Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (Continued from Page A2B) Farm Bureau at (888) 322-1323 to participate in the national com paign for establishing the use of sound science into the regulations that fulfill the intent of the FQPA. The phone call will generate a letter from the Farm Bureau mem ber to their respective federal legi slator, he said. In other news, Donaldson talked about the E. Chester Heim scholar ship made possible through the PFB Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, and that $11,400 was raised at Ag Progress Days this year to help support the scholarship, and that another $22,000 was raised at a golf outing for the foundation. During the evening banquet, Donaldson read a letter from Heim, whose health prevented him from attending, stating his grati tude and honor in allowing his name to be used to support a scholarship. According to Donaldson, if it wouldn't have been for “Chet’s” initial work promoting the con cerns and arguments of Pennsylva nia Farm Bureau, and meeting with editorial boards across the state, that the organization would not be what it is now, nor have the name recognition that it enjoys. Aft E ENTERPRISES, INC. « A V During the luncheon, the orga nization announced the selection of its Young Farmer and Rancher Award an honor bestowed to the winner of a leadership abilities and skills contest in which a young farmer rancher individual or cou ple is selected to represent the PFB at the American Farm Bureau contest The contest is open to members aged 18 to 35 years, with a state prize of $5OO and a trip to the American Farm Bureau conven tion in Albuquerque in January, where they arc to compete in the national contest with a first-place prize of a 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup truck and an Artie Cat all terrain vehicle. The winner is decided based upon the farm operation, its growth and financial progress, and leadership in the Farm Bureau and elsewhere. In recognition of the program. Donaldson talked about the deve lopment of the program during the past four years, and how well ithas progressed in becoming a program that offers opportunities for mem bers to develop leadership skills. Brian Dietrich, outgoing chair man of the committee, received a standing ovation during the award ceremony program. ■ ■ ■ Dietrich was honored for inspir ing others to become involved in the program, and for helping to organize additional programs and opportunities for involvement. This year’s winning couple of the YF&R award was Donald and Joanne Stoltzfus of Morgantown. They started farming in 1990 with 18 cows from 4-H and FFA projects. They entered into a part nership a year later. As the busi ness grew into a five-way partner ship, it added more cows and addi tional enterprises. Herd management changes such as totally mixed ration feed ing, using bovine somatotropin, and installing close-up pens for freshening cows helped increase average milk production of the herd from 18,000 pounds to more than 23,000 pounds. More recently, the free-stall bam was remodeled for cow com fort, and heifers are being custom raised at another farm. Cropping includes 200 acres of com, 110 acres of alfalfa and the rest in grass hay. Some com is double-cropped with rye. A num ber of pieces of equipment has been purchased also. They have been active farm leaders. Joanne served on the Berks County Farm Bureau board of directors for two years and on its legislative committee for six years. p* Randall G. 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The Stoltzfuscs have two young children. They are planning to relocate in Somerset County next summer. The other finalists included Edward and Lorraine Thiele, who operated a 145-acre dairy farm in include staying in the top position under a competitive contract to make top dollar. How he finishes on the Wamp ler scale of feed conversion at least cost is “how you get paid,” he said. Wampler makes a wide range of turkey products, including whole fresh turkeys, turkey breast meat, turkey ham, regular and smoked breast, even turkey hot dogs. “If you want it, they can make it out of turkey,” he said. 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Butler County; and Patrick Greas er, who operates a 185-acre tree farm and crop shares 45 acres of reed canary hay and timothy alfal fa hay in Beaver County. The PFB also ran a new contest this past year concerning response to calls for legislative action. The contest offered a weekend at the Hershcy Hotel for two couples. The winners from PFB Regions 1, 2 and 6 were Paul and Colccn Hoffman. The winners from Reg ions 3, 4 and 5 were Russell and Nancy Omcr. On Tuesday, the PFB held the finals for its annual Discussion Meet contest Growing growout operation. Right now, he does a lot of the work himself —so the number of birds he can finish remains limited. But that’s why he entered the business in the first place there is more flexibility with the grow out compared to a seven day a week job in the dairy business. Also, it’s easier for young fanners to start out in the turkey business, compared to dairy, Horst noted. Starla Horst bakes cakes under the Horst Home Bakery business and sells cakes and pies to Hanover Farmers Market She includes recipes from Elsie, Lynn’s mother. Lynn’s favorite is the fresh peach pie. Actually, Lynn’s grandmother on Us mother’s side, Ruth Ogbum, operated a bak ery. Even Ruth’s mother, Katie Gcigley, operated a bakery. The Horst family belongs to the Mum masburg Mennonitc ' Church.
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