A36-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 27, 2003
Thompson Inducted To York Holstein Hall Of Fame
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of categories of production and
quality. Best low-count SCC herd
awards went to Kate Ann Farm,
186,000 average: Tayacres,
203,000; Wayshar Farms,
248,000; Tom Boyer, 249,000;
and Glenn and Dawn Anderson,
275,000. Kate Ann Farm’s herd
member, Cynthia, was top cow in
the county for low SCC lactation.
High herd averages for protein
production were Smysers Rich
lawn Farms, 854 pounds protein;
Leonard Greek, 782 protein; Earl
Furhman, 776 protein; Rutters
Holsteins, 774; and Lynn Wolf,
763.
Top cows in milk, presented to
each breed, were as follows: Brid
Ag, Rural Youth Grant Recipients Named
HARRISBURG (Dauphin
Co.) Secretary of Agriculture
Dennis C Wolff recently an
nounced that 32 youth organiza
tions have been selected to re
ceive grants totaling $llO,OOO
from the 2003-2004 Agricultural
and Rural Youth program, which
help to provide students with a
greater understanding ot agricul
ture.
“These grants are an invalu
able resource in the development
and advancement of agriculture
in the Commonwealth," said
Wolff. “Our assistance is needed
to aid in the development of fa
cilities and programs consistent
with our ever-changing agricul
tural economy.”
The grants were awarded to
organizations whose projects
demonstrate relevance to agricul
tural and/or rural issues, original
ity, and community influence.
Recipients can receive direct
grants of up to $2,500 toward ed
ucational outreach efforts.
Matching grants of up to $lO,OOO
are awarded to those groups
needing assistance with building
and equipment funds. This years
direct grants $57,353.96. Match
ing grants totaled $52,646.04.
Recipients were selected by a
board of representatives from the
Pennsylvania Agriculture and
Education departments, FFA, the
Pennsylvania Vocational Agricul
tural Teachers Association, the
Penn State Cooperative Exten
sion, and members of the State
House and Senate Agriculture
and Rural Affairs Committees.
Direct Grants;
Beaver County
• Blackhawk FFA, $2,350
get. an Ayrshire that had a
24,480-pound lactation for
Shawn and Joann Lucabaugh:
Lily, a Rutter’s Guernsey that
produced 27,709 pounds: Sunset,
a Holstein in the Smyser’s Rich
lawn herd that completed a
38,651-pound milk lactation;
John Dietz’s Jersey, #97, finish
ing with 19,163 pounds; Leonard
Greek’s Brown Swiss, Evie, with
24,860 pounds; and Glenn and
Dawn Anderson's Lineback cow.
Sugar, with a 19,421-pound pro
duction record.
The Smyser herd’s Sunset was
high 305-day milk producer for
the county at 38,651 pounds of
milk, 1,465 fat, and 1,107 protein.
Shar, a former herdmate in the
Smyser barn, produced the high
• Pennsylvania Sheep and
Wool Junior Association, $2,500.
Berks County
• Conrad Weiser FFA, $2,450
• Kutztown FFA Chapter,
$2,043
Berks and Chester Counties
• Twin Valley FFA, $2,500
Blair County
• Central Cove FFA, $1,495
• Williamsburg FFA Chapter,
$1,600
Bradford County
• Northeast Bradford FFA,
$2,461
• A-Day Committee of Dela
ware Valley College, $2,350
Centre County
• Mid-Atlantic Alliance of Co
operatives, $2,500
Clearfield County
• Clearfield FFA. $2,500
Clinton County
• Sugar Valley Rural Charter
School, $l,BOO
Fulton Count}
• Forbes Road High School,
$2,500
• Indiana County Cooperative
Extension Assn., Indiana County
4-H Program, $2,500
Lancaster County
• Conestoga Valley School
District, $2,500
Lebanon County
• Northern Lebanon FFA,
$2,495.27
• Luzerne County FFA,
$1,939.84
Perry County
• Greenwood FFA, $2,469.85
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lifetime record with 242,132
pounds of milk, 9,056 fat, and
6,585 protein.
Walk-Le Holsteins earned high
two-year-old production with
Gina, at 32,062 pounds milk, and
Perrydell Farms took honors in
the Red and White category with
their #212 and her 17,204 pounds
of milk.
Most improved herd for milk
pounds over the prior year was
Wayne Myers, Dover, with a
herd average increase of 1,502
pounds.
Three new directors were elect
ed during the meeting to serve
three-year terms on the county’s
Holstein board of directors. They
are Dixie Doll, Glen Rock; Tom
Taylor, Delta; and Michelle
Walker, Thomasville.
Potter County
• The Pennsylvania State Uni
versity, $2,500
Somerset County
• Meyersdale Area School Dis
trict. $2,450
Tioga County
• Grand Canyon FFA, $1,500
Washington County
• Washington County 4-H
Development Fund, $2,500
Westmoreland County
• Westmoreland County 4-H
Development. $2,450
York County
• The Pennsylvania State Uni
versity. Capital Region Coopera
tive Extension, PA Agriculture
Farm to Table Day Camp for
non-farm youth in elementary
grades, $2,500
• The Pennsylvania State Uni
versity, Capital Region Coopera
tive Extension, Miniature Farm
Assignment-Day Camp for non
farm youth inelementary grades,
$2,500
Matching Grants:
Berks County
• Tulpehocken FFA, $6,528.94
Bradford County
• Canton High School FFA
and Agricultural Program,
$4,117.10
Lancaster County
• Cloister FFA, $9,000
• Lampeter-Strasburg School
District, $9,000
Washington County
• McCuffey FFA, $lO,OOO
York County
• 4-H Clubs of York
County, Inc., $lO,OOO
• Y.O.U.T.H. Program,
Inc., $4,000
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Milk-N-Money dairy club named as its outstanding
members, from left, Kyle Miller, Christopher Kilgore,
Jamey Knisely, and back, Josh Miller.
Pa. Grazing And Forage
Conference Selects Keynote Speakers
GRANTVILLE (Dauphin Co.) The Pennsylvania Forage and
Grazing Conference, set for March 3 and 4 in Grantville, will feature
forage and grazing experts Dr. Ron Morrow and Jerry Swisher as key
note speakers.
Dennis Wolff, Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture, will speak on
the state’s dairy initiative.
Dr. Morrow is a USDA animal scientist with ATTRA (Appropriate
Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) in Arkansas. Morrow’s work
with ATTRA addresses sustainable livestock production and grass-fed
beef.
Prior to joining ATTRA, Morrow worked for 20 years as a livestock
specialist at the University of Missouri, teaching beef production
courses and conducting research on cow/calf and forage/grazing sys
tems.
Jerry Swisher studied dairy science at Virginia Tech and is dairy
extension agent for the northern part of Virginia, based in Harrison
burg, Va.
Swisher has worked with grass-based dairy farms for many years.
His innovative work has received nationwide attention.
Swisher developed the dairy loafing lot
rotational management system, which
helps dairy producers protect groundwa
ter by establishing sod areas that with
stand cattle treading. He also works on a
cost-saving grazing management system
for raising replacement heifers.
As a 4-H dairy judging team coach,
Swisher has for many years helped youth
interested in the dairy business.
For more information or a conference
registration brochure, contact your local
extension agent or call Lisa at (814)
865-2543.
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