Square A Farm Wins Award

There was good news for Lebanon's agricultural industry with a prestigious award going to a local dairy farm. Shawn McGillicuddy,of Square A Farm, won the Connecticut Dairy Farmer of the Year award that is given by the New England Green Pastures program. He was recognized for the farmstead landscaping and most importantly his herd management. His cows produce about 21000 pounds of milk per year and he has progressively improved his herd average by using Genex AI. He took over his Grandfather's farm in 1993 and has grown the operation from 100 cows to 235. He employs over 4 full time employees and and 3 part timers. He'll be honored on September 18 at the annual New England Green Pastures banquet at the Eastern States Exposition (The Big E).