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 rather enjoy the yearly bluebird box monitoring and cleanout since it signals the greening of my favorite crop.
"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 …
Waterville, N.Y. —- Ben Franklin said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”. Involvement with natural systems is a hallmark of folks working in local conservation efforts. And so is sharing hands-on learning with the next generation of conservationists. Education is as close as one’s eyes, …
I had an opportunity to chat with friend and up-and-coming podcaster, Jenn Colby on her Choosing to Farm Podcast. Give it listen and support her on her journey. Thanks GW https://www.choosingtofarm.com/troy-bishopp-part-1-from-guinea-pig-to-linger-grazing/ https://www.choosingtofarm.com/troy-bishopp-part-2-taking-risks-and-being-realistic/
Truth is, though, it’s hard to scratch a microflora behind the ears and witness how ruminant agriculture and farmers partner to feed the majority of America from land and not vats.
