t remote icent it the this iting i in rger John Purdy Angus that won them a reserve grand championship in the State Farm Show. Paul Hefner, of Fairfield, exhibited his large Limousin bull. Not able to bring his bull as scheduled originally was Terry Shearer of Pigeon Hill Farm in Abbottstown. of and sen- Only in its third year of existence, the Adams County Beef Producers Association has become one of the most organized, active, and productive organizations of its kind. According to AC BPA treasurer, Don Lott, who served as master of ceremonies last Friday night, the association has reached several milestones in that short period of time. ilis, 1 a by Hey i.H. OR MORE DETAILS & PRICE BUILDERS FOR THE FARMER WHO’S IN BUSINESS TO STftY AYERS, INC. O.A. NEWTON D.E. SMITH. INC. SUNNY MEAD SALES TEMCO PARTS CO. INC. C.H. WALTZ SONS INC. , Box 163 & SON CO. Mifflmtown, Pa 17059 R.D #3. Box 409 Route 213 and 544 Cogan Station, Pa. 17728 5. Md. 21722 Bridge ville. Delaware 19933 Phone 717-436-2151 Altoona, Pa. 16601 Chestertown, Md. 21620 Phone 717-435-2921 1-582-1552 Phone 302-337-8211| Phone 814-944-6045 Phone 301-778-4454 L MAURER W.R. MOODY, P.0.80x 78 CONTRACTOR ibra, Pa. 18611 113 Walnut Lane j le 717-864-3135 West Newton, Pa. 1508! Phone 412-872^54 lillishly Included among the . achievements are the construction of a show barn at the South Mountain Fairgrounds, a Fall steer show and feeder calf sales which for two years in a row ranked as the highest in dexing feeder calf sale in Pennsylvania. Adams County is regarded as prime beef couptry in more ways than one. Of the 1500 farms in Adams County, close to two-thirds of them are involved in cattle raising. Beef production in the county ranks second only to fruit production, and it trails only Lancaster and York counties in a state-wide comparison of counties. According to Lott, the ! O Adams County beef industry is worth some $l3 million | annually. That includes / operators who are either / breeding, raising, or feeding beef cattle. The progressive group credits much of its momentum to Frank Darcy, a towering man who is skilled in organizing pro motional activities. Darcy had served as president of the organization since its formation in November of 1975, but stepped aside recently to let someone else steer the program. The group’s new president is ROYER’S FARM GLENN M. STAHLMAN TAP ENTERPRISES INC. TRI-STATE MARINE SERVICE R.D. #l. Cash Valley Road R.D. #3, Box 256 A DIST. INC. R.D #1 Cumberland, Md 21502 Fleetwood. Pa. 19522 Route 256 Winfield. Pa. 17889 IJfione 301-777-0582 Phone 215-929-2884 Deale. Md 20751 t Phone 717-837-3201 Phone 301-867-1447 % Frank Darcey John Purdy of Gettysburg R 2. Both the present and previous president of the ACBPA are quick to point out that the momentum of their organization stems from the combined and sustained efforts of its members. “It isn’t any one guy doing it all,” Darcey emphasizes. Darcey notes that the relatively small size of the organization is what makes it as effective as it is. A man who’s quick to assess the situation and take action, Darcey believes good ideas and efforts could get side tracked or lost if the promotional group becomes too large or is absorbed by a larger association. “It’s all a matter of getting on the stick and doing something,” the Adams County cattleman said. Promotional efforts are Adams County cattlemen brought their terested in learning more about the beef business, champion bulls into the ballroom of a restaurant An estimated 200 people attended the event. The last week when they held their second annual Beef Polled Hereford and Black Angus champions above Ball and Parade of Champions. The event was were shown by Frank Darcey, second from left, attended by cattlemen and townfolk who are in- and Walter and William Dietz, right. the key to better public relations and increased sales, Darcy and Purdy agree. The association’s philosophy is one of self motivation and self help. V - *7 ■<*L. Waiting for someone else or the government to take over is definitely not the association’s program. In that regard, they’re not convinced that a farmer’s BUTLER -v BEFORE YOU BUY ANY KIND OF A GRAIN BIN, LET US SHOW YOU A BIN BY BUTLER Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February IS, 1978- strike is a positive way to solve economic problems; Rather, the group believes in “beating the drum,” wat ching ihe markets closely, and adjusting their herd GRAIN [a)[HN® DRYER ISuUVI® JOK' » ♦ / * - / \ P. E. Hess, Butter Mfg. Co. Box 337, Oxford, PA 19363 I’m interested in more information on Butler products. □ Buildings □ Bins □ Dryers □ Bulk O-Matics Name Address County. Phone sizes to comply with marketing demands. Ac cording to Darcey and Purdy, efforts are beginning (Turn to Page 23) BUTLER AGRI-BUILDER State. 25
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