Paul “Duce” Tallamy II, a Sussex County beef and produce farmer, was officially honored on January 18th as 2012 New Jersey Outstanding Young Farmer at the New Jersey State Agricultural Convention held in Atlantic City. Tallamy is a first-time farmer who is dedicated to producing top-notch products,
conserving natural resources and educating the public about the importance of agriculture in our state. Tallamy got involved in agriculture while working on a degree in applied science at SUNY Cobleskill. After graduating, he worked as a herdsman on an 1,800-head dairy farm. In 2006, he and his wife, Joy, purchased the farm, which is part of the Farmland Preservation Program, and began Green Valley Farms, a produce and natural beef cattle operation. The Tallamys operate four retail markets, all within 20 miles of the home farm, selling their own sweet corn, cut flowers, fruits and vegetables. Tallamy also has served as the president of the Holstein Association, a 4-H Club leader and a member of the Beef Quality Assurance program. http://bit.ly/wCKlCT
