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“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 …
Ya Don’t Talk about Mental Health at a Farming Conference
“Try giving a talk on mental health at a farming conference and seeing all the tears flow initiated by your words.”
I’m working for NatGLC in the Northeast
“My goal is to be a connector, bringing farmers together who love grass-based agriculture.”
It’s 3am again
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.
House Cleaning
I rather enjoy the yearly bluebird box monitoring and cleanout since it signals the greening of my favorite crop.
Local cemeteries could use some help
“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.”
Is the Canary Blue?
What is our state bird saying to us?
Ode to “Whirley”
“As many can identify, it has led a full life of adventures, not just holding coffee”.
What’s the Next Right Thing?
“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!