D3o*Lancaster Farming Saturday, Ftbmary 17,1990 New Da BY JOYCE BUPP York Co. Correspondent YORK (York Co.) It might be said that York County’s newest extension staffer, Jennie S. Hess, has trained since childhood for her position as dairy agent. Jennie grew up on the Gettysburg-area dairy farm of her parents, John and Bonnie Hess, helping with morning and evening milking chores since she was about eight years old. School vac ations kept Jennie busy assisting with cows and field crops, espe cially the ongoing summertime job of haymaking. A 4-H dairy club member for many years, Jennie participated in various county and some state* wide programs. In addition to her project cattle, she was on the Adams County’s dairy bowl team and was a member of the 4-H state dairy judging team. Following her 1985 graduation from New Oxford High School, Jennie took over the herdsman tasks of the Hess operation for the next several months. She handled the full range of milking string responsibilities, from recordkeep ing to breeding decisions. In 1986, Jennie entered college, enrolling for the spring semester at the York Campus of The Pen nsylvania State University. Although majoring in ag econom ics and rural sociology, she had no specific career plans initially. “I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted in a career, but did want to be in the agriculture industry. Something service-oriented inter ested me,” she said. Jennie continued to pursue, dairy-related interests while at Penn State’s main campus, as a member of the dairy judging team and in various offices and com mittees of the PSU’s Dairy Sci- KEN CLUGSTON (717) 665-6775 CRAFT-BILT CONSTRUCTION INC. 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Jennie graduated following completion of the 1989 fall semes ter and began working with the York Extension Service in early January. She will be assisting the county’s dairy industry in a varie ty of capacities, including meet ings and organization, manage ment assistance as requested and 4-H dairy program. Greater focus on using DHIA records and on environmental and nutritional programs are also on Jennie’s extension agenda. “Dairy producers need to look >FREE< E-ZOEYE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CHORE-TIME FEED BIN hopper• bottom bins for feed storage L Quality Feed Storage Features Help Make Chore-Time Bins A “Best Buy” Models Available: Your Choice Of 6,7, 9, 12 And 15 Ft. All . Galvanized Hopper- Bottom Bins We Assemble, Deliver And Set-Up Bins On Your Farml SEE US FOR ALL YOUR TURNKEY SWINE & POULTRY NEEDS Your Authorized Master Distributor @ Now, Check Yourßin Level with Hour! 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He will speak on “How to Become a Champion Com Grower.” more at the pricing and marketing of milk, and to have greater oppor tunities to have some say in pric ing,” Jennie believes. “Milk qual ity is also a big issue that the industry must continue to address.” Producers with dairy questions and concerns may call Jennie Hess at the York Agricultural Extension Office, at 757-9657. E-ZOEYE' The Faster - Safer Alternative To Climbing Ladders □ Installs In Minutes - No Wiring To Mess With. □ Convenient - Can Be Used Most Anywhere, Even Where No Electric Power Is Available. □ E-Z EYE Is So Economical, You Can Install As Many As You Need Without Cramping Your Budget. We Stock A Full Line Of Bins And Augers On Wednesday, Arden Ander son from Stanton, Michigan, who is the author of The Anatomy of Life and Energy in Agriculture will present the topic “Energetics of Biological Systems.” Bent Hansen, a fanner from Denmark who has used Nitre/ Max, will be introduced. 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