UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
MONACA, Pa. - The Wagoner family of Tall Pines Farms in Darlington Township knew it was time to institute innovative sustainability practices to revitalize the water quality of Dilworth Run.
As the third and fourth generations to manage the land, they felt a deep responsibility to modernize the stewardship of their cattle and sheep farm, which has been a family legacy for over 75 years.
Historically, the Wagoners had never taken advantage of government funding programs, but Glenn L. Wagoner, patriarch of the operation, came to see the role it could play in improving the farm for future generations.
There was just one big problem - the c...