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Apply For Dairy Of Distinction Award By April 15
UNIVERSITY PARK (Centie Co )
Pennsylvania dairy farms are invited to
apply lor this year’s Dairy ot Distinction
award fiom the Northeast Dairy Farm
Beautification Program Applications must
be submitted by April 13
The award is based on the idea that
attractive taimsteads enhance consumer
confidence m the wholcsomeness of milk
and stimulate milk sales and public support
for the industry Dairies leceiving the high
est scoies in each ot 10 Pennsylvania
districts will be awarded an 18- by 24-mch
Dairy of Distinction sign to display m front
of their farm
“This program is run by volunteers and
recognizes the hard work and dedication of
dairy producers who promote a positive
image for the dairy industry." said Mike
O’Connor, secretary of the Pennsylvania
Dairy of Distinction program and
professor of dairy science extension in
Penn State’s College of Agricultural
Sciences
Roadside judging will take place in
May. Judges will look at factors that can be
controlled by the farmer, such as clean and
attractively finished buildings; neat land
scaping, ditches, roads and lanes; and
well-maintained fences. They also will
take into account other aspects of the farm,
such as cleanliness of ammals,the barn
yard, feed areas and manure management.
HOW IS YOUR FARM SCORED?
Awards will be based upon neatness, good maintenance, and
other factors, which can be controlled by the farmer Attractive
background scenery should not be weighed heavily in judg
ing All judging observations should be made from a vehicle
at one or more points on an adjacent public highway (or if
farm is off the road, the nearest lane) Judging should give
equal consideration to old wood construction and new con
struction of metal or concrete block
The award program may be used for subsequent advertising or
promotion activities for dairy products or dairy farming
Farmers who apply for awards agree that, if selected, they will
cooperate with these activities and make all reasonable efforts
to maintain both the exterior and interior of their properties in
an acceptable condition
HOW THE JUDGING WORKS
Judging teams will visit the farms during the month of May
Farms will be judged each year as the award is presented on
an annual basis Any dairy failing to maintain appearance
standards will be asked to remove their sign The Dairy of
Distinction signs remain the properly of the committee, not
the property of the dairy farmer All farms must achieve a
compliance score of 90 percent on their Dairy of Distinction
score card Your cooperative oi milk handler will be contacted
to approve your milk quality
RULES FOR THE
DAIRY OF DISTINCTION AWARD
1 The Dairy of Distinction sign remains the property of the
Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Program Committee
(NEDFBP)
2 The post and bracket shall be supplied by and maintained by
the dairy farmer NEDFBP suggests that a wood post 4 x 4 x
12’ or iron pipe 2" x 12’ be used Posts or pipe should be
installed and maintained in true vertical position with 8’ above
ground Top ot the bracket should be lower than six inches
from the top ot the post In addition, NHDPBP suggests that the
sign be mounted in a frame to provide additional stability
3 The sign shall be displayed in front ot the dairy at roadside
An attractive post and bracket, or other frame shall be used to
display the sign No more than three signs should be displayed
Irom the sign frame or post, and all shall be ot a style, general
size and quality comparable to the Dairy ot Distinction sign
The sign should be secured on all sides to avoid wind damage
4 Signs shall not be moved to other premises New owners of
a Dairy of Distinction farm must apply to retain the sign
5 Replacement of damaged signs shall be at the discretion ot
the committee
6 No producer shall be charged with scoring oi sign expenses
7 The judges’ decision will be final
8 Judging will take place between May I and May 31
9 Farms awarded a Dairy ot Distinction s,gn in previous years
will be ludged between April I and April 30 It they do not
quality, they will be reiudged between May I and May 31 so
they have the opportunity to keep the sign
10 Farms that do not lequahlv will return the sign to their
legional Dairy ot Distinction Committee
Mix all Ingredients and let set in refrigerator
a few hours before baking. Bake at 375 degrees
for 15 minutes. The recipe can easily be cut in
half or the unbaked dough freezes well for bak
ing at a later date. One teaspoon ginger could
be added.
