This new Dairy of Distinction In Wayne County Is owned by John
and Diane Rickard and their four children Stephen, 12; Andrew, 9;
Michael, 8; and Zachery, 5. They farm 230 acres three miles south of
Honesdale. They have 70 head of Holsteins and milk 42 cows that
average about 19,000 pounds of milk. John’s grandfather purchased
the farm In the early 1920’s and the boys represent the fourth genera-
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Richard and Patricia Stevens and their son Rich and daughter-in
law Gina and grand children Patrick, 9; Moriah, 4; and Ricky, 1; farm
375 acres in Wyoming County northwest of Mehoopany. They milk
Holstelns that average 21,000 pounds of milk. Overhead feeders that
have been In place since 1974 are used to bring a forage mixture
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The Rickards aim to keep overhead low and upgrade things t
they go. They want to pay all the bills and have a little time to enjc
life. They say they make a good living but don’t see the dairy fan
supporting the next generation very well. But they believe the farm I
a good place for the boys.
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JOHN RICKARD
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RICHARD STEVENS
from the three silos to the feeder.
Herd health Is the number one management necessity. 1
Includes getting the cows bred back on time. The farm has beei
the family nearly 100 years and Rick says farming Is In his blood.'
wouldn’t farm if you didn’t enjoy It.
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