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Elmview Dairy Farm
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packaging includes information
stating that “All Jersey milk
contains more protein, more
calcium, more phosphorus and
more energy units than is found in
any natural milk of the same milk
fat content.” And the customer
receives all of this at “No Extra
Cost.” So, the consumer learns
that not only does this product
taste good but it also is the best
value for his or her money.
Milk is not the only thing sold in
Elmview Farm’s Store. Also of
fered is Jersey Jack cheese. This is
a Monterey Jack type cheese made
from All-Jersey milk. This cheese
has a lower percentage moisture
than average Monterey Jack
which makes it easier to slice and
extends shelf life. This cheese was
first sold in Pennsylvania by
Elmview Jersey Farm.
The cheese has become very
popular in the Columbus area.
Introduction of the cheese was
carried out by planning a
promotion with the county Dairy
Princess. After this, people were
asking for Jersey Jack cheese. The
demand far exceeded Les’s ex
pectations and he sold out. He now
sells about 40 pounds every two
much sought alter Elmview All-Jersey products.
weeks.
Also sold in the store is Jersey
Burger. This is how Elmview
markets cull cows. They have
them butchered and the entire cow
ground into hamburg. Customers
have also found that Jersey Burger
has an excellent flavor.
In addition, ice cream is
available. This is made off the
farm and is placed in their con
tainers. Also available are maple
syrup products produced locally,
baked goods, jelly, honey and
small convenience items.
The store is open 11 hours a day
in winter months and 12 hours
during the summer. During the
end of the week it takes two clerks
in the store to wait on customers.
Of course, marketing is not the
only important aspect of this
operation. Production is also
critical to th? success of Elmview
Farms. The management of the
Jersey herd is handled by David
Curtis. The herd is fed a complete
grain ration in pellet form while in
the milking parlor. Corn silage is
offered during the day and hay is
available in the evening. During
summer months the cattle are free
to chose pasture or silage and hay
in the barn.
The current rolling herd average
is 10,900 lbs. of milk and 521 of fat.
This is down from 11,500 lbs. of
milk a year ago. However, the
demand for their All-Jersey milk
products has been so great that
they added seventy heifers and
have not culled hard.
A DeLaval milking system is
used in a double-eight Herringbone
milking parlor. From the milking
parlor the milk is sent through a
cooler and into a holding tank for
processing. The milk is at 35
degrees when it comes to the
holding tank which helps in
maintaining a high quality flavor.
The milking parlor was built with
the customers in mind as it has an
observation room which allows
people to watch the milking
without disturbing the cows.
The breeding program at
Elmview includes AI using plus
proof bulls. The Curtises do their
own AI which has resulted in a 1.3
services/conception rate. Prior to
this it was 1.5 services per con
ception.
Production is critical but typy
cows can also be found here. The
Curtis family showed the cham
pion of the District Junior Show in
1983.
The farm’s buildings include the
original bam which has stanchions
and box stalls. This is utilized for
cows freshening and any that need
to be treated by the vet. It also
provides excellent facilities in
which to house heifers during the
winter months.
With chill factors of 75 and 80
degrees below zero anti an average
of 200 inches of snow each year,
management of calves and heifers
is critical. During this past winter,
the Curtises had neighbors who
found calves dead in hutches.
The most recent buildings added
are drive-through free-stall bams.
Harold and Les traveled over the
state looking at bams until they
knew what they wanted. Their calf
bam was built economically by
contracting the shell and finishing
the inside themselves. Built five
years ago, this bam was less than
one-half full when finished. It is
now being utilized at more than
three-fourths capacity.
All their plans have been set up
with the potential for expansion in
mind. Like their father before
them, Harold, Les, and David have
encouraged their children to
become involved. Les has two sons
who are active in the family
Penn Jersey, Exclusive Dealer For The
In Addition To Our Present Sales Area,
We Are Covering The Following Counties:
• JUNIATA
•PERRY
•CUMBER
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•ADAMS
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HOMO6HIZEDMILK
The Elmview Dairy Store offers a variety of milk and milk
products for sale.
Jersey products sold in the Elmview Farm store include
cheese, hamburg, cream, milk, ice cream and Elmview tote
bags and T-shirts.
operation as are Harold’s three terest. Also the boys are all paid
boys. All of the children own cattle for their work on the farm,
themselves. Les’s son, Larry has Carleton Curtis can be, and is,
acquired nearly 20 head. ver y p rou( j 0 f Elmview Jersey
A philosophy that is evident on Farm. This three generation
the farm today is to allow the family has climbed a mountain
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ideas for change They feel this IS dustry is struggling,
critical in maintaining their in-
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