(Continued from Page A3O) rely on timely cutting. There are lady bugs, spiders, and birds in our fields. We never have a field in com for more than one year. We’ve had no significant out breaks of insects or disease since giving up pesticides. “Since 1981, my dry cows and heifers had access to hillside grass pasture, which was not intensively managed. I didn’t pasture milk cows till this year, when I put 46 acres of my best alfalfa land into controlled grazing. I’ve divided my cows into two groups, high and low producers. The high producing group goes on the pas ture first and low group moves in to clean up. The production of the high group lets me know when it’s time to move them. Water is sup plied to each paddock through hoses and portable tubs.” According to Engelbert, herd health problems have all but disap peared. There is no ketosis, and the vet is rarely called. Cows rebreed at an average rate. There are few problems with mastitis. Engelbert believes that mastitis comes from other areas, such as injuries. “Our milk goes through the reg ular channels and is not marketed PLE ASAIMTAIRE STANDARD FANS $139.99 Variable $145.99 Variable $153.99 Variable $166.99 Variable $185.99 Variable $209.99 Variable 12”-Smgle 14”-Single 16”-Single 18”-Single 20”-Single 24"-Single SUPER SALE! I 56” CEILING FANS CFM’s 20,50^^^ _ * Reg. $99.99 Single Speed apa nn Or Variable ■ SALE f j"«7“ Speed Available 24” CIRCULAR FA w/Grill Motoi wrsufzmm Switch & Pll SINGLE SPEED: SALE-Each $119.99 2 SPEEI $109.99 Each Bor More ....$99.99 4Or Mo, 4 to 7 —— I ★ FULL LINE PARTS DEPARTMENT ★ WE SELL, SERVICE & INSTALL ★ E/tiHCV EQUIPMENT, INC. 5 Mi. South Of Lancaster On Rte. 272 14 Herrville Rd., Willow Stredl, PA 17584 Phone 717-464-3321 or Toll Free: 800-732-0053 7 ' 21 Field Day as organic. If we hadn’t switched to organic, we probably wouldn’t be farming today,” said Engelbert. The seminar was attended by people from all over the state. Typ ical of those attending were, Alan Knight of Cornell Cooperative Extension, an extension support specialist in the Farming Alterna tives Program. Dick Cook, who is associated with the Garden Shed in Lowville, came to learn new and better ways to do away with chemicals in agri culture. This is a program designed to help people figure out what to do with land and their lifestyle. He is an ag journalist by trade and is now writing a book on deer farming. Peg Cook, who runs her own soils lab and does crop consulta tion, came to see the different rota tions, methods of pest control, and evaluate their success. Patty Bey er, a Lewis County extension agent, came to leant about the program. This is one of many seminars NOFA is holding throughout the Northeast this summer. Following is the schedule for NY and NJ: WITH H 5192.99 .Now Available $199,99 5225.99 Not Available 5275.99 ■V • MOTOR bearing protectic speed oi • FAN BL^ aluminui 10", 12’ • HOUSIN< welded < durable • MOTOR MOUNT - Heavy welded steel rod. • SHUTTER - Aluminum louvers supported by long life ■f, nylon bearings Mira Fount ENERGY FREE WATERERS THE ORIGINAL ENERGY FREE WATERER... COPIED BUT NEVER EQUALLED. NS amca ~Z CttTWED i H.P. Galvanized RRTines / / $219.99 5369.99 MEYER FARM Rte. 89, Ovid, NY August 15, 12-4 p.m. Rain Date: August 22 John Meyer grows alfalfa, wheat, soybeans, and other field crops on 630 acres. He began fanning in the conventional man ner 13 years ago and made a gradu al transition to organic manage ment Practices include crop rota tion, use of green and animal manures, and weed control through rotary hoeing and timely cultivation. Organic management has resulted in yields on par with or above average; improved soil tilth; reduced pest and weed pressure; and a profitable fanning system. Directions: Farm is between Sene ca Falls and Ithaca on the West side of Rte. 89. From junction of Rte. S and 20 with 89. From Ithaca, go 25 miles North. Rain Info: (716) 394-3977. HAWTHORNE VALLEY FARM Ghent, NY August 29, 12-4 p.m. Rain Date: Sept 5 Christoph Meier is General Manager of this 400 acre beody namic farm that is a branch of the Rudolf Steiner Educational and Fanning Association, Inc. Hie PREPARE FOR WINTER WITH SUMMER PRICES! ■ Cool, Clean Water ■ No Algae ■ Users Agree. It’s Great! Check Out Our Prices! Also: Full Line Of All-Aluminum Shutters Available Starting At $29.99 farm produces organic grains, veg etables, forages, milk, meat and eggs as well as cheese, yogurt, grain products and baked goods. Produce is sold through the large on-farm store, New York City Greenmarket and locally. Direc tions: Farm in midway between Hudson, NY and Pittsfield, MA. From Rte. 87, exit onto Rte. 23 East. Go through Hudson to Claverack. Left on 217 for 12 miles. Go under the Taconic Pkwy. Farm is 1 mile past the “Harlem vil le” sign, on the left Rain Info: (716) 394-3977. • HEPWORTH FARMS Rte. 9W, Milton, NY Sept. 12, 12-4 p.m. Rain Date: Sept. 19 Amy Hepworth and Greg New Jersey Announces Dairy Of Distinction CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J. Eight New Jersey dairy farms were recently recognized through the prestigious Dairy of Distinc tion award program. The award pays tribute to the winners for their efforts in main taining a high quality farm appear ance. As a symbol of recognition, recipients receive a colorful plaque to hang from their farm signs. The 1990 New Jersey Dairy of Distinction recipients include Em- A-Jean Holsteins, Andover, NJ; Bodine Rothers, Stockton, NJ; Robert Deßlock, Blairstown, NJ; Maplerow Farms, Port Murray, NJ; Franklin Atkinsen, Jr., Bridgeton, NJ; Paul Bryan, Tren ton, NJ; Bob & Kathy Friberger, Allentown, NJ; and Joseph Val ens, Princeton, NJ. BINS & AUGERS STORE HOURS SYSTEMS, INC. [, %, Mon - Fn jswjo FLYWAY BUSINESS PARK .4 jS) by^PPOInS 139 A West Airport Rd v i /"> rt Lititz, PA 17543 ' 1 JL (717) 569-2702 agr! systems Hoi Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 21,1990-A49 Gervais raise apples, pears, peach es, plums, cherries, nectarines, apricots, and vegetable on 250 acres. The vegetables and 80 acres of fruit are managed organically, with the remainder in an “ecologi cal” program involving Stage 2 IPM. Although the organic pro duct brings a premium price. Hep worth finds that “there are prob lems and limitations with organic fruit growing in the Northeast due to weather patterns and pest pres sures.” The field day will cover both organic and ecological orchard management systems. Directions: Farm is on the West side of Rte. 9W between New burgh and Poughkeepsie. From Rte. 84, take 9W North 9 miles. From Rte. 55, take 9W South 5 miles. Rain Info: (716) 394-3977. Initiated in 1983, the Dairy of Distinction program has a twofold purpose: to recognize the hard work and dedication of dairymen for keeping their farmsteads well kept, and to instill in consumers a greater sense of confidence in the wholesomeness of dairy products. Farms that apply are judged on the roadside appearance of build ings, grounds, and surroundings. Winners are judged annually to ensure that they continue to meet the standards of excellence set by the program. The awards will be presented on September 8, 1990 in connec tion with the New Jersey state dairy princess coronation. For further information on the award program, contact the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc., (717) 323-2552.
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