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“Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will becounted among the wise. Many are the plans in a person’s heart,

but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:20-21

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by Jennifer WagesterAVON, NY — Nonstop rain on Oct. 1

kept crowd sizes small at Farm Fest thisyear. Those who braved the weathercame prepared with umbrellas and raincoats and moved quickly between tent-covered areas. The anticipated crowd of1,000 turned out to be about 250. Lastyear, approximately 750 people attend-ed Farm Fest.

Livingston County Farm Bureau or-ganizes Farm Fest to give families anopportunity to learn more about agri-culture. The event started two decadesago and was held every two years. Lastyear, at the request of participants andthe community, the decision was madeto hold it annually.

For the past few years, Coyne Farmson Route 5 and 20 has hosted FarmFest. The farm’s location near I-390makes it a convenient stop for thosecoming from Rochester or outlying ar-eas. From the I-390 exit, visitors traveleast for less than a mile before seeing alarge red and white sign for Farm Fest.

The Coyne family dairy started in1922 with 20 Guernsey cows that weremilked by hand. Today, Coyne Farmsmilks about 1,000 cows using a double

16 Germania Herringbone milking par-lor. Farm Fest participants were able totour the milking parlor and visit cows inone of the free stall barns.

Jackson Wright and Jerry Bertoldo,DVM, were on hand to help childrenand adults learn more about cows. Theyare members of the North West NewYork Dairy, Livestock, and Field CropsTeam for Cornell University CooperateExtension. Cows contentedly munchedtheir food or rested on their beds whilechildren giggled and pointed.

Near the barn, antique tractors andmodern day farm machinery were dis-played. Adults and children were wel-come to check out the equipment andsit in the driver seats. On a rainy day,the cab tractors offered a dry retreat.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s De-partment mobile station was parkednext to the tractors. Officers and staffwere present to issue Safe Child IDcards to parents and guardians. Thecards contain a child’s picture, name,biographical information, and finger-print images of both index fingers. Theyare made in less than two minutes andassist with locating children if they be-come missing.

On the south lawn, tents housingchildren’s activities and farm animalsoffered fun for all ages. Young kidscould drive toy tractors and trucksthrough corn and wheat kernels orplace their faces in the ovals of farm-themed pictures. Older youth enjoyedwatching artist Mr. Scribbles (MichaelSparling) create cartoons before theireyes. Sara Batzing Cole and DonnaWalker tended the petting zoo, whichincluded two piglets, a calf, a minia-ture horse, chickens, ducks, and twodonkeys. Livingston County Coopera-tive Extension hosted a booth promot-ing 4-H and also displayed Saanengoats and Icelandic sheep. The black,wooly Icelandic sheep were a favoritewith visitors.

Children could milk a cow (replica)while meeting the reigning LivingstonCounty Dairy Princess, Cali Hauslauer.The Livingston County Dairy PrincessProgram is sponsored by the AmericanDairy Association and Dairy Counciland is open to young ladies who areconnected to the Livingston Countydairy industry. Princess Cali enjoyedmeeting young people and helpingthem learn more about where milkcomes from.

Visitors could sample milk in choco-late, vanilla, and strawberry. The In-tense Milk was donated by UpstateFarms. Upstate Farms is a farmer

owned cooperative. About 390 dairyfarmers in the Western New York areaown and supply milk to Upstate. Hotbeverages and lunch items were alsoavailable through food vendors. A cov-ered seating area provided a dry spot toeat or relax.

Had weather permitted, attendeeswould have taken a wagon ride downJenks Road to visit the largest processcontrol vermicomposting facility in theEastern U.S. At the “worm farm” oper-ated by RT Solutions, manure fromCoyne Farms is composted and thenprocessed organically by over 8 millionearthworms. The resulting organicworm casting fertilizer is called WormPower. While kids love learning aboutworms, the chemical and biologicalprocesses involved in turning manureinto fortified fertilizer appeal to adults.As many learn, science is a big part ofagriculture.

Livingston County Farm BureauPresident, Peter Vonglis, looks forwardto the opportunity for better weatherand larger crowds in 2012. Farm Fest isgeared toward families with young chil-dren who want to experience a day at afarm. In addition to Farm Fest, the Liv-ingston County Farm Bureau alsohosts ice cream booths at the Liv-ingston County fairs in Hemlock andCanandaigua and supports agricultureliteracy efforts in schools.

Farm Fest welcomes families to a

day on the farm

Team Farm Fest: Livingston County Farm Bureau members helped make the day funfor those who braved the wet weather.

Photos by Jennifer Wagester

Wheat makes a great “sand” box! Youngsters at Farm Fest dig in.

Tunis sheep owned and exhibited by S&T Farm were inharmony with the season during the Keystone Live-stock Expo in Harrisburg, PA.

by Sally ColbyA New York family be-

gan their sheep enter-prise with some averageanimals, but a ram by thename of Clark changedeverything. MandySwartz, who was in Har-risburg PA, recently forthe Keystone Interna-tional Livestock Expo(KILE), explained thestart of her family’s affin-ity for the Tunis, the onlybreed of sheep with redheads and legs.

“My parents startedwith Tunis in the 1980sin partnership with myuncle,” said Mandy.“They bought a flock andsplit it with a farm in Mis-souri.” Clark, the ram,was acquired through aswap in the late 80s. “Heput our farm on the map.

He was our big star,” shesaid. “We focused onstructural correctness,the biggest thing weneeded to change. In1992, we had the grandchampion ewe at the BigE — one of the biggesthighlights ever.” Sincethat win, the family hashad several more nation-al champions.

At one time, the Attica,New York farm was hometo 200 Tunis ewes and800 Dorset cross com-mercial ewes — one of thelargest flocks in thenortheast. Mandy saysthat her mom’s bout withcancer forced the familyto cut back on sheepnumbers. “When we cutback, we kept the best ofthe best,” said Mandy.“We kept concentrating

on keeping and breedingthe best ones, and nowwe have the best eweswe’ve ever had.” Today,S&T farm includes 25 Tu-nis ewes and severalrams.

Why Tunis? “They’re adual-purpose breed,”said Mandy. “Their fleeceis sought after by spin-ners, especially thelambs’ fleeces becausethey have that red tint.”Mandy describes thefleece as soft, somewhatopen, and creamy coloredrather than true white.Another breed feature isstrong mothering in-stincts and good milkquality. “Sheep dairiessometimes use Tunis forcomponents,” saidMandy, comparing thebreed to Jersey cows.

“The high-fat milk makeslambs grow quickly.”

Rams are added to theflock for mid-Januarythrough mid-Marchlambs. The family alsobreeds for some mid-falllambs, although Mandysays that it’s hard tomanage spring breedingbecause it comes at thesame time as haymakingand other spring farm ac-tivities. “We flush themwith extra feed,” saidMandy, “and they dopretty well for fall lamb-ing.”

Because Mandy andher siblings had alwayscompeted against one an-other in Tunis classes,they decided to branchout with other breeds sothey could compete

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by Jennifer WagesterLYNDONVILLE, NY — Differentiation,

regardless of the industry, is a vitalcomponent to surviving in a competitivemarket. LynOaken Farms embodiesthis concept and has developed a tasteall their own. From the sweet, crispcrunch of a Jonagold to farm fresh ap-ple cider — it’s LynOaken.

Leonard Oakes established the farmin 1918. It has operated under theOakes family since that time. Leonard’sdaughter-in-law, Wanda Oakes, is stillactively involved at age 81. As the fami-ly matriarch, she provides encourage-ment and support to her children whoare now at the helm. Her son DarrellOakes directs fruit production anddaughter Wendy Oakes Wilson overseesbusiness administration. Additionalfamily members and employees, total-ing 78 with more at harvest time, con-tribute to farm operation. In total, Ly-nOaken grows 260 acres of apples alongwith 50 acres of tart cherries, 20 acresof peaches, and 15 acres of grapes.

Continuous improvement is whatcreates their signature. Alongsideproven practices are experimental ones.Variety trials are maintained to identifypromising new apples, one of which in-cluded the Jonagold that was named byWanda’s husband, Jim Oakes. He wasthe first producer to raise it commer-cially, and it has become a staple in Ly-nOaken’s fields. The latest addition isSweetango, a cross between Honeycrispand Zestar. Its fresh, sweet taste withmelon-like flesh delights customers.

Staying innovative has transitioned

apple growing from 40 foot trees andyields of 400 bushels per acre to 10 footwhips producing 1,000 to 1,200bushels per acre. Today’s trees arespaced three feet apart with six foot rowspacing. They are pruned to discourageestablishment of lead branches and ex-tensive root systems. One, two, andthree year branches are kept on thetree, with the third year branches beingthe most productive. The emphasis ison focusing the tree’s energy into grow-ing fruit instead of unnecessarybranches and roots. Darrel Oakes is op-timistic about this method, which offersa productive field for 20 years.

Professional apple pickers are hiredeach year to harvest the fruit. Greatcare and dexterity are needed to ensureonly ripe apples are picked, and thatthey reach the consumer in perfect con-dition. However, weather can thwarteven the best efforts. For 2011, crewsare picking twice — once to removedamaged apples and then again to pickthose that are consumer ready.

This year’s recent hail storm leftmany apples split and bruised. Diversi-fied marketing options help the Oakesfamily make the best of this disaster.LynOaken operates a cider press thattransforms the blemished fruit intofresh cider. At LynOaken, only handpicked apples are used. Washed fruitenter the processing facility and aremanually sorted before traveling up aconveyor to be ground. The apple pureeis then processed through a series ofscreens and flash pasteurized beforebeing bottled. Flash pasteurization

allows it to retain its fresh pressed fla-vor while meeting all government foodsafety regulations.

Apples meeting fresh pick standardsare sold or retained in storage to be dis-tributed from fall until June, whenfresh strawberries are ready. Partner-ing with local grocers throughout west-ern and central New York gives Ly-nOaken a broad network for reachingconsumers directly. LynOaken appletotes are the hallmark of many grocers’produce sections. LynOaken providesretailers with a cooler for the apples, re-stocks apples throughout the year, pro-vides a cost guarantee that allows com-petitive pricing, and accepts the returnof blemished fruit. It’s a win-win part-nership that offers a high-quality prod-uct at a reasonable price, providing gro-cers with a profitable produce option.

Only a select group of apple varietiesstore well throughout the year. Empire,Gala, Cortland, Macintosh, Crispin,Jonagold, Red Delicious, Golden Deli-cious, and Fuji can maintain quality incontrolled atmospheric (CA) storage. Ofthose, the Empire, Jonagold, Crispin,and Fuji are the most desirable. Ly-nOaken Farms has 235,000 cubic feetof cold storage with 198,000 of that be-ing CA storage. Once apples are takenout of storage, they are packed at Ly-nOaken’s Apple Depot. The depotserves as the farm’s packing and distri-bution center. From there, apples are

trucked directly to buyers. Three trucksare on the road five days a week most ofthe year.

The majority of apples are sold whole-sale, though u-pick remains a promi-nent part of LynOaken Farms. Con-necting consumers with agriculture isimportant to the Oakes family. In 2012,the u-pick operation will move adjacentto the farm’s retail store. The new loca-tion will feature a seven acre, 400-vari-ety “apple museum,” allowing con-sumers to experience heritage apple va-rieties alongside modern ones. Theheirloom apple trees were acquired byworking with Schlabach’s Nursery.These trees offer apples with uniquetastes and appearances that ripen atdifferent times throughout the season.

Striving to continuously improve Ly-nOaken Farms, while maintaining deeproots in their heritage, has worked wellfor the Oakes family. Developing waysto best utilize what nature offers has al-lowed LynOaken Farms to thrive in aweather-dependent industry. WendyOakes Wilson notes it is the love of theindustry that keeps them going. “Everytime you see someone experience afresh apple or glass of cider… that’swhat makes this worthwhile — knowingyour work gives people joy is extremelyrewarding.”

More information about LynOakenFarms is available online at www.ly-noakenfarms.com.

against other breeders rather than justamong themselves. “We’d come to ashow with 15 Tunis between us,” shesaid. “We each had a group. Then whenwe started to downsize the Tunis, wedidn’t have as many lambs between us.”

In 1999, brother Chad addedCheviots and brother D.J. addedSouthdowns. In 2000, sister Justineadded Romneys and Mandy addedShropshires. “It gave us the freedom tomake a name for ourselves as individ-uals.” Although the family no longerhas Romneys and Southdowns, thesiblings still work together as a group.This year, one of Justine’s Tunis eweswas named reserve champion Tunisewe at KILE.

The family exhibits at local 4-H showsin Wyoming, Saratoga and Geneseecounties. They travel to Ohio for the

National Tunis Show and Sale heldMemorial Day weekend, and to Harris-burg for KILE. “One of the shows we goto is the NorthEast Youth Sheep Showin Springfield, MA,” said Mandy. “It’sone of the biggest youth shows in thecountry. We get a lot of 4-Hers from allover the northeast, and they get the ex-perience of competing against some ofthe bigger flocks. There’s a scholarshipclass, a quiz bowl and a skill-a-thon. It’sto encourage the youth and foster themalong.” Mandy has been working withthe Tunis association to develop a jun-ior association to get the youth more in-volved. “I like to promote youth,” shesaid. “They’re the future. If they don’tbecome involved when they’re young,it’s harder to keep them involved as theygrow up. We want them to enjoy whatthey’re doing.”

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LynOaken Farms:A signature variety

Ground apples are pumped through a flexible hose into the press that expressescider ready for flash pasteurization and bottling.

Photos by Jennifer Wagester

Wendy Oakes Wilson and Wanda Oakes have a lot to smile about. LynOaken Farmscontinues to grow while remaining true to the Oakes family's heritage.

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by Judy Van PutOn Friday, Sept. 30,

the Cornell CooperativeExtension of DelawareCounty hosted the first ofits four scheduled classeson Beginning Goat Farm-ing. The day-long work-shop was given in con-junction with the Water-shed Agricultural Coun-cil, which funded the pro-gram, and was well at-tended. The morning ses-sion was held at theHamden headquarters;after lunch the grouptraveled to GlenanoreFarm, Bovina Center,where Mike Noonan host-ed a tour of his commer-

cial meat goat farm andprovided hands-on learn-ing experiences with hisBoer goats.

Cornell CooperativeExtension’s JanetAldrich welcomed thegroup and introduced Dr.tatiana Stanton, CornellUniversity and State ofNew York’s goat special-ist. Dr. Stanton providedan informative and inter-active power point pres-entation to the group,and welcomed question-and-answer sessionsthroughout. Participantsranged from those justentering the work forcewho wanted to learn

about farming to retireddairy farmers whowished to work with ani-mals again; as well asstudents who had somefarming background andwanted to find a good usefor extra land to otherswho were looking to makesome extra money, inmany cases to help paytheir taxes.

