HARRISBURG Reaching for Golden Opportunities was the theme of the 58th Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America convention held in the Forum Auditorium this week in con junction with the Farm Show. Last week Lancaster Farming reported a profile on each of the 1987 Keystone Farmer Degree candidates that were recognized at this convention. Some of the other awards of note are as follows: 1986 REGIONAL STAR AGRIBUSINESS Douglas Gerald Brown, State Star Agribusiness. South Central Region, Michael Paul Heim from the Kennard-Dale FFA Chapter, York County. North Central Region, Douglass Gerald Brown from the Couder sport FFA Chapter, Potter County. Western Region, Dwayne A. Campbell from the United FFA Chapter, Indiana County. Eastern Region, David Brandt from the Lebanon County AVTS, Lebanon County. 1986 REGIONAL STAR FARMERS Tom Arrowsmith, State Star Farmer. South Central Region, Benjamin E. Dum, Jr., from the West Snyder FFA Chapter, Perry County. North Central Region, James H. Houser from the Penns Valley FFA Chapter, Centre County. Western Region, Michael P. Countryman from the Berlin Brothersvalley FFA Chapter, Somerset County. Eastern Region, Tom BIG 10 alfalfa is the first variety to set an im pressive 10-ton per acre world record for non irrigated alfalfa. BIG 10 was developed by one of the world’s largest alfalfa seed companies and tested and confirmed by Dr. M.B. Tesar and his Michigan State University staff. “...this is the highest documented two-year and three-year average research yield for non irrigated alfalfa in the U.S. and in the world,” notes Dr. Tesar. BIG 10 doesn’t stop with high-yield, however. It provides resistance to all the major alfalfa pests Big Ten Alfalfa Is Available At The Following Dealerships: Belleville, Pa. UNION MILL, DIV. CHEMGRO 717-935-2185 Carlisle, Pa. Lewisburg, Pa. LEBANON CHEMICAL LEWISBURG FARM 717488-7797 CENTER 717-524-2673 Elizabethtown, Pa. R. LEININGER 717-367-3642 New Tripoli, Pa. CLARENCE KREIDER ’ 215-298-2654 Tyrone, Pa. WALTER LEAR 814-6694684 Frledens, Pa RAY WEIGLE 814-267-3865 Honeybrook, Pa HONEYBROOK FARM CT. 215-273-3546 FFA Youths Reach For Gold Arrowsmith from the Solanco kka Chapter, Lancaster County. 1987 CITATION AWARDS Agriculture Commodity, Inc., New Oxford, Mr. Dan Sharrer; Barto’s Machine Shop, State College, Mr. Mearle Barto; Camp Innabah, Spring City, Mr. Paul Shaw, Manager; Kuhns Brothers Lumber Company, Inc., Lf hr Mr K ith L. A. Biddle convenes the 58th convention of the Penn sylvania Future Farmers of America Association at the Forum Auditorium this week. Quanyvllle, Pa. LITTLE BRITAIN AG-SUP. 717-529-2196 Carlisle, Pa. SUNDAY MILL 717-243-5761 Elizabethville, Pa. TERRY MAUSER 717-362-3575 Selingsgrove, Pa. WM. ROMBERGER 717-374-2314 Williamsport, Pa. KNITTLE & FREY 717-323-7554 Alfalfa Distnbutors Division of Servos Seed Corp 28 Ringtield Chadds Ford. PA 19317 Balliet; Mill Hill Agway, Williamsburg, Mr. James E. Biddle; Seald Sweet Growers, Inc., Tampa, Mr. Leo George; Ship pensburg Community Fair, Shippensburg, Mr. Frank Lerew; Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., Somerset, Mr. Harold Nicholson; Windover Farm, Armagh, Ms. Charlotte Bennett. 