r Reading Fair honors (Continued from Page 35) ' learn exactly what needed to be done. The only time the C.P.A. sees the books now is at the end' of the year for tax preparation, profit and loss statements and depreciation schedules. Interested and involved in farming, gardening and homemaking, Mrs. Ohlinger is genuinely committed to the well-being of her family and community. Like her husband,, she is an active member of the Grange and numerous other organizations. One of her annual public relations projects involves hosting Kindergarten classes at the farm. In addition, Reu-Hel Farms has been the location . a variety of business and •social events such as field days. The Ohlmgers’ daughters, Cathleen and Constance, are both active members in the Northern Berks 4-H Dairy Club, and have shown many blue-ribbon Holsteins. Like their parents, they are members of the Grange, and local, state and national Holstein organizations. In trials... Seven veal feeding programs were compared... and you've not the winner! In total gains, rate of gain and conversion rate, one program stood out above all others. That’s the one on which Agway Veal Pre-Starter, Starter and Finisher are based. The group on the winning program started at an initial average weight of 111.1 lbs. And fin ished at 349.00 lbs. An average gain of 237.9 lbs. With a feed conversion rate of 1.66 pounds of feed per pound of gain. Agway Veal Pre-Starter, Starter and Finisher are made from top quality products. From top quality protein, 100% derived from milk prod ucts. From 100% animal fat. Because Agway As recipients of the Out-' standing Farm Family. Award for 1978, "the Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Ohlinger and daughters Cathleen, left, and Constance are Berks County’s Outstanding Farm Family for 1978. They own and operate Reu-Hei Farms, Inc., which has 245 registered Holsteins. Ohlingers are the first second generation to win the honor. The contest has been sponsored for 22 of the past 23 years by the Reading Fair. Last year theKutztown Fair sponsored. knows that protein quality and fat source are where performance is. As the trials showed... quality pays off. Every veal grower knows that prime veal depends on the quality and vigor of the calves, on proper housing, feeding management and sanitation. Do all of them right, and the line-up of Agway Veal Feeds can do a superior job for you. For more information on a most profitable way to get into a most profitable market, cali - your local Agway. FARM ENTERPRISE SERVICE mined by production and analysis of feedstuffs. In cluded in the Ohlingers’ cropping program are 255 acres of corn, 110 acres of alfalfa, 30 acres of wheat, 24 acres of oats, and five acres (agway) Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 16,1978 of rye. In addition, they have 30 acres of pasture. Although Ohlinger prefers com silage in the ration, he also makes use of plenty of hay, haylage, and high moisture com. As is true on most' farms these days, mechanization and automation are strongly evident at Reu-Hel Farms. The accomplished and award winning farmer has also been making use of up to-date technology, as well as management methods which have been around for generations. Some hay, for example, is still dried in the bam on the dryer. At other times, a hay preservative is used. A helicopte is called m from time to time to spray vast alfalfa fields and thereby keep pests under control. t REFRIGERATION SERVICE YOUR REFRIGERATION DEALER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH LISTER & DEUTZ, PROVEN DIESELS LET US PUT IN YOUR MILK COOLING SYSTEM MILK HOUSE SUPPLIES • Girton milk tank, 200-6000 gal. • Bodmin Nu-Pulse milkingsystem • Lister diesels 4 thru 155 H.P. at 1800 RPM • F & L 912 Deutz diesels, most models in stock • Air compressors • 250 Lbs. pressure approved 1000 gal. air pressure tanks • Custom built PTO or diesel drive alternators PLANNING, LAYOUT, SALES, INSULATION & SERVICE BYLER'S DIESEL REFRIGERATION Star Rt. Belleville, Pa. 17004 For Emergency Call; 717-483-6677, 717-483-6446 or 717-483-6714 ILEAR m% m NEEDED f WE’RE PAYING TOP PRICES FOR TOP QUALITY DRY EAR CORN MUST BE DRY • FAST UNLOADING FOR ANY SIZE DUMP TRUCK. JUST DUMP ON PILE AND GO. • FAST PAYMENT-PAID IMME DIATELY AFTER UNLOADED IF SO DESIRED. • UNLOADING ANYTIME FROM 7 A.M. - 5 P.M. MON. THRU FRI. OR SAT. BY APPOINTMENT. CALL NOW FOR PRICE JOHN B. KURTZ R.D. H 3 EPHRATA. PA While the management of 454 acres of land and 245 head of dairy cattle represents plenty of physical labor, there is also con siderable desk and paper work involved. The person in charge of this department is Mrs. Ohlinger, a graduate of the McCann Business School. Initially, she had a certified public accountant tak"e care of the books, to Low Cal Snacks Prepare carrot sticks and celery sticks to put n the refrigerator to munch on for low calorie snacks Serve sandwiches open-faced to eliminate the xtra calories n that second slice of bread 33
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