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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1981
Page
5
A Farm Bureau Council 4-H gathering wrapped with a late evening weather talk and a nod to a candidate for Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year. The group mused on who could meet a 30 year age limit while recalling past honorees and the dwindling number of young farmers taking over.
A seven-family farming region shows only three or four sons to carry on farming. Farms have expanded via mergers to about 340 acres. Estate taxes deter intergenerational transfer, prompting sales to larger agri-business units and advancing land consolidation. Critics foresee land reform and praise young farmers who take on heavy debt.
The Cooperative Extension Service runs a Junior Fair Royal Court contest for youths aged 16 to 18 who belong to 4-H, Future Farmers of America, Future Homemakers of America, or a Farm Bureau youth group. Applicants must be 16 by Jan 1 1981, with at least six to be named Royal Court.
John Hawkins of Olmsted Falls, owner of Uncle John's Plant Farm, is appointed to fill the unexpired term of Robert Dunham on the local Production Credit Association board. Hawkins serves as a North Olmsted Baptist Church member, Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau trustee, and Cleveland Flower Growers vice president, guiding loan policy for area farmers in the $150 million farm cooperative.
Star Builders on Route 113 in South Amherst has built timber designed farm buildings for over 20 years. The cost is about 50 percent less than conventional structures and they can be quickly finished. Buildings are versatile, expandable, and tailored to farming needs, serving storage, housing, and equipment protection with durable interiors and exteriors. Visit Route 113, one mile west of Route 58, for complete farm building service or call 986-5951 or 986-8022.
Consistent rain and wet fields slow corn planting in Ohio. Jeanne Conant, Federal Crop Insurance District Director, notes yields fall by one to two bushels per acre daily if planting after May 20. Acreage reports for Federal Crop Insurance are being prepared. corn must be planted by June 10 and reported by June 30 for All Risk insurance.
In Crawfordsville Indiana a dairy farmer received 581200 dollars after alleging improperly installed electric milking machines shocked his herd. He reported 30 cows died from the stray electricity before the problem was found.
Lorain County Dairy Boosters formed committees for dairy projects at the Lorain County Fair and for the fall foliage farm tour. Members plan to visit area restaurants to promote dairy product use. Officers are Linda Diedrick of LaGrange president, Janice Brill of Wellington vice president, and Janice Tompkins of LaGrange secretary treasurer. The annual cheese sale is scheduled for November.
Traci Reinders, 18, named 1981 Lorain County Dairy Princess during June Dairy Month promotions. The Keystone High School graduate, active in the Lorain County Steer Club and Future Farmers of America, plans to attend the Agricultural Institute in Wooster and works at Elyria Fence and Implement. Her family resides on Route 301 in LaGrange.
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