Of Distinction Winners Named of winning farm lanes to show everyone they have been judged to be clean, well kept farmsteads. XEGE (Centre ic traveling in h consumers and e beautiful dairy This year 33 new farms have been added to the 666 farms that had been recognized up to this time since the program began m : as they drive itryside. At this te new Dairy of go up at the end stlnction Every day, more farmers are taking advantage of die many benefits of Dairylea. Is today your day? Dairylea’s membership is growing throughout the area That’s because so many of your neighbors have already found what being a member can do for their farms It can take some of the stress out of the dairy busi ness, boost profitability and put valuable resources at your fingertips You’ll still put the same effort into running your farm, but as a Dairylea member you’ll get more out of it Dairy of Distinction Supplement to Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 25, 1998—Page Pennsylvania in 1987. The Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification program sponsors these awards to recognize those dairy farmers who pay particular attention to the appearance of their land and buildings. Most people who drive by the farm don’t real ize that in addition to a lot of work to produce milk, it also takes a lot of effort to keep the farmstead looking nice too. But whenever a consumer sees a nice looking dairy farm, the associa tion with good wholesome milk is easy. And milk gets good pub licity from this visual association. Russ Rooks, president of the Pennsylvania program said that dairymen want the sign at their farm to provide advertising for milk. Others use the designation to help find good employees for the farm. Created in 1983, the Dairy of Distinction Program is designed to highlight those farms that help to create a positive image for 'milk. Applicants for the award an judged by committees who evalu ate the farms’ roadside appearance, as well as the cleanliness of the To learn more, call 1-800-654-8838, today. Pairylea Cooperative Inc.O com line: Nobody gives roil more than Dairylea. grounds and buildings, Winners receive official 18x24 “Dairy of Distinction” signs which are mounted at the roadside for all to see. Award-winning farms are also visited annually by the judging committee to ensure that they continue to meet the standards of excellence set by the program. Pennsylvania has 10 districts that are run by local committees with area coordinators. These co " ordmators are - District 11, George Wilcox, Erie; District 12, Brett Brum baugh, Brockway; District 13, Susan Alexander, Brockville; Dis trict 14, David & Janet Hileman, Tyrone; District 16, Norman Coons; District 16, Robert Hock enbrock, Richfield; District 17, Craig Williams, Wellsboro, Dis trict 18, Allen Roszel, Montrose; District 19, Southampton; and District 20, Russell Rooks, Al lentown. The list of Dairy of Distinction farm winners for 1998 are as fol lows; District 11: Melvin R. Rogers, Jr. 42306 State Rt. 77 Spartonsburg, Pa 16734 District 12 John Hildreth, RD 1, Box 181, Sycamore, Pa. 15364 District 13 Penn State Mark Amsler, Dairy Admmstration. University Park, Pa. 16802 Sugar Hill Dairy John Engel, 151 Sugar Hill Rd., St. Marys, Pa 15857 District 14 May Hill Farm Harry and Virginia Rhoads, 722 Round Hill Rd,, Berlin, Pa. 15530 David M. Moyer, RD 1, Box 77, Woodburry, Pa., 16695 Andy-Bar Farm Anthony and Barbara Wert?, 5138 Milligans Cove Rd , Manns Choice, Pa 15550 C ove-Acres Farm Ellis Sollenberger, Box 64, Curryville, Pa. 16631 Grandview Farm Harold and Ella Troutman, 444 Grandview Dr, Hyndman, Pa., 15545 Gar-Mar Acres Leßoy and Janet Carman, 248 Wild Cherry Tree Dr., Martinsburg, Pa 1666 District 15 H. E. Heindel & Sons Box 146, Brogue, Pa. 17309 District 16 Orchard Dew Farm Ray & Dan Geissmger, RD 2, Box 236, Mifflmtown, Pa. 17059 Middle Creek Farms Tanya & Karl Hertzler, RD 4, Box 36, Middleburg, Pa. 17842 Millbrook Farm Charles & Doireen Pent, 7599 Ferguson Valley Rd McVeytown, Pa 17051 District 17 Black Creek Farms David, Gloria, & Paul Zeafla RDI, Box 173, Liberty, Pa 16930 Button Hill Farms Oliver & Virginia Button, RD 1, Box 51a, Millerton, Pa. 16936 Ken Heyler, RDI, Box 182, Moms, Pa 16938 Leisure Acre Farm George & Dave Ulrich, RDI, Box 196, Allenwood, Pa. 17810 Charles & Bonnie Ulmer, 3923 Rt 973 East, Cogan Station, Pa 17728 District 18 Dunns-Pnde Farm James Dunn, RD 1, Box 160 m, New Ringgold, Pa. 17960 John & Diane Rickard, RD 2, Box 795, Honesdale, Pa. 18431 R M. Shipsky & Sons, RD 1, Box 105, Forest City, Pa. 18421 Rick Stevens, RD 1, Box 224, Mehoopany, Pa 18629 District 19 Bodendale Farm Glenm & Brenda Book, 655 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, Pa 17602 District 20 Conebella Farm Donald C Gable, 337 Chestnut Tree Rd El verson. Pa 19520 Mark & Melody Stoltzlus 413 September Rd , Honey brook. Pa 19344 Glen Run Way Farm John S Smoker, 301 Glen Run Rd , Alglen , Pa 19310 Evergreen Farm Richard G, Lloyd Family, Box 235, Chatham, Pa 19318 Marshck Dairy Farm University of PA Vet School New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Rd , Rennets Square, Pa 18041 Edn Shaynah Kee Farm Noel Schlegel, 506 North Main St, Topton, Pa 19562 Kieffer Farms, Inc Robert Kieffer, 420 Strausser Rd,. Hamburg, Pa 19526 Maulfair Acres Dale Maulfair, RD 4, Box 5665, Jonestown, Pa 17038 Reid & Diane Hoover RD 4, Box 805, Lebanon, Pa. 17042 Edward Shuhler & Daughters 7700 Kraussdale Rd * East Greenville, Pa 18041 199
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