Presents VPF's Featured Grower of July, 2024
Clarence Rohrer, Farm Manager
Dennis and Arnold Wenger of Stone Hill Farm, LLC have been involved with raising poultry since 1972, when their father, Frank started raising turkeys. The Wengers switched to growing broiler chickens in 2003 and have been growing for George's since 2022. Over the years, their wives Ann Marie (Dennis) and Carol (Arnold) have been very supportive of their efforts. Dennis and Arnold give a lot of credit to their Farm Manager, Clarence Rohrer who does an exceptional job.
Following NRCS rules for litter management, the Wengers export the bulk of their litter to areas outside the Chesapeake Bay watershed. They also incorporate a reservoir for their well water which allows for softening and treatment and to have a 24 hour supply always on hand.
hey work toward better air quality by keeping their houses up to date using the latest computers and cooling systems. Dennis and Arnold credit their Farm Manager Clarence with keeping birds comfortable, managing litter, and keeping the houses dry.
The Wengers agree that their greatest pleasure in being a poultry farmer is that it has allowed them to purchase their home farm and keep it in the family. They both understand the importance of agriculture and take pleasure in being a food producer. "It's gratifying being a part of feeding the masses," they said.
HATS OFF TO THE WENGERS!
Congratulations from
Paradise Energy Solutions!
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