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Reviews 1997 Achievements (Continued from Pago E 4) economic values and heritability of traits as people put together an incredible range of genetic re cipes. “USDA’s Net Merit Index is the best starting point for over 95 percent of our dairy producers,” Wilson continued. “And the best method of sorting reliable bull proofs is the “S” (stud sampled) code.” CRI has just announced its MVP sire program, encouraging producers to use sires that are stud sampled and in the 80th percentile for Net Merit These sires, desig nated as MVP (Maximum Value and Profitability) sires, “will be come a household word within CRI membership.” Wilson stated. Another area of emphasis for the cooperative is in the area of beef. 'This organization has made excellent progress in sire selec tion, marketing growth and in creasing general awareness of beef programming,” Wilson stated. “However, it is clear to me we must stretch our beef invest ment and commitment” he added. The third area Wilson discussed was what he called his “biggest in dustry concern.” It deals with genetic education. “If people do not recognize the highest return on all annual operating costs is gene tics if people do not realize the difference in bulk tank yield from using high versus low active sires —and, if people will not differen tiate genetics in their buying ha bits, we have invested 100 much in product development,” Wilson stated. 21st Century Sales And Service Academy In 21st Century’s annual sales Lancaster Host LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) Wagon rides, a straw maze, a coloring contest, and ice cream samples are just a few of the free activities set for Family Dairy Days, June 16-18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The community event, to be held at Oregon Dairy on Rt 272 just east of Lancaster, will feature wagon rides to the farm and an educational tour of the bam and milking facility. Those who attend the event around 3:30 in the after noon will also be able to watch the milking process. There will be free samples of ice cream and milk. Several agriculture or ganizations and area businesses will have exhibits at the event Family Dairy Days features several activities that children are Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 6, 1998-E5 and service academy program, technician James Vierhout, Hull, lowa, was named this year’s tech nician academy winner. The Academy recognizes technicians for their sales record, market share, accounts receivable, service procedure and records, company loyalty and attitude, and their members’ involvement in the sire sampling and corrective mating programs. Vierhout began his career at 21st Century in 1990. During 1997, he recorded 3,716 first ser vices, sold 6,165 units of semen and achieved 50 percent market share in his area. Regional Sales Manager Mark Jensen said of Jim: “He always maintains a cheerful attitude and always has time to help members solve breeding problems. Large herd members especially appreciate his high con ception rate and professional tech nical expertise.” The other four Academy fin alists were Mark Apenhorst Chat field, Minn.; Brad Beckman, Fari bault. Minn.; Steve Holschbach, Oostburg, Wis. and Kurt Jochim sen, Edgar. Wis. Apenhorst has been a technician since 1985. He increased first services in his area by over4oo last year and currently has 56 percent market penetration. Beckman began his AI careeer in 1987 and now has an amazing 86 percent market share in his area. Holschbach is in his sixth year as a technician and recorded 5,782 first services in 1997. Since he be gan his AI career, his market share has increased Grom 55 percent to 77 percent Jochimsen has been a technician for over 20 years and recorded over 4,200 first services in 1997. His market share is 52 percent Chamber , Oregon Dairy Family Dairy Days sure to enjoy. There will be a straw tunnel for children to ex plore and they are welcome to pet the calves and climb onto the trac tors and the other farm equipment that will be on display. Children can also participate in a coloring contest. Oregon Dairy is also sponsor ing a chicken barbecue for S2.SO. The dinner includes a whole chicken leg, pork and beans, cole slaw, roll, and a drink. The event is being co-spon sored by the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry to showcase Lancaster’s agriculture and to highlight dairy during Na tional Dairy Month. For more information contact Jim Shirk at the Chamber at (717) 397-3531.