George B. Wolff

Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff this week presented the State Conservation Commission's Distinguished Service Award to George B. Wolff (no relation to Sec. Wolff) for a lifetime of agricultural and conservation achievements.

Wolff has worked to protect the interests of the industry through his involvement with farming issues, including a statewide nutrient reduction program and water resources legislation, food and product safety protection issues and more.

From 1980-1982, Wolff served as president of the PA Association of Conservation Districts. He has also served numerous organizations such as the National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board, the PA Farm Bureau and the SCC.

In addition, Wolff has owned and operated farms in Lebanon County for more than 40 years where he practiced an intensive grain rotation program. He attended Purdue University, majoring in animal husbandry.

His service and achievements have helped him receive countless awards including the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Local Communities, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Centennial Award of Merit for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Veterinary Medicine, and the Izaak Walton League of America Chesapeake Bay Conservation Award.

The award was presented at the SCC's and PACD's joint Annual Conference in Erie this week.

The SCC Distinguished Service Award is given to an individual who has held a position of leadership regionally or statewide with the Commission, the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts or a supporting agency and has demonstrated a significant long-term service to the commission or the conservation districts.

7/29/2005