35th Pa. All-American Dairy Show A Celebration (Continued from Page A 1) across the nation. That’s scheduled to start at 8 a.m. Sept 21. At 7 p.m. that night, at the Sher aton Harrisburg East, a judging contest awards banquet is scheduled. Id another, very intense contest, about 100 youth have entered for Tuesday’s Junior Dairy Manage ment Competition, with a $l,OOO scholarship as top prize, but com petition organizers and adult observers said there are no losers in this event, since the educational value is so great That competition begins 10 a.m.. Sept 22. Back to Sunday, it is also time for several of the state youth dairy breed organizations to hold meetings. The Pennsylvania Junior Guern sey Breeders are set to meet and bold a social at 6:30 p.m. in Room D; the state Ayrshire Youth are to meet and hold a social at 7 p.m. in Room E; the state Junior Jersey Club meeting is to be at 7 p.m., in Room C. Youth interested in pursuing a career in the dairy industry can talk to representatives of the industry during the Careers and Opportuni ties Night event, set for 7 p.m. Sun day in the Dairy Activities Center. Also set for Sunday evening are the Junior Dairy Show Olympics, to be held in the Small Arena. Show officials report that registration for the six national and regional dairy breed shows is grea ter than in previous years, and at If you thought the performance of PIONEER® brand hybrids was outstanding over the last several years...watch out, because you ain't seen nothing yet! Our new lineup has the potential to deliver a better than-ever return! Your Pioneer sales rep will contact you soon to boost your bottom line in 1999. 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Two thou sand head of cattle from about 20 states and Canada are expected to be on site ready to compete. In addition, almost 1,200 bead were registered to compete in six dairy breed shows Monday in the Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show, set to start at 8 a.m. It is held in conjunction with PAADS. The state Junior Dairy Show is the culmination of the state’s FFA and 4-H dairy youth showing efforts. They had to qualify their animals for the state show by first receiving approval from a judge at a county and district show. Some of the same animals can be expected to be shown in the national and regional shows during the rest of the week. Those looking to purchase ani mals will find two exceptional sales, according to PAADS officials. A Milking Shorthorn Sale is scheduled to be held 2 p.m. Mon day, Sept. 21, in the Small Arena. The Eastern National Holstein Sale is to be held at 7 p.m. Wednes day Sept. 23, in the Small Arena. A bank of pay telephones in the hallway to the rear of the Small Arena is available for those who wish to consult with others about possible purchases. Also on Wednesday, at 6 p.m., prior to the Eastern National Hols tein Sale, the All-American Buffet is scheduled to be held in the Dairy Activity Center, featuring the pre sentation of the annual Image Award. Pioneer % Yield Moisture Pioneer Adv. Difference Wins 15.5 0.0 75 5.9 -0.2 67 4.1 0.6 62 11.0 -0.5 75 6.2 0.2 63 13.9 0.4 79 9.2 0.2 72 12.4 0.4 78 12.8 4.7 86 12.8 0.5 77 15.0 0.7 84 100 86 75 73 66 1.3 -0.6 0.7 -0.1 -0.9 18.5 14.9 9.9 8.6 7.5 PIONEER. BRAND • PRODUCTS The PAADS linage Award is presented to a person who has done an outstanding long-time job of helping to enhance and preserve the quality of the show not only within the dairy industry, but to the general public. This year’s award winner is Elsie Wolff, a long-time show par ticipant, class sponsor and member of the PAADS board of directors. Wolff and her husband J. Scott own Hollow View Farm in Quar ryvillc, hwcrc she tends young Guernsey stock. According to PAADS officials, “An enthusiastic promoter and advocate for the (PAADS) show, Wolff has been diligent in recom mending improvements, seeking out new exhibitors, tapping into the generosity of fellow breeders to be class sponsors, and seeking ways to enhance the show, while remaining true to the values of the show itself.” Specifically, she is recognized for being instrumental in impro ving lighting in the arena and wash areas, improving the sound sys- Pioneer Inc. Advantage /Acre /Unit $37 $lll $l4 $42 $l2 $36 $24 $72 $l5 $45 $34 $lO2 $22 $66 $3O $9O $4l $123 $3l $93 $37 $lll $132 $99 $75 $6O $45 $44 $33 $25 $2O $l5 Saturday, September 19 6.30 p tn - Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Pageant, Sheraton