ENTER THE DAIRY OF DISTINCTION
PROGRAM NOW!
Beautiful Farmsteads...
The Northeast is rightfully proud of its dairy industry. Agriculture is our number one
industry, with milk its major commodity. Realizing dairying’s importance to the area’s eco
nomy, the Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Program (NEDFBP) was incorporated
November 1983 to honor attractive dairy farms with the Dairy of Distinction Award.
The award program is based on the concept that these attractive farmsteads will
enhance consumer confidence in the wholesomeness of milk, stimulate milk sales and
encourage public support for the industry.
The NEDFBP has divided the Northeast into regions, with approximately the same num
ber of farms per district. Each district is under the jurisdiction of a local committee responsi
ble for organizing the judging, awarding the Dairy of Distinction signs and publicity. The
program also operates on the regional level through the NEDFBP Board of Directors,
which ovesee and provide support and guidance to the local communities. All active dairy
farms within the region covered by the program are eligible to apply for a Dairy of Distinc
tion award. Applications, available from the program’s area secretary, the local commit
tees and other sources such as agricultural publications, must be submitted by April 15 of
each year.
Farm judging takes place in the month of May and is based on the roadside appearance
of buildings, grounds and surroundings. This year in the Pennsylvania Program in addition
to the district team of judges that does the roadside inspection, the sanitarian for your
cooperative or dealer-handler will be asked to be part of the judging process. Winning
farms receive a colorful, aluminum 18x24 inch Dairy of Distinction sign to be placed on the
farmstead near the roadside so passers-by can recognize the farm as a Dairy of
Distinction.
Dairy of Distinction farms will be judged every year to ensure they maintain the excellent
standards required for the award
This exciting program promotes agriculture at its best. Broad public awareness of the
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DAIRY OF DISTINCTION
DISTRICTS
Pennsylvania Is Divided Into These Districts.
Approximately 10 Dairy Of Distinction Awards
will be made each year in each district. There is
no cost to you. You receive a nice metal sign to
put at the end of your lane and a certificate. In
addition Lancaster Farming will present this
year’s winners from Pennsylvania with a color
photograph made from a color slide. This year
in the Pennsylvania Program in addition to the
district team of judges that does the roadside
inspection, the sanitarian for your cooperative
or dealer-handler will be asked to be part of the
judging process. If your farm is a winner be sure
you or your district committee takes a color
photograph of your farm and sends it to Lan
caster Farming in time for the awards
A Positive Story
(Deadline April 15, 1988)
Name
Address
Phone
Cooperative or Dealer-Handler
Location (driving directions forjudging team)
County
1 hereby apply to the Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification
Committee to have my dairy scored in accordance with the
rules of the program for the purpose of obtaining a DAIRY
OF DISTINCTION sign to be displayed on my premises.
(No producer will be charged with scoring or sign expense)
Return this coupon by April 15 to Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Program, c/o your area sec
retary: PENNSYLVANIA AREA, Paul Nichols, ADADC, 1853 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA
17701. NEW JERSEY AREA, August Knispel, RD #l, Box 325, Pittstown, NY 08867 or Evelyn
Lightfoote, 3053 Depev Road, Stanley, NY 14561
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The Daniel Jones Farm, Stoneboro, Mercer county, was one of the nearly
100 farms so honored in 1987.
program is vital to its success and the impact will increase as more consumers see Dairy of
Distinction farms and associate them with dairy products sold in stores.
The Dairy of Distinction program is a cooperative, widespread industry effort. Sponsors
include cooperative extension, agricultural cooperatives, State Departments of Agricul
ture, the Grange, Farm Bureau, producer groups and agribusinesses. Dairy of Distinction
is a product of people who care about the Northeast dairy industry.
The NEDFBP extends an invitation to anyone interested in promoting beautiful dairy
farms. Dairy of Distinction depends on people—particularly farmers who are proud of their
farms and want to help the product they produce.
We love the Northeast its lakes, hills, valleys, mountains, cities...and the beautiful
Dairies of Distinction!
APPLICATION
Signature of Owner or Operator
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