Dr. Stanton told theclass that goats are his-torically one of the mostcommon sources of milkand red meat worldwide.One of the advantages ofraising goats over otheranimals is their smallsize, which enables themto be easily handled bywomen and children.Their size also makesthem less risky as an in-vestment — as the invest-ment is spread acrossseveral animals ratherthan just one, minimizinglosses from illness, flood,etc. In addition, goats aremultipurpose, providingfiber, meat and milk.They also have very ver-satile eating habits, beingruminants and eatingforages of fairly complexcarbohydrates. Goats willthrive as browsers offorbs, broadleaf plantswith succulent stemssuch as dandelions, curlydock, plantain, legumesand grasses; as well as

tree legumes such asblack locust.

There are disadvan-tages in raising goats,however, in that they arevery labor intensive. Fordairy goats, there aremany more animals tomilk to get the sameamount of milk as youwould from one dairycow. And dairy, fiber ormeat goats also requirevery good fences and/orherding, as they are preyanimals and need protec-tion from predators suchas coyotes and dogs, andthey will also girdle treesand shrubs, and willeradicate brush ratherthan sustain brush. Inaddition, most goats aresensitive to photoperiod,which means that theyare seasonal breeders;and as goats tend tobreed when the days aregetting shorter, it can bechallenging decidingwhen best to breed for themeat market.

But as with any farmendeavor, there are al-ways pros and cons in-volved. One of the majoradvantages of raisinggoats is the wide varietyof businesses a goatfarmer can choose to be-come involved with, suchas:

1. Commercial:a. Many meat goats are

raised primarily to sellcommercially — thebackbone of this industryis slaughter animals.

b. There is also a strongmarket for dairy goats —not only goat milk, butgoat cheeses and yogurtsare steadily gaining inpopularity.

2. Fiber: The fiber in-dustry uses mohair fromangora goats as well ascashmere and is prizedfor its softness. In addi-tion, fiber goats may bemarketed for meat aswell.

3. Seed stock for goatfarming or for show:There is a viable industrythat is geared towardselling seed stock to oth-ers who wish to get start-ed in goat farming. In ad-dition, showing meatgoats is becoming a pop-ular industry, especiallyfor the South AfricanBoer goat breed.

4. Land reclamation:Goats are being used toreclaim old pastures orother areas that havebeen taken over by weedsand invasive plants. Theyare especially effective in

eradicating multiflorarose.

5. Family projects:many goats are multi-purpose and can beraised for family uses offiber, milk or meat.

6. Companion animals:Goats are very gregariousand friendly, and havegreat recreational use.They have been used asdraft or packing animals;therapy animals; andpets. In addition, there isa market for supplyinggoats that are used as 4-H projects.

7. Training herdingdogs: goats can be usedfor training herding dogsfor use on livestockfarms.

In order to choosewhich industry best suitsthe purpose, a potentialgoat farmer needs to ex-amine his expectations,taking into considerationsome important issues,such as his lifestyle: aperson who enjoys takingvacations frequently orhaving weekends “off”would not be a suitablegoat farmer, as goats re-quire daily care, andwould not be a goodchoice for a part-timebusiness. However, a per-son who enjoys workingwith people and animals,as well as doing sometraveling, might be happypursuing a career inshowing goats, for exam-ple.

It’s also important totake into take stock theresources you might haveto start out with, such asland, facilities and familylabor.

And finally, you shouldbe aware of your financialexpectations. Before em-barking on a project orbusiness of raising goats,it’s important to researchwhat your costs will be tobegin goat farming. Somefigures you will need toget good estimates of in-clude:

1. The approximate an-nual costs of rearing adoe and her kids in yourregion. What is the priceof hay? Feed? What med-icines or supplementswill be necessary? If youneed to construct a barnor build fence, you’ll needto add in those costs aswell.

2. What’s average mar-ket value of slaughtergoats in your area?Which breeds might youdecide on that will workbest for your farm? Isthere a local market forstarting goats?

3. What is carrying ca-pacity of your land andfacilities? Pasture andforage area will vary andyou’ll need to know whatto expect from the landyou have available.

4. What sort of produc-tivity can you expectfrom a doe under yourfarm conditions? Again,with so many variablesit’s important to studydifferent breeds of goatsand families of thosebreeds to find what willbe most suitable to yoursituation.

The next column will bedevoted to goat breeds,breeding goats and facili-ties necessary for raisinggoats.

Goat farming for beginners classPart 1: Deciding to raise goats

Cover photo by Sally ColbyChad and Mandy Swartz with one of S&T’s Tunis ewes.

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Dr. tatiana Stanton, Cornell/New York State Goat Expertpresented a Power Point program on Beginning GoatFarming on Friday, Sept. 30, at the CCE of DelawareCounty office, Hamden, NY.

The Beginning Goat Farming workshop was split intosmaller groups; each worked with a goat and learnedhow to monitor a goat’s pulse, respiration and tempera-ture as well as the goat’s condition and conformation.

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by Sally ColbyTom McIlwain had some specifics in

mind as he examined the row of bun-dled fleeces laid out on a table.

“First, I look for crimp,” said McIlwain,who had just finished judging the woolclass at the Keystone International Live-stock Expo held recently in Harrisburg,PA. “I also look for lanolin and length ofstaple. A 2 1/2 inch staple will stretch toabout 3 1/2 inches. I also look for dirt inthe fleece - chaff, straw, hay, grain, ma-nure. The fleeces were quite clean thisyear.” To evaluate a fleece, which is theone-year growth of wool on a sheep,McIlwain begins by examining all sidesof the fleece. Then he reaches deep intothe center of the fleece, using his handsto find dirt and second cuts - short fibersthat are the result of the shearer notshearing tight against the skin with theoriginal stroke.

The fleeces entered in the contestwere skirted to remove low-qualitywool: belly wool, short wool fromaround the head and legs, and dirtysections from the hindquarters. Aftershearing and skirting, each fleece wasrolled - first, the two sides are rolled to-ward the center and then the entirefleece is rolled from one end to the oth-er to create a neat bundle. Althoughsome fleeces were in open plastic bags,most were tied with paper twine, whichis how all fleeces were tied years ago be-cause paper dissolves during the woolscouring process. Although manyshearers handled both the shearingand tying of fleeces, some shearers en-listed the help of a wool-tyer who pulledeach fleece aside for skirting and tying.Fleeces from wool-production flocks areoften weighed so that shepherds cantrack which animals are the highest

producers of wool. Many of the top-scoring fleeces in the

wool show were from rams, which typi-cally yield heavier fleeces than ewes.Ewe fleeces are more subject to 'break-ing', a weak spot in the fleece that is theresult of stress of pregnancy and lamb-ing or change of diet. “It's easy to tellwhen the sheep go from pasture tograin, or from being in the barn to beingturned out to pasture” said McIlwain.“It's also easy to tell when they start eat-ing grain - there are dark places in thewool. It doesn't hurt the fleece, it justlooks different.”

The owner of the grand championfleece this year is Bob Calvert, a formerextension agent from Mercer, PA, whobrought 14 fleeces to the wool show thisyear. Calvert says that he enters fleecesfrom the youngest sheep becausefleeces from sheep in production tend tolose quality. Calvert won several class-es, and his Merino ram fleeces wasnamed grand champion. Calvert raisesMerinos and Shropshires, and al-though he is retired, he still has about40 sheep.

“My Shropshire ewes aren't the realmodern extreme type,” said Calvert.“They're sort of middle of the road, sothey're good for commercial breeders orfor kids who are just starting.” Calvertsays that some of the changes in the in-dustry, with livestock becoming ex-tremely tall, helped for a while but manybreeders got carried away. “They'vetoned it down and gotten away from thebig, tall animals,” he said. It's hardwhen you're trying to maintain ewesand rams with $6.00 or better corn, andmost of those animals can't eat enoughgrass to maintain their weight. You canrun into breeding problems.” When

Calvert purchases sheep, especiallyMerinos, he looks at something mostsheep breeders don't consider - woolquality. He shears some of his sheep inMarch, then shears the majority in Mayand June. Because the Merino has sucha heavy fleece, he crutches them priorto lambing.

McIlwain is quick to point out the val-

ue of good wool. “Wool stays warm whenit's wet and it won't burn,” he said. “Thequality of the fleece depends a lot onwho is taking care of the sheep; whetherthey're kept inside or outside. Don'tthrow the grain at the sheep - try to putit down so you aren't putting it down ontop of their heads. Same with hay - putit so they have to reach up to get it.”

Judging fleeces by their cover

Bob Calvert, Mercer, PA exhibited the grand champion fleece at KILE.

Tom McIlwain compares the staple length and crimp of two natural colored fleeces.Photos by Sally Colby

Stress affects wool quality, so wool judge Tom McIlwain checks a section of the fleecefor signs of stress.

“Food Justice Certified” is a project ofthe Ag Justice Project that seeks to cre-ate a market for “Domestic Fair Trade”.

Agricultural Justice and Your Farm isa workshop for farmers and farm em-ployees on improving labor policies andemployer-employee relationships.

This workshop, led by Elizabeth Hen-derson, organic farmer and co-founderof the Agricultural Justice Project (agri-culturaljusticeproject.org), will helpyou learn how you can improve workingrelationships on your farm with em-

ployee policies that go beyond legal re-quirements to agreements that are ne-gotiated and fair.

The Agricultural Justice and YourFarm workshop will be held at theEcoVillage FROG Common House,Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, NY, onWednesday, Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m., withpotluck supper. A $5 suggested dona-tion will be accepted at the door.

Consider enrolling in the pilot phaseof the new “Food Justice Pledge” or“Food Justice Certified” program, de-

signed to provide market recognition offarms with just working conditions andprices that cover full production costs.The Food Justice label is based on theStandards of the Agricultural JusticeProject. All kinds of farmers are encour-aged to participate — organic, “conven-tional” and otherwise.

The workshop is co-sponsored byGroundswell, NOFA-NY, Cornell Farmwork-er Program, the Agricultural Justice Project,and the Cornell Small Farms Program.

The Groundswell Center for Local

Food & Farming is an initiative of theEcoVillage at Ithaca Center for Sustain-ability Education, which is a project ofthe Center for Transformative Action.

To register, visit the NOFA-NY onlineregistration page or send an email to in-fo@groundswellcenter.org or call 607-277-0180.

For more information, visit the Agri-cultural Justice Project’s Web site orcontact Elizabeth Henderson, eliza-bethhenderson13@gmail.com, 585-764-8471.

Groundswell to host Ag Justice Workshop for farmers

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by Tamara ScullyMartin Dally,

renowned sheep-breed-ing and expert on la-paroscopic artificial in-semination, addressedthe Garden State SheepBreeders, discussingflock management tech-niques for lamb opti-mization, as a part ofthe group’s annualSheep and Fiber festivalat the HunterdonCounty Fairgrounds inFlemington, NJ. Dallyalso served as a judgefor the show, and gavepointers on the properway to show the ani-mals in another pre-show seminar.

Dally identified threephases of managementneeded for successfulbreeding: post-wean,pre-breed, and herdmanagement. He cau-tioned participants that“the most powerfulword” in lamb produc-tion is “cull,” and en-couraged breeders tokeep very accuratelambing records. Largeteats and entropian eye— an inverted eyelid —are reasons to cull, Dal-ly said.

“You can’t afford tohave a ewe on yourfarm who has notlambed for two years ina row,” he said.

For the next phase,Dally suggests that spe-cial attention be paid to“select out ewes whoneed a little bit of help.”These ewes, he said,may have a poor condi-tioning score due tosuch factors as havinghad twins or largelambs, or having done avery good job lactating.Though they may bethin, these ewes areones that a breeder

would want to keephealthy, and may needassistance in gainingback their weight.

Dally said conditionscoring is very impor-tant, as the processhelps to identify nutri-tional or other issuesthat need to be ad-dressed prior to begin-ning to breed the ani-mals. The scoring re-flects the weight of theanimal, which in turnimpacts the ability tosuccessfully lamb andwean, as well as theweight of the weanedlambs.

A selenium deficiencyis not uncommon inmost parts of the coun-try, and can result infetal mortality duringthe first three monthsof gestation and shouldbe discussed with a vet-erinarian, as the toler-ance to selenium is low,and toxicity can occurrapidly if too much isprovided. Vaccinationprograms for commondisease issues shouldbegin pre-breeding,Dally said, and propernutrition for successfulfertilization and fetalgrowth begins now.

Flushing of ewes byincreasing the nutri-tional content of theirdiet just prior to breed-ing, and for a very shorttime during breeding,can increase the ovula-tion rate, Dally said, re-sulting in a 15 to 20percent increase inlambs being born.Flushing is performedby increasing the car-bohydrates, either bymoving to a more lushpasture on a rotationalgrazing system, or bygradually increasingthe amount of grain be-

ing fed. However, thissame increase in carbo-hydrates will cause em-bryo loss once the im-plantation phase isreached, so should onlyoccur briefly during thebreeding phase, Dallycautioned.

“Mature ewes benefitmore from flushingthan young ewes,” hesaid.

The role of the ramFor those not choos-

ing artificial insemina-tion, the sterility of theram can be affected byan increase in tempera-ture or humidity. Hotand humid weather,with no cool down, willcause spermatozoa todie off, and the recoveryperiod for regaining vi-tality in the ram is sixweeks, Dally said.

Rams should besheared one month pri-or to breeding, andshould be kept in a coolpasture. It is importantto palpitate the testiclesand to check for scrotalcircumference. Thirty-two centimeters is thesize which indicatesmaturity to breed. Adiet with 12 percentprotein is optimal be-fore breeding, Dallysaid, and too much pro-tein causes problems.

The use of a markingharness can help to de-termine if there are li-bido or fertility issues.The harness should bechanged to a differentcolor after 17 days, andchecked periodically forsnugness, as breedingrams lose weight. If toomany ewes are markedwith two colors, theconception rate waslow.

Dally recommendsbreeding females at 12

months, which gives ahigher lifetime produc-tivity than breedingyounger — by about 20lambs per lifetime, asignificant difference.Young ewes should bebred three weeks aftermature ewes, but wean-ing should occur at thesame time, which helpswith recovery. Matureewes will seek out aram, while young ewesdo not. The ewes ideallywould be no less than65 percent of their ma-ture body size at breed-ing.

Lambing“The last six weeks of

gestation are the mostimportant,” Dally said.

There is less room inthe rumen for food, soits important to providea high nutritional con-tent from a smallamount of food. Thequality of feed needs toincrease, and larger op-erators typically sepa-rate ewes carryingtwins from those withsingles to help withproper feed manage-ment at this stage.

Breeding overweightewes, or having ewesthat do not get enoughexercise, or are beingfed improperly, increas-es the chances of keto-sis, Dally said. Earflicking is one sign ofketosis, and a VitaminB shot is needed if thisis observed. Dally em-phasizes that “if onehas it, the probabilitythe others have it ishigh,” and need to betreated quickly. Do nothesitate to call the vet-erinarian at the firstsigns of ketosis, heurged.

