Troy is a relentless advocate for grass-based systems in the Northeast. The former NYS Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Chairman farms for the next generations at Bishopp Family Farm in Central New York utilizing a hundred acres of integrity-managed pastures that finish beef animals, feed diverse possibilities and nourish the local community. With over 40 years in the field, he practices the art of “Linger Grazing” where he observes the little things and how they effect the bigger things on the journey to optimize happiness.

For over 19 years he’s taken his practical grazing approaches, planning, grazing chart monitoring, master fence building, communication and training facilitation experience to the local Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition as their grazing specialist.  He implements profitable, holistic, managed-grazing systems and “meets people where they are”.  His “reading the land” strategies have helped hundreds of area farmers in multiple watersheds. He has led countless grazing infrastructure & pilot projects, pasture walks, “Grasstravaganza & Grazeapalooza” conferences and presents at regional and national farm events.

As a reformed work-a-holic, he enjoys spending life with his soulmate & wife, Corrine, being a father & Pop Pop to his daughters and grandchildren, adventuring on camping trips, hooking a feisty fish and visiting with good friends.

Troy is excited to work to meet the needs of Northeast graziers from beginning to veteran, form awesome partnerships that accelerate grazing management education and adoption, create a mentoring mindset through his boots-on-the-ground approach and be a catalyst for change who advocates daily on the importance of grasslands for a hungry nation.

troy@grazinglands.org