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For the Vaughn H. May Dairy of Distinction, it’s impor
tant to be self-sufficient. May, of Breezewood, prefers to
raise all the crops needed to support the 60-cow grade
Holstein dairy, according to Nancy, Vaughn’s wife. The
600-acre dairy includes 400 tillable acres. The Mays care
for the 60 head of milking cows and 50 head of replace
ment stock. Milking is tiestall to pipeline. The Mays, who
Located northwest of Kutztown (s a new Dairy of Dis
tinction farm operated by Michael Dietrich. He is the fourth
generation of the family to farm the place. Michael owns
the cows and buys the props from his dad. The family has
had this business arrangement since December, 1995.
They farm 150 acres and milk 41 registered Holsteins in a
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Distinction
VAUGHN H. MAY
grind their own feed, are members of the Maryland-
Virginia Cooperative. Vaughn took over the dairy in 1968
from his father, John May. Vaughn concentrates on field
work, ensuring soil fertility to get maximum crop produc
tion. The Mays farm with their grandson, Lance, 17, son of
Vaughn May Jr. and wife, Vickie.
MICHAEL DIETRICH
conventional barn with TMR feeding. Michael thinks you
need to keep the cows clean and watch herd health. As
time goes buy, he would like to expand the herd to 80 or
100 cows as part of a long range plan. The Dietrlcks also
have a milk hauling business.