LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Reyncrest Farms of Darien, New
York, upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition as
2009 Conservation Farm of the Year

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of business organ-
izations and individuals that generously contribute to the welfare of
the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, The agricultural industry is part of the foundation upon
which our distinct American Heritage is built; New York State and the
entire United States are dependent on our agricultural industry for a
variety of food and dairy products; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Reyncrest Farms of Darien, New York, upon the occasion of its
designation for special recognition as 2009 Conservation Farm of the
Year; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated during the Celebrate
Agriculture Dinner, to be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Alex-
ander Firemen's Recreation Hall in Alexander, New York; and
WHEREAS, Co-owned by John and Shelley Reynolds, Reyncrest Farms has
been named the recipient of the 2009 Conservation Farm of the Year Award
by the Board of Directors of the Genesee County Soil and Water Conserva-
tion District; and
WHEREAS, First begun as a 70 cow dairy in 1964 by John's father, the
late Edward Reynolds, Reyncrest Farms has evolved into an exemplary
business in today's agricultural world; the farm grows feed crops on
1,500 acres and has more than 600 dairy cows; and
WHEREAS, A longtime family business, Reyncrest Farms was chosen for
this prestigious award because of its environmentally friendly ways,
including crop rotation, growing grass buffers along streams and ditch-
es, and installing an extensive and sophisticated drainage system; and
WHEREAS, A repeat winner of the award, a rare distinction, the farm
was first recognized for its environmental leadership in 1982; the award
is not for just one year but a recognition of the many years that Reyn-
crest Farms has been a great family farm; and
WHEREAS, Along with co-owners John and Shelley Reynolds, Reyncrest
Farms has 10 employees, including John's brothers, Paul and Jim; they
are part of a team that makes the production of high-quality milk a
priority; and
WHEREAS, Reyncrest Farms built a new barn in 2008 and a new milking
structure in 1997; during the previous year, its barn was one of only
five chosen nationwide for refurbishment as part of the Campbell's "Help
Grow Your Soup" campaign; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when business
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Reyncrest Farms of Darien, New York, upon the occasion of
its designation for special recognition as 2009 Conservation Farm of the
Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John and Shelley Reynolds, Reyncrest Farms, Darien, New York.