D6-Lancaatar Fanning, Saturday, April 13, 1996 ii6i nonii cois - ukutii conn HID Ul MI! lIIUW HI 2-1 81-1 1-11 COUMIt M 3-1 II M imns II 1-3 II 3-10 Ml non ■ CM'S un inn i iiouiii 0(0102 000(01 joiin c min meu ILLS Ull lIIIIIIT umi oioni nun«in mini sio (00071 SIS duiii i stoitsto on un i ononis 41 join s smnns n nun sun . urn ' usm c SToiTins HUM MODI OUT Dill HU unis unis o uin mm 233 lIIDCI GIKII lILUI Kill 205 ciuu Mini m-um fur OtllU uil ■ mi nuu sriiin j itohifoi CUOIT RUCII OUKIL mu ram n unim i ran Finn IM lUCI TURK CUFF FU»n iot i ramie lU-ITUD ICUDT Kingston (Luzerne Co.) Do you take pride in maintaining your Hairy farm? Does your dairy farm project an attractive, wholesome image to consumers? If so, the Dairy Of Distinction Program of New York, New Jersey and Penn sylvania will consider your farm for the program’s annual recogni tion awards. The Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Program was first Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence in the wholcsomcncss of milk and stimulate milk sales which encourages public support for the dairy industry The award gives recognition to the da<rv fanner for maintaining a well-kept farmstead. ELIGIBILITY All Northeast dairy farms producing milk for sale are invited to make application for the award. Dairies receiving the 10 highest scores in each of the 91 districts will receive an 18” x 24” Dairy of Distinction sign to be displayed in front of their farm. Mailing Address me Number Cooperative or Handler (when.- you ship your Milk) (Your Handler will tv utnuocd to approve your milk quality) Location (driving dilations lor judging hum) County (when: your Ijrm is loured) __________________ I hereby apply to the Noithcast Dairy Farm Beautification Committee to have my dairy scored in accordance with the mles of the program for the purpose of obtaining a Dairy of Distinction sign to be displayed on my premises. (No producer will be charged for scoring or sign expense.) Signature of Owner/Openuor Return application by April IS. New York dairies send to Carol Weddle, New York Holstein Association, 957 Mitchell Street, P.O. Box 190, Ithaca, NY 14851; Pennsylvania dairies send to Paul Nichols, AD ADC, Tower Business Building, 239 Schuyler Avc., Kingston, PA 18704; New Jersey dairies send to August Knispel, R.D. 1, Box 325, Pittstown, NJ 00867. Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Program Inc. Top Lancaster DHIA 30,545 35,053 305 31,407 305 37,000 30,031 35,551 30,534 35,051 35,435 1-3 305 3-3 315 3-1 30S MIUITMI 30,300 4-4 305 mCI lOTIM 30,174 3-11 305 omit non 3- MS 4- 305 (-0 305 ■on? non 4-5 305 3-7 305 OOUiniLll 35,450 30,154 31,005 35,535 35,143 37,035 S-( 305 in ioilud 4-3 305 4- 305 5- 305 RiDDitnn 30,013 35,570 35,553 30,105 3-1 iFiun 37,741 5-5 3IS QDUiniUI 25,050 Ml oirou 25,470 30,405 25,455 27,244 5-2 5-4 3-10 ROOT JOT 305 31,311 3-5 RUTOR 305 27,042 4-2 FUUISI 27,301 3-7 315 GIF 34,441 3-5 305 ROniRGUR 27,414 27,243 24,123 4-5 305 3- 315 4- 305 FUIUIOIG 27,571 5-0 305 1996 Dairy Of Distinction started in 1983 to recognize the hard work and dedication of the farmers who maintain attractive farms. The purpose of the program is to instill a greater sense of confi dence in the wholesomeness of dairy products, and increase their sales. Farms that apply are judged on the roadside appearance of build ings, grounds, and surroundings, since this is what our dairy product Application PURPOSE OF PROGRAM APPLICATION Farm Name Date i min i inn 5 NT FAT lIIHI (11714 