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At The 1995 Farm Show
Swine Breeders Honor Kegg
Dennis Grumbine, president of the Pennsylvania Swine Breeder’s Co-op, right, pre
sents the highest honor given at state level for service to the swine industry to Russell
Kegg, Bedford, Bedford County. Kegg had both the champion and reserve champion
of the Spotted breed this year and has had numerous other champions in past years.
With him in the photo are his wife Frances and daughter Ginger. The award is given
each year during the swine auctions.
PennAg Industries Support
Ag Education With $lO,OOO
PennAg Industries presented a $lO,OOO check to the AjpAwareness Foundation of
Pennsylvania to support their work with teachers to educate about agriculture. Dave
Brubaker, executive director, left, said the association board decided they should be
doing more to inform the public about agriculture. Rather than doing their own prog
ram they supported what the Ag Awareness Foundation was already doing. With Bru
baker are Pat Sueck, foundation executive director, Boyd Wolff, Pennsylvania secret
ary of agricultme, and Carl Shaffer, committee chairman, Ag Awareness Foundation.
The check was presented Tuesday night in the small arena at the Farm Show.
Special Awards
And Events
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Coble Award To Snyder
This year, the J. Ira Coble award was given to H. James
Snyder, Mayport, Clarion County. Each year the award is
given during the beef show to honor someone who has
given special service to 4-H. Snyder was cited for his work
in education and involvement in community and service
programs. His work exemplifies the spirit of a truly out
standing 4-H program. With Snyder, left in the photo, are
Jonathon Coble, grandson of the award’s namesake, and
Boyd Wolff, Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture.
In the Farm/City Poster Contest Sarah Miller, New Paris,
Bedford County, right, won first place of $lOO, and Liz Czar
nuszewicz, Churchville, Bucks County won third place of
$5O. Not present was second place winner of $75--Christy
Brunner, Smithton, Bedford County. Boyd Wolff, Pennsyl
vania ag secretary, made the presentations Tuesday night
in the small arena at the Farm Show.
Brubaker Given Cowan Award
Milton Brubaker (toft) wu given tha Chari#* E. Cowan
Award at tha Pennsylvania Dairyman'a Assoc latlonban
quat Monday night. Making tha presentation la Logan Bow
er, president.
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 14, 1995-All
Farm/City Contest
Winners Named