The Grass Whisperer
“Connection” Greetings from the East, I’m Troy Bishopp, Central NY grass farmer of 40 years, Pop Pop to my grandchildren, husband to an understanding wife and the original “Grass Whisperer”, who needed a moniker to open up doors in Washington, D.C. I practice the art of “Linger Grazing” where we observe the little things and …
"Try giving a talk on mental health at a farming conference and seeing all the tears flow initiated by your words."
"My goal is to be a connector, bringing farmers together who love grass-based agriculture."
I look at what I’ve written. The stark words and the waded-up Kleenexes are my therapy for the day. On this morning another milestone of my brother Scott passes. He would have been 59 years old.
I rather enjoy the yearly bluebird box monitoring and cleanout since it signals the greening of my favorite crop.
"The emotional duty to the people is very hard as I interact with countless families I’ve grown up with on these somber days of grief."
"As many can identify, it has led a full life of adventures, not just holding coffee".
"It’s for our next generations that we do what we do. It’s our why! It’s the most powerful tool or incentive for the future we have---If we choose to use it!
Burlington, VT—Did someone say cheese? Whether you arrive in Vermont sporting a cowboy hat or ball cap, cheese of the dairy kind or the photography verb are part of any tour to the pastures of the Green Mountain state. And it’s better if it ain’t raining! Farmers, ranchers, educators, service providers and Vermont host farms …
