From the November 23, 1993 edition of The Wayne Herald
Third generation farmer wins conservation honor
Vince Kniesche wants to spread the credit around. When he was presented with the Wayne County Conservation Farmer of the Year award, he was quick to point out it was not all his own doing. "Partners" in the incorporated and diversified farm operation
known as Vi-Jan Farms just southeast of Wayne are Scott Barg and Mike Weinke as well as Vince's dad, Victor L. Kniesche who instilled in his son the importance of conservation practices.
"A lot of the success of the business is attributed to their help," he said. The 1,300-acre farm is now the responsibility of the third generation of Kniesches, says Vince. His grandfather worked the same land. Currently, the Kniesche operation produces 4,300 fat hogs a year, 95 dairy steers, a 105 head-cow/calf beef herd and 94 milk cows. The farm ground, 100% of which is farmed with conservation tillage practices also features nearly four miles of erosion control terraces installed.
