824-lancaitf Farming, Saturday, April 21,1984 BY SUZANNE KEENE v program than the one in New York, LANCASTER The Lancaster and Zoann is enthusiastic about County 4-H program recently got a being involved in it. shot of enthusiasm and experience “I’m enthusiastic. I want to be when Zoann Parker and Hazel here,” she said. “I’m willing to go Nestleroth joined the Lancaster 110 yards to make it work.” County Extension staff at the Zoann said she belives that some Farm and Home Center. of the ideas she has from her ex- Zoann, a 1963 graduate of Cornell University, was recently named youth coordinator, a full-time position, and Hazel, a veteran 4-H coordinator, was named 4-H assistant, a part-time position. Involved in 4-H since childhood, Zoann brings with her knowledge of how the 4-H program works. “I did practically every project,” she said. “So I’m pretty familiar with 4-H.” Zoann grew up on a 1,000 acre farm in Edmeston, New York, where she was accustomed to helping with all the farm chores. During her years in 4-H she said she was particularly active in the beef program and was beef director at the Farm Show one year. She was also the National Charlet Queen and the New York Beef Queen. Following her graduation from Cornell, where she majored in ag education, Zoann worked as a substitute teacher and as a dairy inspector. But when she was of fered a 4-H job in Lancaster County, she saw it as an excellent opportunity for her. In New York, she said, farmers admire Lan caster County’s agriculture. Lancaster County also has a bigger and more diversified 4-H SADDLE UP! To Better Equipment... Find It In Lancaster Farming's CLASSIFIEDS! LOUCKS GRAIN EQUIPMENT, INC. RD #l2 Box 307 York. PA 17406 (717) 755-2868 Manufactured r>v StomMM '<v Fremont He bras** New 4-H staff brings experience and enthusiasm She will be organizing new clubs and coordinating leaders with clubs. Now You Can Rely On The K.C. DAIRY SERVICE ROUTE TRUCK! Now Serving the Counties of Northampton, Monroe & Lehigh in Pa. Also Sussex, Warren & Hunterdon Counties in NJ Dave Correll, our route truck serviceman, is now personally providing dairy needs direct to your farm... ★ JAMESWAY BARN EQUIPMENT ★ SURGE SANITATION EQUIP. ★ SPOT CHECK OF MILKING SYSTEMS ★ WATER ANALYSIS Find Out Why “Service” Is Part Of Our Name! • 3 Servicemen! • 3 Service Trucks! • 24 Hr. Service K.C. DAIRY SERVICE ED 2, Box 2332 (717) 897-5141 perience in New York’s 4-H program will benefit Lancaster County. She is especially en thusiastic about introducing the seeing eye dog program to Lan caster. Lancaster 4-H has participated in the leader dog program in the Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 past, Zoe Ann explained, and the “They get to follow the dog the seeing eye dog program is similar, whole way through his but superior in several ways. One placement,” Zoann said. benefit of the seeing eye program The kids can also get a new is that the kids do not have to pay puppy on the day they give up their vet or feed bills, making it easier old one, she said, for more kids to get involved. In addition to instituting new After the dog is trained and programs, Zoann will be working given to a new owner, the child will with individual clubs to help them have an opportunity to see his dog organize and will work to find with its new handler and will learn leaders and kids interested in 4-H. where the dog goes throughout its “I’m like a mother duck with all Hfe- (Turn to Page 826) Zoann implement programs and distribute materials. A BUCK A TON CAN MAKE YOUR SILAGE WORTH MORE... LOAD AFTER LOAD AFTER LOAD AFTER LOAD! figimfllostef THE SILAGE INOCULANT THAT BEATS THEOTH 1. More palatable, "sweeter" feed. 2. Greater uniformity in dry matter content. 3. Higher daily consumption. Result; You get a better milk-to-feed ratio because a better silage ration allows your top cows to: 1. Reach their lactation peak faster. 2. Peak higher. 3. Sustain a longer lactation peak. (Distributed exclusively in the state of Pennsylvania by Madison Silo Co.) THE MADISON WAV IS THE VERY BEST WW IBPSP N
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