A2B-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 11, 1999 Honored at the banquet are emcee Alletta Schadler, for decades of serving the county through extension services, and Zachary Gibson, coloring contest winner for the Farm Tour. _______ (Continued from Page A 1) Irv Lutz, plant manager for Murry’s Inc., which processes meat, poultry, and frozen food, and Daniel Hogeland, vegetable grower, paired up for the farm exchange. Both were amazed and fascinated to discov er similar equipment was needed to operate their individual jobs. Hogeland and his wife operate a 300-acre farm, one of the largest veg etable farms in the state. They harvest 600-800 tons of carrots seasonally and plant 130 acres of string beans. Lutz was impressed that of the farm’s 16 tractors, none were newer that 1978 but in super condition. In fact, a 1948 model was still being used. The Hogelands trans formed different pieces of equipment such as a street sweeper transformed into a sprayer with hydraulics that shoot 60 feet of water in either direction. The exchange gave a fascinating view of food production such as millions of bees swarming to sustain a cucumber crop. Since 1972, the Hogeland farm has the state record for potato growing. During Lutz’s visit, the farm was in the middle of delivering 30 tractor-trailer loads of carrots to Philadelphia within 12 days. “We both deal in large quantities of perish able foods. Yet they have a few people to pro duce products while we have many (275 asso ciates)," Lutz said. The exchange amplifies the complex busi ness of farming, the large monetary invest ment, the medical, technical skills, inventory control, and commitment and long hours that farmers need, and problems caused by weather and prices. "Every time I pour a glass of milk, I think of the Krall's long, hard hours of work on the farm,” Kim said. Century farm family Lynn and Coleen Stru phar were presented a plaque for keeping their farm in the family for 117 years. Struphars ate the fifth generation to farm 140 acres in North Annville Township. They milk 35 cows and raise barley, com, and oats. They have two children, Kevin and Amanda. The century business award went to Kohl Brothers. Nancy Gettle, great granddaughter of the founder of the company, and her husband James accepted the award. Pennsylvania Ag Spokesperson Shirley Krall, who with her husband Tom farm 150 acres in Lebanon County, told the audience how she attained the title and presented the speech that clinched the title. Her speech, “Farm Tours That Count” tells about child ren’s reactions and the educational value of such tours. Coloring contest winner was Zachary Gibson. During the banquet, a shawl was completed during the sheep to shawl demonstration. It was auctioned for $450 to Rothermel Funeral Home. Lebanon County has 985 farms that produce $32 million worth of products in a county that is almost equally divided between urban and More than 700 Attend Lebanon Farm-City Banquet T4€rsh€v ■■ll EQUIPMENT CO., INC. (HD (jj|D @) (gsj> <|sD <|sD m Cgg) from y AFFORDABLE QUALITY Westfield (fiR J) From and v S SONES GRAIN SYSTEMS m m Muncy, PA (570) 584-2282 (gs> dssg) @) Cgg) Hutchison m m To have a better understanding of agriculture and business, these four persons particiated in the job exchange. From left, are Daniel Hogeland, Irv Lutz, Kim Moyer, and Linda Krall. It’s really smart. ADtvisionof (GSX) SYCAMORE IND. PARK 255 PLANE TREE DRIVE LANCASTER, PA 17603 (717) 393-5807 1 -800-H EC-0988 If You Order A Model 110 Liquid Propane Dryer With Perforated Wet Bin Or Model 108 Liquid Propane Dryer With Perforated Wet Bin By Dec. 20, 1999. You’ll Receive A Discount On A Dryer Model 110 Price Is $12,500 Including Freight Model 108 Price Is $ll,OOO Including Freight Please Hurry With Your Order Ask For Mike Shearer Route 30 at the Centerville Exit d§D (gD