Rodman Lott & Son Farms Host 2005 EFD
On August 9, 10 & 11 the Rodman Lott & Son Farms will host more than
75,000 farmers at their family farm; no small feat for a family that farms
more than 4,300 acres. But for the 18th year they will host the Empire State
Potato Growers’ EMPIRE FARM DAYS.
In 2005 more than 600 exhibitors will participate in Empire farm Days representing more than 3,000 companies. Empire Farm Days provides farmers with a chance to see the latest advances in Northeast agriculture in a relaxing atmosphere.
One of the biggest assets Seneca County and the Northeast agricultural community has is the Lott family and its business. Ralph Lott, his wife Shirley, and their children Nicole, Rodman, & Benjamin are the owners and operators of the Rodman Lott & Son Farms. Continuing with the tradition started by his parents, Ralph & Shirley became sole operators upon Rodman’s “retirement” a few years ago. However, both Rodman & his wife Ellen are still active and involved in the farm operation.
The family history of farming began when Rodman and Ellen Lott set up a crop operation in Pennsylvania from 1954-1968. In 1960 they also operated a 400-acre soybean operation in Delaware. In 1968 they moved to the panhandle of Florida and raised peanuts, beef cattle and pigs. Twelve years later the Lotts found themselves settled in Seneca Falls.
Rodman and Ellen have four grown children; Ralph, Ginny, Mark and Lisie.