Dairy Of Distinction Program Again
Seeks Nice Looking Farms
STATE COLLEGE (Centre
Co. ) - Do you take pride in main
taining your dairy farm? Does
your dairy farm project an attrac
tive, wholesome image to con
sumers? If so, the Dairy of Dis
tinction Program of Pennsylvania,
New York, and New Jersey, will
consider your farm for the pro
gram’s annual recognition awards.
The Northeast Dairy Farm
Beautification Program that over
sees the Distinction program was
first started in 1983 in Pennsylva
Dairy of Distinction
1998 Pennsylvania Application
[purpose of program
[Attractive dairy farms give the consumer grater confidence in the whaiesoaieness of imlk end I
I stimulate milk slice which encourages public support for the duty mdutiy The award gives I
I leeegnnilei In die deify tenner (iw maintaining e wan»trapf fhmnfeed .
| ELIGIBILITY
. AD Northeast dairy farms producmg nulk for salt are mvited to submit an apptieaboa for the awmd. I
j Dima receiving the 10 hipest scant m each of the 21 districts will receive an II" x 24” Dairy ef I
' Diatiactioa sign to be displayed in front of then form. I
| Your Name.
Address
' Phone Number,
■ Cooperative or Handler (where you stop your nulk).
■ CYom Handler mil be ccalacled to approve yaemik quality)
■ Location (driving directions forjudging team)
farm u
■ I hmby apply to til* Northeast Dany Fann Beanttfiethoo Cammneo to have my daily scored ml
acoortiancr with the rulea of the program for tba purpose of dbtammg a Daily of Distmcoon sign to be|
| daplayad on my pramaea. (No producer wiU be dunged for scormg or »pi expense.) j
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Return your application by April 15. Send to:
• PENNSYLVANIA, Michael O’Conner, 324 Henning Building, Dept of
Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802.
• NEW YORK STATE, Carol Keene, RDI, Box 31, Gilbertsville, NY 13776.
• NEW JERSEY, August Knispel, 641 Sidney Road, Pittstown, NJ13077.
■EI coNSimcmN
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1982 Mobil street sweeper,
dual controls, G IQ, $7500.
York Co. 717/757-1960.
1989 Case Maxi Sneaker,
series B, vibrator plow, 702
hrs., 8 wheels, 4WD and
diesel. (717)285-3746
(410)838-7600.
cato-4 Dozer,
ManualfWay,
98%#. .
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nia to recognize the hard work and
dedication of the farmers who
maintain attractive farms. The
purpose of the program is to in
still a greater sense of confidence
in the wholesomeness of dairy
products, and increase their sales.
Farms that apply are judged on
the roadside appearance of build
ings, grounds, and surroundings,
since this is 'what our dairy prod
uct consumers observe as they
drive by the farm.
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APPLICATION
Farm Name.
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CRAWLER DOZER
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Truck, 1500 gal fuel, 5 product
tanks, grease, anti-freeze, waste
oil tank 5*27,000
1994 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD.512,500
1993 Ford Ranger 4WD $7,000
1966 Ford F-800 Single Axle
Dump $2,000
Call (410)879-8619
The cleanliness of the barnyard,
feed areas, and manure manage
ment are all areas taken into con
sideration when a team of judges
takes a look at your farm from a
roadside point of view. Judging is
conducted during the month of
May. Award winners are an
nounced during your local June
Dairy Month activities.
To qualify for consideration,
you must be actively dairy farm
ing and shipping milk.
Applications are available for
Pennsylvania dairy farms from
Michael O’Conner, 324 Henning
Building, Dept, of Dairy and
Animal Science, Penn State Uni
versity, University Park, PA
16802. Phone: (814) 863-3913.
For New York State applica
tions are available from Carol
Keene, RD 1, Box 31, Gil
bertsville, NY 13776. Phone:
(607) 783-2169.
For New Jersey applications,
send to: August Knispel, 641
Sidney Road, Pittstown, NJ
08867. Phone: (908) 735-4989.
All applications must be com
pleted and returned to your state
secretary by Wednesday, April 15,
1998.
The Dairy of Distinction pro
gram is financed in Pennsylvania
by Dairy Fanners through the
American Dairy Association Dairy
Council and Pennsylvania Dairy
Promotion Program in coopera
tion with many local agribusiness
organizations. The program is
conducted with advice and help
from Penn State Cooperative Ex
tension.
R S
1979
Komatsu
DS3A
crawler
loader,
16 ton
machine,
good
condition
■521*660. $TBt5OO- $17,500
717-922-1135 NO Sunday calls
t . i
Morbark Commerical Tub Grinder,
Excellent Condition, Low Hours
Must Sell!
410-893-3623
Dairy
of ■
Distinction
HOW IS YOUR FARM SCORED?
Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Program, Inc.
Awards will be based upon neatness, good maintenance and other
factors which can be controlled by the farmer. Attractive background
scenery should not be weighed heavily in judging. All judging obser
vations should be made from a vehicle at one or more points on an
adjacent public highway (or if farm is off the road, the nearest lane).
Judging should give equal consideration to old wood construction
and new construction of metal or concrete block.
The award program may be used for subsequent advertising or
promotion activities for dairy products or dairy fanning. Farmers
who apply for awards agree that; if selected they will cooperate with
these activities and make all reasonable efforts to maintain both the
exterior and interior of their properties in an acceptable condition.
HOW THE APPLICATION WORKS
The owner or operator of the dairy farm should sign the applica
tion and send u to NEDFBP secretary by April 15.
HOW THE JUDGING WORKS
Judging learns will visit farms during the month of May. Farms
will be judged each year as the award is presented on an annual basis.
Any dairy failing to maintain appearance standards will be asked to
remove their sign. The Dairy of Distinction signs remain the proper
ty of the committee, not the property of the dairy farmer. All farms
must achieve a compliance score of 90 percent on their Dairy of
Distinction score card. Your cooperative or milk handler will be con
tacted to approve your milk quality.
RULES FOR THE DAIRY OF DISTINCTION AWARD
The Dairy of Distinction sign remains the property of the
Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Committee.
The post and bracket shall be supplied by and maintained by the
dairy farmer. It is suggested that a wood post 4’ x4’ x 12’ or iron
pipe 2’ x 12’ be used. Posts or pipe should be installed and main
tained in true vertical position with 8’ above ground. Top of (he
bracket shou'i be lower than six inches from the top of the post.
Sign shall b~ displayed m front of the dairy at roadside. An
attractive post and bracket, or other frame, shall be used to dis
play the sign. No more than three signs should be displayed from
(he sign frame or post, and all shall be of a style, general size and
quality comparable to the Dairy of Distinction sign. Sign should
be secured on all sides to avoid wind damage.
Signs shall not be moved to other premises. New owners of a
Dairy of Distinction farm must apply to retain the sign.
Replacement of damaged signs shall be the discretion of the
committee.
No producer shall be charged with scoring or sign expense.
Judges’ decisions will be final.
Judging will take place between May Ist and May 31 si.
Farms awarded a Dairy of Distinction sign in previous years will
be judged between April Ist and April 30(h. If they do not qual
ify, they will be rejudged between May Ist and May 31st so they
have the opportunity to keep the sign.
Farms that do not requalify will return the sign to their regional
Dairy of Distinction Committee.
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