Ephrata Area Young Farmers were recognized by the Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association as the outstanding chapter in the state for their activities, educational programs and participation by members. The chapter, under the direction of Charles Ackley, was organized by 24 LIVESTOCK SCALES For Hog Operations TRUCK SCALES ALSO AVAILABLE GARBER SCALE COMPANY 121 Witmer Rd. Phone Lancaster, Pa. 17602 (717) 393-1708 ALL SCALES STATE APPROVED. It pays to bring this coupon to us, your local Behlen builder* r-~—“ ll—= “We have s 2O that says. Behlen Curvet’can make lower-priced buildings too expensive.” • Heavy gauge galvanized steel • 40' to 68' wide • Unlimited length • Frameless —wide, open space No trussing, bracing BcMen buflders do it pi&A^p Ephrata Young Farmers win state award members in 1968, and was chartered by the state Association at that time. Warren Bollinger was its charter president. Today the chapter num bers 126 members who participate in a wide variety of activities locally and on a state level. It was Ephrata Chapter’s Earl and Barb Die-formed footing channels Wide variety of doors, accessories Grain storage models available LEINBACH CONSTRUCTION CO. Buckwalter Rd., Rt. 1 Pottstown, PA 19464 215-327-0310 Mobile 754-9649 Stauffer who received the Outstanding Community Service award for that region and Earl is now president-elect for the state Association. Educational meetings are a large part of the young farmers’ program, and last year their meetings covered a variety of topics, including com management, “how I do it” meetings, field trips and a trip to Dutchess County, N.Y. The Chapter sponsored a CHATHAM Five area dairymen were honored for having high producing herds this past year at the six teenth annual District II Meeting for Atlantic Breeders Cooperative members held Wednesday at the Stove Bam. Receiving Certificates of Merit for having top Dairy Herd Improvement Association averages were Andrew D. Stoltzfus, John S. Stoltzfus, J. Raymond Piy!!3S®iP That’s how sure we are of our all steel, all-purpose Curvet. We’re confident .at once you’ve compared lower-priced uildmgs to this one, you’ll realize you’re etting more value per dollar with the ugged and unobstructed Behlen Curvet. Stop in for all the facts and a price i quote. And bring the coupon to us to ?n. Behlen will mail a $2O check to the •st 50 farmers we give a quote to on any shlen product(s) with a $lO,OOO or more list price. There’s no obligation to buy only to learn the difference between the so-called “lower-priced” buildings and one that’s built right to save you money. $2OO gift to the Ephrata Recreation Center, donated money to the fire company, and assisted m the clean-up and bam raising m a local bam fire. They are also leaders in sponsoring Ephrata Fair activities. At the Fair, they have a refreshment stand with the Future Fanners of Amenca, and conduct the tractor contest and pig chase. But an important part of the Young Farmers is their family activities, and Top DHIA records recognized Harmsh, David Walton, Walmoore. All herds were at least 15 percent above the state average for milk or butterf at production last year, while at least two-thirds of the cows in these herds are progeny of Atlantic sires. Awards were presented by Ed Sauder, Atlantic’s Field Supervisor for this area. Reports by District II Director Wm. Moore of Chatham, and management a »miu «r n« wcw Cm>m —>■ Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 23,1980—D31 Ephrata found time for a fishing trip, an ice cream social, a picmc, a Christmas program, a bowling party and a rope pulling contest. They also field a volleyball team each year. One of their important events is the annual banquet, and they are actively in volved in committees which are organizing the 1981 National Young Farmers Educational Institute. Their members are in volved, with six attending representative Harry Roth, Lancaster, informed members that 1979 was the most successful business year in Atlantic’s history. Service Technicians provided 308,000 services, and semen sales increased to direct-herd breeders and through domestic and in ternational distributors. Atlantic sires maintained their rating among the nation’s best for tran smitting profitable traits, Roth said. A new marketing distribution center was constructed last year. A 25-minute movie was shown which used on-farm interviews to tell how regional leadership con ferences; 7 attending the summer Young Farmers conference; 11 attending the winter conference and 6 attending the National Young Farmer Institute. For the Ephrata Area Young Farmers’ Association, their par ticipation is a good way to keep up on modern farming methods while serving the community and getting to know each other better. members make good use of their Cooperative’s services and follow sound management practices to further their herd’s progress. Atlantic members who were patrons in 1969 received a cash refund totaling over $137,700. New equities will be issued to members active in 1979. Members present voted for District representatives for the coming year. Elec tion results will be an nounced in the next issue of the Cooperative’s monthly newsletter, since more than one meeting is held in most of Atlantic’s 16 Districts. READ LANCASTER FARMING FOR COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE MARKET REPORTS
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