SADSBURYVILLE (Chester Co.) The Chester County Hols tein Association held its annual field day activities Thursday at the farm of Dick and Alice Hostetler in Sadsburyville.* An estimated 200 people turned out for die event The association has about 140 active members in the county. Speakers at the function included Jane Pepple, Chester County’s state director, who reported on the statul of the orga nization and some of the changes. She also told members that they may be eligible for a reduced rate telephone service that if they would join, would also'benefit the state organization. She said to call the organization and ask for more information about ‘Telnet." Also speaking was Leon Wilk inson, chairman of the Pennsylva nia Milk Maiketing Board, who explained that he and the other board members are trying to do their best to ensure a safe and rea sonbly retailed commodity com ing from the stain's dairy producers. According to Wilkinson, the organization has been working with setting over-order prices and conducting milk tank inspections in order to see through its responsibilities. He said that it was good to see so many young people at a Holstein picnic, “because without the young people the dairy industry won’t survive.” Wilkinson also said that anyone with a question about the milk marketing board should call him at (215) 274-8108. Abo speaking was Bill Allen with the Pennsylvania Hobtein Association who said that mem bers can expect to be questioned about a pending export sale to Saudi Arabia this fall thaUs to be similar to the sale last year, except that 9 slightly higher pedigree of animal is being sought He said that the organization is seeking short bred heifers, bred heifers and bulb from dams with records of 20,000 pounds of milk or more. However, details have not been finalized. He also said that Holstein breed ers should be looking to the Sept 22 Eastern National Sale held dur ing the All-American Dairy Show week at the State Farm Show Building in Harrisburg. “If you’re not a consignor, be a buyer,” he said. And, he said it’s not too early to Chester Holstein Club Has Field Day be diinking about consignments for the annual state Holstein con- vention set to be held in Gettys- burg in 1994. For more informa tion, call the state Holstein association. In addition to those speakers. Ken Umble, county president, and Clarence Stauffer, consultant for Pennsylvania to the national orga nization, Walter Wurster, county dairy extension agent and Carl Kettering, a representative from Agri-King, gave talks to the crowd. Kettering’s speach was motiva tional. Wurster talked about the strength and cohesion of the coun ty dairy industry and said, that he was seeking donations of calves to be offered for sale during a benefit auction that is to raise money for buildings at the planned 4-H center located near Honeybrook. He said the land is acquired, but funds are needed to construct usable build- ings for the county’s youth. According to Wurster, John St - Johns and Mildred Seeds are both, acting as contact people in the effort to get the fund-raising sale together. He said to give therit a call if anyone has a calf that can be --donated. Wurster also said to look toward to a two-pan intensive forage school tentatively scheduled for next Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 with Penn State University's Marvin Hall (who normally judges the Ag Progress Hay Show) set to speak. Ice cream, popcorn, food, games and activities for the child ren were also held. X cattle juding contest was also held with three-classes of four ani mals in each class offered. The classes consisted of 2-year-olds, aged dry cows and senior yearlings. There were 97 people who parti cipated in the judging contest In the mens’ division, the first place winner was Galen Martin, fol- - lowed by Donald Hostetler and Merle King who tied for second, and Melvin Stoltzfus in third. In the women’s division, Kathy St John, wife of John, was first while Dorthea Hostetler, wife of Dale, was second, and Erma Kauffman, wife of Ben, was third. Jeanette Brooks, daughter of Ben and Erma Kauffman, took fourth place. In the junior division. Angela Barlow was first Calvin Stoltzfus was second, Marvin Lapp was third and Krystal St. John was fourth. Morethan2oopersons attended the Chester County Holstein fieldday Thursday at the term of Dick pnd Alice Hostetter. New Director To Head ALEXANDRIA. VA. The National Young Farmer Educa tional Association, Inc. (NYFEA) announced that Byron Ernest of Sheridan, Ind. will serve as their new executive director beginning September 7, Ernest will provide national leadership for the organization, advocating continued education of all people engaged in agriculture. He will be working with business and education leaders to ensure Uncatiw Fanning, Saturday, Auguat 14, Games were part of the fun. that adult agricultural education programs will provide opportuni ties to participants for personal and professional growth. His du ties will include management of NYFEA and initiating and coor dinating projects to strengthen Young Farmer adult education in agriculture. Dr. Larry Case, coordinator of agricultural and rural education at the U.S. Department of Education NYFEA and National FFA adviser, said “Ernest has extensive experience in adult education in agriculture at both the state and local levels. His proven record of leadership and enthusiasm for excellence will benefit the membership of the. NYFEA and the industry of agri culture.’* A former agriculture and adult vocational education specialist for the Indiana Department of Educa tion in Indianapolis, Ernest holds a master’s degree in vocational agri culture education, bachelor’s in agriculture education, and a bachelor’s in animal science from Purdue University, West Lafay ette, Ind. Ernest is a member of the Na tional Vocational AgricultuAl Teachers* Association, the Indi ana Vocational Association, the American Vocational Associa tion, the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Ap praisers, and the Indiana Farm Management Association. He is presently chairperson of the Long- Range Planning Committee of the Farm House Fraternity at Purdue University. His previous work ex perience includes being a voca tional agriculture instructor at two area Indiana junior/senior high splibols, a hum management con sultant, a self-employed farm manager, and a sales representa tive for Pioneer Hi-Bred Interna tional.
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