Albert Fry Perfect Score In Holstein Field Day Judging
Albert Frey of Manheim R2 achieved a perfect 300 in the men’s division securing the revolving trophy at Lancaster County Holstein Friesian Field Day. He led 103 contestants. Sue Kauffman of Elisabethtown R1 was runner up with 298. Mrs. Harry Ranck Jr. won the ladies’ division with 285.4. runner up was Mrs. Kathryn Fry with 284.3.
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Albert Fry
Albert. Frey
Manheim
Lancaster County Holstein-Friesian
Fry
Sue Kauffman
Rob
Ert Kauffman
Elisabethtown
Harry Ranck, Jr
Kathryn ¥ Fry
Ranck
Elvin Shelly
Donald Trimble
Quarryville
Robert Kauffman
Clarence Lyons
Hess Blvd
Lancaster
Wilmer Hostetter
Oxford
Herbert
Farm Calendar July 29 10 am Judging Starts at SE Pennsylvania Breeders
Farm events list schedules July 29 with Brown Swiss Canton show judging at Southeastern Pennsylvania Artificial Breeders Co op grounds on 230 bypass and a 7 30 p m Fulton Grange swim party doggie roast at Earle Gilbert Farm Port Deposit Maryland plus Lincoln Community 4 H club meeting at Mount Airy fire hall.
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Southeastern Pennsylvania
Artificial Breeders Co-op
230 Bypass
Fulton Grange
Earle Gilbert
Port Deposit
Lincoln Community
Mount Airy Fire Hall
FFA
iGreen Dragon
Ephrata
SPARC
Cooperative
Roy Garber
Lititz
Green Dragon
Manor
County 4 H Demonstration Teams Advance in Allentown
Four of five Lancaster County 4 H demonstration teams cleared district hurdles in Allentown for a chance at the state competition on August 13 at Pennsylvania State University. The four teams earned top honors.
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Lancaster County
Allentown
Pennsylvania State University
Small World FFA Tour Prompts Local Reunion
Two groups from Manheim Central and Donegal High School FFA touring the western United States crossed paths in Upland California. The Donegal boys entered a laundromat and found the Manheim group already there. They shared a spontaneous reunion on the spot and finished their laundry together before continuing their six week routes.
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Future Farmers of America
Manheim Central High School
Donegal High School
United States
Donegal
Upland
California
Manheim Boys
Solanco Hires Two Vocational Agriculture Teachers
Solanco High School added two vocational agriculture teachers on July 1. Ralph Layman becomes head of the three person department with 13 years teaching experience. Richard Wood joins as the third teacher after graduating from the University of Delaware. William M. Fredd remains a teacher and advisor to the Solanco Young Farmers Association. Layman previously taught 13 years at Brookville High School Jefferson County where he led a Future Farmers of America chapter of 40 to 50 boys.
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Solanco High School
Ralph Layman
Threeman
Richard Wood
University of Delaware
William M. Fredd
Solanco Young Farmers Association
Layman
Solanco
Brookville High School
Jefferson County
Future Farmers of America
I Ride With The Forester Chestnut Oaks In Trouble
In a Lancaster County agricultural series a forester reports Chestnut Oak die off in southern woodlands near Quarryville. John Kitch of Valley Forge helps inspect forests where live trees once timbered now show extensive decline. The piece notes a return harvest visit and widespread tree mortality.
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Jack Owen
Lancaster County
John Kitch
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters
Hitch
Quarryville
Maximum Butterfat Limit Imposed by Dairies Warns Supporter
Ray Smith, speaking at the Lancaster County Holstein-Friesian field day at Furry Frey’s farm, said a New York dairy company told shippers to limit milk fat. He cited directives in May and June lowering the top butterfat to 3.8 percent, noting some Pennsylvania lines skim cream before shipping but no known cutoffs yet.
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Ray Smith
Lancaster County
Furry Frey
Gypsy Hall Road
Smith
Monocay Meadow Farm
Frederick
New York
Lancaster Farming
Pennsylvania
FFA Swine Sale Next Week At Green Dragon Arena
About 250 hogs from Hampshires Yorkshires Durocs Spots and crossbreds will enter the county FFA market hog show and sale sponsored by the county FFA association. Assistant York County Agent Tony Dobrosky schedules judging to start 8 a.m. Tuesday July 30 at the Green Dragon sale arena two miles north of Ephrata off Route 222. sale begins 1 p.m. Prize money is donated by local agricultural merchants and banks with support from the Lancaster County Swine Producers Association.
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FFA
County Association of Future Farmers of America
Ephrata
Lancaster County Swine Producers Association
Heer
Plowing Contest Opens Next Week in Lancaster County
Plowmen prepare for the annual Lancaster County plowing contest to be staged at Roy Garber ts army near Lititz Rs by Erb's quarry at 1 p.m. on July 390. Nine contestants expressed intent to compete as of Friday, according to contest chairman Elmer V. Good. The county winner advances to the state meet on August 15. County contestants will plow level.
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Lancaster County
Lititz Rs
Erb’s
Elmer V. Good
Five Day Outlook Shows Warm, Dry Pattern
The five day forecast calls for average temperatures about five degrees above normal with little day to day change. Nightly lows near 66 and afternoon highs around 86. Precipitation likely to total 14 to 14 percent with widely scattered showers possible.
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Service
L. F
Voc. Agri
Forester
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