Hosmer Winery –A Lake Friendly Farm
Cayuga Lake Watershed Network dubs Hosmer a “Lake-Friendly Farm”
Ovid, N.Y Saturday, August 30 2008 –Hosmer Winery was one of four farms from the three counties of Cayuga, Seneca and Tompkins to be selected for the 2008 Lake- Friendly Farm Award. Farmers receive this special award when they incorporate practices that conserve and protect their local water resources. Lake-friendly farming can include tree planting along streams, conservation of wetlands and manure handling practices.
Hosmer Winery and the other recipients of this award; Long Point Winery, Canoga Creek Farm and Switzer Farm are all located within the Cayuga Lake Watershed area –where agriculture is very important to the community culturally, economically and ecologically. Rhonda Fessenden, Chair of the award committee of the Cayuga Lake Watershed commented on the recipients saying, “We are particularly pleased to be able to honor two wineries in this year’s award as they are the first since the award was started in 2006.” Cameron Hosmer is also very pleased to have Hosmer Winery selected for this award, stating, “Here at Hosmer, we focus strongly on preserving and protecting our local water resources and it is an honor to receive recognition as one of the first wineries to win this Lake-Friendly Award.”
Hosmer Winery has been producing wine grapes along Route 89 on the west shore of Cayuga Lake since 1972; established in 1985 it has been producing award winning wines ever since.
The winery tasting room features a wide range of unique gift items as well as food and fine wines. Open year round; the friendly atmosphere brings in thousands of visitors each year who always leave with a memorable experience. Hosmer wines are also available in liquor store and fine restaurants throughout New York State. Contact us for special events, hours or ordering information, by phone or e-mail us at info@hosmerwinery.com, you can also visit our website at hosmerwinery.com
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