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then they have expanded by
buying some neighboring farms.
The couple made the decision
to start farming because they
both loved it. "I have always
loved to see things grow and
loved livestock, and I thought it
was a great way to raise a fami
ly," said Laszlo. "My wife liked
farming, too, so it was a joint
decision."
Laszlo and Lana raised five
children: Laszlo T., who is an
airplane mechanic; Raymond, a
business man; Peter, a welder;
Marta, a homemaker; and
Benjamin, 8.J., who is a senior
Laszlo and B.J at the farm sign.
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in high school. They also have
five grandchildren. The family
belongs to the Lutheran Church
in Greenville and all five chil
dren were active in 4-H.
Lana is a tax preparer and
financial adviser and, as her
husband proudly pointed out
she recently received her mas
ters in business administration.
When the children all lived at
home, the family raised fruits
and vegetables and ran a farm
market in addition to the 50-cow
dairy and com and hay crops.
However, the market was dis
continued last year because of
lack of time and not enough
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Growthy heifers and well conditioned dry cows provide a good start for the next
year’s milk production.
help,
"It was nice when the whole
family was home to help, but it
is too much now," said Laszlc.
So today they focus on the
dairy. They are milking primari
ly ‘ registered Holsteins with a
few grades and a few Jerseys.
The herd average is close to
20,000 pounds of milk, 700
pounds of fat, and 600 pounds of
protein. Laszlo has been active
in several agricultural organiza
tions and is a past president of
the Pennsylvania Holstein
Association.
Like all farmers, Laszlo has
faced challenges and he claims
the greatest has been to keep
moving ahead and raise the chil
dren without problems.
"I don't think I would do it
any other way than what I've
done," he said. "I just wish I had
more energy now."
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Lancaster Farming, Saturday. December 12, 1998-All
He likes America. "It is the
land of opportunity," he said, "if
you want to get somewhere it is
up to you." And the people are
nice. He doesn't really have any
dislikes and is pretty happy.
"There're some cloudy days, but
after clouds come sunshine."
You have to take chances in
order to get ahead, Laszlo said.
"You never see a turtle move
ahead unless he sticks his head
out."
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Laszlo wishes that the young
people today who want to farm
could have the opportunity to
start like he did, and voices con
cern about the difficulties they
face just getting started.
Finally, Laszlo points out the
secret to his success. "My suc
cess is not because of myself I
think it's because of the family
together," he said, proudly.
"Everybody worked hard in this
family."
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Assistant Vice President
Agricultural Lending
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