Nestleroth Wins Pennsylvania Pork All American Title
Mark Nestleroth of Manheim Road 3 is named Pennsylvania Pork All American the state's top young pork producer award. The 27 year old beat county rivals to represent Lancaster County at the American Pork Congress in Kansas City March 21 to 23 and Harrisburg Farm Show honors. He receives a plaque and 300 dollars from Shell Oil to cover travel expenses as part of a state winners program.
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Lancaster County Swine Breeders Association
Nestleroth
Kansas City
Harrisburg
Shell Oil Co
Conservation District Hosts Legislative Dinner
Twenty one legislators and guests attended the Lancaster County Soil and Water Conservation District Legislative Dinner on December 9 at Brownstown Restaurant. Amos Funk spoke on district history while Orval Bass described farming acreage under the district. Aaron Stauffer announced 1972 goals and Henry Hackman presented a district services slide show.
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Brownstown
Lancaster County Soil and Water Conservation District
Amos Funk
Orval Bass
Aaron Stauffer
Henry Hackman
Lancaster Farming moves up publication for two Fridays
Post office officials say the Friday issue will be published a day earlier for the next two weeks due to Christmas and New Year holidays. News and ads should be submitted early to meet the adjusted schedule.
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Lancaster Farming
56th Farm Show Slated Jan 10 14 Harrisburg opening
The 56th Pennsylvania Farm Show will open in Harrisburg Monday January 10 for a week. Premiums totaling 74658 across 25 departments are listed by category from horses to school exhibits. State Secretary Jim McHale reports record premiums and dairy industry focus amid PMMB discussions.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Jim McHale
Seldomridge Reelected ASC Chairman in Lancaster County
Fred G. Seldomridge of Gap RD1 was reelected Thursday to a three year term on Lancaster County ASC board and named chairman. John J Hess of Mount Joy RD1 was elected vice chairman and Frank W. Aument of Holtwood RD1 joined as a member. First and second alternates B. Snavely Garber Willow Street RD1 and Robert E. Martin New Holland RD1 were chosen for one year terms.
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Fred G. Seldomridge
Gap
Lancaster County Acs
Seldomridge
John J Hess
Mount Joy
Frank W. Aument
Holtwood
ASC
B. Snavely Garber
Willow Street
Robert E. Martin
New Holland
Fulton Grange Honors 25 Year Members
Fulton Grange celebrated its December meeting with about 100 in attendance honoring thirteen 25 year members. Thomas Galbreath presented Silver Star pins and 25 year certificates to Charles Ambler William Ambler Mr and Mrs Owen H Groff Mrs Richard Hanks Miss Jean Moss Mrs Joseph Sinclair and Mrs Mary Sinclair. The Master Richard Holloway and Lecturer Mrs J Stanley Stauffer Jr awarded red rose buds. Jesse Cutler recalled Grange history and wartime farmer challenges while praising community service. Pamela Groff performed a patriotic medley prior to a Christmas party and Santa’s appearance.
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Fulton Grange
Thomas Galbreath
Charles Ambler
William Ambler
Owen H Groff
Richard Hanks
Jean Moss
Joseph Sinclair
Mary Sinclair
Grange
W Harold Graybeal
Russel Hartsee
Miriam Walton
Richard Holloway
J Stanley Stauffer, Jr
Jesse Cutler
Pamela Groff
Mary Ellen Hornberger
Solanco
Grange Hall
Santa
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Mark Nestleroth Winson
Mark Nestleroth
Conservation District
Lancaster Co
McSparran
Washington
J. Lim Huber
Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board
PMMB
Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative
Elly Sypher
Wayne
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Guernsey
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