For the past 27 years Sheriff Rob Maciol has been working in law enforcement. During that time one of his true passions always remained and that's a love of farming. What started as helping his uncle with farm chores quickly grew into something bigger. Now he and his wife decided to make the move from their long-time home in New York Mills to their new homestead in Holland Patent. Sheriff Rob can now also call himself Farmer Rob Maciol.

On his property live 10 cows, 3 pigs, several different breeds of chicken, turkeys, and more. Maciol's day typically starts around 4:30 a.m. He begins by feeding the animals, cleaning their areas, and making sure they're ready for the day. That's all before he gets ready for his day job of being the Sheriff.

He looks to the farm work as a way to unwind from the hectic nature of his responsibilities for the county. Maciol says during the summers with his uncle he grew attached to the farm. He says, "I love animals, the outdoors, and it's just neat to watch things grow from

It's just neat to watch things grow from little to full size

little to full size." He is referring to the fact that he not only takes care of animals, but breeds them and raises them from a young age as well. The former Mayor of New York Mills considers himself more of a hobby farmer, even though at times it seems like more, but he hopes that people recognize the importance of farming in the nation, but more specifically in Central New York.

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