812-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 26, 1994
Pa. Dairy Seeks
Dairy Spokesperson
HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.)
The Pennsylvania Dairy Prom
otion Program and the Pennsylva
nia Dairymen’s Association have
created a program to provide the
state with a group of dairy spokes
persons. The “Dairy Deputies” are
people who care about the dairy
industry and are willing to speak
publicly about the industry.
“We created this program to get
more producers involved in the
promotion of our Industry,” says
Betsy Dupuis, Pennsylvania Dairy
Communications Director. “We
need a network of individuals who
are available to respond on a
statewide basis to media stories
and dairy producers are the most
credible spokespersons.”
“Dairy Deputies” will be asked
to work in their local communi
ties, speaking to civic groups,
media representatives, and other
community leaders. They’ll also
support statewide events and serve
as sources for the media.
“Dairy Deputies are the ‘protec
tors’ of the dairy industry. They’re
the people who will help to change
myths and negative stories about
the dairy industry. We seek a
group of active dairy producers to
Maryland Chamber
Recognizes Farmer
BALTIMORE, Md. Maryland farm entrepreneur
Steve Wilson, 34, will join 33 of the nation's top farmers
in Baltimore for the 38th National Outstanding Young
Farmer (NOYF) Awards Congress February 17-20.
Among those leaders, four will be honored as 1994
National Outstanding Young Farmers.
This annual event, sponsored by The U.S. Junior Cham
ber of Commerce (Jaycecs), Deere & Company, and the
Outstanding Farmers of America (OFA) Fraternity, hon
ors the achievements of a diverse group of enterprising
farmers across the United States. The Frederick (Mary
land) Jaycees, affiliated with The U.S. Junior Chamber of
Commerce, is hosting the NOYF Awards Congress with
assistance from fellow Jaycees across Maryland.
Hundreds of past winners, dignitaries and Jaycees will
attend the ceremony at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in
Baltimore, including National Junior Chamber President
Mall Shapiro.
Wilson began farming at the age of four on his family’s
farm. After investigating other career options, he chose
farming. He is now sole proprietor of a 365-acre dairy and
swine operation near Parkton, Maryland.
Wilson lost over 40 percent of his calves to a problem
eventually linked to the water supply. Until the source of
the problem was discovered, all calves were treated at
birth with epinephrine and duperine to curb mortality. He
was forced to purchase replacements to maintain the same
herd size.
Wilson adds Hershey chocolate and Oreo cookies to the
cow’s rations, increasing energy m the mix, lowering cost
of feed, and allowing Hershey to dispose of excess
products.
Wilson developed and buill a new trigon milking par
lor, decreasing the time the cattle spend standing on the
concrete floor as well as labor costs. To improve the soil,
he avoids ground compaction to keep the earth aerated,
decreasing chances of run-off. He has pul all tillable
ground into contour strips, practically eliminating erosion
and significantly increasing crop production. He also
maintains grassy waterways to decrease the amount of
potential herbicidal run-off.
Wilson is involved in West Liberty United Methodist
Church, Maryland Holstein Club, 4-H and Baltimore
Holstein Club. He was named the Maryland Outstanding
Junior Holstein Breeder in 1992. Wilson believes educat
ing the consumer on the food and health value of dairy
products is essential to continue growth of the dairy indus
try. He also believes.in promoting the industry to other
countries. He and his wife, Kelly, host foreign exchange
students and aid in the selection of U.S. exchange
students.
The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce provides per
sonal and professional development through civic
improve the image of dairy pro
ducts and the dairy industry,” adds
Dupuis.
All "Deputies” will participate
in a two-day training seminar.
This program, scheduled for
March 14 and IS, in Harrisburg,
will include information about
environmental, product, economic
and animal issues. Participants
will also learn interviewing tech
niques and presentation tips.
They’ll also participate in “mock”
interviews and review their
efforts.
The seminar is free and space is
available on a Orst-come, first
served basis. Producers interested
in the program should contact
Dupuis at (717) 787-6903.
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4-H livestock Judging team, left to right, Jason Wisser,
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Beef club award winners from left Shannon Wetzel,
Kempton, county trio exhibitor; Jason Grim, Mertztown,
champion steer exhibitor, best project book, county trio
exhibitor; (center, front, Justin Wlsser, New Tripoli, best
rate of gain, and right, Kevin Smith, Germansville, county
trio exhibitor.
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SCHNECKSVILLE (Lehigh *
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