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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1956

Page

2

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.

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.

Becau Hain Wis

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.

American Agriculture Not Benson Poultry Federation Ezra Taft Benson Pennsylvania State Poultry Federation Hershey Pennsylvania

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