1987 FF A HONORARY KEYSTONE FARMER DEGREE Mr. David H. Allen, Vocational Agriculture Teacher, Fawn Grove; Mr. James A. Bochy, Director, Somerset; Mrs. Mary Jo Cancelmo, Partner, Paoli; Mr. Kenneth L. Cherry, Vocational Agriculture Teacher, Dun cansville; Mrs. Mary Conrad, Head Cook-Cafeteria, Wilkes- Barre; Mr. Jerry A. Eberhart, District Forester, Wellsboro; Mr. Dennis C. Ewing, Chain Saw Dealer, McClure; Mr. Richard D. Foreman, Jr., Auctioneer, Carlisle; Mr. Barry E. Frey, Owner, Willow Street; Mr. Bruce H. Garrison, Excavating Con tractor, Beavertown; Mr. James Karsnitz, Public Relations, Lebanon; Ms. Donna M. Martino, Farm Editor, Altoona; Mr. William C. Musser, Vocational Agriculture Teacher, Cochranton; Mr. Robert C. Prettypian, Prin cipal, Towanda; Mr. Charles Suloff, Loan Officer, Fogelsville. HONORARY PARENTS AWARD Having Three Or More Keystone Farmer Sons or Daughters; WORLD RECORD ALFALFA including bacterial wilt, anthracnose, phytophthora, and fusarium. It also incorporates very good seedling vigor and moderate winter hardiness, providing top tonnage for 3 to 5 years. BIG 10 alfalfa gives you the best return for your investment today. Dealership Opportunities Available Pennsylvania & New York: Penna. Contact: New York Contact: Aaron H. Martin Jay Baker RD 2 Box 535 Warner Ave. Lewisburg, Pa. 17837 Cohocton, N.Y. 14826 717-524-2952 716-384-5523 Lancaster, Pa Martlnsburg, Pa FORRYS AG-SERVICE J. MILTON CORLE 717-397-0035 814-793-3570 Loysville, Pa WM. STAHL 717-789-3244 Clintondale, Pa CLINTONDALE MILLS 717-726-3844 Manon Center, Pa. NEIL STEWART 412-397-4920 Shickshiny, Pa LARRY BARON 717-804-3336 Lebanon, Pa. LEIBYS SERV. CENT, 717-272-2231 - Stai agribusiness award is Douglas Brown, Coudersport FFA, Potter County. Making the presentation is John Painter, 11, north central region vice president. South Central Region: Mr. & Mrs. Terry Hopple, Mechanic sburg—Kim-1987, Sandy-1984, Chris-1983; Mr. & Mrs. William Fisher, McVeytown—Susan-1987, Pam-1985, Craig-1984; Mr. & Mrs. Ralph S. Eispoli, Williamsburg— Jeff-1987, Regina-1985, Frances -1977; Mr. & Mrs. Dan Smith, Roaring Springs—Robin-1987, Doug-1984, Beth-1983; Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Weaver, Hershey— Darren-1987, Zantha-1982, Sheila- Coburn, Pa. MARTINS FEED &FERT. 814-349-8787 FortTreverton.Pa CARSONSTAUFFER 717-539-8721 Turbotville, Pa. HENRY FORMAN 717-649-5579 East Petersburg, Pa CHEMGROFERT. INC. 717-569-3296 Mt Joy, Pa. REISTSEEDCO, 717-653-8078 Quarryville, Pa MILFORD FERT. CO. 717-786-7348 Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, January 17,19t7*A17 1978. Western Region: Mr. & Mrs. Theodore R. Brown, Con neautville—Tim-1987, Eric-1983, Ted, Jr.-1982; Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Duran, Bulger—Greg-1987, Michael-1985, Laurie-1984. Eastern Region: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Miller, Christiana— Keith-1987, Kelly-1986, Kenneth -1983; *Mr. & Mrs. Amos Zim merman, New Holland—Mark -1987, Lynford-1986, Lee-1983, Jay -1981. North Central Region: Mr. & Mrs. harvey Brown, Herndon— Kurt-1987, Kyle-1984, Kevin-1978; Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Tiffany, Athens—Thomas-1987, Russell -1984, Scott-1982; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Waite, Beavertown—Susan-1967, Robert-1983, Barry-1981, James -1976; *Mr. & Mrs. Nevin A. Zerby, Beavertown—Joseph-1987, Charles & Henry-1986, Vernon-1984. ’Received the Honorary Parents Award in 1986 1987 marks their 4th son or daughter to receive the Keystone Degree Lapp ENERGY FREE DRINKERS No Gas/No Beefrie 406th* Drinkers have a new unique baffled drinking design manufactured from a durable poly product. 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