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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
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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
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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
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