f Finally, A First-Time Dairy Champion For Del. 4-H’er ANDY ANDREWS tal Wyatt, won junior dairy show The cow is kept at the farm of Editor supreme with his 4-year-old Hoi- Randy Sullivan. Mel noted that HARRINGTON Del A ste ' n > Hayland Mandel Kathy (S: nothing special went into gamer r ... . . ’ _’ „ Lutz-Meadows E Mandel-Et, D: ing the first-time champion, first-time champ.on finally ar- H ayland Blackstar Katie). Sullivan cares for the animal, rive or e ya o Hamng- The Lake Forrest High School Mel noted that his mother and ton here early this week at the nth grader is a member of the father, who also exhibited at the Delaware State Fair. Vernon Honey Bees Dairy Club, fair, taught him a lot about show- Mel, 15, son of Chris and Crys- of which he is vice president. ing animals. Mel Wyatt won supreme champion junior dairy show at the Delaware State Fair Mon day with his 4-year-old Holstein, Hayland Mandel Kathy. Photo by Andy Andrews, editor Generator Systems Diesel or Propane, 10-500 KW, Agricultural and Industrial. New, Used or Reconditioned Martin Diesel Services Shop (570) 658-5303 Office (570) 922-4494 Pasture Walks Set LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) A series of pasture walks have been organized by local graziers in cooperation with Lancaster County Cooperative Extension for people who are interested in grazing dairy cattle. Hours for all the walks are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., DST. For biosecu rity reasons, all who attend are encouraged to wear clean clothes, wash their footwear before visit ing the host farm and before re turning home, and stay out of feeding and young stock areas. Lunch plans vary with each lo cation, as described below. In an effort to help host farms make necessary arrangements, reserva tions will be appreciated, and can be made by calling the Lancaster Cooperative Extension office at (717) 394-6851. Dates, places, and other details are as follows. • Thursday, Aug. 1. Jeff Stoltzfiis farm, located south of Kirkwood at 32 Lakeview Rd., east of Rt. 472. Jeff is a certified New York State Fair Will Host ‘Beef Day’ SYRACUSE, N.Y. The New York State Fair will honor the beef industry in the Empire State on Tuesday, Aug. 27 as it cele brates the seventh annual Beef Day. Join the beef industry on this day for Beefs “Thrill of the Grill” media burger-making con test. The kickoff to Beef Day will be at 10 a.m. at the pavilion at Cole Muffler Court. Beef indus try leaders and friends from across the country and through out New York State will again meet at the state fair to partici pate in this event. Beef Day schedule: • 10 a.m. Beef Day Kick-off Proclamation by Nathan Rudgers, Commissioner of Ag and Markets. • 10:30-11 a.m the Grill” Watch as some of your favorite media personalities compete to organic producer, an all-grass grazier with 150 acres. He milks 70 cows in a homemade parlor, and has a simple manure and mortality composting system. Drinks will be available, but bring your own lunch. • Thursday, Sept. 19. John Stoltzfus farm, Parkesburg, locat ed north of Rt. 30 and west of Rt. 10 at 7643 N. Moscow Rd. John is a certified organic producer with 50 acres of grass and 11 years of grazing experience. He milks 50 cows and feeds a mix ture of grass and TMR. Lunch will be provided. • Thursday, Oct. 10. Jake Zook farm, located southwest of Christiana at 1178 White Oak Rd., between Noble Rd. and Bar tville Rd. Jake has nine years of grazing experience and 100 acres of grass. He milks 50 cows and feeds no grain. A light lunch and drinks will be provided. make the biggest and best bur gers in town. • 10:45 a.m.-4 p.m Day Activities Fun for the whole family (grandma and grandpa too). Meet Beefman, eat beef samples and learn about the importance of beef as part of a balanced diet. • 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Beef Cooking Demos Learn how quick and easy beef and veal dishes can be. Cattle- Women from across the country are here to show you how it’s done. • AH Day Bee Flexible Meal Solutions Sample new beef and veal products and pick up free recipes for beef and veal dishes. “Thrill of • All Day Beef Barn Learn more about beef farming from the producers themselves. Beef
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