The key to successfullambing is to “maximize

observation and mini-mize interference,” Dal-ly, who has lambed over70,000 ewes, said.

Hypothermia is amanageable problem,requiring constantchecking of the jugs,and a quick response ifnecessary. Immediatelytaking the temperatureof any questionablelamb is the first step. Ifthe head is down andthe lamb is unable toswallow, a glucose in-jection directly into thestomach is the onlychance of saving theanimal, Dally said, andmust occur beforewarming or using afeeding tube. The ru-men is not developedyet, so the injection isuncomplicated. Forthose lambs who canswallow, but have lowtemperature, dryingwith a towel, warmingback up and feeding bystomach tube is theproper response. Clean-ing any equipment be-tween animals is ex-tremely important.

Dally also empha-sized that colostrumfrom heavy milkers canbe frozen for up to oneyear, but should not beheated in the mi-crowave, which willdamage the beneficialmicrobes. Colostrum isonly beneficial for thefirst 24 hours of life, headded.Other herd manage-

ment issues

Worming is recom-mended pre-breedingand post-weaning, Dal-ly said. Rams should bewormed every 28 days.Prior to worming, takethe animals off feed thenight before, to in-crease the medication’scontact with the gut.Keep animals inside, sothe worms are droppedin the bedding and notin the pasture, thenmove the animals topasture.

Drug resistance canbecome a real problem,and Dally recommendsrotating drugs fromyear to year — no moreoften — to best avoidresistance in the flock.Proper pasture man-agement is also vital,and pastures should bereplanted each year tohelp curtail worm prob-lems. Some breeds aremore prone to worms.Humidity increases theworm population, andhaving too large of apasture allows thesheep to select thebest-tasting plants andto eat them to theground, while avoidingless tasty ones, increas-ing the exposure toworms. Pasture grassesshould be kept at aboutthree inches, no less,and pastures should besmall enough that theflock will graze evenly,not selectively, and ro-tated before the grass isshorn down too low,Dally said.

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Excerpt from ESMGPAAugust 2011 Newslet-

ter, by Deb Borden.President, Empire State

Meat Goat ProducersAssociation

You should alwayscontact your vet for vet-erinary advice. I am nota veterinarian and donot prescribe treatment. Iam just suggesting somethings you may wish todiscuss with your vet —things that seem to workbest for me.

The hay is in (mostly),

the kids (human) havestarted school, thenights are getting cooland the recent rainshave greened up the fallpastures. As I sit herewatching one of thesmall breeding groupsof a buck and does feed-ing on the green pas-ture I wonder which onewill be the next victim ofpare laphost rongy lustenuis (p-tenuis.) Now,you old timers know allabout p-tenuis, whichwe all call “deer worm”

or “brain worm,” butsome of you whohaven’t been goating itso long may not.

As I said above, I amnot a vet and I do notprescribe medication,but I’ll share with youin hopes that you canavoid some of the prob-lems I’ve experiencedover the years. P-tenuisis a parasite of theWhitetail deer. It doesnot seem to affect thembut it causes seriousproblems for goats. The

larvae are passed in thedeer’s droppings, in-jested by snails andslugs, which, in turn,are eaten by browsinggoats. Apparently, notonly the slug, but theslime trail left by theslug contains the p-tenuis larvae. The lar-vae then migrate to thegoat’s spine where theyburrow around causinginflammation and dam-age to the goat’s nerv-ous system.

If you have Whitetail

deer in your goat pas-tures you have poten-tial p-tenuis problems,especially on pastureswhere deer typically“hang around.” Prob-lems seem to be moreprevalent in the cool,damp late summer andfall weather.

The first signs aredragging the hind feet,or a “wobbly” rear endin the cases I’ve ob-served. It then getsworse and worse untilthe goat can no longercontrol its rear-end andcan’t stand up. Theparalysis then contin-ues up the spine. Ac-cording to Smith andSherman (1994) theonly time frame an in-tervention may be effec-tive is during the 10days it takes for the lar-vae to go from the goat’sgut to its spinal cordand once the larvaereach the goat’s spinalcord, treatment is inef-fective. Unfortunately,once you note the footdragging or wobbly rearend the larvae have al-ready reached thespinal cord.

Over the years I havenoted that if I do noth-ing the goat generallygets weaker and weakeruntil it can’t stand up,but if I catch it in thefoot dragging or rear endwobble stage, and I im-mediately treat the goatas my vet and variousresearch universitieshave recommended thegoat gets no worse. Igive the goat both alarge dose of Ivermectininjectable and Fenben-dazole wormer (Panacuror Safeguard) for sevendays. Also, on days one,three and six the goatreceives an injection ofDexamethazone (do notgive to pregnant does) tohelp reduce inflamma-tion within the spinalcord (all under the su-pervision of my vet).

My experience hasbeen that the goats sel-dom get better withtreatment, however,

they don’t get worse.This may be luck andnot treatment, I don’tknow for sure. Even ifthe goat gets no worse,a doe may have kiddingproblems later or abuck may have breed-ing problems as insterility or falling offdoes sideways aftermounting. I have hadgoats experience theseproblems while othershave not.

So what can you do?• Take the goats off

pasture before theweather gets cool anddamp in late summer —I can’t afford to do that.

• Give your wholeherd a continuoustreatment of Ivermectinall the time — this isexpensive and time in-tensive.

• Shoot the deer —impractical and illegal.

Practically:• I try to rotate my

pastures so my goatsspend less time on the“deer hang around”pastures in the fall.

• I am trying the con-tinuous Ivermectintreatment with my mostvaluable animals.

• I encourage myhunter friends to re-duce the deer popula-tion during legal hunt-ing season.

• I am consideringfeeding the goats mo-lasses blocks containinga wormer in the pastureswhere there are deer.Hopefully, the deer eatthe blocks also and self-medicate themselveskilling the parasite be-fore it can be passed onin the droppings — thiswas a recent suggestionby one vet.

Bottom line, it athorny issue with nogreat and easy solutionbut true goat breedersnever give up!

Sources: Smith &Sherman (1994) GoatMedicine, 2d Ed, Wiley-Blackwell, www.vet.ohio-state.edu/docs/Clin-Sci/camelid/mening.html

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The American SheepIndustry Association(ASI) shared with themembers of the SenateAgriculture, Nutritionand Forestry Committeeand the House of Repre-sentatives AgricultureCommittee the indus-try’s priorities for thenext Farm Bill.

“The industry’s provi-sions in the Farm Billare very modest in thescope of agriculturespending but provide theonly risk managementavailable for America’ssheep producers,” com-mented Peter Orwick,ASI executive director.“The industry prioritiesessentially extend theprograms each as au-thorized in the 2008Farm Bill."

The National Sheep In-dustry ImprovementCenter was authorized inthe current Farm Billwith $1 million inmandatory funds and upto $10 million in appro-priations authorized peryear of the legislation. Aformal regulation to im-

plement the center forgrant-making capabilitywas published in late2010, and the board ofdirectors was appointedby the Secretary with itsinaugural meeting heldin January of 2011. Theprogram is eligible for atleast $10 million in man-dated spending in theFarm Bill and is consid-ered critical to the topnational priority of in-creasing the U.S. sheepinventory.

The Loan DeficiencyProgram (LDP) for wooland unshorn pelts withnine categories of gradedwool-loan rates based ona national rate of $1.15per pound grease and anon-graded rate of $0.40per pound. The Food andAgricultural Policy Re-search Institute (FAPRI)analysis supports a na-tional rate of $1.20 tomake graded loans actu-ally available to the in-dustry. Since 2002,there have only been afew months for very lim-ited categories where agraded loan was usable

versus the non-gradedcategory. The non-grad-ed category was intendedto provide marketing as-sistance to flocks toosmall to justify qualitygrading of wool with lab-oratory testing. The 2009crop-year loan deficiencypayments total was ap-proximately $8.5 millionwith nearly 15,000sheep producers partici-pating. The 2010 LDP to-tal was $7.5 million. Thewool market increasedworldwide in 2011, sothere were no paymentsfor the year. Approxi-mately 10 percent of ap-plicants are producersfrom the Navajo Nation.

ASI was a strong sup-porter of the DisasterTrust Fund and foundthe Livestock IndemnityProgram created in the2008 legislation to be alifesaver for many farmsand ranch families in theintermountain west andnorthern plains that losttens of thousands ofsheep in the severespring and winterstorms of 2008 and

2009. Report languageaddressing storm losseson range lambing opera-tions would be helpful toprogram administration.

The spending cap cur-rently in place for live-stock insurance at the

U.S. Department of Agri-culture’s Risk Manage-ment Agency is $20 mil-lion. With the inclusionof a new dairy insuranceprogram, the cap will notbe sufficient in the fu-ture for the needs of the

Livestock Risk Programfor lamb (LRP-Lamb).The cap must be in-creased substantially inthe next Farm Bill.

Source: AmericanSheep Industry Weekly,Sept. 23

Sheep industry shares Farm Bill priorities

HAMBURG, NY — 185sheep were shown on Fri-day, Aug. 12 and Satur-day, Aug. 13 during the172nd Erie County Fair’sannual open class sheepshow. Thirty-three ex-hibitors competed forover $6,000 in premiums.Below are the results:

Champion CheviotRam: Sunny Hill Farm

Kevin Kron of Alden.Champion Cheviot

Ewe: Sunny Hill FarmKevin Kron of Alden.Champion Dorset Ram:

Kelkenberg Family FarmsMason Roalsvig of

Amherst.Champion Dorset Ewe:

Shamrock FarmsDaniel Fitzpatrick of

Wayland.Champion Hampshire

Ram: Sunny Hill FarmKevin Kron of Alden.Champion Hampshire

Ewe: Sunny Hill FarmKevin Kron of Alden.Champion Horned

Dorset Ram:Mark Woolley of

Forestville.Champion Horned

Dorset Ewe:Mark Woolley of

Forestville.Champion Merino

Ram: Shamrock FarmsDaniel Fitzpatrick of

Wayland.Champion Merino Ewe:

Shamrock FarmsDaniel Fitzpatrick of

Wayland.Champion Shropshire

Ram: Shamrock Farms

Daniel Fitzpatrick ofWayland.

Champion ShropshireEwe: Shamrock Farms

Daniel Fitzpatrick ofWayland.

Champion SouthdownRam: Sunny Hill Farm

Kevin Kron of Alden.Champion Southdown

Ewe: Sunny Hill FarmKevin Kron of Alden.Champion Suffolk

Ram: Kelkenberg FamilyFarms

Staffan Roalsvig ofAmherst.

Champion Suffolk Ewe:Shamrock Farms

Daniel Fitzpatrick ofWayland.

Champion Tunis Ram:Kelkenberg Family Farm

Joanne Keller ofAmherst.

Champion Tunis Ewe:Kelkenberg Family Farm

Joanne Keller ofAmherst.

Champion Any OtherMeat Breed Ram:

Mark Woolley ofForestville.

Champion Any OtherMeat Breed Ewe:

Mark Woolley ofForestville.

Champion Any OtherWool Breed Ram: SunnyHill Farm

Kevin Kron of Alden.Champion Any Other

Wool Breed Ewe: SunnyHill Farm

Kevin Kron of Alden.Supreme Champion

Ram: Kelkenberg FamilyFarms

Mason Roalsvig ofAmherst.

Supreme ChampionEwe: Sunny Hill Farm

Kevin Kron of Alden.Supreme Champion

Flock: Sunny Hill FarmKevin Kron of Alden.Grand Champion Mar-

ket Lamb: Alyssa May ofBoston, NY

Reserve Grand Cham-pion Market Lamb: KirbyDygert of Elma

Erie County Fair Sheep Show results

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For the first time, theannual Howard WymanSheep Industry Leader-ship School will be heldon the East Coast inclose proximity to thelarge eastern ethnicmarkets in the majormetropolitan areas ofNew York City, Philadel-phia and Washington,D.C. The dates for the2012 school are July 8-11, and applications to

attend must be submit-ted by April 16, 2012.

Laurie Hubbard, shep-herd for PennsylvaniaState University, andJoanne Evans, presidentof the PennsylvaniaSheep and Wool Grow-ers, are the 2012 coordi-nators.

“The focus will be oneducating the partici-pants about the non-tra-ditional marketing of

lamb,” said Hubbard.“Tour sites will includethe New Holland SalesStables, which is a hubfor the non-traditionalethnic trade, an ethniccustom harvesting facili-ty, traditional lambpackers and a sheepdairy that utilizes theirlambs for the meat in-dustry as well as otherprivate, non-traditionalmarketers.”

The school will discussthe customs of variouscountries to help explaincertain aspects of raisinglambs for the non-tradi-tional lamb market. Thisinformation would be ofassistance to any sheepranch or lamb feedlot op-eration, regardless of lo-cation, in planning alter-native marketing optionsto increase profitability.

Interested individuals

may apply by completinga brief application and ashort essay. A group of26 participants, age 20or older, will be selectedto attend. The registra-tion fee is $200 per per-son and participants areresponsible for their owntravel expenses. The Na-tional Lamb Feeders As-sociation (NLFA) will cov-er the cost of food, lodg-ing and tour-related ex-

penses during theschool. No fee is requireduntil applicants are se-lected. Applicants will benotified in May 2012.

Applications may besubmitted online atwww.nlfa-sheep.org orrequested from NLFA byphone at 503-364-5462or e-mail at info@nlfa-sheep.org.

Source: ASI WeeklySept. 30

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The first northeastern NLFA Leadership School

At the Erie CountyFair, it is not uncommonto see people dressed inwacky costumes. Ani-mals can now join in thefun. The Sheep DressingContest was heldWednesday, Aug. 17, inthe Livestock Arena. Theresults are as follows.

Senior Division (Ages14-19)

1st Place: WyattGilbert, Tribute to Red,White and You

2nd Place: AngelynBrown, Red, White, Wool

3rd Place: Lourd BryleCabradilla, Angel andDemon

4th Place: CourtneyDykeman, Partying inthe USA

Intermediate Division

(Ages 9-13)1st Place: Elizabeth

Raif, Miss “Ewe” S.A.2nd Place: Chase and

Brooke Gerhardt, Red,White and Ewe

3rd Place: Collan Zim-merman Hershey “AllAmerican Candy Bar”

4th Place: Sarah Lup-pert, Taking Out theTrash

Junior division1st Place: Tyler Halt,

Uncle Sam and G.I. Joe2nd Place: Ethan

Gilbert, Captain Ameri-can Saves the Day

3rd Place: God BlessAmerica

4th Place: Corrin andNicole Sacilowski, We’reProud to be Made in theUSA

4th Place: MaggieMcGuire, Cow Girl andVillain Sheep

4-H Sheep Dressing Contest at ErieCounty Fair

First Place Intermediate,Elizabeth Raif with Miss“Ewe” S.A.

Photo courtesy of ErieCounty CCE

The Erie County Fair was pleasedto host the 4-H Meat Goat Show inthe Showplex Arena on Thursday,Aug. 19. Judged by Kay Kotwica,the competition had 14 partici-pants. The results are as follows.

