D4-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 7, 1994 Simmentals Get Top Dollar At Expo MADISON, Wis. Four beef cattle breeds displayed some of their best genetics for sale at the second annual World Beef Expo. The sales were held as one part of the international cattle and trade show here recently. Organic Farmers Receive Grants PENNINGTON, N.J. Primed with funding by two New Jersey foundations, the New Jersey chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association has embarked on new initiatives in the local organic markets, including the develop ment of an organic grower cooperative. The Association received a $35,000 grant from the Geral dine R. Dodge Founda tion and a $30,000 grant from The Fund for New Jersey in support of its programs to promote organic agriculture in New Jersey, according to NOFA-NJ’s execu tive director, Jennifer Morgan. 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