ANSWER Bob Peterson, Hubbardsville,
N.Y., wanted a recipe for Spanish Bar Cake.
Thanks to a Chester County reader for sending
Dairies of Distinction for 2002.
Winning farms will be notified in late
June. Because this is a yearly award,
previous winners are reevaluated each
year to see if they are still maintaining
excellent standards.
To receive an application, call
Mike O’Connor at (814) 863-3913 or
e-mail him at HYPERLINKmait Uv
MOConnor@psu edu.
Dairy of Distinction
2003 Pennsylvania Application
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence
in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales
which encourages public support of the dairy industry. The
award gives recognition to the dairy farmer for maintaining
a well-kept farmstead.
ELIGIBILITY
All Northeast dairy farms producing milk for sale are •
invited to submit an application for the award. Dairies •
receiving the 10 highest scores in each of the 21 districts will *
receive an 1 8” x 24” Dairy of Distinction sign to be dis- #
played in front of their farm. •
APPLICATION •
Your Name
Mailini
Phone Number
Cooperative or Handler (where you ship your milk, be •
specific) •
(Your Handler will be contacted to approve your milk quality)
Location (driving directions for judging team)
County (where your farm is located)
I hereby apply to the Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification
Committee to have my dairy scored in accordance with the
rules of the program for the purpose of obtaining a Dairy of
Distinction sign to be displayed on my premises.
(No producer will be charged for scoring or sign expense.)
Date
Signature Owner/Operator
Return application by April 15 to:
Michael O’Connor
Department of Dairy and Animal Science
324 Henning Building
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
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Since 1987, Pennsylvania’s Dairy of
Distinction Program has recognized more
than 700 dairy farms The Pennsylvania
program is part of the Northeast Dairy
Farm Beautification Program, which also
includes New York, New Jersey, and
Vermont. Dairies in these states can con
tact the program secretary in their state
for applications.
Address
Farm Name
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 15, 2003-B9
in a recipe.
9 Spanish Bar Cake
cups water
cups raisins
cup shortening
cups all-purpose flour
cups granulated sugar
teaspoons baking soda
teaspoon ground cloves
teaspoon ground nutmeg
teaspoon ground cinnamon
V 2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly
grease 9X13-inch pan. Cook raisins and
water 10 minutes over medium heat. Stir
in shortening. Remove from heat and let
mixture cool. Combine dry ingredients.
Add gradually to raisin mixture and blend
well. Stir in beaten eggs. Add nuts (if de
sired). Pour mix into a prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
ANSWER Michael Brennan, Wilkes-
Barre, was looking for a good recipe for
Manhattan clam chowder. Thanks to Jo
hanna Kerman, Frenchtown, N.J., for
sending in the following recipe.
Manhattan Clam Chowder
3 slices bacon, finely diced
1 quart boiling water
1 Vi teaspoon salt
1 cup finely diced carrots
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup chopped onions
2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup canned tomatoes
V* teaspoon pepper
Vi teaspoon thyme
10 fresh or canned clams, finely chop
ped
Strained clam juice
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon water
Fry bacon until golden but not brown;
add water and simmer five minutes. Add
salt and vegetables except potatoes; sim
mer 20 minutes. Add potatoes, tomatoes,
pepper, and -thyme. Cook 20 minutes.
Add clams and juice; cook 10 minutes.
Thicken with flour and water paste.
J. Howdyshell, Bridgewater, Va., sent
in the following recipe.
Manhattan Clam Chowder
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 can (14V2-ounce) sliced potatoes,
drained
1 can (14V2-ounce) sliced carrots,
drained
2 cans (BVfe-ounce) chopped clams
2 cups tomato juice
1 Vi cups water
Vi cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 Vi teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 bay leaf
2 whole black peppercorns
In a slow cooker, combine all ingredi
ents; stir. Cover and cook on low for 8 to
10 hours or until the vegetables are ten
der. Remove bay leaf and peppercorns
before serving. Yields 9 servings. 1-cup
serving: 123 cal., 1 g. fat, 12 g. protein.
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