The farm is located mainly on a terrace along Middle Island Creek four miles below Middlebourne. Pasture is utilized during spring, summer, and fall months with round baled hay fed in the winter. Winter feeding usually begins around December 1 and ends around April 1. Orchard grass makes up the majority of the hayland.
Some corn is grown on another farm, which is used to supplement lactating cows.
Mr. Weigle s goals are to maximize on farm resources and minimize off farm inputs. Economic returns based on better grassland management and grassland conservation for the longevity of the operation are his major goals. Pasture division fencing was constructed to facilitate rotational grazing. Water developments were installed to better distribute grazing. Grazing management resulted in more legumes in pastures.