VERNON ACHENBACH JR, Lancaster Farming Staff LEBANON (Lebanon Co.) A new statewide social organization is being formed for people with an interest in dairy cattle. It’s called the Pennsylvania Young Dairymen’s Organization, and it’s being formed under the sponsorship of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association. The only restriction is that mem bers must be between the ages of 20 and 40. ‘The only qualification is a sin cere interest in the Holstein or dairy cattle industry in general,” said Mary Ann Keith, one of the founders. There are no dues. There are no membership cards. In fact, there is little evidence that an organization has already started, except for two meetings already planned. HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) A working farm is a wonderful place for a family to spend vaca tion time. In addition to the scenic beauty many farms offer, visitors can learn more about Pennsylvania agriculture, the state’s number one industry. The Department of Agriculture has just published its 1991 Pen nsylvania Farm Vacation Guide, listing the names, locations and other information about farms that accommodate tourists. There are 39 vacation farms located throughout Pennsylvania with activities that include swim ming and hiking, horseback riding and pony rides, volleyball and horseshoes, and hunting and Fish ing. The hosts often encourage vis itors to learn about their farm oper ation and help feed the small animals. Some of the farms are open all year, offering winter activities like ice skating, cross country skiing, tobogganing and sleigh rides. Individual accommodations and rates vary from farm to farm. Guests will find rooms in old restored farmhouses and colonial mansions, or rustic cabins and pri mitive camping. Home style coun try cooking is often part of the vac ation package. Local tourist attrac On-Farm Manufacturer NEW HOLLAND (Lancaster Co.) —The next patio you walk on or the new molding around your door may be a reincarnation of some used plastic milk containers. This will be so, if John and Amos A fence manufacturing operation replaced dogs ai County farm. Dairy Organization Starts, Goal New According to Keith, the purpose of the organization is fun and fellowship. The organization is to be statew ide. And anyone can go to any event occuring in any other part of the state. However, for practicali ty, the existing regional divisions of the Holstein Association are being applied. The South-Central District Young Dairymen’s Organization is holding a picnic for any dairy men or dairy industry-related peo ple starting 11:30 a.m., June 9, at Logan Bower’s Farm in Blain. Dairy farm families from Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Per ry, and York counties are invited to attend and are asked to bring a picnic dish to pass around and to bring table service. A $5 donation per family is being asked to cover the cost of beverage and meat PDA Publishes Farm Vacation Guide tions, county fairs, farm markets and historical sites are only a short drive from many of the farms. For a free copy of the directory, send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to; Pen nsylvania Farm Vacations, Pen nsylvania Department of Agricul ture, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408. The following farm owners appear in the 1991 Pennsylvania Farm Vacation Guide, with their county in parenthesis: 1. Alwayspring Farm, Howard & Jeanne Fitting, RD 3. Box 480, Carlisle, PA 17013; phone 717-249-1455. (Cumberland) 2. Buck Valley Ranch, Leon & Nadine Fox, Rt. 2, Box 1170, War fordsburg, PA 17267; phone 717-294-3759. (Fulton) 3. Carriage Hill Farm, John & Kathy Byrne, 9023 Miller Road, Cranesville, PA 16410; phone 814-774-2971. (Erie) 4. Cedar Hill Farm, Russel & Gladys Swan - , 305 Longenecker Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552; phone 717-653-4655. (Lancaster) 5. Cedar Hill Farm of Spruce Creek Valley, James & Sharon Dell, HC-01, Box 26, Spruce Creek, PA 16683; phone 814-632-8319. (Huntingdon) 6. Cherry Crest Farm, John & Lapp, Ken Nolt and the crews at Quality Fencing and Supply, Inc., located north of New Holland, have their way. From Re-Source Lumber, Ltd., with offices in Quebec, Canada, and Elgin, Illinois, a new product A number of activities are planned and there will be an oppor tunity to view Bower’s dairy oper- ation as well as visit with fellow dairy families and industry people. Also scheduled, in the Central District, on May 18, is a meeting at the home farm of Dr. David Mor row, who lives in Centre County. SOUTH-CENTRAL DISTRICT YOUNG DAIRYMAN'S PICNIC Name Address Number Attending Make Check Payable and Return to; PA Holstein Association 839 Benner Pike State college, pa 16801 Donna Coleman, 150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA 17572; phone 717-687-6844. (Lancaster) 7. Clover Paradise Farm, J. Edward & LaDonna Biddle, RDI, Box 31, Williamsburg, PA 16693; phone 814-832-3201.