All the Dairy of Distinction winners get together tor a large family photo- honored 35 farms this year In Pennsylvania to bring the 1 0-year total to over graph on the barn hill at Ag Progress Days. The tarm beautification program 600 ,arms »° honored. EVERETT NEWSWANGER Managing Editor ROCKSPRING (Centre Co.) Farm family winners in the Dairy of Distinction program for Pen nsylvania met Tuesday afternoon at Ag Progress Days. A short hon ors program was held and everyone had a chance to visit with other dairy farmers from many different counties. As usual, a large color portrait of each farm was on display. These photographs are taken by the local committee and the large prints are supplied by Lancaster Faming. Rebecca Sonnen, MAMA rep resentative, was the guest speaker. She said that everyone in the dairy industry realizes the importance of the appearance of our farms. But Dairy of Distinction winners have taken this a step further by making attractive farms a priority. This SCHICK ENTERPRISES Designers and Builders of Quality Buildings - HOG CONTRACTS AVAILABLE - FENCING Concrete or steel CONCRETE Slats WATERING Systems AIRSTREAM HELMETS ADA PLASTIC COATED FLOORING MODERN AG SS FEEDERS 1 -800-527-7675 (61 0) 285-6519 Dairy Of Distinction Winners Meet directly promotes the dairy industry. “We have a product that is so versatile that it is accepted by all ages, including children, young adults, teenagers and senior citi zens,” Sonnen said. “Milk is some thing that can be promoted in the schools without any negative input from teachers or administrators or parents. “It’s a challenge to keep a farm looking beautiful. There is always something happening to distract But these winners have learned how to manage to overcome chal lenges and keep the farm beautiful. Much of the public is unaware of the ability and efficiency of the dairy farmer and the dairy industry. The Dairy of Distinction program enhances consumer confidence and credibility of the dairy industry. G.S.I. BINS LIFETIME AAA & HYDRAULIC VENTILATION Fill Systems TRAILERS LIFETIME GUARANTEE Winning farms this year by dis trict are: District 11: Ronald L. Bur chfield, Conneaut Lake. District 12: Dale & Paula Wack, Harmony; Wesley R. Diehl, Beaver Falls: Maree Wear ing, Evans City. District 13: Kent Kenyon, Couersport; Randy L. Whitman, Cocranton; Jay H. Houser, Spring Mills. District 14: David Lemmon, Marklelon; Edward W. and Todd E. O’Brcin, Somerset; Brian W. and Blake L. Beeghly, Somerset; Richard D. and Maynard L. Say lor, Rockwood; Curtis & Donna Brant, Harrisonville; Earl J. & Carol S. Hendershot, Warfords burg; Ted. Roger W. and David Latuch, Rockwood; Don Stoner ook, Martinsburg; Sollenberger Farms, Cunyville. District 16: John W. Rishel, Mifflinburg; Marlin Lesher, Pitman. District 17: Michael & Nadine Molyneux, Forksvillc; Daryl & Susie Krotzer, Liberty. District 18: Lloyd & Denise Pease, Susquehanna; Mark Tomp kins, Montrose; Sandra & Edward Kelley, Montrose. District 19: Nevin S. Homing, Lititz; D.G. Kauffman/J.E. Kreid- Learn To Control Feed Costs LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) With the recent rise in feed costs and forecasts of no relief in sight, farmers need to explore ways to control feed costs. Penn State Cooperative Exten sion and Penn Ag Industries is sponsoring a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, to discuss hedging con gjffl FIELD TRIAL TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 20, 7-9 P.M. Snyder Park, Clay Twp. Route 322 North of Ephrata Turn Right on Snyder Lane. Watch for Signs! MANY CORN VARIETIES INCLUDING HIGH OIL CORN Smoketown, PA PHONE 717-299-2571 HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:30-5 PM, Saturday 7:30-12 Noon Lancaatar Farming, Saturda; er, Lancaster; Samuel E. Seller, Gordonville; Marvin R. or Ruth Stoltzfus, Lcola; Johnathan or Miriam Stoltzfus, Jr., Ronks. District 20: Larry K. Bauscher, Lenhartsville; Dan Rice, Kemp ton; Kenneth Sanncr, Kutztown; Karl Herr, Oxford; Eugene Mar tin, Lebanon; John B. Kline, Myerstown; Raymond Kleintop, Jr., Danielsville. cepts as a way to control feed costs. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. at the Farm and Home Cento', Lan caster, will feature Lou Moore and Dr. Jim Dunn from Penn State. Lou Moore will discuss current feed grain situations and outlook for 1997. Dunn will explain ways farmers may use the futures market and options to hedge their feed costs. For more information, contact the Lancaster County Cooperative Extension Office at (717) 394-6851. (Ml 17, 1006433 »