BEAVER SPRINGS (Snyder Co.) —The Area Youth Livestock Sale was held on Sept 19 here at the Beaver Community Fair. 4-H and FFA Members offered nine meat pens of rabbits, nine single fryer rabbits, 18 market lambs. 62 market hogs, and nine market steers for sale. The grand total of the sale was $29,470. Lance Herman sold the grand champion meat pen of rabbits for $lOO to Best Marts. The reserve champion meat pen, sold by Julie Minium, was purchased by Clar ence Shirk of the Middleburg Livestock Auction for $55. Nine pens of rabbits sold averaged $48.33. Larissa Baney’s grand cham pion single fry was purchased by Melanie Garman-Shaffer Insur ance for $9O. Beaver Springs Auto Parts paid $5O for Lance Her man’s reserve champion, fryer. Nine single fryer rabbits averaged $45. The grand champion market lamb was sold by Luke Zeiby. Bowersox Livestock of Winfield purchased the 81-pound lamb for $250. Melanie Garman-Shaffer Insurance paid $3OO for George Etzler’s 95-pound reserve cham- For $5OO KUTZTOWN (Berks Co.) Members of the Atlantic Dairy Cooperative living in south eastern Pennsylvania are eligible for grants of $5OO to implement projects on their properties that prevent pollution of runoff water and ultimately protect water qual ity and the Chesapeake Bay. The funds are being made avail able through the Dairy Network Partnership, a coalition of found ing partners ADC, Rodale Insti tute, the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Penn State University, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. According to recent news release, three dif ferent types of projects are to be considered for funding. One catagory of pro jects that could receive $5OO support funding are those that involve protection of waterways on members’ farms. These would include such constructions as streambank fericing, stream crossings, streambank plantings with trees and shrubs, and alternative watering systems. Another category of projects are those that would aid in establish ing a rotational system for exercise lots and would include such activities as the estab lishment of vegetative cover and fencing for rotational lots. A third category of projects for funding would be those that would help establish a grazing program, such as establishing pasture, upgrading cattle lanes, installing fencing for paddocks, and putting in watering systems. Beaver Fair Holds Livestock Show The grand champion market lamb sold for $250 to Bow ersox Livestock of Winfield. Luke Zeiby is exhibitor and Tim Hall, left, Is the Judge. pion. A total of 18 market lambs Restaurant purchased George Etz averaged $175.83 per head. ler’s reserve champion hog, also a Michele Fetterolf sold her crossbred, for $350. The 62 mar -254-pound crossbred market hog ket hogs sold averaged $218.79 to Best Marts for $6OO. Rayauda’s per head. Members Eligible ADC Conservation Lori Sandman is project leader for the Dairy Network Partnership. ‘This is the first time the Dairy Network Partnership has offered grants for direct implementation of stewardship practices on farms,” she said. “The 10 mini grants available to dairy farmers are for projects that will provide econom ic benefits as well as improve water quality. We will provide technical support to ensure all pro jects are completed to the farmers’ satisfaction.” Leon Weber, the on-farm coor dinator for the partnership, said the project proposals are to be consid ered and approved on'a first-come basis. Call the Horse Fence People for lasting quality and low prices. • Superior Fencing and Lumber For Farms, Homes & Estates • Slip Board, Post & Board, Split Rail, and many others • Custom Fences and Gates • Vinyl, Wire, and Keep Safe • Wood and Metal Cates • jump Rails and Standards • In-ground Warranties • Competitive Pricing • Professional Installers & Delivery Available • Deck & Barn Lumber • Landscape Timbers • Huge Inventory Year-round Stockton Supply Company, 1297 Kelsall Road, Bo* 718, Unionville, PA 19375 (610) 347 1730 Projects According to the news release made recently, project prop osals will have to be made quickly. Propos als should be submitted no later than Oct. 7, 1996. For more informa tion, call Weber at (610) 683-1401. Bill Mufhn Owner Horse owners across America call us for advice and superior fencing materials at great prices -- because we are the Horse Fence People. Call toll free today for your free copy of "How To Select The Right Fence" and more information. 1-800-441-5832