Grand Champion: Brendan KnollReserve Grand Champion: Garrett

KnollHighly Commended: Shannon

KeeleCommended: Dillon KnollChampion Doe: Brendan KnollSenior Showman: Brendan KnollJunior Showman: Cody SteffNovice Showman: Justin BernardChampion Showman: Brendan

KnollMaster Meat Goat Showman:

Brendan KnollBreeding Goat Showman: Mickey

Maloney

4-H Meat Goat Show results at theErie County Fair announced

Grand Champion Brendan Knoll withhis meat goat.

Photo courtesy of Erie County Fair

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Visiting the oldfarm again

We’ve had a fullhouse all week withthree generations visit-ing all at once. Four ofour children, 15 of thegrandchildren, and ourgreat grandson all packinto this old house. Wecooked dinner for all ofthem, but they didn’teat all at the same time.

Some went fishing forthe afternoon and did-n’t return in time, so nofamily pictures thistime around.

I guess that was ourmistake, one of manythat would follow theday. When they finallyreturned everyone washappy. Some were leav-ing, so they waved ahello and good-by to

each other from theircars. But the fishinghad been very good asthey caught a 40-inchsalmon and a smallerlake bass. They would-n’t be able to eat thefish, something abouttoo many contaminates,so my daughter tookthem home for thefreezer. But they willmake good bait stripsfor the coming trappingseason.

As the last eveningwound down, we stillhad to wait for the bon-fire to go out. So every-body took a few min-

utes and did there ownthing. Some sat by thefire, dreaming of timesgone by. The kids werewresting in the livin-groom; I was watchingtelevision around them.All the kids had a goodtime, going fishing, onhayrides, telling storiesaround the campfire,hiking down to thewoods, unloading corn,and picking up thepumpkins. After a rainystart it turned into abeautiful, memorableweek.

As my husband was

finishing up in thekitchen the lastevening, he commentedthat this was a lot ofwork. I’d tried to makeit as simple as possibleand I knew he wouldn’tmind when the potsand pans were all done.Sometimes the hardthings that we do arethe most rewarding.This old farm served itspurpose again, as aplace of refuge foreveryone involved.

After most everyonehad left, I realized justhow busy this week had

been. The houseseemed so quiet whenthe kids went to bed, soI finally decided to ven-ture up too. These pre-cious times togetherended all too quicklyand we’re remindedthat ‘Our children arethe only things that wecan take with us whenwe leave this earth’.

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Right on the moneyFor the Northeast,

2011 has turned out tobe a really weird growingseason. Too wet andchilly in April resulted inbushels per acre oatyields that were down afair amount. Oat testweights were significant-ly lower, in the mid-20s,way under the 32 poundstandard. Most growersthus ended up with halfan oat crop. Wintergrains, planted last fall,faired quite a bit better.They seem to smooth outsome of the bumps exist-ing between the end of

one growing season andthe beginning of thenext. Cooler and damperApril spilled into May,delaying corn plantingsthroughout most of theregion. When farmerscomplained that theyhad very little cornplanted by the last weekof May, I tried to consolethem by saying that theyreally hadn’t lost muchfunctional growing sea-son. Heck, shad blos-soms didn’t appear untilmid-May in most of theNortheast.

During late May, forgrowers who success-

fully dodged rain drops,some really nice hay-lage, as well as balage,was harvested. And oc-casionally, some beau-tiful small bales es-caped Mother Nature’sgrasp for safe haven inthe mow. One springparameter (I guessthat’s the right word),that was normal, wasthe timing of the firstthunderstorm: April 4.It wasn’t a violent elec-trical storm, but therewas some lightning andrumbling, most of it inthe distance, i.e., not inmetropolitan Hartwick.

On the strength ofthat thunderstorm, Imade a prediction forfirst killer frost in thefall. Let me review thescientific basis for thistype of forecasting:something called the jet

stream polar drift rule.This phenomenon dic-tated that one weatherextreme deviating time-wise from the vernalequinox (March 20 thisyear) would be followedhalf a year later by theopposite extreme, devi-ating by the sameamount of time fromthe autumnal equinox(Sept. 23). This climato-logic pendulum has sci-entific basis, at least inmid-latitude areas likeupstate New York, andother regions near the45th parallel. The 45thparallel is halfway be-tween the 30 degree lat-itude and the 60 degreelatitude. The 30th par-allel is home base forthe southern branch ofthe northern hemi-sphere jet stream, whilethe 60th parallel is

home base to the north-ern branch.

Practically speaking,this means that if thesouthern branch of thejet stream bounces waynorth in the springtime,we can expect the north-ern branch to bounceway south six monthslater. The southern jetstream heading waynorth has a dramatictrademark, namely a se-rious, very summer-likethunderstorm. When thenorthern branch of thejet stream heads waysouth, its classic trade-mark is a killing frost.

I tell folks that the lastnormal growing seasonin my memory was 1975.That year dairy farmersneeded weather to coop-erate with them… milkprices certainly didn’t. Iwas employed by OtsegoCounty Cooperative Ex-tension as dairy and fieldcrops agent. I plantedfour corn demonstrationplots, each with 26 vari-eties. Tiny seed packageshad been prepared, onefor each variety (Cornell110 was one of them).Some of the seed compa-nies donating seed wereAsgrow, Agway, Doebler,Funk, Hoffman, and Pio-neer, plus some “public”varieties from other statecolleges. My locations ofthese demos were EastSpringfield, Morris (theFairgrounds), Oneonta,and Worcester.

Corn planted May 3in East Springfield(wonderful Honeoyesoils) was out of theground, with visiblerows formed, on May 7.Corn planted a day ortwo later outsideOneonta on well-drained Susquehannaflood-plain was sevenfeet tall on July 7. 1975was a forgiving growingseason: even sprayedpoorly fields yielded lotsof corn silage. I remem-ber one farm in south-ern Montgomery Coun-ty (occasionally weagents crossed borders)

had two parallel corncribs, about 50 feetlong, with a drive-through bay, with aroof over the cribs andthe bay (where equip-ment was normallystored after harvest).That year not only werethe cribs full of earcorn, so was the bay inthe middle. And thecorn was matureenough that this hugemass of corn was ableto cure with little or nostorage loss. Haven’tseen a “normal” yearsince.

This year it was a par-ticularly wise idea toplant corn varieties ofdifferent maturities,just in case we got hotspells which couldcause blasting at vul-nerable pollinatingtimes. Peak pollinationcould vary around thesehot spells... a type ofhedging. There were abunch of days in the90s. Very little of theNortheast’s corn grow-ing areas experienced“triple digits”, a problemwhich plagued otherparts of the country.

Around the first day offall, our garden neededto be covered up, partic-ularly the egg plants.Tomatoes we didn’tbother with, since we al-ready had a great har-vest. The evening of Oct.3, the National WeatherChannel (and the localones) forecast wide-spread killing frost thefollowing morning. So Icovered the egg plantsagain. We hit 27 degreesFahrenheit in our part ofHartwick the morning ofOct. 4… and again onOct. 5. By the jet-streampolar drift thing, firstkiller frost should havehit the afternoon of Oct.5. Actual attack by JackFrost hit within 36 hoursof target. Not bad.

Prior to this year,there have been 21 sea-sons where I have kepttrack of jet stream polardrift behavior. Duringfour of the seasons, Irecused myself frommaking forecasts be-cause of really weird elNiño behavior. Thisyear el Niño was normalduring the spring. Thejury is still out as towhether later misbe-havior of el Niño getssome of the blame forIrene and Lee. Of theremaining 16 years, 13years were perfectly ontarget, less than 36hours off. So add 2011to the correct column,raising my batting aver-age from 81.25 percentto 82.35 percent (14out of 17), better thanmost of my collegechemistry grades.

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The Joy of CookingRecently I picked up a

copy of the Joy of Cook-ing. I knew about thislittle book, but I hadnever read it. The pa-perback cover told methis is volume one,main dishes. It notedthat there is a secondvolume. The forwardsays “This is America’sbestselling basic cook-book of all time.…Everything needed forthe success of a recipeis clearly explained andillustrated.”

The index is ade-quate. It is easy to findthings. A calorie chartis provided allowingcooks to balance theirmeals and track calorieintake if they wish.There is even an exten-sive section on coffeeeven recommendingthe best type of waterto use.

When I checked outthe casserole section Icould not believe therewas no recipe forgoulash. I looked again.Maybe they called thedish something else.Then again, maybe thisbook did not have thesimple things that I waslooking for. Upon closerinspection this is cer-tainly an inaccurateconclusion. There aremany common ordinarydishes in this cook-book.

The details about thecopyright indicate thatthe first book was pub-lished in 1931. Sincethen there have been atleast a dozen more withit going to paperback in1974.

This book was com-piled by amother/daughter team.In the book dedicationthe daughter sharedhow her relationshipwith her mother for herand her husband wasstrengthened by thisendeavor. What aunique relationshipthey must have had. Itwas a chance for herhusband to become in-timately acquaintedwith his mother-in-lawas well.

Cookbooks representhistory. When I findcookbooks at an estate

sale I look for the onesthat show the mostwear rather than theones that look the best.The books that wereused the most hold thekey to the food historyof that family.

Old cookbooks oftenhave approximatemeasurements such aspinch of this, a dash ofthat. When you attemptto replicate that recipeyou go by taste. Youadd what your familyprefers.

When I got married Icame with a love forcooking. First, I cookedfor my mother. She ar-rived home from worklater than I finishedschool so I was respon-sible for cooking sup-per. This was not ahardship for me. I en-joyed cooking. Ithought I brought morethan adequate knowl-edge of cooking to mymarriage.

I found out however,that I did not cook likemy mother-in-law somy husband was notenthused with mycooking. I was the buttof many jokes andmuch teasing foryears. I must admitthat I did not take thecriticism kindly. Itmade me mad when myhusband pointed outmy inadequacies espe-cially when he did it infront of others.

The kids who workedfor us did not complain.They were happy for abig meal. Haying was asocial time for them, achance to eat someoneelse’s cooking insteadof their mom’s. We fedthe people who workedfor us in those days. Mycooking cannot havebeen that bad becausethere were few leftoversafter a haying meal.

The years havepassed and my cookinghas improved. Maybe Ijust learned to cook tomy husband’s taste. Inthe end he praised themeals that I fixed, buthe never really ate withrelish. I have come tothe conclusion that hewas probably a “non-taster”. I heard thisterm used on a televi-

sion program. Peoplewho are non-tasters donot really care if theyeat. My husband, hisfather, and our daugh-ter are like that. Theyeat more because theyhave to than becausethey want to. I definite-ly do not fit into thiscategory (unfortunate-ly) and neither does myson. We like to eat andwe both like to cook.Our figures show it aswell although neither ofus is morbidly obesesince we both get a lotof exercise.

The cooks in the fam-ily need to be aware ofhow food influencesfamily health. “To pres-ent these essential nu-trients in the very beststate for the body’s ab-sorption is the cook’sfirst and foremost job,”says the Joy of Cooking.“Usually taste, flavor,and color at their bestreflect a job well done.”

Being the family cookis a huge responsibility.I find that using freshingredients helps. Thenew measure of healththese days is “MyPlate.” I like this con-cept better than thepyramid that was usedprevious to this. Mygrandson looks at hisplate to see if he haswhat he is supposed towhen he eats here. Heknows that half of theplate should be fruitand vegetables. That isdefinitely to his liking.The other half shouldprovide protein andgrains. Milk accompa-nies the balanced meal.He tells me when heeats in school he doesnot have a balancedmeal — I suspect theycount some items thatshould not be counted.Of course, the childrenhave a choice so thefault may be there in-stead.

I found a recipe forravioli that I definitelywill try in my issue ofthe Joy of Cooking. Youmake both the pastaand the filling. I have around ravioli cutter,but I just may try tomake the square typesince it sounds easier.

At any rate the bookwas a really good read;however, I suggest thatyou read it when youare full!

Ann Swanson writesfrom her home in Rus-sell, PA. Contact at hick-oryheights1@verizon.net

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by Jenn Colby, PastureProgram Coordinator,UVM Center for Sustain-able Agriculture

Through a SARE-fund-ed project, partners inmultiple states havejoined together to delivera training course fo-cused on comprehen-sive, holistic grazingplanning.

While past models ofgrazing based on calcu-lated average numbersand daily observationhave led in many casesto improvements in wa-ter and soil quality andfinancial success, thismodel includes a focuson planning around farmfamily goals and needs,as well as new tech-niques and field-basedpractices. Groups oftrainees in three loca-tions — New York, Penn-sylvania and Vermonthave embarked on a six-session training seriestaking place over 18-20months, with the re-quirement that eachtrainee work with two tothree farmers in the fieldconcurrent with thetraining experience.Trainees are workingwith all types of farms,including dairy cow,

dairy goat, and diversi-fied livestock farms.

The Vermont traininggroup, which I coordi-nate through the UVMCenter for SustainableAgriculture’s PastureProgram, includestrainees from Vermont,New York, Massachu-setts, Connecticut andNew Hampshire. Thesetrainees range from UVMExtension personnel toNRCS/NRCD staff, agri-cultural consultants,and farmers. The train-ers have included projectcoordinator and NewYork farmer Troy Bish-opp, NRCS conservationplanner and HolisticManagement educator,Phil Metzger, Vermontfarmer Eric Noel andothers. Training sessionshave rotated throughoutthe state at several farmsto vary driving locations,farm experiences andhost farmer participa-tion.

We have delivered twoformal training sessionsand added a farm-baseddiscussion group to talkabout overgrazing, plan-ning grazing and per-forming biological moni-toring. The group hasgrown from the initial

trainees to additionalservice providers, legisla-t o r s / p o l i c y m a k e r s ,training location hosts(farmers) who would liketo learn more aboutthese methods. They arevery engaged.

After attending one ofthe training sessions, arepresentative fromSARE had this commentto share with us, “Exper-tise may take years of ex-perience to develop, but Ithink your project andits approach are well de-signed to bring new ho-listic planning practi-tioners — even some ofyour experienced plan-ners are new to the ho-listic approach — to aproficient level wherethey can work effectivelyand confidently withfarmers, and begin tobuild the experience thatcan lead them toward ex-pertise.” As a site coordi-nator, and a participant,I am very excited to seethat this process is turn-ing teachers into learn-ers. In my experience,when we are all learningtogether, we build astronger network of sup-port, curiosity and ap-preciation.

Grazing is one of those

things that takes a fewminutes to learn, and alifetime to master. With agrazing basics presenta-tion and some books,many farmers new tograzing take the plunge.In the first season, theymay watch the grass andanimal impacts with anintense eye, but over theyears as patterns devel-op they will likely relax.Many graziers would liketo pretend that grazing isall about flexibility andtrying new things, butwe are all human andsome degree of repetitionbrings with it comfortand stability. There’snothing wrong with com-fort and stability, as longas it doesn’t interferewith our goals ... andthat’s where this com-prehensive grazingcourse, Troy’s willing-ness to embrace chal-lenge, and our bravetrainees come together toserve farmers and helpthem meet those goals.