Harrisburg East Sunday through Thursday - September 20 through 24 12 00 Noon to 8 00 p m - Country Craft Market, Dairy Activity Center Sunday, September 20 12 00 Noon to 8 00 p m - Dairy Antiques and Collectibles Show, Dairy Activity Center Sunday, September 20 - Youth Programs 1 00 p m - Youth Showmanship Contest, Large Arena 5 00 p m - Senior Division Fitting Competition - Small Arena 6 30 p m - Pennsylvania Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting & Social, Room D 7 00 p m - Pennsylvania Ayrshire Youth Meeting & Social, Room E 7 00 p m - Pennsylvania Junior Jersey Meeting, Room C 7 00 p m - Careers and Opportunities Night, Dairy Activity Center 8.00 p m - Junior Dairy Show Olympics, Small Arena Monday through Thursday - September 21 through 24 8 00 am - 8 00 pm - Dairy Antiques and Collectibles Show, Dairy Activity Center Monday, September 21 8:00 a m - Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, (4-H, FFA, and Collegiate) Small Arena 8:00 a.m - Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show, Large Arena 2 00 p m - Milking Shorthorn Sale, Small Arena 7:00 p m - Judging Contest Awards Banquet, Sheraton Harrisburg East Tuesday, September 22 9:00 a.m - Eastern National Ayrshire Show, Large Arena 9 00 a.m. - Pennsylvania Fall Championship Holstein Show, Large Arena 10-00 am- Junior Dairy Management Contest, Second Floor, Main Building 10-00 a m - Pennsylvania 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Forum, Small Arena 3.00 p m - Eastern National Milking Shorthorn Show, Large Arena Wednesday, September 23 - Dairy Farmer Appreciation Day 9.00 a.m. - National Guernsey Show, Large Arena 9.00 a.m. - Eastern National Brown Swiss Show, Large Arena 6:00 p.m. - All-American Buffet, Dairy Activity Center 7.00 p.m - Eastern National Holstein Sale, Small Arena Thursday, September 24 8 00 a.m. - Eastern National Holstein Show, Large Arena 800 a.m - Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show, Large Arena 12.00 noon - Cattle release (Holsteins and Jerseys at the end of the Holstein and Jersey Shows) - Supreme Champion (selection immediately following the Holstein and Jersey shows). Large Arena **** NEED YOUR FARM BUILDINGS PAINTED? Let us give you a price! Write: Daniel’s Painting 637-A Georgetown Rd. Ronks, PA 17572 (or leave message) (717) 687-8262 Spray on and Brush in Painting Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 19, 1998-A25 tern, and endouraging changes to draw more spectators. Wolff isn’t the only long-time exhibitor and supporter expected to be present during the week. The event is also recognized as “the” dairy event for the state, a place for meeting family and friends, establishing new personal and business relationships, dis cussing issues and exchanging ideas. Also new this year, food is to be available through several of the state’s commodity organizations. Commercial displays are also part of the PAADS, and industry support businesses are all expected to be present, from artificial inse mination businesses, to high-tech breeding specialist, feeding spe cialist, records keeping, milk test ing, etc. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, ADM-Moormans Inc. is offering a free seminar on how to get more profit out of a dairy operation. The “Dairy Solutions" seminar is designed to help dairy producers find ways to increase profits, and how to locate profit-making Pennsylvania All-American SCHEDULE aspects of a farming operation. Right in line with that, for the first time, a livestock exporting seminar is to be offered for the first time. While dairy cattle arc the main thrust of PAADS, the export seminar is to be applicable to all livestock. A schedule of shows and sale and events is included in this issue of Lancaster Farming, as well as several more detailed articles on some of the programs. The Farm Show Complex is located at Mclay and Cameron streets, with easy access from 181; Route 11/15; the Pennsylvania Turnpike; or Route 322. For those familiar with road work being done just north of Har risburg on Route 322, take note that while delays can be expected during morning and evening com muter drive hours, there is little interruption other times, though traffic can be heavy Sunday even ings traveling east into Harrisburg. There are a number of hotel and motel accomodations in the area. For more specific information, call the Farm Show Complex at (717) 787-2905.
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