(81air) 8. Conifer Ridge Farm, Dan & Myrtle Haldeman, RD 2, Box 202 A, Clearville, PA 15535; phone 814-784-3342. (Bedford) 9. Dan-D-Don Farm, Jay & Alberetta Wanner, RD 1, Sabins ville, PA 16943; phone 814-628-2441. (Tioga) 10. Dempsey Farmhouse, Robert & Miriam Dempsey, 177 Riverview Road, Peach Bottom, PA 17563; phone 717-548-2141. (Lancaster) 11. Double "W" Guest Ranch, Kevin & Doris Waller, RD 2, Box 154 Q, Honesdale, PA 18431; phone 717-226-3118. (Wayne) 12. Elver Valley Farm, Elvin & Vera Rohrer, RD 1, Box 177 A, Cochranville, PA 19330; phone 717-529-2803. (Chester) 13. Green Acres Farm, Wayne & Yvonne Miller, 1382 Pinkerton Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552; phone 717-653-4028. (Lancaster) 14. Kalp's Farm, Donald & Janet Kalp, RD 1, Box 463, Acme, PA 15610; phone 412455-2253. (Fayette) Finds International Markets has entered the building market in the East. Recycled plastic milk containers are ground into flakes or pelleted and then extruded into var ious sizes of lumber. In the process, various colors such as weathered redwood, cedar, brown, black. Is Lancaster ns on Is Social Interaction Keith said suggestions for meet ings and activities are being sought. “Some of the suggestions for meetings include farm tours and demonstrations, picnics, game nights, and bowling nights.” Keith said she is excited about getting things going and offers an open invitation to all (20 to 40 15. Kaltenbach's Farm, Lee Kal tenbach, RD 6, Box 106 A, Wells boro, PA 16901; phone 717-724-4954. (Tioga) 16. Landis Farm, Earl & Evelyn Landis, 2048 Gochlan Road, Man heim, PA 17545; phone 717-898-7028. (Lancaster) 17. Line Limousin Farm, Robert & Joan-Line, 2070 Ritner High way, Carlisle, PA 17013; phone 717-243-1281. (Cumberland) 18. Mountain Mama's, Don & Patsy Gales, RD 3, Box 212, Con fluence, PA 15424; phone-814-395-5241. (Somerset) 19. Olde Fogie Farm, Tom & Biz Fogie, RD 2, Box 166, Mariet ta, PA 17547; phone 717-426-3992. (Lancaster) 20. Penn’s Valley Farm, Melvin & Gladys Metzler, RD 7, Box 385, Manheim, PA 17545; phone 717-898-7386. (Lancaster) 21. Pleasant Grove Farm, Char les & Labertha Tindall, 368 Pilot town Road, Peach Bottom, PA 17563; phone 717-548-3100. (Lancaster); 22. Rayba Acres Farm, J. Ray & Reba Ranck, 183 Black Horse Road, Paradise, PA 17562; phone 717-687-6729. (Lancaster) 23. Rennell Farm, Whitney & Joyce Renshaw, RD 2, Box 271, Dushore, PA 18614; phone white and blue are added and diffe rent shapes from 3/4” x 51/2” planks to tongue and groove boards, dowels and moldings are made. ‘This new wood lumber substi tute has exceptional resistance to weathering, moisture and crack ing,” Nolt said. “It is ideal for por ches because it doesn’t need to be painted or replaced from rot every few years.” Quality Fencing started 10 years ago on the farm where a dog ken nels was established. John designed the fencing for the ken nels. Requests soon came for the same kind of fencing to be built for other people. This was the start of the chain link fencing division of the company. Last year, this divi sion was moved to a neighboring farm under Amos’s direction. Around the farm, chain link fenc ing is especially useful to protect manure storage areas. Over the years, PVC fencing has become the trademark of the com pany. The extruded panels and tubes are purchased from the fac tory, but the many items such as hot house piam boxes, pasture fences, picket fencing for yards, and lawn benches, are manufac- years old) who are interested. “If you are interested in becom ing a part of this young organiza tion, we arc interested in having you,” she said. For more information and details, call Keith at (717)933-4356, or (717) 274-6907. Cost $ 5.00 per family 717-924-3365. (Sullivan) 24. Rocky Acre Farm, Galen & Eileen Benner, 1020 Pinkerton Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552; phone 717-653-4449. (Lancaster) 25. Rowland Farm, Jeanette & Clifford Rowland, RR 1, Box 349, Beaumont, PA 18612; phone 717-639-3245. (Wyoming) 26. Sommerville Farms, Bill & Jane Williams, RD 4, Box 22, Jersey Shore, PA 17740; 717-398-2368. (Lycoming) 27. Spahr's Country Farm, Naomi Spahr, 192 Green Acre Road, Lititz, PA 17543; phone 717-627-2185. (Lancaster) 28. Spring Garden Farm, Albert & Doris Kauffman, RD 1, Box 522, Roaring Spring, PA 16673; phone 814-224-2569. (Blair) 29. Stone Haus Farm, Henry & Irene Shenk, 360 Esbenshade Road, Manheim, PA 17545; phone 717-653-5819. (Lancaster) 30. Teneriff Farm, Soenke & Christa Haseloff, RD 1, Milton, PA 17847; phone 717-742-9061. (Northumberland) 31. The Water Company, Ken & Sally Massinger, RD 2, Box 985, McClure, PA 17841; phone 717-658-3536. (Snyder) 32. Verdant View Farm, Donald & Virginia Ranck, 429 Strasburg (Turn to Pago A 39) tured on the farm. These items are usually constructed from wood and take a lot of maintenance. But the PVC items need no painting and are just as strong as wood. If a horse or steer pushes against the fence, it has some elasticity and will often spring back into place. If the PVC fence is broken, the same damage would also have occurred with a wooden fence. Many of the manufacturing machines used by Quality Fencing to construct their products were designed by John and Amos Lapp. The ingenuity inherent in the machinery and systems in this small manufacturing plant on a farm are fascinating. The company looks to their three lines of of products to carry them in their future business: the chain link fence for construction on rural and urban properties; the PVC pro ducts for national and world-wide distribution; and the lumber made from milk containers to supply to the construction industry. In 10 years, Quality Fencing has come from dog kennels to an on the-farm manufacturer and world wide distributor of quality PVC fencing and other fine products. And business continues to expand.
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