First, we started bylearning how to workwith a farm family tohelp identify and articu-late their farm familygoals. On the surface,this seems so simple andobvious as to be ridicu-lous, but in practice it’sthe very hardest thing todo. First of all, it takestime, which is preciousto both farmer and advi-sor. At a time whenagencies and organiza-tions have shrinkingbudgets, taking time towork with an individualfarmer for long periodsisn’t typically viewed asbeing the most efficientchoice.

For the farmer, there isa constant struggle for

“working” time vs. “plan-ning” time. “Planning”time isn’t perceived asbeing productive time,even though the act ofplanning can actuallymean the farm is moreproductive, more finan-cially secure and createsa higher quality of life forthe farm family. Theseexternal (and internal)forces and perceptions

make it hard to find ormake the time to sit andtalk together.

Secondly, it’s hard toask personal questionswithout some time to-gether getting to knowone another first. Ques-tions like, “as you lookaround your farm, whatthings excite you?” or“why do you want to di-rect market?” or “whatdo you want your com-munity to look like afteryou are gone?” Thesequestions seem simpleon the surface, but theyreach deeply into who weare as people; questions

of core values, life, deathand legacy. Essential tothis goal-setting processis separating productionamounts and articulat-ing what a farmer doesnot want from what thefarm family is actuallyworking toward.

The goal setting hasbeen received very posi-tively by both sides of theproject. As one trainee

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SARE Comprehensive Grazing Course:Turning teachers into learners

(L-R) Sen. Bernie Sanders legislative assistant anddairy farmer Jenny Nelson; Retired New York NRCSconservationist Rich Redman; Farmer and PastureOutreach Coordinator, UVM Center for SustainableAgriculture, Jenn Colby; and Mark Krawczyk, perma-culture design consultant gathering biological data ona pasture for the NESARE training session..

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touch with the latest de-velopments on grazingmanagement is ab-solutely invaluable.”

After our initial workin developing goals, thegroup has received train-ing in planned grazingand reading the biologi-cal landscape to assesshow an understanding ofecosystem processes canhelp address challengeson the farm and meas-ure their improvement.The group has also en-gaged in in-depth dis-cussions about highdensity and taller graz-ing methods, using ani-mals as tools to changethe farm environment,managing livestock nu-trition in a changing

grazing system, practicaldefinitions of overgraz-ing, paddock sizing,managing for birds andwildlife, planning forageneeds around familyevents and priorities,and much more. 2011marks the first full graz-ing season that thetrainees have been work-ing with their farms andthere has been a lot tolearn, on all sides.

The importance ofthis project is so muchmore than simply ap-plying grazing mechan-ics and walking away.Signs of successful as-sistance will be meas-ured by greater forageyield enabling less pur-chased hay, by reduced

bare ground, by in-creased biodiversity, byloans either secured oravoided (per thefarmer’s goals!), by theability to attend a fami-ly event off the farm, byhealthier animals, byreduced electricity bills,and most importantly,by meeting the farmerwhere they are andhelping them move to-ward where they wantto be. There is no rightanswer in this process,only questions and sug-gestions to help move inthe right direction.

Jennifer Colby is thePasture Program Coordi-nator at the UVM [Exten-sion] Center for Sustain-able Agriculture.

The Vermont NESARE holistic grazing training team gathered recently at AppleCheek Farm.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA —Spanish-speaking dairy em-ployees can learn standard-ized milking procedures atthe upcoming Best MilkingPractices: Hispanic Educa-tion workshops offered atmultiple sites by the PennState Extension Dairy Team.The workshops will be taughtin Spanish, and are aimed atSpanish-speaking employeeswith parlor responsibilities.

“Milking is one of the mostimportant jobs on your dairyfarm,” notes Amber Yutzy,

Penn State Extension educa-tor and one of the instructorsfor the workshop. “Consisten-cy of milking affects cow well-being, mastitis risk, andmilking speed. Consistent useof standardized milking prac-tices, such as predipping,forestripping, drying teatswith a single-use towel, unitalignment, and rapid unit at-taching and detaching at theright time, are essential toquality milk production.”

A portion of each workshopwill be held on-farm so par-

ticipants receive the hands-on training necessary to re-inforce best-milking prac-tices, including proper stim-ulation, the essentials ofmilk let-down, and bestprepping procedures to re-duce mastitis.

Workshop instructors willinclude Yutzy, as well asPenn State Extension educa-tors Miguel Saviroff and GregStrait. Each workshop will beoffered from 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. on these dates, atthe following sites:

• Clinton County: Nov. 1,Penn State Cooperative Ex-tension Office in ClintonCounty, 47 CooperationLane, Mill Hall, PA;

• Somerset County: Nov. 9,New Centerville Rural Volun-teer Fire Company, 3054 King-wood Road, Rockwood, PA; and

• Bradford County: Nov.15, Edgewood Restaurant,565 Elmira St, Troy, PA.

Advance registration is re-quired. Class size is limited.The registration fee is $20per person. To register by

phone or for more informa-tion, call the Penn State Ex-tension Dairy Team officetoll-free at 888-373-7232.Because a portion of thisworkshop will be held on-farm, participants mustbring footwear that can besanitized for biosecurity rea-sons, as well as warm andclean clothing. Plastic bootsfor additional protection on-farm will be provided.

This workshop qualifies forone SmartStart credit throughAgChoice Farm Credit.

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MILFORD, NY — IowaOrganic Dairy Farmerand guest speaker, Fran-cis Thicke, appropriatelyset the tone for theNortheast Organic DairyProducers Alliance 11thannual field days byquoting Abraham Lin-coln’s words: “The bestway to predict the futureis to create it.”

The practical, farmer-

driven program startedwith an enjoyable farmtour in cooperation withthe Northeast OrganicFarmers Association(NOFA-NY) at Siobhan’sGriffin’s RaindanceDairy Farm in Schene-vus, NY. Farmerslearned about the 200acre grazing operationand her cheese produc-tion and on-farm pro-cessing center along with

developing markets formore grass-based prod-ucts. In conjunction withthe tour there was a“reading of the land” ses-sion with Troy Bishoppteaching farmers to as-sess their pastures andsoil cover while dis-cussing ways to improvethe biological activity ofthe land through grazingmanagement. There wasalso a demonstration

and conversation of howto properly recycle agri-cultural plastics withNate Leonard.

NODPA’s Executive Di-rector, Ed Maltby facili-tated the indoor produc-er meetings held at theCooperstown Beaver Val-ley Camp in Milford, NY.The kick-off panel dis-cussion entitled: Demys-tifying private label milk,was led by Kelly Shea,VP of Industry Relations& Organic Stewardshipfor WhiteWave Foodsand Horizon Organic,George Konovalov, East-ern Division Sales Man-ager for CROPP Coopera-tive/Organic Valley andPeter Miller, NortheastRegional Pool Managerfor CROPP Coopera-tive/Organic Valley whogave an in-depth look atbuilding relationshipswith retailers and howthe private label organicmilk issue impacts thepay price and why con-sumers identify withbranded products.

The open formatfarmer and industry

meeting cited many ac-complishments andchallenges for organicdairy production. Theimplementation of the“pasture rule”, a 12 per-cent growth in demandfor organic dairy prod-ucts and bringing newfarmers to dairy farmingtopped the list of opti-mism while the highprice and availability oforganic grains, the payprice to keep up withsoaring inputs and regu-latory demands of organ-ic production and weath-er challenges concernedfarmers for the future.

Francis Thicke, Ph.D.in Soil Science, Iowa or-ganic dairy farmer, re-tired National ProgramLeader for Soil Sciencefor the USDA-ExtensionService, former candi-date for Iowa Secretaryof Agriculture and au-thor of “A New Vision forIowa Food and Agricul-ture” keynoted theevening’s activities ofnetworking and sharinglocal food. His procla-mation: “We need to pre-pare for change in agri-culture based on the endof cheap fossil fuels, thescarcity of fresh water,concentrated marketsand society’s continueddemand for good foodand animal welfare.”

Through a series ofslides and scientificgraphs, he said, “Ameri-ca has lost 3/4 of its eco-logical capital and withthe advent of farmingpractices since 1940 hasled to a leaky environ-mental system in re-gards to soil erosion, fer-tilizers, herbicides andnutrients leaving theland. We are losing twogallons of soil for everygallon of ethanol we pro-duce.”

His ‘soul’-tion for thefuture: Harness knowl-edge, think big, eat local,produce farmstead ener-gy and use an organicgrass-based system ofperennial forages forfeeding animals. He seesagriculture as the leader

for prosperity. “Many ofthe ideas and technolo-gies we are working ontoday, such as pyrolysisfrom biomass, wind andsolar energy, grass farm-ing and local food sys-tems were spurred fromyesteryear and we needto bring them to the fore-front in the 21st century.This creates local jobsand rebuilds communi-ties without losing soil.”

Other pertinent issuesexplored during the fielddays and trade show fo-cused on building moreorganic grain capacity,ramifications of the on-going House Ag Commit-tee Colin Peterson’s (D-MN) draft supply man-agement bill on the or-ganic industry, the 2010Farm Bill, impacts ofnatural gas explorationon organic certification,the importance of advo-cacy groups in the or-ganic marketplace,planned grazing man-agement and floodingmitigation.

The two day event wassponsored and support-ed by Horizon Organic,Lakeview Organic Grain,Organic Valley/ CROPPCooperative, OrganicDairy Farmers Coopera-tive, Green MountainFeeds, Fertrell, MOSA,NOFA-NY, PA CertifiedOrganic, Acres USA,American Organic Seed,Agri-Dynamics, DairyMarketing Services, E-Organic, King’s Agri-Seed, Madison CountySoil and Water Conser-vation District, New Eng-land Farmers Union,Neptune’s Harvest,NOFA-VT, RAPP, Renais-sance Nutrition, RiverValley Fencing, RecyclingAgricultural Plastics Pro-ject, Raindance Farm,SARE: Sustainable Agri-culture Research & Edu-cation, Spalding Labsand the Upper Susque-hanna Coalition.

For more informationon NODPA contact NoraOwens 413-772-0444 orvisit their Web site:www.nodpa.com

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NODPA’s 11th Annual Field Days

The biological monitoring workshop was held at Siobhan Griffin’s Raindance farm.

Photos courtesy of Troy Bishopp, Madison County Soil and Water Conservation Dis-

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Valley/CROPP Cooperative and Kelly Shea from White-

Wave Foods and Horizon Organic discuss working with

retailers and marketing organic dairy products.

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Are you a farmer witha new idea you wouldlike to test using a fieldtrial, on-farm demon-stration, or other tech-nique? Are you an edu-cator looking to con-duct research withfarmers as active coop-erators? Are you a com-munity member aimingto connect sustainablefarming with communi-ty revitalization?

If you answered “YES”to any of the above, aSARE grant might bethe right fit for you.Funding is available tohelp you test your ideasin the way of FarmerGrants, PartnershipGrants, and Sustain-able Community Grantsfrom Northeast SARE(Sustainable Agricul-ture Research and Edu-cation). All grants arecapped at $15,000.

Details and deadlinesare provided below. Forassistance, contact NYSARE Coordinator Vio-let Stone at 607-255-9227 orvws7@cornell.edu. Vio-let can also provideprinted copies of SAREapplication materials.

Farmer Grants

Farmer Grants letcommercial producersexplore new ideas inproduction or market-ing. Reviewers look forinnovation, potential forimproved sustainabilityand results that will beuseful to other farmers.Projects should be tech-nically sound and ex-plore ways to boostprofits, improve farmstewardship, or have apositive impact on theenvironment or thefarm community.

To qualify, you mustbe a farm businessowner or manager inthe Northeast SARE re-gion. It is not necessarythat you farm full time,but the primary activityof your farm must be toproduce and sell agri-cultural products.There is a limit of oneapplication per farmper year.

Grant funds can beused to pay for yourtime and time that youremployees work directlyon the project, materialsspecific to the project,project-related serviceslike testing and consult-ing, project-related trav-el, outreach expenses,

equipment rental, andother direct costs.

The deadline to applyis Dec. 1. For more in-formation, visithttp://nesare.org/get/farmers/

Partnership GrantsPartnership Grants

allow agricultural serv-ice providers to exploretopics in sustainableproduction and market-ing in cooperation withclient farmers. The goalis to build knowledgefarmers can use, en-courage the under-standing and wide-spread use of sustain-able techniques, andstrengthen workingpartnerships betweenfarmers and farm serv-ice providers. Projectsmust take place onfarms or directly in-volve farm businesses.Reviewers look for well-designed inquiries intohow agriculture can en-hance the environment,improve the quality oflife, or be made moreprofitable through goodstewardship.

You must be engagedin agricultural researchor outreach in an or-ganization like Cooper-

ative Extension, NRCS,a state department ofagriculture, a college oruniversity, an agricul-tural nonprofit, or acommercial agriculturalconsulting business.

Funds can be used topay for your time andtime that your partner-ing farmers spend onthe project, materialsspecific to the project,project related serviceslike soil testing and labfees, project-relatedtravel, outreach expens-es, equipment rental,and other direct costs.

The deadline to applyis Nov. 1. For more in-formation, visithttp://nesare.org/get/partnership/

Sustainable Commu-nity Grants

Sustainable Commu-nity Grants focus onsustainable agricultureas it affects communitydevelopment, and suc-cessful proposals en-hance the economic,social, and environ-mental position offarms and farmers. Re-viewers are looking forinnovative projects thatclearly benefit farmersand were planned in co-

ordination with them;they also want to see ef-forts that others canreplicate and that arelikely to bring aboutdurable and positive in-stitutional change.

Proposals must ad-dress certain key issuessuch as finance, mar-keting, land use, wateruse, enterprise develop-ment, value-added ac-tivities, or labor.

Sustainable Commu-nity Grants are primari-ly for agriculturally ori-ented agencies andnonprofits (CooperativeExtension, NRCS, statedepartments of agricul-ture, or comparable en-tities), and communitydevelopment groupswith the capacity andexperience to fostersustainable agricultureenterprise development.

Grant funds can beused to pay for person-nel costs, mileage, ma-terials and suppliesspecific to the project,outreach, per-diem orconsultant costs, andproject-specific longdistance, fax, and con-ference calls. Grantfunds can also be usedto cover meeting ex-penses and printing,postage, or outreachcosts associated withhosting an event or fieldday. Any equipmentcosts must be project-specific; requests forgeneral office equip-ment costs are not al-lowable.

