l7O (/5 S 160 3 O l5O 3 o • 3 c o 140 130 120 110 100 1969 1971 1973 1975 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 Front 1969-99, dairy forms decreased from 650 thousand to Just over 111 thousand, an 85 percent decrease in 50 years, a residt of economic conditions, urban sprawl and environmental regidations. During the same time, the 85 percettt less farms produced 50 percent more milk, from 117 billion pounds to over 162 billion, primarily because of advance: in feeding, genetics and other technologies. Source: USDA Dairy Farms vs. Milk Simply Raprlntad from Pipeline, Newsletter ofMd. and Va. Milk Producers llllliu Weaverline Silage Carts Fast Feeding - Labor Saving Weaverline Corp. Churchtown, PA 717-445-6724 750 650 550 450 350 250 150