A34-j-tnc«tgr F«rm|qg, Saturday, March 29, 1997 Millers Are ADC’s Outstanding Young Cooperators SOUTHAMPTON (Bucks Co.) Robert W. (Bob) and Diane E. Miller of Northeast, Md„ captured Atlantic Dairy Cooperative’s 1997 Outstanding Young Co operator title at the 27th Penn marva Young Cooperator Contest held March 5-6 at the Eisenhower Inn and Conference Center in Get tysburg. The Millers topped a field of eight contestants, all of whom par ticipated in individual interviews with the judges and presented a Eve-minute impromptu speech on cooperative-related topics. The Millers'operate Pleasant View Farms in partnership with Bob’s father and uncle. The dairy and grain operation includes 850 acres and 320 head of Holstein and Guernsey cows. Bob is re sponsible for nearly every aspect of managing the farm, including cows and crops. Diane oversees the calves and young replacement heifers. Also named as winners in the contest were: Robert L. and Robin K. Rohrer, Washington Boro, sec ond place; Edward H. and Tina M. Wilkinson, Aspers, third place; Winners in Atlantic Dairy Cooperative's Young Cooperator contest are, seated from the left, Robert and Diane Miller, first; and Robin and Robert Rohrer, second. Stand* ing, from the left, are Edward and Tina Wilkinson, third; Kathy and Terry Egolf, fourth; and Kathleen and Stephen Aument, fifth. NEED YOUR FARM BUILDINGS PAINTED? Let us give you a price! Write: Daniel’s Painting 637-A Georgetown Rd. Ronks, PA 17572 (or leave message) (717) 687-8262 Spray on and Brush in Painting Terry A. and Kathy A. Egolf, Waynesboro, fourth place; and Stephen D. and Kathleen Aument, Quarryville, fifth place. As the Young Cooperator win ners, these young farmers will be named to Atlantic’s Young Co operator Consultant Committee for a three-year term. They will join the 1995 and 1996 winners in developing and planning future Young Cooperator activities. Additionally, the Millers and Rohrers are to attend the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting Dec. 1-4 in Orlando, Fla. The Wilkinsons, Egolfs and Au ments ate to attend the National Institute on Cooperative Educa tion Aug. 4-7 in Pittsburgh. Judges for the contest woe Carl Brown ofF.M. Brown’s Sons Inc., Birdsboro; Christie Lincoln, New York Holstein Association, Tully, N.Y.; and Ken Wisner, farmer Ex tension agent in Frederick and Washington counties. Maryland. Atlantic’s Young Cooperator program is designed to educate young farmer members about co operatives and the dairy industry. The yearlong program, which in dudes attendance at board of dir ector meetings, the annual dele gate meeting and educational sem inars, develops leadership among cooperative members, ages 21 through 40. Robert W. and Diane E. Miller Robert (Bob) W. and Diane E. Miller operate an 850-acre, 320-head Holstein and Guernsey farm near Northeast, Md. Average annual production at Pleasant View Farms (F.G. Miller and Sons) is Holsteins, 18,538 pounds of milk and 686 pounds of fat, and Guernseys, 11,950 pounds of milk and 531 pounds of fat on ISO cows. Crops include com, soy beans, barley, wheat, alfalfa, grass hay and green beans. They also have a Hanoverian/thoroughbred stallion and mare and an Appa loosa gelding. l The Millers are in partnership with Bob’s father and uncle. Bob is responsible for nearly every aspect of running the dairy and grain operation, all decision mak ing on the farm and for growing, harvesting and storing the feed used on the farm, as well as secur- ing any off farm feedstuffs. Diane’s first responsibility is the care and well being of their children. She also cares for the calves and younger replacement heifers. Filing, bookkeeping and invoicing customers are also her responsibility, as well as land scaping, gardening, mowing and filling in wherever needed. Bob graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1980, and from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in animal and plant science. Diane graduated from C. Mil ton Wright High School in 1983 and from the University of Dela ware in 1987 with a bachelor’s de gree in animal science. She com pleted one year of graduate studies in ruminant nutrition. The Millers have three children. Diane and Bob arc members of Zion Methodist Church. Bob is vice chairman of Maryland Ag Land Preservation Foundation and chairman of the policy and review committee. He is a 16-year mem ber of Farm Bureau and an 18-year member of the Cavert Grange. Bob, who has served on a varie ty of boards, is currently an alter nate delegate for Sire Power and serves on the nominating commit tee for Central Md. Farm Credit He is also a member of the Hol stein and Guernsey Associations at the state and national levels. Diane serves on the Extension Advisory Council, hosts farm INNOVATO R+2S Pi. ROHRER & BRO„ INC. Smoketown, PA PH. 717-299-2571 Hours: Mon.-Frl. I AM to S PM Saturday • AM to 12 Noon; Cloood Sunday tours for school classes and volun teers at county fairs. She is spon soring several 4-H’ers in the dairy heifer lease program. Diane is currently in the process of establishing a “Clover Club.” a group geared toward 4- to 7-year olds to serve as a stepping stone in 4-H. She will serve as group lead er. She is a counselor for nursing mothers and also does some free lance writing. Robert L. (Bob) and Robin K. Rohrer of Washington Boro, oper ate a 592-acre, 750-head Holstein farm. Average annual production at Robert H. Rohrer & Sons Farm is 22,300 pounds of milk and 760 pounds of Cat on 690 cows. Crops include corn, hay and rye. They also finish 3,600 hogs per year. The Rohrer’s farm is a partner ship owned by his parents, with Bob responsible for breeding, herd health, herd production, buy ing of supplies and equipment and the work schedule. Robin is re sponsible for all financial records, paying bills and payroll. She helps with the quarterly and year-end re ports and taxes. Robin also takes care of weekly cleaning for of fices, lunchrooms, restrooms, etc., and helps with bST bi-weekly. Bob graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School in 1976. Robin graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1978. They have two children. (Turn to Page A 37) America's Alfalfa Keeps Growing WITH High stem protein, HIGH DIGESTIBILITY This high-quality variety outyielded 81 other varieties in lowa State University yield trials Innovator +Z offers high digestibility, producing up to 8 percent more meat and milk than other varieties +Z seedling resistance to P hytophthora and A phanomyces gives extra early vigor and better stand Innovator +Z has high resistance to five major diseases and exceptior\al winterhardiness Fall dormancy rating: 3 AMERICAS Robert L. and Robin K. Rohrer
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