The deadline to applyis Oct. 19. For more in-formation, visithttp://nesare.org/get/sustainable-

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The Northeast OrganicFarming Associations ofNew York (NOFA-NY),Vermont (NOFA-VT),Connecticut (CT NOFA),M a s s a c h u s e t t s(NOFA/Mass), NewHampshire (NOFA-NH)and New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) and the Maine Or-ganic Farmers and Gar-deners Association(MOFGA) have beengranted funds for theirproposed project, “Culti-vating a New Crop ofFarmers from Appren-ticeship to Indepen-dence” by the NationalInstitute for Food andAgriculture, through theUSDA Beginning Farmerand Rancher Develop-ment Program. This col-laborative project will al-

low each organization toboost their BeginningFarmer outreachthrough educational pro-grams, networking op-portunities and overallsupport to aspiring andbeginning farmers andthe experienced farmerswho help to train themin the art and science ofagriculture.

All state chapters willlaunch an online ap-prentice and host farmdirectory to ease the

process of matchingwould-be farm appren-tices with host farmsand farmer-trainers. Inconjunction with thismatching directory,NOFA-NY will design,test and publish a track-ing tool to guide begin-ning farmers’ progressthrough a set of corefarming competencies.In future years, a similardirectory will be avail-able to help experiencedand new farmers find

each other and enter intoa mentor-mentee type ofrelationship. The pro-grams and resourcesmay vary by state, insome instances includ-ing land-access support.

Each chapter will or-ganize a BeginningFarmer workshop trackat their annual educa-tional winter conferenceand provide scholarshipsto beginning farmers.The collaborative NOFASummer Conference will

include similar opportu-nities.Spring, summerand fall in-field technicalskills workshops willalso be held in each stateto address a set of skillsneeded to start farmingsuccessfully.Each sum-mer event will include anopportunity for the par-ticipants to gather andnetwork with their peers.

All chapters will devel-op a JourneypersonFarmer program in theireach state in future

years. MOFGA has creat-ed a highly successfulmodel of this programwhich provides an edu-cational stipend, re-sources and targetedsupport to newly inde-pendent farmers for atwo-year period. Eachchapter will follow thisexample as they roll outthis form of new farmerincubation support, be-ginning with a small pi-lot group in 2012.

Northeast Organic Farming Associations launch three years of targetededucational and networking programming for beginning farmers

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Two of the world’sleading manufacturersof specialized harvest-ing equipment — OxboInternational Corp. andPloeger Agro B.V. —have merged to createthe Ploeger OxboGroup, the world’slargest manufacturer ofharvesting equipmentand related products

for niche agriculturalmarkets. The new com-pany is headquarteredin the Netherlands.

Oxbo has over 400employees, mostly inthe United States, andPloeger employs 140,largely in Europe. Exec-utives of the two com-panies say that togeth-er, their organizations

can more efficientlypursue opportunities innew markets such asBrazil, China and fast-growing countries inEastern Europe.

“After nearly 20 yearsof collaborating infor-mally, this new part-nership positions bothof our companies for abrighter future,” said

Gary Stich, president ofOxbo. “Working togeth-er, we can accomplishthings that we justcould not do as individ-ual companies. For ex-ample, we could sellmore Oxbo olive har-vesters in Europe, andmore easily offerPloeger potato and finebean harvesters in

North America,” Stichstated.

“This new arrange-ment allows our compa-nies to freely exchangetechnology and productinformation, and to co-operate in complex ini-tiatives such as offeringour products to cus-tomers in new coun-tries,” said Ad Ploeger,

general manager ofPloeger Agro. “We willbuild on our individualstrengths to form newcapabilities together,and that is good newsfor everyone — employ-ees, customers andbusiness partnersalike.”

The new company isowned by five groups —Ploeger and Oxbo exec-utives, VDL (a Dutchmanufacturing compa-ny) and two Dutch in-vestment firms, VanLanschot Participatiesand Synergia. It will becontrolled by a four-member board of direc-tors — Gary Stich andAndy Talbott, vice pres-ident of sales at Oxbo;along with Ad Ploegerand Cees Van Beek,technical director atPloeger.

Both companies willcontinue to conduct op-erations using theircurrent names andbrands. In new interna-tional markets, howev-er, they will do businessas the Ploeger OxboGroup.

Oxbo International merges with Ploeger Agro to form the Ploeger Oxbo Group

U.S. and Dutch companies create the world’s largest maker of specialty harvesting equipment

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THE PARLOR

MAYO MATSVery Durable ~ Easy to InstallMats That I’m Most Satisfied With

As a Dairyman MyselfBrian Rogers 716-592-5480

www.mayomats.com

Custom Services

CUSTOM BAGGINGUSE BAGS FOR YOUREXTRA SILAGE NEEDS

CUSTOM ROUND BALING• Wet or Dry

• Wet Bale WrappingUse Our Roto-Cut to Make

Your Bales More TMR Friendly

RICK AUSTIN315-331-0633

Custom Services

Spanish Translation Assis-tance. One on one training-milking, sick cows, calving, AI,etc. CNY area. 315-730-5756cowfarm5@yahoo.com

Dairy Cattle

11 HOLSTEIN HEIFERSw/bull May through July; 540gallon Sunset bulk tank; 1000bales timothy hay. 607-776-2597

110 WELL-GROWN freestalltrained Holstein heifers dueNovember & December. Hadall shots. 315-269-6600

(33) ORGANIC DAIRY cowsfor sale, $1,500 per head, Hol-steins, Jerseys, and crossbreeds. Most are dry and duesoon. Call evenings: 716-761-3131, 216-401-1052

Dairy Cattle

50 WELL GROWN FreestallHeifers due within 60 days.Joe Distelburger 845-344-7170.

Dairy Cattle

Calf BoardingFacility

Openings Availablefor New Boarders

585-330-0014

FOR SALE: 14 Good Big Hol-stein Heifers, Springing,Close, take your pick. 315-695-5671

Herd Expansions

WANTEDAll Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600PICK 50 OUT OF 65 cow tiestall herd young. Mostly winterfreshening. Priced Right! CallJoe 845-344-7170.

REG. PUREBRED HolsteinService Bulls, several tochoose from, $900.00. CallJames Loomis 315-427-6568

WANTED: 40 Holstein dairycows. 585-554-4589

Dairy Cattle

� WANTED �

HEIFERS300 Lbs. to Springing

Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

(ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK585-344-4452508-965-3370

- WANTED -Heifers & HerdsJack Gordon

(518) 279-3101

We have clients in need ofherds, fresh cows, bred, and

open heifers. Call Us withyour information or email

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876www.cattlesourcellc.com

Dairy Equipment

CALF PENS, steel construc-tion, complete w/pail holders& pails. 585-330-0014

COMPLETE pipeline milkingsystem: 220’ of stainlesspipeline, 5 hp vacuum pumpwith oil recovery, completewashing system, 1,000 gal.Mueller bulk tank, (6) univer-sal units. 315-729-4769

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Farm Equipment

Farm MachineryFor Sale

Farm MachineryFor Sale

Farm MachineryFor Sale

Alternative Parts Source Inc.Chittenango, NY • 315-687-0074

HARVEST TIMEIS HERE

COMBINES & HEADSJD 4650 MFD, new PS . . . . . . . . . . .$28,500Case IH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,500CIH 4366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500IH 966 Fender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250IH 1066 Black Stripe, new engine, exc. cond.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500IH 1066 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500IH 1066 w/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CallIH 1066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900IH 656 weak hydro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500IH 424 w/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500IH 656 diesel, RBT eng . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500Kilbros 350 gravity wagon . . . . . . . . .$2,200

JD Combines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CallJD 9510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900JD 915 flex head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CallJD 843 corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900JD 643 corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,750Gehl CB1200 chopper w/heads . . . . . . . . .$2,000JD 4-8R corn head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CallJD 8300 drill w/seeder . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,750Case 8430 Round baler . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000Elwood 4WD unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500Loaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CallIH & White plows 3x-10x . . . . . . . . . . . .CallIH 100# Front End wgts.. . . . . . . . . . . .$1051st Choice GS520-4 tedder . . . . . . . .$4,500Chisels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call

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MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717Concrete Weights setup for quick hitch &

3pt CAT. 2, 3, 3N, 4’ & 4N,3500 lb, 5000 lb, 6000 lb, 7000 lb & 8000 lb.

PACK YOUR SILAGE TIGHT

Now withChangeable

Hookups

MABIE BROS., INC.MabieBros.Com

315-687-7891 • 315-510-2400

Charles McCarthyFarm Machinery

TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADEPH: 570-869-1551 570-833-5214

Cell: 607-759-4646

4698 ST. RT. 3004 MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

Dairy Equipment

DOUBLE 8 HERRINGBONEBoumatic Parlor for sale,$25,000. Call for details. 607-847-6809

SEVERAL USED Double 6and 8 parlors w/ATO’s and 3”low lines complete. Several 2”:pipelines, used vacuumpumps, receiver groups,claws, ATO’s, washer boxes,etc. 585-732-1953

WANTED: 50 used freestallloops in good condition. Preferdouble loop for side longespace. 607-836-4512, Cort-land,NY

Dogs

Border Collie/Blue HeelerPuppies. Males, 6 weeks old,$100.00. Very unique mark-ings. 607-792-9740

REGISTERED miniature Aus-tralian Shepherds, $500-$850; All colors, shots,wormed and socialized. 607-244-1644

Electrical

Let our 35 years ofelectrical experiencego to work for you.

Providing CompleteGrain/Dairy Facility

Installations, Facility PowerDistribution & Lighting, MotorControl Centers, Automation& Troubleshooting, and New

Services & Upgrades.Call Jeffrey at Agri-Fab & Repair, Inc.

dba AFR Electrical Service@ 585-584-9210

Employment Wanted

Highly motivated, experi-enced and educated individ-ual looking to secure a feedmanager position on a dairyfarm. Would prefer Liv-ingston or Ontario countybut am open to other loca-tions for the right opportuni-ty. Contact me atctrewer@gmail.com

Farm Equipment

1 PAIR ANTIQUE Bob Sleds(no box), heavy duty, excellentcondition, $550 or make offer.315-331-8929

JD 5730 chopper, 4wdprocessor hay & 4 row chainheads. 585-746-5050

RICHARDTON 1400 dumpwagon, no roof, $4,000. 585-746-5050

Farm MachineryFor Sale

02 HOULE Multi-purposelagoon pump, 540PTO, 8” dis-charge, new impleller, nosand, $8,500. 315-374-3396

$1,000 OFF Most any cornheads & grain heads in stock.Huge selection. Zeisloft Eq.800-919-3322

1978 JOHN DEERE 8430,4WD, 3Pt., quick hitch, PTO, 3hydraulic outlets, factory axleduals, good condition. Itha-ca,NY 607-273-8070

1992 BIG VALLEY Horse/Livestock Trailer, bumper pull.Twin axle w/electric brakes.REDUCED: $1,100. 315-946-9672

2 H&S SILAGE WAGONS,$7,000/each; Case Int. 600blower, $4,000; heavy duty tirealley scraper, $600; N-Tech12’ manure auger, $800; Cor-nell gutter cleaner parts, bestoffer. 585-739-2783

(2) NEW Farm dump trailers,asking $2,700 & $2,900. 315-536-8446

Farm MachineryFor Sale

300 GALLON LIQUID, galva-nized steel cage protectedstorage tanks for water,molasses, maple sap. Large6” cap opening on top with 2”ball valve opening on the bot-tom. $100.00 OBO. 315-534-5568

4-ROW KEMPER corn head,fits JD 5000 series choppers,good condition, field ready.585-365-2700

(6) GRAIN CARTS. Brent, Kill-bros, Parker. All Nice. ZeisloftFarm Eq. 800-919-3322

B&E MANUFACTURING:Kicker racks, slant bar feed-ers, headlock feeders, roundbale carriers, low profile balecarriers. 315-536-9513

Farm MachineryFor Sale

Big Tractor Parts

Steiger TractorSpecialist

1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts

2. 50% savings on used parts3. We buy used or damaged Steigers4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, trans-

missions with one year warranty.

1-800-982-1769US or Canada

American made quality partsat big savings

FORD 4610 tractor; Case IH1010, 20’ grain head, $1,800;JD 3 row harvester head. 315-536-8718

GLEANER 430 black cornhead to fit F2 combine w/allaccessories, excellent condi-tion, always stored inside,best offer. 585-728-2374

GLEANER 6 row 30” cornhead, L or M combines, excel-lent shape, no dents or rust,585-738-7554

GLEANER A combine with 2heads, 12’ grain head and 3row corn head, $2,900; MF1745 4’x5’ round baler likenew approx. 900 bales$12,500. 716-795-9276

Farm MachineryFor Sale

GOTTA GO! Large selectionof JD 6620 & 7720 combines.We dropped prices! ZeisloftEq. 800-919-3322

H&S Rear unload foragewagon, (3) 9’ 5-ring hopperbeds. Case IH 1063, JD 893,NH 824, 2 Row Green JDcorn heads. 585-732-1953

IH 5100 GRAIN DRILL 15’,very good condition, $3,000;Farmall 666, very nice condi-tion, 3400 hrs., $7,500; 1966Mack single axle road tractor,good cab, $2,500. 315-626-6779

INT. 1460 COMBINE, 4WD,new radiator, rebuilt rotor,$8,000. 315-271-7091

JD 2310 mulch finisher, 21’.Call 585-370-5367

JD 4020 w/loader, Alamoboom mower, 20’ reach, 5’ cut.Call 585-370-5367

JD 4960 MFWD, recentengine OH; JD 4760 MFWD,duals. both good rubber.www.zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322

JD 643 6 row corn head, lowtin, $4,850; pair 28Lx26 12 plyradial combine tires, new,$3,500. 607-286-3391

JD 6600 Diesel combine, has404 engine, looks & runs verygood, $3,800; JD 215, 218 &220 flex heads, stainless bot-toms, poly skids, $3,200;Westfield 8x36 transportauger w/5hp motor, $1,500;JD 443 low tin, oil bath,$3,800; JD 7000 planter, 6x30cross auger, $4,200. MikeFranklin 607-749-3424

JD 922 FLEX HEAD, fore & aftreel, poly skid plates w/headercart, $5,850. 607-533-4850eves, 607-279-6232 days.

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MABIESOEM PARTS

MasseyChallenger

AllisWhiteKronePerkinsHesstonGleaner

315-687-7891315-510-2400

Call (585) 993-0983

Loader, Industrial Ford A62w/largebucket.

Excellentfor snowremoval.$11,900

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY315-536-8578

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS1 1/2” square

tubing, 14 gauge24’ - 48’

IncludesMotor & Wheels

Other sizes available

Call for prices.

