operation on Jackman Hill Road in the Town of Ellicottville. They have been participating in the Agricultural Environmental Management planning program, and recently completed several best management practices to address agricultural runoff from the farmstead and to improve water quality. These practices include a covered concrete barnyard and drystack manure storage, roof runoff management, and a composting facility for livestock mortality. The farm has worked very closely and cooperatively with both the Cattaraugus County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to implement these projects. Tim provided a great deal of assistance in completion of these projects, and helped coordinate the sequence of construction as well as kept track of quality control.
In addition to his farm, Tim also has a fencing installation business, where he installs high tensile fencing for farms throughout the WNY area. Many of these farms have also participated in programs through the SWCD and NRCS, and Tim has done a great job to make sure the projects meet or exceed the required standards and specifications of both agencies. He recognizes the benefits and value of our conservation programs, and helps encourage other farms to participate.
