Butterfat Politics Signal Dairy Trend In The County
A dairy in Elizabethville imposes a maximum butterfat limit on incoming milk while other plants in the county report no maximums. The piece argues for shifting from butterfat focus to total nutrients and adapting to a growing trend toward lower fat foods and changing consumer tastes. It notes a potential rise in demand for high quality milk if total solids testing becomes widespread.
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Sunnydale Farms, Inc
Elizabethville
The Garden Spot Reflections on Lancaster County Farms
A reader recounts returning from camping in Pennsylvania to Lancaster County praising the hills and rock ledges, noting easy farming tasks yet observing many near house vegetable plots cordoned by eight foot fences to deter deer, highlighting wildlife challenges for local crops.
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Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
Two Dairymen Named for Progressive Breeders Award
Lancaster County Holstein breeders Arthur K Wenger and John E Kreider have qualified for the Progressive Breeders Award, one of 542 Holstein breeding establishments honored nationwide. Wenger’s Wenger herd produced 14,338 lbs milk and 567 lbs butterfat in 14,338 pounds across 28 records, while Kreider’s herd yielded 14,534 lbs milk and 550 lbs butterfat across 26 records. A bronze year plate will be given at a Holstein breeders meeting to add to their existing plaque.
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Lancaster County
Arthur K
Mary D Wenger
Manheim R2
John E. Kreider
Willow Road
Lancaster
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Pennsylvania
Hol Stein
Kreider
Begin With Books Sparks Child Learning
Mrs Marguerite Duvall Penn State extension specialist in child development says books expand a child world and challenge discovery. Reading opens paths to learning about self others and the world. A first formal education can begin with books.
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Marguerite Duvall
Penn State
Lancaster Farming Details Publication and Contacts
The Lancaster Farming weekly notes its origins in 1955 and lists offices in Lititz and Lancaster with contact numbers for the editor and advertising director. It notes Lititz mailing and act of 1879 for second class matter designation.
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Lititz, Pa
Test of Faith Lesson for August 18 1963
A devotional study interprets Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac as obedience to God. It contrasts ancient child sacrifice with modern conscience, notes that God blesses obedience and approval, and considers rewards for living by what one ought to do.
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Abraham
Isaac
Christ
Dr. Foreman
God
Abyaham
Division of Christian Education
National Council
Churches of Christ
U.S.A
Community Press Services
Now Is The Time For Gas Tax Refunds And Farm Tips
Farmers may apply for a federal gasoline tax refund at 4 cents per gallon with a September 30 deadline. Farm No. 2240 is available at the Internal Revenue Office or County Extension Office. The notice also provides guidance on MH 30 potato sprout control, 2 4 D weed management for alfalfa, and calf heifer milking prep.
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Internal Revenue Office
County Extension Office
Life as a grindstone: tests shape or grind
A reflective line compares life to a grindstone, noting it can wear some people down while polishing and sharpening others through trials and time. The sentiment expresses resilience and transformation amid adversity.
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Max M. Smith
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