' 1 1 1.1 tv 1 . t IP J ' ‘ 1 ■ ■ S LMMHi . i i . m 1 __ I.I'OV i I.nn i JW 0 4 ■ ,; 1 I■■ ■■■■ 1 \ dncastfir^J^mkia M iy«t i VOL 36 NO. 28 Despite Development, Other Pressures, Century Farm Thrives ANDY ANDREWS Lancaster Farming Staff TELFORD (Montgomery Co.) W. Blaine Souder shrugs when he thinks about the farmers who are leaving the business. Within the past year, about three or four nearby dairy farms “gave up this winter,” he said, pointing around him. “The one down here did, the one out there did, and the other one . . . dairy farmers just Farm And Home Scholarship Winners Named LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Farming Staff LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) “The Farm and Home Founda tion winners this year are all a ter rific bunch of students very impressive,” said Jay Irwin, former Lancaster Extension director. The 14 scholarship winners were honored Tuesday night at a ceremony held at the Farm and Home Center. Recipients of the icholarships must use the money to pursue studies in agriculture or home economics. Selection is Pa. FFA Members Will Gather For Convention STATE COLLEGE (Centre Co.) More than 1,500 FFA members are expected in State College for the annual Pennsyl vania FFA Convention to be held here June 11, 12, and 13. During the thiee-day conven tion, FFA members from across the state will gather to conduct State FFA Association business and honor fellow members for their outstanding achievements. Members attending the conven Champion In fitting and showing in each dairy breed. Left * 0 right, Richard Kepler, Holstein judge; Russell Martin, Ayrshire champion in fit and show; Marie Speak, Brown Swiss champ in fit and show; John Schnebiy, Guernsey and grand champion in fit and show; Robin Cotter, Four Sections sold out.” He said the farmers are “just cropping now,” and no one stands in line to take over the farms once they’re gone. The same situation faces the Souders. Who will assume the operation of the business when they are done? This Franconia Township far mer purchased 54 acres of a farm mostly devoted to feeder hogs (Turn to Pago A3S) based cm extracurricular activities, leadership skills, financial need, and scholastic achievement The Farm and Home Foundation trust fund was established by the late Elmer Esbenshade 27 years ago. Scholarship winners include the following: J. Douglas Metzler, who said he lives on a “McDonald Cairn,” is Arson of Daniel and Ethel Metzler of Pequea. The Penn Manor High School senior plans to pursue a (Turn to Pag* A2S) tion will spend the bulk of their time competing in more than 30 contests ranging from dairy judg ing to aquatic resources. The guest speaker at this year’s convention will be Patrick T. Grady, a nationally recognized motivational speaker from North Carolina, and Matthew Lohr, Na tional FFA eastern vice president Grady will be at the podium twice during the three-day event (Turn to Page A 36) Entries At Wills Spring Show An All-Time High Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 25, 1991 The Century Farm designation means a lot to the Souders, who want to keep the farm in the family. In front, from left, Bethany, 13; Becca, 10; and Bronwen, 16. In back, Linda and Blaine. Next Issue Is Special Lancaster Farming’s annual dairy issue will come your way next week with special story features and valuable messages from our advertisers. Farm interviews include several York County dairy- Holstein champ In fit and show; Adam Stevens, Jersey champ in fit and show; Stacey Hines, Milking Shorthorn champ in fit and show; Stacey Guyton, Maryland dairy prin cess; and Robbie Shaw, Color Breeds judge. 60s Per Copy men’s views on the economy and the milk price squeeze. And we take a look inside the operation of Hershey Farms in Dauphin County. The DHIA Spring Newsletter will be included, as well as dairy recipes that have come to us in response to the drawing for model cows. Experts write on forage and dairy herd manage ment. And our livestock, grain, and auction reports, along with regular columns and features, will be in place. Watch for next week’s spe cial tribute to the dairy far mers and agri-businesses who help provide the con sumer with wholesome dairy products. 19.00 Per Year Wolff Sworn In For Second Term Harrisburg (Dauphin Co.) —With members of his fami ly, Gov. Robert P. Casey and employees of the Department of Agriculture looking on, Boyd E. Wolff Wednesday took the oath of office to serve his second term as Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture. Wolff was sworn in by the Hon orable James R. Kelley, judge of the commonwealth court Under Wolff’s leadership, the department of Agriculture estab lished a voter-approved $lOO mil lion farmland preservation prog ram. To date, 28 counties have created farmland preservation boards, and the state board has approved easement purchases on 36 farms totaling 3,657 acres. Over 1.36 million acres of (Turn lo Page A 24) EVA MARTIN Maryland Correspondent WEST FRIENDSHIP, Md. The Wills Spring 4-H and FFA Fair was held again this year on the lawns of the Howard County Fairgrounds. Families brought their lawn chairs, blankets and picnics to watch an exciting show. Occa sionally a car on Interstate 70 would pull over on the shoulder (Turn to Pag* A 26) INDEX Sec. A Market Reports & General News. Sec. B Women’s News, Public Sales & Mailbox Market Sec. C Business News & Classified 4-36. Sec. D Classified 1-3. Sec Story Index Page A 3.
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