Lancaster Farming. Saturday. Feb. 1, 1975
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Award Winning Poultry Judge
(Continued from Pa|« 1|
trade In New York," he
explained.
Although Robert admits
that having the respon
sibility of such a large
operation takes most of his
ime, he has also raised com
rnd popcorn which have
'aken awards also. Robert
■ tas been on the honor roll at
■chool and works on the
machinery in the
igricultural department. He
s currently working on
-overhauling and painting a
;orn sheller.
When asked if he had
,’uture plans, Robert ex
, jlained that he would like to
continue in the poultry
justness and possibly
FARMERS
AND DEALERS
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND
OUR CONSIGNMENT SALE
ON FEB. 8, 1975
If you have any items, large or small for sale,
we are now receiving consignments.
BINKLEY & HURST BROS.
7\ FARM & UTILITY EQUIP.
Phone 626-4705
Lititz R D 4, Pa Rolhsville Station Road
reestablish the family's
20,000 laying operation that
was discontinued due to the
depressed egg market and
costs.
"The operation would be a
full time Job as the birds arc
kept for a year,”, Robert
stated.
Although he seems hopeful
about the industry, Robert
admitted that all is not
sunshine in the poultry
business.
“The small farmer just
doesn't have much control of
the industry like he used to,’
Robert explained, “but from
now on that is the way it will
be, I suppose.”
Whatever the cost, Robert
wants to continue his poultry
projects and is looking
Robert likes to work with machinery in the ag shop
along with his farm duties at home. He is currently
reconditioning and painting a corn sheifer.
forward to attending the
State FFA activities this
coining summer to try his
hand at poultry judging once
again.
Conestoga 4-Hers Meet
On January 24, 1975, a
meeting was held at Mrs.
Jodi Alexander’s home for
the Conestoga Crusadors
Horse & Pony Club mem
bers.
Mr. Fred Fisher was at the
meeting to talk with us about
future activities & rules for
our 4-H horse shows.
Also the Conestoga
Crusadors selected new club
representitives as follows:
The American Red Cross
collects nearly four million
units of blood annually, but
this isn’t enough. Call your
local Red Cross or com
munity blood bank today and
make arrangements to
donate.
!■
Until that time, he will be
working around the farm,
that his parents Mr. and
Mrs. Clair Bair own in
Wrightsville Rl.
Jackie Shopf, president;
Linda Dombach, vice
president; Joyce Ressler,
secretary; Mary Ann
Grassel, treasurer; Robin
Shopf, news reporter; Jill
Taylor, song & game leader.
Feb. 28, 1975, will be the
next meeting at Mrs. Nancy
Jenkins.
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