Combine SalvageK & J Surplus

60 Dublin Rd.Lansing, NY 14882

(607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

Farm MachineryFor Sale

JD 8420, 8200, 4955, 4560,7920, 7810, 7700, 7210,7405, 5500, 4020. FORDTW20, TW15, 8560. 585-732-1953

JOHN DEERE 2950, 4 wheeldrive with cab, $17,000. 607-544-4632

JOHN DEERE 930 flex head,Crary air reel 00-10 Serieshook-ups, Contour Masterdial-a-matic, 1/2” thick May-Wes poly skids, stored inside,w/header cart, $14,995.00.585-704-5762

JOHN DEERE BALER PARTS.Winter discounts for balerrepairs. New hay equipment.Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

JOHN DEERE Model 70, gas,wide front, 95% tires, perfecttin, second owner. 585-727-0350

JOHN DEERETRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in StockRECENT MODELS IN

FOR SALVAGE:•4430 qd, cab 6420 burnt

•JD L3020 dsl PS •E4020 •3010•2630 •2950 4WD •L4020 PS

•2640 •2010 •JD 5400 4WD burntWe Rebuild Your Hydraulic

Pumps, SCV Valves,Steering Valves, etc.

All units are Bench TestedMany Used Tractor Parts

Already DismantledCALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS800-730-4020

315-536-3737

JUST ARRIVED! 1997 JD9500 sidehill 4x4, very nice,last year made. Zeisloft FarmEq. 800-919-3322

JUST ARRIVED: 1997 2166very very nice; Case IH 2144,very high quality; Case IH2188, loaded. Being truckednow. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322

(315) 964-1161“We Deliver”

Kennedy TractorWilliamstown, NY

4x4 Ford 2120 w/Ford 7109 Loader40 HP Dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,9504x4 NH TC45D w/NH 16LA Loader 40 HPDsl, 1500 hrs, outlets, rabbit/turtle control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500Ford NH 4630 Fully Heated Cab 55-60 HPDsl, 1900 hrs, dual outlets, super cleaninside & out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,5004x4 Kubota L3410 w/ Heated Cab 30 HPDsl, Hydro w/ 3pt. snowblower . . . .$9,650Dayton PTO Generator 50/25kw on trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750

3Pt Snowblowers 4’ thru 7 1/2, New & UsedFront MT Sowpushers 7’ thru 15’new & used4x4 Ford 545D w/Full Cab & Ford Loader55-60 HP Dsl, 1000 hrs, ps 3 pt live PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900

Lots More Tractors & Equip In Stock

KICKER BALE WAGONS$2,350; 8 & 10 Ton RunningGears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’sWelding, 585-526-5954

KILBROS 350 gravity wagon,like new, $3,500; Little Giantgravity wagon, $1,500;Keenan 115 mixer, $5,000;1969 Chevy dump truck,$1,500. 315-364-8596, 315-246-1032

LOOK! 1993 JD 9500 that isexceptional! Central Illinois.Fresh from farm. None better,$54,500 firm. Save $2,000 Offany head with this combine.Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Farm MachineryFor Sale

MASSEY FERGUSON dieselTractor. 585-332-8831

MATURE STANDING CORNfor sale, will sell by acre orton, for silage or grain, har-vesting storage and truckingavailable; set of Int. 735 6 bot-tom variable width moldboardplows, $4,000. 607-329-2302

MECCA pull type grape har-vester, good condition, fieldready; JD 245 self levelingloader, joy stick, completew/brackets, excellent condi-tion. 607-243-8803, if noanswer leave message.

MITSUBISHI MX230LC Exca-vator, 8,800 hours, 25 ton,good condition, $12,000. 585-526-7133

MODERN MIXMILL w/feedfactory, equipped w/grinder &4-10 ton bins. 315-822-6883

NEW & USED tires & rims ofall sizes. Parting out Int. 1460combines & NH choppers;Also Case 970, 1070 & 1370,2470, 886, 986, 1486. 585-732-1953

NEW AND USED PARTS forNew Holland 782, 790, 890,892, 900; John Deere 3940,3950, 3960. NEW & USEDNew Holland baler parts.Closed Sundays. 607-243-8151

New Skid LoaderAttachments, Buckets,

Pallet Forks, Manure Forks,Round Bale Grabbers,

Bale Spears, FeedPushers, Adapter Plates,

Skid Steer Hitch

MARTIN’S WELDING315-531-8672

MACK ENTERPRISESRandolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768Ship UPS Daily

www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/New & Used Tractor &

Logging Equipment Parts

PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNTon your land. Earn top $$$ forhunting rights. Call for a FREEquote and info packet toll free1-866-309-1507 or request atwww.BaseCampLeasing.com

PRICES REDUCED. Case IH2366 combine, reduced$2,000; JD 9550 LL, pricedreduced to $89,500. ZeisloftEq. 800-919-3322

RECONDITIONED 4-6-8R7000 and 7200 planters. Also,one and two row sweetcorn,vegetable, pumpkin plantersw/JD Max-Emerge. Frame-Mount no-till coulters. Custombu i ld p lan te rs . PequeaPlanter, 717-442-4406

Farm MachineryFor Sale

Silo 14x30, aluminum roof,concrete stave, good cond . . .Must Be Taken Down

Badger Barn Cleanergear box and chute ingood cond . . .Best Offer

Steinhorst 530 gallonBulk Tank with CopelandCopelamatic compressor,Model #3RK2-0310 CAB-800, 230V, 1ph, 60Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Best Offer

Barns from Early 1800sMust be Taken Down

CALL

518-882-6239

Smiley’s Farm & IndEquipment

Excavator, $12,500; Case 450Dozer, $8,500; JD 350CDozer, $11,500; White 4x4Loaderhoe, $9,500; CaseLoaderhoe, $6,000; MF 4x4Hoe, $10,000; IH diesel DumpTruck, $4,000; GMC pickup,$1,500; JD Lawnmower,$600; 4x4 Ford, $4,500; Hes-ston 4x4 & cab, $8,500; JD4230 Tractor, $12,500; 1020JD, $4,500; David Brown,$3,500; New Dump Trailer,$5,000; 9 Ton Trailer, $1,500;Baler, $2,000; Round Baler$1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500;Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200up; Brush Hogs, Discs, Har-rows, Plows & More.

Buying Machines

Dead or Alive

518-634-2310

VALMETAL 5500 beddingchopper w/hyd. spout con-trols, $8,500; 12’ Leon frontmount blade, $2,000. 585-330-0014

WANTEDMassey Ferguson165, 175, 265, 275, 285

Any Condition814-793-4293

Farm MachineryWanted

WANTEDJohn Deere

5460, 5820, or 5830Choppers

814-793-4293WANTED: 6 Yetter #2995 sin-gle disc, liquid/dry fertilizeropener. 585-245-4739

WANTED: IH 820 13’-flexhead; 8x30 transport auger;steel tracks for IH combine.585-526-6732

Feed, Seed,Grain & Corn

2011 CROP high moisturecorn delivered to your farm.Also dry corn, whole orground. 585-732-1953

2011 HIGH MOISTURE cornfor sale. Owego, NY 607-725-8558

BUYING GRAIN: Corn,Wheat, Feed Wheat,Soybeans, Damaged Grain.Call 585-226-8340 (Office)or 585-233-1066 (Mike).TOP PRICES PAID!PROMPT PAYMENT!

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BUYING Mold & Heat Dam-aged Grains. Also high mois-ture corn. Auburn,NY. CallRalph 315-729-0918

WEILER’SGRAIN ROASTING( 3 1 5 ) 5 4 9 - 7 0 8 1

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your

Soybeans,Corn, etc. At Your

Farm or MillServing All of

NY State

HIGH MOISTURESHELL CORN

Waldon, NY (Orange County)Trailer Loading Available

845-778-5073845-784-6423

YOUR SOURCE FOR:• Livestock Feeds• Ration Balancing• SeedWay Seeds• Crystalyx Products

(315)) 549-82266Romulus, NY 14541

Buying Corn,Feed Wheat & Oats

Your Forage & GrainCrops May Have

Challenges This Year

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We Have Unique andProven Tools to Help

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Fencing

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Feed, Seed,Grain & Corn

Grain Handling Equip.Bins & Dryers

Feed, Seed,Grain & Corn

Grain Handling Equip.Bins & Dryers

Feed, Seed,Grain & Corn

“BUYERS OF GRAIN”“Call for Market Information and Bids”

518-272-7212 or 800-833-3636Clayton Charles - Ext. 131 - Corn • John Maloy - Ext. 102 - Soybeans

Matt White - Ext. 115 - Oats

E&A Fence LLC518-993-5177

771 St. Hwy 163, Fort Plain, NY

Improve Your Farm EfficiencyALL TYPES OF FENCES

BOARD • VINYL • WOVEN WIRE • HI TENSILEServing The Northeast

QualityGuaranteed

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CyclopsEnergizers

Made in USA

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Made in USA

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Heavy DutyGalvanized

Gates

Heavy DutyGalvanized

GatesA N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS

315-923-9118 Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN• Sukup Grain Bins • Hopper Feed Bins• Dryers • Transport Augers• Grain Legs • Crane Service• Custom Mill Righting • Dryer Service

Fencing Fencing

Fencing Fencing

“Miles of Quality Start Here”• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence

• Energizers • Fencing Supplies

EMPIRE FARM FENCE & SUPPLY

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160RUSTIN WILSON

(315) 364-5240

SHAMROCK FARMSFENCINGDAN FITZPATRICK8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572

(585)669-2179

• Posts• Board

• Split Rail• HT Wire

• Vinyl• EnergizersSales & Installations Building Since 1981

Fertilizer &Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer &Fertilizer Spreading

Dealers wanted in select areasAlso Available at:

Central Dairy & Mech. Martinsburg, PA ph 814-793-3721Delmarva Farm Service Kennedyville, MD ph 888-348-1747Elam Miller Fort Plain, NY ph 518-993-3892Himrod Farm Supply Penn Yan, NY ph 315-531-9497Homestead Nutrition New Holland, PA ph 888-336-7878Genesee Valley Nutrition Piffard, NY ph 585-243-9597Levi Fisher Honey Grove, PA ph 717-734-3145Martin’s Ag Shippensburg, PA ph 717-532-7845New Bedford Elevator Baltic, OH ph 330-897-6492Norm’s Farm Store Watsontown, PA ph 570-649-6765Robert Rohrer Millmont, PA ph 570-898-1967Steve B. Stoltzfus Lykens, PA ph 717-365-3804Walnut Hill Feeds Shelby, OH ph 419-342-2942

• Barn dry filling your gutters& tanks? Gypsum dissolves.

• Use less! More absorbentthan lime products.

Try Grip X1 Today!

www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379

GRIP X 1 Barn Dry

Gypsum Bedding• Cheaper than sawdust shavings

or straw.• Reduce mastitis & cell counts.• Use in place of Hydrated Lime.• Improves your soil• Available in bulk.

USA Gypsum Bedding

Reduce your bedding costs!

And Improve Soil -Naturally!

Fencing

R & R FENCING LLC• Equine• Livestock• Post Driving• Pasture & Paddock

DesignBRIAN ROSS

585-599-34899479 Alleghany Rd

Corfu NY 1403615 Years of Professional

Fencing Installations“Quality You Can Trust”

Fertilizer &Fertilizer Spreading

LIME

GYPSUM

Kersch’sAg

585-322-7778585-734-0003

SCHAFER LIQUID FISHFERTILIZER, 100% OrganicOMRI listed. For pricing callWIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde,NY 14433, 315-727-3910

SprSpr ing Laking LakeeFFarar msms

Quality ServicesYou Can Count On

Custom Farming“Since 1995”50 Mile Radius

HI-CAL Lime & Lime Spreading

Big Square BalingLiquid Manure

Spreading & PumpingElectronic Rate

ControllingGPS Guidance

Clinton ZimmermanSavannah, NY

315-729-1066Save Money ~ Call Us

Fresh Produce,Nursery

PUMPKINS, GOURDS,WINTER SQUASH etc.

Pie, Jack-O-Lantern,White & Munchkin Pumpkins

Butternut, Spaghetti, Buttercup,Acorn, Ambercup, Sweet Potato,

Sweet Dumpling SquashANY SIZE LOTS AVAILABLE

From Bushels toTractor Trailer Loads

Hoeffner FarmsHornell,NY

607-769-3404607-324-0749 eves

Grain Handling Equip.Bins & Dryers

50’ - 10” U-Trough. Call 585-370-5367

MYERS 750 tower dryer. Call585-370-5367

NEW AND USED Grain Dry-ers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytimetoll free 1-877-422-0927

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Showplace Madison County Dairy Farm with a large modern home#2254 - Neat, Clean, & Turnkey. 220 acre farm, 160 exceptional well drainedtillable acres with additional 40+ acres to rent. Balance mostly pasture, somewoods. Two story 68 stall dairy barn with attached 80 stall free stall for drycow and young stock. 3 very nice Morton machinery buildings. Nice 2 story5 bedroom 3 bath Modern Home. This is truly an exceptional farm that haseverything. Great milking facility, room for heifers and dry cows, plenty ofmachinery storage, and enough supporting lands. Farm recently appraised byleading Ag Bank at close to $550,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $550,000Cattle, machinnery, and feed available

2256 - Madison County Free stall Operation. 210 acres 160 acres of veryproductive tillable land. 2 barns with 280 free stalls. Double 10 rapid exit par-lor. Large concrete pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 5 bedroom home with2 baths. Several custom operators in the area for harvesting and planting feed.This farm is turnkey, ready to milk. Good farming area, agricultural andmachinery businesses all close by.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $550,000

On the River -- Minutes from the Adirondack Park. No Better Locationfor Roadside Sales. #2272 - Located on the Beautiful West Canada Creek.Herkimer County 123 acre Gentleman's Farm. Exceptional soils. 50 acres till-able. Silt Loem. High organic matter and premier vegetable soil. 20 acres ofpasture in good fence. Balance woods. Lots of firewood. Awesome hunting. 2story dairy barn w/65 tie stalls. Enclosed manure room. Side addition for 20additional heifers. Large drive-in hay mow 10,000 bale capacity. Good 60x80machinery building w/8x14 cooler for vegetables. Good 28x48 Greenhousewith water and power. Nice 2 story 3 bdrm home with a large attached 2 cargarage. New windows and furnace. Farm is currently used for roadside salesof beef, hogs, and veggies but could be Dairy again. Over 1,500 ft. of frontageon West Canada Creek. Awesome fishing and kayaking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced from $320,0000 to $300,000

2302 - Otsego County Free stalll Operation. Buildings for 300 head.Double 8 milking parlor, 3,000 gallon bulk tank, large concrete pad for feedstorage. Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/-acres tillable, gravel loem soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable.Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well fordairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 troutstreams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and farm. Pricedto sell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $245,000

2280 - Otsego County DDairy Farm. 25 acres total, 10 tillable, balance pas-ture. Plenty of additional land close by to rent or purchase feed dealers in thearea. Single story conventional barn with 55 ties set up to milk. 20x80 youngstock barn. 2 upright silos 20x60 & 18x60. Older 2 story 4 bdrm 2 bth homein good condition. New windows, new septic. All located on a quiet road, minsto Cooperstown. Buy for Dairy or would make a nice farm for horses or beef.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $175,000

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Assistant herdsman oppor-tunity is available on 600cow dairy in East Smithfield,Pa.(Bradford Co.) This indi-vidual will work with theherdsman in all areas ofherd health. Duties includemilking and treating the sickbarn, identifying sick ani-mals, administering vac-cines and repro shots,breeding, drying off cows,and pulling blood for Bio-Pryn. This individual will alsohelp manage the parlor andmilking crew. Knowing howto breed cows is not neces-sary, but must be willing tolearn. Some field work willround out the job. Salary willbe determined upon experi-ence. 570-596-2624

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TEAM of 10 year old blackold-style heavy PercheronMares, broke very well. Also,White Percheron “Indian Wed-ding Carriage” mare, ridesand drives. Also, 3 singleblack Percheron geldings. Allwill work in traffic. Erin C.Lundy 315-493-1051

Irrigation

IRRIGATION PIPE, over14,000’, aluminum 3” to 6”, fit-tings, risers, valves, $12,500.Steve 716-649-6594

Parts

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONEDPARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION &

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STARTERS, ALTERNATORS,and GENERATORS for alldomestic and import engines.Also HIGH TORQUE DIESELSTARTERS. Prompt Service315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

Real Estate For Sale

220 ACRE FARM INCENTRAL NEW YORK

With 70 Holstein milkers, 40young stock, including onemonth old- up to 2 years old.Beautiful land with lots ofopportunity. Buildings includerenovated barn with spaciouscow stalls, tiestalls with mats,addition on barn housesheifers & dry cows. Big spa-cious 5 stall garage. Big 5bedroom, 1½ bath farmhouse.Must see property. Tons ofequipment in excellent shapeand well-maintained.

