B2—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 14,1980 Third in a series o Lancaster dairy talks to young dairymen BY PAT KAUFFMAN LANCASTER In this family and partnership third in a series of interviews arrangements, I think we’re with Glenn Shirk, Lancaster basically talking about the “Young dairymen should plan flexibility into their goals ... dairy agent, the young fanner and the problems particular to him are discussed. Glenn, what are the common problems many young dairymen face? Pat, there are basically two categories of young dairymen. The first category is the young man whose family owns a farm and is brought into the family business. In this instance, his problems are setting up some sort of partnership agreement equitable to all parties, and assuring himself that the operation is large enough to support two families. Additionally, it’s necessary to be sure the partners’ goals complement one another. The second category of young dairyman is the young man who has no family farm to remain on and must start basically from scratch. Generally, each individual case in the first category is somewhat different. STEEL FUEL STORAGE TANKS Capacity Dia. Gauge 285 36” 550 48" 550 48" 1000 48" 1000 48” 2000 64” BASBL yyr • PUMPS n Model 1230 CF Model 72 Model 1820K2 Rotary Hand Pump Electric Compact Electric Compact HOWARD E. GROFF CO. Fuel Oil, Gasoline, and Coal 111 E. State Street, Quarryville, PA 17566 Phone: 717-786-2166 Because of the complexity of second category, the young dairyman who starts out on hisjQwn. The most common errors these younger dairymen make are in a failure to set goals, a failure to budjget out time and money, a failure to anticipate, and a failure to stick with proven practices. ...if inflation continues 9 can he tolerate a 20 percent increase in production costs... When it comes to goals, it’s wise for the young dairyman to decide what it is he’s striving for. Every suc cessful person must have a dream. Perhaps his interest is the challenge of breeding cattle. This challenge can be both satisfying and finan cially rewarding. However, frequently young dairymen fail to set NEW UNDERGROUND Price 100 203 244 296 357 535 12 10 ******/ u|m|c PRICES FOB QUARRYVILLE interviews with Glenn Shirk realistic goals. For instance, to shoot for the top herd or the top cow in the county may not be realistic when you consider there are over 2000 dairymen in Lancaster County. Young dairymen must constantly ask themselves why they want something. It is an ego trip? To strive for a herd with outstanding production is sensible. To strive for the top herd may put too much strain on family life. Too, these young dairymen frequently fail to recognize the long-term financial pitfalls in whar they do. It’s common for these dairymen to over commit themselves finan- dally. As a result, they overwork to attempt to meet these financial obligations. The end result is mismanagement and a drop in production rather than a gain. Due to time pressures, certain necessary jobs go undone or are delayed. Young dairymen are frequently impatient. They’re tempted to jump Capacity Dia Gauge 4000 64" 10.000 96" 10.000 120” 15.000 120" 20.000 126" 30,000 126" 5/16” 5/16” 3/8” agent Price 901 2436 2210 4278 5021 8982 y«” w into huge financial obligations in land, buildings, expansion and improvements to facilities, buildings, expansion and improvements to facilities, and machinery and equip ment expenses without an The financial and other burdens of a large operation are difficult enough for someone with experience to handle. Young dairymen frequently fail to anticipate the effect their actions may have on personal and family life. They make themselves through their financial (Turn to Page B 3) 4" ?v ' I w\ \ ** * 'v v' V* *■**< ■
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