Hower Family Takes ‘Just EnufT DEANNA CUNFER Carbon Co. Correspondent BETHLEHEM (Northampton Co.) How many is just enough Angus? Of course the answer to that question varies with each farm or ranching operation. The Hower family of Just Enuff Angus, Bethlehem - par ents Ned and Linda and daugh ters Jennifer, 18, and Jamie, 21 - has yet to determine that magical number. Each time they feel they have reached a comfortable limit to their operation, an outstanding heifer catches their eye and soon joins the herd. According to Linda, it was she that kept saying 10 animals was “just enuff” when the herd had grown to that number but she is often smitten by some young heifer’s looks or pedigree and, be fore long, the herd size grew again. In fact, Ned has become cautious of sending the women of the family to shows without him, in fear of what they might bring home. Much to Ned’s dismay, Linda and the girls came home with a puppy from a recent show that Ned was unable to attend. But before long, Expo - named after the show from where he came - won Ned’s approval and has since become a part of the family. Often times, the new addition to the herd goes on to bring rib bons and honors home from the various shows where the family exhibits their animals. Having ex hibited in the bred-and-owned heifer and bull, owned heifer, cow/calf, and market steer com petitions in both the junior and open divisions at shows ranging from the local 4-H round-up to state and national level shows, Jennifer and Jamie have made their presence known. Their ani mals have been selected champi ons at many prestigious shows, Pa. Department Of Agriculture To Host Agro 2003 HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Agriculture Secretary Sam Hayes announced that Agro 2003, Pennsylvania’s largest international activi ty, will be hosted by the Department of Agricul ture Jan. 9-13. Friends, of agriculture from across the planet will be traveling to Harrisburg in response to the Department of Agriculture’s invitation to cele brate the accomplishments of Pennsylvania’s number one industry, agriculture. ‘“Products for the Planet’ is becoming recog nized worldwide as a symbol of Pennsylvania agriculture and the diversity of the products that are ready for export to the marketplaces around the globe,” said Hayes. “Agro 2003 helps to showcase Pennsylvania’s agriculture to the world. The Department of Agriculture is excited to host our international friends from over 70 countries at the weeklong event.” Agro 2003 will begin with a welcoming recep tion for international guests on Jan. 9, in the East Rotunda of the Capitol Building. On Fri day, Jan. 10 at 9:45 a.m., the Agro 2003 Trade Show will begin with the Opening Ceremonies. “Export ready” companies from all sectors of Pennsylvania agriculture, including foods, hard woods, machinery, genetics, service, and agri technology, will be represented at the Trade Show. Friday’s activities will culminate in the International Reception and Dinner with more than 1,000 attendees, including agribusiness and agriculture representatives, legislators, and in ternational guests. Continuing for several days thereafter, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s inter national guests will then be paired with the men and women of Pennsylvania agriculture. Plans have been made to host more than 200 guests from more than 70 countries. More than 130 agribusiness companies wjlj participate d! ( the 'Agro including the Pennsylvania Farm Show where the family has been a mainstay in the Angus part of the beef barns for the past six years. In addition to the Pennsylva nia Farm Show, some of the shows where both girls have ex hibited include the Plainfield Farmers’ Fair, the Pennsylvania Fair, Eastern Pennsylvania 4-H Livestock Show and Sale at Blue Valley Farm Show, the New Jer sey State Fair, and the Warren County Fair. A few of the state and national level shows where the girls have shown are the Pennsylvania Angus Breeders Show, Atlantic National ROV Angus Show, and the Eastern Regional Angus Show. Jamie has also exhibited at the National Junior Show in Wisconsin and the MAJAC show. Jennifer, a senior at Nazareth High School with plans to pursue a career in elementary special ed ucation, has shown at the Penn sylvania Farm Show for the past five years. Jen, as she is known to her friends, has previously com peted in the market steer, bred and-owned heifer and owned heifer classes, and this year will be taking a steer and a few of her heifers to Harrisburg in January. Having completed such 4-H projects as entomolo gy, basket ry, vege table gardening, and horse production as well as market steer and breeding beef on the local level, Jen recently returned from Geor gia where she served as the 2002 female delegate for Northampton County at the National 4-H Con gress in Atlanta. She has also worked as a 4-H camp counselor for the past several years and is looking forward to again serving as a counselor this summer as she completes her last year of 4-H eli gibility. Having exhibited an entomolo gy project and her cattle at the Farm Show in the past, she has made many close friends through her involvement with the 4-H program and the Pennsylvania Junior Angus Association. Jen said she enjoys going to the dif ferent fairs and shows through out the year because there are al ways new people to meet and old friends to see. She feels her in volvement in 4-H has led to what she calls some “incredible friend ships” that will last a lifetime along with the'numerous memo ries they share. When not working with her cattle, Jen enjoys swimming and snow skiing. 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