IL. 35 NO. 9 All Roads Lead To State Farm Show This Week The Stoitzfua family and ona of their prized animate, Pennwbod Impact Domino, tattina ready for the 1990 Farm Show. From left, Mary Jane and Harvey Stoltzfus with sons Duane, Glenn, Dwight Visit The LANCASTER FARMING Booth No. 274 Main Building Also See Advertisers’ Messages And Farm Show Locations In This Issue Pennsylvania Agriculture-Good Food For Our Families Editor’s note: While the judg ing of entries begins on Satur day, January 6, the Pennsyl vania Farm Show in Harrisburg does not open to the public until Sunday, January 7 at 1 p.m. News and advertising related to the show are found throughout this issue. And the following article will give you an introduc tion to the show that has become known as the premier show case of Pennsylvania agricul ture. HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) The largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country, the Pennsylvania State Farm Show, will soon open its doors for the 74ih annual running in Harris burg, January 7-12, 1990. Six Sections Four Decades Later Farm Show Still Fun VERNON ACHENBACH, JR. Lancaster Farming Staff MORGANTOWN (Berks Co.) Almost half a century of Farm Show participation has left its mark on the Harvey Stoltzfus family—count on seeing the clan there again this year, they’re hooked. But when this Berks County dairyman and his sons enter the large arena during the Holstein competitions, don’t make any bets. Stoltzfus said he isn’t so sure he will take home any ribbons. Stoltzfus, whose grandfather shipped in the first registered Hoi Long considered the premiere showcase of agriculture, the Farm Show recognizes the outstanding achievements of Pennsylvania’s number one industry. It offers a unique location for the new tech nological advances and competi tive spirit that have helped farm production increase year after year. This year’s theme, “Pennsylva nia Agriculture Good Food for Our Families,” is a salute to the state’s 55,000 farms and 2,000 food processors who provide a bountiful supply of nutritious and delicious food to families across our Commonwealth and around the world. The Farm Show features 250 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 6,1990 stein bull to his section of the Con estoga River valley, has, with few exceptions, been showing his ani mals since 1949. He said his show animals are in fine shape and his chances are good, but his experi Tobacco Farming Tips, Awards Highlight Show ANDY ANDREWS Lancaster Fanning Staff LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) —Worldwide demand for tobacco grown in the U.S. will increase, and this means well for those who grow the best, according to trade analysts who spoke at the Lancas- commercial exhibitors displaying approximately $lO million worth of equipment Government agen cies, universities and agricultural organizations also provide show goers with valuable information on their products and services. Over 5,000 animals will be exhibited throughout the week long extravaganza. Dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, dairy goats, poultry and rabbits will be the focal point of contests, sales and shows. With an increased commitment to attracting top quality livestock and agricultural products, the Farm Products Show Commission has raised premiums offered at the 1990 show to $190,869. and Claim's wife and child, Gail and Justine, respectively. Not shown la Donald Stoltzfus. Photo by Everett Newswanger ence has shown him that there’s no such thing as a sure thing at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. “Sometimes you go thinking you have real top animals and you don’t get anything. Other limes. ter County tobacco meeting and show at the Farm and Home Center on Wednesday. What marked the difference this year in the annual show was the pre-award speaking events, featur ing two market outlooks and weed and disease control tips for Evening events offer something for everyone at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. From the horse and pony pulling competitions to the square dance festival, from the sheep to shawl contest to the live lottery drawing, Farm Show visi tors will find something special in the large and small arenas. Many new activities are sche duled for the 1990 Farm Show, including the Agricultural Museum, cooking demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Food Pantry, 4-H Opportunities exhibits, Mon day Night Frolics, rabbit competi tion, a split-sheep show to accom modate more exhibitors, and the crowning of supreme champions in four livestock categories. Admission to the Farm Show is 50c Per Copy farmers. ‘ ‘We decided on the new format for die show because of two rea sons," said Robert J. Anderson, Lancaster County Extension agro namy agent. “One, because there were no meetings to discuss tobac (Turn to Pag* A2O) free. The Farm Show Complex is located in Harrisburg, just off exit 23 of Interstate 81. Several major arteries in the Harrisburg area serve as alternate routes. Visitor parking on the 60-acre site is $2 per vehicle. Overflow parking is available at the nearby Harrisburg Area Community Col lege with shuttle bus service. Handicapped parking is available in front of the large arena or in the west circle of the Maclay Street side. Buses should unloact-their passengers and park at the Harris burg State Hospital or Armory. The Pennsylvania Farm Show is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Farm Products Show Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. $12.50 Per Year you are more relaxed and you end up winning,” Stoltzfus said. According to the Stoltzfus fami ly, the value of showing at the Farm Show isn’t singular. Each member of the family can give a (Turn to Pag* A2l)
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