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Walter Wurster
On May 18th, Chester County DHIA members voted fb permanently merge
with PA DHIA by a vote of 127 for and 3 ogaiiKt. The merger took effect on
June 1.1993. There will be no change in the service and reports that members
receive, and the current technicians will continue to serve their present farmers.
The Board of Directors voted to keep the majority of money remaining in the
treasury in a trust fond within PA DHIA with the interest being used to finance
the annual meetings. These funds continue to remain separate from PA DHIA
and belong to Chester County DHIA members. The balance of the money.
$2,400, will be paid as a bonus to the technicians in recognition of their long and
excellent service to their formers. The bonus will be based on a percent of their
1994 salary and their years of service.
The treasurer's books were recently audited and all accounts were in order. It
was decided to plan die annual meeting for December 7th or Bth in 1993 so that
there could be more time between other dairy banquets, such as Holstein and 4 H.
The Board of Directors will continue to meet four times per year. They will
continue to act as die contact between members and PA DHIA to resolve
problem*, disco** program*, review new technician application*, recruit new
member*, and generally ovencc die entire DHIA operation in die county. They
will also plan md conduct die annual meeting and act at an advisory committee
for Hxteihsion programs. Members should contact one of the follow directors if
they have any suggestions to improve the program or if any problem* arise.
Dan Miller, President 610-869-2604
Dave Bertram, Vice President 717-529-2163
Glenn Ranck, Secretary/Treasurer 610-932-3309
Jeannette Brooks
Ken Brown
Marilyn Henhey
Now Is The Time To Top Dress Your Alfalfa
113 E. Reliance Rd. P.O. Box 888, Route 724 ft 1-176
Souderton, PA 18964-0198 Honey Brook, PA 19344 Reading, PA 19607-0888
(215)723-6000 (800)345-0419 (610)273-3546 (800)545-5474 (610)375-7272 (800)545-3474
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Chester County
Dairy Milk Lines
Extension
Dairy Agent
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610-857-5715
610-458-0965
610-593-5998
Do you wonder how well the quality of milk you produce is preserved from
die farm to the consumer? In 1989, milk dealers made a major commitment to
extend the shelf life of fluid milk beyond 7 to K) days. A recent survey showed
that 90% of the milk sampled will keep for 14 days after processing at 4S*P,
which is 2 days past the open date on the container.
To achieve this longer shelf life, processing plants changed processing
procedures and sanitation practices. Enough water is used the day following
cleaning and just before processing to heat all milk contact surfaces to at least
170*F. Farmers have also made a significant contribution to this increased
quality by lowering the PI count on raw milk from the farm.
The most Important factor, however, it for retailers to keep the milk cold in
their daity cues. It should be kept at 40*F for best results. Fanners should
check on their local stores and encourage the managers to properly refrigerate
their dairy products so that consumers can continue to receive high quality fluid
milk.
, today and let us
*u make this your best
•wing season ever.
1-545-5474
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Bob Pelfcr
Dave Stauffer
Chester County DIIIA - May 1995
Cows producing over SQQ lbs. protein are:
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Angel
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Bntany
Gerald L. Kulp Sona
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Swan Best Dairy
35
Aidrossaa Farms
Mysterg
Dunwood Farm
Delight
Codie
Lindy
Tim ft Phyllis Barlow
Bell
Joy-Wil Farm
35
Thunder Valley Finn
Amy
Dale Hoitetter
Jocelyn
New Bolton Center
187
Breck-A-De Farm
160
JeaieE. Lair
Bev
Pei Valley Faim
33
ADC Is the Place To Be
A guaranteed market and security - the outstanding benefits
that John Frederick refers to - are among the strengths of the premier
dairy cooperative in the region.
Atlantic Dairy Cooperative has a 78-year history of excellent
service to its members. Financially strong, ADC guarantees a market
for all member milk and excels in maximizing returns. ADC is a
leader in providing equity payments, quality bonuses and over-order
premiums to members
Nearly 4,000 dairy farmers agree that "ADC is the Place to Be."
For free information on how you can secure the future of your
dairy farm operation, write or call:
Atlantic Dairy Cooperative
1225 Industrial Highway
Southampton, PA 18966 LLMHtJ
1-800-645-MILK
. 610-8^7539
610-869-7359
610-286-6920
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“Atlantic Dairy Cooperative has
marketed our family’s milk since 1917.
The cooperative provides us a
guaranteed market and security
we know our milk check is going to come
every month. ”
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—-John Frederick
New Hope, PA