John P. Knopf, (age 60), of Canandaigua, NY
Business Address:2916 Cooley Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Served by the Geneva Branch
Business Experience (past 5 years): Principal owner of Fa-Ba Farms, LLC a dairy business consisting of 580 milking cows, 440 replacements and 850 acres of land devoted to forage production. John operates the business with his wife and next generation partner Robert DiCarlo. John’s direct responsibilities include all crop and forage production, nutrient compliance, and oversight of the feeding program.
Farm Credit/Community Involvement: Current Farm Credit East Director, serving as board vice chair and on the Executive Compensation Committee. John has also served on the Town of Canandaigua Board of Assessment Review for 20 years.
Additional Business Interests/Affiliations: Trustee, Mueller Family Trust
Family members who transact business with Farm Credit East: Spouse