Ohio Study Charts Economic Effects Of Large Dairies COLUMBUS, Ohio An economic analysis of seven new large dairy farms in the Ohio counties of Paulding and Van Wert shows they have overall positive economic impacts in the local area, but the effect they will likely have on local government funds is vastly different between the two counties. Brian Roe, an Ohio State University Extension agricultural economist who led the study, said he hopes the information helps communities through out Ohio in the decision-making process as new dairy operations express interest in an area and when existing dairies decide to expand. “When I arrived in Ohio in 1998, this issue was just on the horizon, and there were some very heated public meetings about possible impacts oi the new dairies,” said Roe, who is also a livestock economics researcher with the university’s Ohio Ag ricultural Research and Development Center. “It was clear to me that some good, solid information could have helped these communities as they de cided their future relative to large dairy facilities.” The seven dairies included in this study began op erations between August 2000 and September 2002. They average 568 milking cows and 97 dry cows per operation. The study, conducted with the assistance of local Vertical Mix V MODELS 3000, 4100 & 5600 IN STOCK AVAILABLE FOR DEMO Features: • 5 year pro-rated warranty on gear box • Epoxy paint • 3 year warranty on Digistar Scales • Excellent Clean Out • Stainless steel conveyor trough • Made from North American Steel • Extra heavy duty frame • Easy loading with skid loader • ir r 8 Years Experience 4 -16 ply tires ln Verticai Mixers 800 & 1100 cu. ft. Models Available moo Call Us For Demo and Pricing Lebanon Valley Implement Co., Inc. 700 E. Linden Street, Richland, PA 17087 717-866-7518 agricultural and community development special ists with Ohio State University Extension, the dairy operators, and local county, township and school of ficials, examined two areas of impact. “Economic impacts” are how the dairies affect Does High Production In additin, “there’s not a single difference in the culling rate between high-producing herds and lower-producing herds,” he said. For high-producing cows “we’ll try longer, so it may seem like it is harder to get them bred,” he said. In summary, “with good stocksmanship the cow will reward you by staying healthy.” Also during the luncheon Kenneth Bailey, associ ate professor of dairy markets and policy, Penn State, discussed the dairy outlook for 2003. H. Louis Moore, professor of agricultural eco nomics, Penn State, gave the agricultural forecast for 2003. Alvin Stoltzfus gave a report on Sowing Seeds in Romania to end the day’s events. MODEL Capacil cu/ft. Overall Heii Overall Len« Discharge Heii Conveyor Width ier Flites Side Wall Floor Thickness Horsei tower teed gear box Weight (Empty (Turn to Page 26) (Continued from Page 24) 3000 4100 300 410 82” 93" 192” 216" 22”-48” 28”-54” 36" 36” 1/2" 5/8" 3/16” 1/4" 1/2” 3/4” 60 min, 70 min, N/A option 6,290 8,790 5600 6700 560 670 100” 94” 216’ 292” 28”-54’ 26” 36” Dual 103” 5/8” 5/8” 1/4" 1/4” 3/4” 3/4” 80 min, 90 min. standard standard 9,560 15,840
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