Witmer Guernseys Set Outstanding Breed Records
A 45 cow Witmer herd from Willow Street Lancaster County finished the 1955-56 DHIA year with a 10 697 pounds milk and 534 pounds fat average the highest fat average for its size in the county. Cows Barbian Golden Dolly Zeitler's Prediction Crucilla and Barbian Foncatta posted top 305 day fat and milk totals. Three Witmer cows joined the 3000 pound fat club led by Sue's Peerless Santa Meadow View's Agnes Gloria and Meadow View's Red Blossom with multi year totals detailed.
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Guernsey
Lancaster County
Dhia
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Raymond
Witmer
Willow Street
Zeitler
Sue
Meadow View
Red Blossom
Rise of modern poultry farming and state federation
A reflective piece traces how poultry farming evolved from loose yard flocks to a highly scientific industry. It notes memories of hens nests and seasonal eggs and credits changes in agriculture for the formation of a State Poultry Federation. The excerpt hints at continued discussion on page 11.
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Hain
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American Agriculture Not Political Benson Advises Poultry Federation
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson tells the Pennsylvania State Poultry Federation at Hershey’s 3rd Annual Poultry Festival that farming is a shared civic effort. He praises farm organizations, notes progress in agricultural efficiency, and urges ongoing focus on improvement and the future of farming.
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Benson
Poultry Federation
Ezra Taft Benson
Pennsylvania State Poultry Federation
Hershey
Pennsylvania
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