lonn i lonituoii 00112 111(51 3.1 550 1.5 540 3.5 770 4.0 1333 mu t. ni 000034 fIUHI. FOX 3.4 1035 3.3 574 tun i nun (Hist UN Mil I mu mud i imnm lICUO id noi nn 1531 1357 to* uinu (((IK MIL ( UU Nil IIIFF lUII 3.5 1033 3.5 515 3.5 533 1.7 1111 3.3 701 3.4 1004 3.4 551 3.7 043 nut i urn n VIOIIT turnon run ooosn min 4.3 1331 3.5 1014 4.0 IMS mime ions runs 55 3.1 533 3.5 540 3.3 057 uuim sum n m UFF nun FUR rutu 2.7 111 furor i mm OURM IROt I IIR6 J 1 uni room ruiir i limn ROUT IDOIIT UOFFMI JI nuu mu i ran JOUR CIRDF JUOOE I STOLTIFOS hum 3.7 1031 4.3 1217 2.4 741 3.1 547 2.1 115 2.0 754 3.3 514 2.0 715 mot i. loom oucn 4.0 1015 nuu I RUTH 3.4 055 umi i mm ii 10457 3.7 1024 3.5 550 2.7 714 J. lIHRI GUFF Filter JIT lICIUD GUFF 135 3.4 554 Cows By Protein For March MDR JOI t-ll 3(5 31,211 4-5 3IS 27,745 ■uhntm mo 3- 315 31,1(1 4- 315 25,415 lITITI 2-( 3(5 25,20 gnnniui 5-1 MOM 315 27,1(5 5-( 3(5 1t,124 IITITI 5-4 315 33,144 MHUTOn 5-2 3(5 37,(31 SUCI HTTO* 3- 315 35,513 4- 315 27,(75 inutA 4-( IHUTI 305 27,2(5 255 31,750 4-1 tom 3-5 315 21,35( wnuDOir 5-5 305 25,3(5 4-1 315 2(,2(7 IIIUIITITOn 1(5 25,7(5 }■( umiN 5-4 305 25,537 in ioiuid 3-7 irani 345 24,714 JOS 21,225 4-4 linn 3-3 303 34,355 2-0 305 24,751 LITITI 3-5 305 31,351 FUd lOTTOH 105 24,451 7-5 timiN 7-1 305 23,104 4-4 305 25,427 ran nooi 3-3 305 24,030 mnura 5-0 305 24,513 mioura 4-7 305 37,050 gouirmu 4-H 105 24,(53 UOU 3-J MS 25,541 uiuik 4-1 MS 27,141 consumers observe as they drive by. The cleanliness of the barn yard, feed areas and manure man agement are other aspects of the farm operation taken into consider ation. Roadside judging is con ducted during the month of May. Former winners of past years are also rejudged to ensure they con tinue to meet the standards of excellence. To qualify for consideration, you must be actively dairy fanning and shipping milk. Applications arc available from your state secre tary, Pennsylvania: Paul Nichols, American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc., 239 Schuyler Avenue. Box 5 , Kingston, Pa. 18704, (717) 283-2204, New York; Carol Weddle, N Y. Hol stein Association, 957 Mitchell Street. Ithaca N.Y. 14851, (607) 273-759 1 . or New Jersey: August Knispel, R.D. I, Box 325, Pittstown. New Jersey 08867, (201) 735-4989. All applications muse be completed and returned by April 15th. The Dairy of Distinction pro gram is financed in Pennsylvania by Dairy Farmers through the American Dairy Association Dairy Council and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, plus Agribusi ness organizations. The Pennsyl vania Dairy Of Distinction Pro gram is conducted with advice and help by Penn State cooperative extension. Dairy of ■ Distinction Date y Fwm •nuWleMim PcDfnm The com that flnUicd protein record* of MM or more Merch hi Luc—ter DHIA are lieted followt: 3.3 571 3.7 1111 2,( 747 2.7 1(5 ini-Diu nn 3.2 551 non i iuui im 3.5 1(53 cum ora * «n lumui CURU 3.( 5(0 cuuouunumi n 3,( 120 mnn i mn MINI luntinnn 223 nun jooim ntni mn i hu ik mn 3.3 154 3.3 133 3.2 115 3.( 512 3.3 5(1 nu t. innoun 000030 3.3 545 UCOII UK turn uii i imnm tteis) .. nit wrm 3.1 1021 lf 2.! 