Jay and Miriam Weaver and family milk about 100 Hoi
steins on this scenic dairy near Myerstown in Lebanon
County. Along with three hired men, the Weavers manage
the herd and farm about 260 acres to provide most of the
forages for the cows.
Jay’s father originally owned the farm and Jay began milk-
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ing there before he was married.
Children Randall, 13, and Sheila, 11, pitch in with the farm
work and help to keep the grounds tidy and trim. About two
months ago, a new son, Jeremy, was born into the Weaver
family. He hasn’t joined the working crew yet.
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