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'testing benefit his land. He prac
tices timely mowing to help pro
tect wildlife living on his land.
Reidenhour said, he worked with
the conservation service for three
to four years to achieve his present
conservation plan.
Farmers receiving honorable
mention in addition to Lobb were
Larry and Lloyd Kehl of Windsor
Township for their grass water
ways and manure storage on their
600 acres; and Ralph Stoltzfus
who farms 174 acres in Caernar
von Township. Stoltzfus utilized
waterways, terrace, drainfield and
manure storage to enhance his
property.
The district and the Agricultural
Stabilization Conservation Ser
vice held their annual banquet at
the Kutztown Grange. The organi
zations recognized many for their
outstanding contributions for soil
and water contribution.
Donald Reinert, who teaches
vocational agriculture atKutztown
Area High School was named the
outstanding conservation educa
tor. For 24 years, Reinert has
guided FFA students and Young
Fanner classes into conservation
fanning methods.
Named the outstanding conser
vationist is Claude Boas, Reading.
Berks County farmers who received honorable mention
for their conservation practices included from left: Ralph
Stoltzfus, Elverson; Lloyd Kehl, Wlnsor township; and Carl
Lobb, Maxatawny township.
Osborne Herd Top
In Cecil DHIA
BY SUE CROW
Maryland Correspondent
NORTH EAST, MD The top
holstein herd in the county for
milk went to Zion Meadows own
ed by Joe and Eleanor Osborne.
Their milking herd of 104 cows
had a year end record of 19,709 m
642 p 679 f. They also held the top
record for protein production.
Long Green Farm, Inc. was the
top herd for butterfat production
on a herd of 123 cows producing
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He helped established and main
tain the outstanding Bass Rearing
Ponds in die state. Boas held lead
ership positions in enviromental
concerns for SO years.
The Blue Mountain Eagle
Climbing Club was chosen as the
outstanding conservation organi
zation of 1988. Joan Moyer, presi
dent of the club, accepted the
award and told how the club works
to preserve and protect the envi
ronment while enjoying it .They
maintain 64 miles of the Appalac
hian Trail that winds through
Berks County.
The Lutheran Home, Toplon,
earned the Maurice Goddard Fore
stry Award, for setting an example
on how to manage resources on a
long term basis for timber produc
tion, recreation, water protection,
wildlife and esthetics.
Three high school seniors each
received $l,OOO scholarships for
their achievements and involve-
ment in conservation. The winners
will continue their education in
agriculture, forestry or some envir
onmental field of study. They
include Jeremy Lynn Deysher,
Oley Valley High School; Karen
Fessler, Conrad Weiser High
School; and Kirk Mark Sattazahn
of Conrad Weiser High School.
19,512 m 730 f 625 p. It is owned
by A. Crothers and Sons. The top
Guernsey record went to England
Farms, Inc. On a herd of 61 cows
they produced 13,921 m 637 f
506 p. The Brown Swiss record
went to the herd belonging to Tom
and Joy Crothers. Their 77 Swiss
had a record of 15,615 m 649 f
556 p. The Jersey record was held
by Middleground Farm owned by
Ned Davis. His Jerseys produced
14,190 m 675 f 519 p.
Peter and Richard Morris held
the record for the greatest increase
in milk, fat and protein production
over last year. Their herd of 44
cows had increases of 1,522 m 7lf
and S 8 pounds of protein. The
high cow for lifetime production
for Holsteins was held by Pioneer
Valley. Their 13-year-old cow had
a record of 216,250 m 5,823 f. For
the Guernseys it went to England
Farms with their 14-year-old hold
ing a record of 143,270 m 6,492 f.
The high cows for fat corrected
milk for the Holsteins went to
William Fell 31,975 m; Guernsey,
TOP COWS FOR MILK
BREED AGE . HERD RECORD
Holstein 2 year old Locust Haven Farm 23,100 m 670 f
3 year old Albeck Farm. Inc. 26,000 m 1,069 f
At their annual banquet Berks, County Conservation District awarded the following
(from left): Donald Relnert, conservation educator; Claude Boas, conservationist;
Joan Moyer, president of BMECC conservation organization; Duane Moyer, forestry
ltd vrd P' il Reid' ihr Jr, conservatlc fr
Henry Bohr Jr. (second from left) was recognized for
County Ag from 1965-1989. He is flanked by three seniors who received $l,OOO scho
larship from The Berks County Conservation District and the Agriculture Stabilization
Conservation Service, from left: Karen Fessler, Conrad Welser High School, Kirk Sat
tazahn, Conrad Welser High School; and Jeremy Dysher of Oley Valleg High School.
...ners . Cecil County DHIA are: (from left) Robert
Dempsey, Locust Haven Farm; Charles Moore, Heritage Hill Farm; Joe and Eleanor
Osborne, Zion Meadows, Peter Morris and Pat McClure of Long Green Farm.
Mt. Ararat Farm 21,943 m, Brown
Swiss, Glmbrook Farm 22,356 m,
and for the Jersey breed it went to
Pleasant View Farm 19,251 m.
Charles Moore and Pioneer Farms
had the most cows with records
over 150,000. They each had four
cows followed by Charles Holt
and Son With three.
President Eton Moore presented
supervisor 11a Frederick with a
special plaque for her outstanding
service and efforts during her 25
years of continual testing for the
county.
The following is a list of the top
herds for milk and fat production
by age and breed:
4 year old Zion Meadows
5 year old Zion Meadows
2 year old Mt. Ararat
3 year old England Farm, Inc.
4 year old Mt. Ararat
5 and over England Farm, Inc.
Brown Swiss 2 year old Tom & Joy Crothers
4 year old Tom & Joy Crothers
5 and over Elmbrook
2 year old Middleground
5 and over Pleasant View Farm
Guernsey
Jersey
TOP COWS FOR FAT
2 year old Albeck Farm
3 year old Albeck Farm
4 year old Albeck Farm
5 and over Locust Haven Farm
2 year old Mt. Ararat Farm
3 year old Mt. Ararat Farm
4 year old Mt. Ararat Farm
5 and over Mt. Ararat Farm
Brown Swiss 2 year old Tom & Joy Crothers
4 year old Elmbrook
5 and over Elmbrook
Holstein
Guernsey
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27,710 m 672 f
28,410 m 9221
15,400 m 7111
17,700 m 7251
17,510 m 7871
19,710 m 7411
12,850 m 5501
18,660 m 7971
21,000 m 8141
13,640 m 6431
15,740 m 7631
8491 19,590 m
1,0691 26,000 m
1,0761 24.890 m
1,0751 26,550 m
817 f 15,400 m
8991 16,840 m
886 15.970 m
7851 14,990 m
5501 12,830 m
8181 18,490 m
6141 21,000 m