Milk Way (Continued from Page Alt) ’ also called the wee hours of the morning.) The 4-hour milking ritual is repeated 12 hours later, at 1 p.m. The Hombakers have hired two additional men to carry out the and evening milkings, freeing their time for field work and recordkeeping. “Our milking schedule seems odd,” commented Paul, “but it works for us and the milkers.” Milk Way Farms ships out ap proximately 15,000 pounds of milk every other day, storing it in a 25,000-pound tank. Because of the expense required to keep this size tank coo), the Hombakers use a recycling system for cooling and heating water. The recycling system is operated by a device called a Thermaster. This produces the gas needed to cool the tank; the gas is then recycled to beat the water which is used to clean the dairy equipment ew CHORE-TIME. Frame and fan opening are one-piece, ail galvanized con struction for longer life and durability. Fan features durable motor and protective screens for guarded operation. Shutters and high-efficiency motor are available. MODEL 36PF SPECIAL PRICE WITH MOTOR 199.50 -AGRI CATTLE - HOG - POULTRY - GRAIN EQUIPMENT 2754 CREEK HILL RD., LEOLA, PA 17540 U^wV^WiVTAWYii Farm grows and milking parlor. Paul boasted the money-saving qualities of this “recycler.” With the large numbers of cows and acres that make up Milk Way Farms, how do the Hombakers keep everything running smoothly and orderly? One method is to use all the available management tools, such as the Animal Analysis Association’s breeding program which son Gary has implemented in the herd this past year. Both Gary and Paul admitted that with several hundred cows, some type of aid in the reproductive process became an absolute necessity. Gary explained that he selected Animal Analysis Association’s system because it enabled him to use studs from any artificial in semination unit. Using the prin ciple of classification, a cow's good and bad points were noted and then a complimentary bull was selected. The Hombakers are SPRING NOW THRU Fan motor suspended by self-tensioning belt to minimize belt slippage for reliable, efficient performance and minimal main tenance. Fan bearings are self-aligning and pre-lubicated with ammonia-resistant grease for long life. CATALOG NUMBER SIZE 7652/50 36" SHUTTERS & THERMOSTATS ALSO AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT,me. PHONE: 717-656-4151 ★ SERVING PA, N.I. and N.Y. 36" Panel Fan MOTOR HP VOLTS-AMPS BLADE BPM(1) 1/2-230-4 1 524 anxiously awaiting the outcome of this process with the proof-of the-pudding coming this fall as 70 heifers freshen. As passersby cast a casual glance over the Milk Way herd, heads will undoubtedly turn a second time in an eyesight check. What will trigger this double-take response? Orange tail heads and rumps (hi a third of the black and white cows. The orange color is actually a chalk used to identify those cows that are open and those that are in heat. When a cow rides another, the orange chalk is rubbed off. “This is just an aid,” said Paul. “It is not 100 percent fool proof, but it does help us catch many cows that might otherwise be missed in a herd of this size.” The Milk Way herd presently consists of 60 percent registered Holsteins and 40 percent grades. However, the Horn bakers are working towards an all registered herd their investment in the future. SALE MAY 31 PERFORMANCE (CFM)(3) CFM/WATT(2) .05" SP O"SP .05 SP .125" SP 14 7 10799 10300 9350 Unique compound curve fan blade designed for effi ciency. lower operating costs. fences ~Z\ \SSSSS/y Certified Ratings Licensed by: AGRIEQUIPMENT, INC. OFFERS COMPLETE SALES, INSTALLATION, SERVICE STORE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 4:30 Sat. 7:30 to 11:30 Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, April 17,1M2-Al9 * s * f, rw / , Passersby are made well aware of the pride the Horn bakers take in their dairy operation and the industry they represent. “It is a slow process,” Paul confessed. However, he acknowledged that registered cattle “will always have a highpr 6REENVIBV V LIQUID PLANT FOODS LTD. GREENVIEW IS: - manufactured from the highest quality raw materials available to the fertilizer industry. - a true solution with a near neutral PH and a low salt index - a non-corrosive product - will not settle out or freeze GREENVIEW APPLICATIONS - corn - small grains - beans - vegetables GREENVIEW INGREDIENTS INCLUDE: Nitrogen (N) Aqua & Urea Phosphate