1(1 (.i in ihimii i unnu Win 3.4 079 corn t cudu nom (0(139 4.0 091 mu i noinni oiiuc 3.3 9(0 nun i snittm lUU 3.5 1(0 3.4 031 imnu i wit u(i]( inm-iiu nu uni 3.9 (10 3.7 914 rniwui run no oioui uil lunnm 44UU own i inn 010172 3.S 143 3.0 975 3.3 0(9 21 iucuuion m 10(9 4.0 1(03 3.5 9S( 4.0 974 2.7 70S 2.9 (IS Farms Sought HOW IS YOUR FARM SCORED? Northeast Daily Farm Beautification Program, Inc. Awards will be based upon neatness, good maintenance and other factors which can be controlled by the farmer. Attractive background' scenery should not be weighed heavily in judging. All judging obser vations should be made from a vehicle at one or more points on an adjacent public highway (or if farm is off the road, the nearest lane). Judging should give equal consideration to o)d wood construction and new construction of metal or concrete block. The award program may be used for subsequent advertising or promotion activities for dairy products or dairy farming. Farmers who apply for awards agree that; if selected (hey will cooperate with these activities and make all reasonable efforts to maintain both the exterior and interior of their properties in an acceptable condition. HOW THE APPLICATION WORKS The owner or operator of the dairy farm should sign (he applica tion and send n to NEDFBP secretary by April IS. HOW THE JUDGING WORKS Judging teams will visit farms during the month of May. Farms will be judged each year as the award is presented on an annual basis. Any dairy failing to maintain appearance standards will be asked to remove their sign. The Dairy of Distinction signs remain the proper ty of the committee, not the property of the dairy farmer. All farms must achieve a compliance score of 90 percent on their Dairy of Distinction score card. Your cooperative or milk handler will be con tacted to approve your milk quality. RULES FOR THE DAIRY OF DISTINCTION. AWARD The Dairy of Distinction sign remains the property of the Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Committee. The post and bracket shall be supplied by and maintained by the dairy farmer. It is suggested that a wood post 4’ x 4’ x 12’ or iron pipe 2’ x 12’ be used. Posts or pipe should be installed and main tained in true vertical position with 8’ above ground. Top of the bracket shou' i be lower than six inches from the top of the post. Sign shall b„ displayed in front of the dairy at roadside. An attractive post and bracket, or other frame, shall be used to dis play the sign. No more than three signs should be displayed from the sign frame or post, and all shall be of a style, general size and quality comparable to the Dairy of Distinction sign. Sign should be secured on all sides to avoid wind damage. Signs shall not be moved to other premises. New owners of a Dairy of Distinction farm must apply to retain the sign. Replacement of damaged signs shall be the discretion of the committee. No producer shall be charged with scoring or sign expense. Judges’ decisions will be final. Judging will take place between May Ist and May 31st. Farms awarded a Dairy of Distinction sign in previous years will be judged between April Ist and April 30th. If they do not qual ify, they will be rejudged between May Ist and May 31st so they have the opportunity to keep the sign. Farms that do not requalify will return the sign to their regional Dairy of Distinction Committee. umioß )-] 305 25,123 Ruim H JIS 24,000 gwumui 5-1 nuns 305 24,045 21 31$ 24,011 cniinuu 4-10 linn 305 25,105 3-1 uimu 305 21,504 305 23,131 S-l unto 305 34,040 mutt 3-10 ma 305 25,540 4-4 ILmiOR 305 34,000 4-4 UUROR 305 21,214 3-4 3(5 27,05( ■out now 3-2 8U 3(5 2(,740 3-4 305 37,5(0 Miuinn 5-3 3(5 27,274 ■out now 4-3 305 20,341 ruci IOTTOH 3-2 305 24,931 ■wmiooi 5-2 391 25,(10 mm nun 3-4 Lucum o-o won ni 305 24,154 305 25,572 3-4 315 25,995 m nun 305 24,573
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