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Distinction includes 115 tillable acres on the farm and an additional
30 rented acres. According to Harry, the dairy cares for 40 milking
Holstein, mostly registered, and 40 young stock. Milking Is from ties
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tall to pipeline. On DHIA, the herd averages 22,500 pounds of milk,
730 protein, and 830 fat. The milk Is shipped to Galllkers In Johns
town. Mosholder said a TMR is used. The farm has been In the family
since 1906, and Mosholder finally purchased the farm In 1972. Harry
farms with wife Donna, a schoolteacher, and sons William, 21, a
Junior at Penn State majoring In dairy and animal science and Matt,
15. Harry’s mother Dorothy also helps work the land. Also, Harry’s
sister Pat helps on the farm.
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