$650,000.00315-489-0742

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Roofing

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BUY DIRECT – We manufacture Metal Roofing & Siding.ABM & ABX Panel - Standing Seam - PBR PanelLOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

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By appointment only: Kelli Baker,Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

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4500 Latting Road, Farmington, NY

12 Beautiful country ACRES with woods, open field andstream. Horses permitted. MORE LAND AVAILABLEFOR PURCHASE. Canandaigua School District. Ranchstyle, cedar and brick sided home. 2 bedrooms, 2 fullbaths. Hardwood floors throughout. Full walkout, finishedlower level with wood burning stone fireplace . .$174,900

Tires &Tire Repair Service

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NOLT’S TIRE SERVICE3022 Rte. 96, Waterloo, NY 13165

(315) 539-2764 • (800) 548-1884ON FARM SPECIALIST

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HOBBY FARMFingerlakes, NY

Modern 3 bdr., 2-1/2 bathranch on 62 acres over-looking the Genesee Val-ley. 2 barns, 8 horsestalls, 50 open acresmostly fenced now inhorses, sheep, cattle &chickens.

$319,000585-335-7436

Services Offered

• Sales & Installation• On The Farm Service• A Large Parts Inventory• Willing to Travel for Service Work• 7 Days a Week, Parts & Service• Financing Available

ART TIMMEL3626 Brown St., Collins, NY 14034

Shop - (716) 532-2040Eves & Weekends (716) 532-2919

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SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC,5778 Sunset Pike, Chambers-burg, PA 17201. Poured Con-crete silos since 1908,Manure Storage and PrecastProducts. For Information:Ken Mansfield 717-503-8909www.sollenbergersilos.com

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FARM AND FLEETTIRE SERVICE3165 Route 246Perry, NY 14530

585-237-2124

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Tractor Parts

NEW AND USED TRACTORPARTS: John Deere10,20,30,40 series tractors.Allis Chalmers, all models.Large inventory! We ship.Mark Heitman Tractor Sal-vage, 715-673-4829

Tractors,Parts & Repair

FOR SALE: Farm machineryparts and older tractor parts.DON’s PLACE, formerlyKnapp’s. 585-346-5777

Trailers

2005 BARRETT aluminumstock trailer, 8Wx28Lx7H, 3axle, electric over hydraulicbrakes, excellent condition,with extras, $19,000/OBO.570-398-2688

TEITSWORTH TRAILERS:Over 400 in stock now! PJGoosenecks, Dumps, TiltTops, Landscape, CarHaulers, Skid Steer & more.Best prices, largest selection.585-243-1563

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Trucks Trucks Trucks

2001 Freightliner FL80 Cab and ChassisCat 3126, automatic transmission, double frame, 18k

front axle 46k rears, 60,488 miles, auto-lube system, 16’of frame behind the cab. $33,500

2007 Case 621D Wheel Loader, 3045 hrs, GP

bucket, JRB coupler, good rubber

(Qty 6) Peterbilt 335 Mixer Trucks, CumminsISC 315hp, 8LL, 20 front axle, 46k full lockingrears, average 68,000 miles. 18-1/2’ of framebehind the cab. We will separate the mixer

from the chassis. Call for price.

1995 Cat 312 Excavator, 5036 hrs, long stick,

31” bucket, hydraulic thumb, U/C 40% $32,000

(Qty 3) 2004 Freightliner Columbia Day Cabs Cat C-13 425hp, 10 speed, 185” wheelbase,

46,000# rears. $29,900 each

1999 Kohler 350KW Generator Self contained,

350kw, 3 phase, 480v, 60hz, 200 gallon fuel tank,

6638 hours $28,900

(Qty 3) 2005 Sterling Tri-axle Dump Trucks

Detroit 14L 515hp w/engine brake, 8LL transmissions,

265,000 miles, 16’steel bodies w/electric tarps.18k front,

46k rears, 20k lift axle $54,900 each

40-43 ft. Aluminum Grain Hopper Trailers in stock

and arriving weekly.

Prices Starting at $22,500

2001 Nissan 8000# Forklift Cab with heat, sideshift,

7800 hours $9,900

2000 Terex TA27 Off-road Haul Truck 4181 hrs, good rubber, Work ready

$39,900Also 2000 TA25 in Stock

CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLCTRUCK & EQUIPMENT

SALES & SERVICE“The Diesel People!”

2905 Simpson Rd., Caledonia, NYJust 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south

585-538-4395 • 1-800-311-2880Since 1982

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John Deere 9500 4WD, 30.5x32’s at 90%,

Straw Spreader, 3794 Sep. Hours

$27,900

2006 Deere 310G Loader/Backhoe, 2044 hrs, MFWD,

cab with heat and AC, extend-a-hoe $46,900

Trucks Trucks

1979 Ford LTS 9000 350 HP Diesel 8LL Trans.,18,000 Front, 40,000 Rears, 16.5’ Steel Dump

Body, Work Ready, Cheap! Priced To Sell Or Trade

1999 Freightliner FL-70 Cummins 6 Speed Trans., Air Brakes, 33,000 GVW, Double Frame, Southern Truck,No Rust, 16’ Steel Dump Body Priced To Sell or Trade

2006 J&J 36’ x 102” Aluminum Dump Trailer, 2 WayGate, Liner, Aluminum Wheels, Tarp, Work Ready

Price To Sell or Trade

ADVANTAGE TRUCKS

(716) 685-6757www.advantagetrucks.com

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“Exporters Welcome”

1998 Mack RD688S Tri-Axle Dump Southern Truck,350 Mack, Jake, T2080 Mack Transmission, 20,000

Front, 20,000 Lift, Mack 46,000 Rears, Camel Back, 18’Aluminum Dump Body, Tarp Priced To Sell Or Trade

Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLCTrucks for All Your Needs - Specializing in Agri-Business Vehicles

888-497-0310

2002 Pete 357 Tri Axle 19’ Alum

Dump, C12 Cat 380/410hp, Jake, 13 spd,

Air Susp, 19’ Ravens Dump, 66” Sides,

Grain Chute, 18/20/46, Quadlock,

Steerable Lift Axle, 427k mi. $53,500

1986 SP Grain Dump Trailer, 32’ Frame

type, Steel Composition, Roll Tarp,

Spring Susp., Good tires and Brakes

$14,500

2000STERLING

DUMP TRUCK3406E cat, 18 speed, 20

front/46 rears, 19 1/2alum. dump, excellenttires and new brakes.

Runs out very well.

$39,000 / reasonable offerAny inquiries please call Pete at

716-474-2489

WESTNOTE: Calendar entries mustarrive at the Country Folksoffice by the Tuesday priorto our publication date forthem to be included in thecalendar of events. Email:jkarkwren@leepub.com

OCT 5 - NOV 9

Business Planning Class for Farmers

Cornell University. All class-es are from 7-8:30 pm.Course fee is $175. Registeronline: http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register-for-upcoming-courses.

OCT 18

Growing Mushrooms workshop

Town of Chenango Building,Community Hall. 7 pm.$20/person. Contact Carol,607-584-9966.

OCT 19

Southern Tier RegionalEconomic Development

Council MeetingRoom G-10 - BiotechnologyBuilding, Cornell Universitycampus, Ithaca, NY. 3-4 pm.The meeting is free and opento the public. On Internet atwww.governor.ny.gov

OCT 20

2011 Save Energy SaveDollars Workshops

• Oct 20 - 5:15-7:15 pm,

Steuben County OfficeBuilding, 3 E PulteneySquare, Bath, NY. • Oct. 25 - 6-8 pm, South-east Steuben CountyLibrary, Nasser Civic Center,Corning. • Oct. 27 - 1-3 pm, WaylandLibrary, Wayland, NY. Call607-664-2300.

OCT 20, 26 & NOV 7

Energy Efficiency Workshops

Dates & times listed as fol-lows:• Oct. 20 - King MemorialLibrary, 9538 Rte. 16,Machias, NY - 6 pm.• Oct. 26 - Allegany SeniorCitizens Center, 3790 BirchRun Rd., Allegany, NY - 6:30pm.• Nov. 7 - Memorial Libraryof Little Valley, 110 RockCity St., Little Valley, NY - 6pm.These 2 hour workshops,available throughout NewYork State, provide energyinformation for householdswith limited resources facedwith higher energy costs.These workshops are free tothe public. Door prizes andrefreshments are provided.Pre-Registration is required.Contact Kimberli Mooney-Kratts, 716-699-2377 ext.128.

OCT 22

Empire (NY) Sheep Producers Annual MeetingCornell University. ContactKeith Stumbo, 585-367-2775 or e-mail sheepkath@aol.com.

Calendar ofEvents

PA Sheep & Wool GrowersAssoc. Annual Meeting

PA Livestock Center. ContactJoanne Evans, 717-485-0539.

Tree Farm Field DayBurnham Woodlot, East Fin-ley, Washington County, PA.12:30-6 pm. $10/person.Call 724-223-8781.

OCT 25

Education Day for Greenhouse Operators

Windsor Community House,107 Main St., Windsor, NY. 9am - 4 pm. $20/person.Contact Carol, 607-584-9966.

OCT 26

Agricultural Justice and Your Farm

EcoVillage FROG CommonHouse, Rachel Carson Way,Ithaca, NY. 5-8 pm. A work-shop for farmers & farmemployees on improvinglabor policies and employer-employee relationships.Bring a dish to pass forpotluck supper. $5 suggest-ed donation. To register, visitthe NOFA-NY online regis-tration page or send an e-mail to info@groundswell-center.org or call 607-277-0180. For more information,visit the Agricultural JusticeProject’s Web site or contactElizabeth Henderson,e l i zabethhenderson13@gmail.com 585-764-8471.

Grow with the Flow - A Hydroponics WorkshopTown of Chenango Building,Community Room. Hydro-ponics is the process ofgrowing plants in sand, grav-el, or liquid, with addednutrients but without soil.The cost is $10/person andincludes handouts. ContactCarol, 607-584-9966 orclf62@cornell.edu.

OCT 26 & 28

Wind ConferenceThe Desmond Albany Hotel,660 Albany Shaker Rd,,Albany, NY. • Oct 26 - 1:30 pm• Oct 28 - 12:45 pmContact Adam Mehl, 612-870-3477.

(2) 1985 FREUHAUF 8000 GALLON ALUMINUM TANKS,on buds, new pump and book kit field spread or nurse. Very sharp!

9000 GALLON HEIL TANKER, New Pump and Swing Boom, With 8 inch PipingWill unload in 4-5 Minutes! Excellent Brakes, Tires and Suspension

Call Chuck Hainsworth 585-734-32641974 International IH 2010 18 foot body, 66 sides, air brake, DT 466 runs excellent $9,000 OBO

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The program provides fifth and sixthgrade students from across the countywith the opportunity to learn about avariety of conservation and natural re-source topics. Over 160 students from10 classes representing four Liv-ingston County schools participated inthe program.

Representatives from the followingorganizations presented short work-shops to students: Cornell Coopera-

tive Extension of Livingston County,SUNY Geneseo, GLOW Recycling,DEC Bureau of Wildlife and HunterSafety, General Motors, Chip Holt Na-ture Center, Livingston County De-partment of Health, and LetchworthState Park.

This program is co-sponsored by Cor-nell Cooperative Extension of Liv-ingston County and the A-On-Do-Wa-Nuh Sportsman Club.

If your school is interested in partici-pating in the 2012 program, please con-tact Cornell Cooperative Extension ofLivingston County at 585-658-3250.

2011 Livingston CountyConservation Field Day

The Conservation Field Day event included a presentation by the New York StateDepartment of Environmental Conservation about their forestry programs in thestate.

Photo courtesy of CCE Livingston County

Orleans County 4-Hwas well represented atthe 2011 New York State4-H Fair in Syracuse.

In the Youth Building,the following 4-H’ers re-ceived Special Recogni-tion (“Best of the Best”)for their exhibits:

Morgan Seielstad,Communications & Ex-pressive Arts: Galileo Ex-hibit,

Regina Simon, Cloth-ing and Textiles: KnittedBaby Outfit,

Lazy Ranchers 4-HClub, Communications &Expressive Arts: Com-munity Service Exhibit,

Amanda Sullivan, Vi-sual Arts: “Constellate”photograph,

Lyndonville Mongrels4-H Club, Communica-tion & Expressive Arts:Poultry Science Poster,

In the Produced inNew York Event, RileySeielstad received spe-cial recognition in theform of a commemora-tive apron.

In the Rabbit Division,these 4-H’ers had the topanimals of their breeds inNew York State 4-H:

Reserve Californian:Ian Smith

Best and ReserveAmerican Fuzzy Lop:Mary-Grace Gabalski

Best Havana: JosephTrautwein

Best Mini Lop: JordynSmith.

In the Rabbit De-

cathlon, a knowledgeevent for 4-H members,the Orleans CountyNovice Team took secondplace (team members in-cluded Maggie Gabalski,Morgan Seielstad andQuinn Schlegel). The Ju-nior Team took thirdplace (team members in-cluded Jordyn Smith, IanSmith and Riley Seiel-stad). The Senior Team ofToni Garcia, MakailaHarmer and Mary-GraceGabalski finished infourth place.

In the Dairy Cattle Se-nior Judging event, An-drew Reynolds took firstplace will represent NewYork State at the NationalCompetition.

In the Angus CattleYouth Show, Jayne Ban-nister took second placewith her Senior Heifer.

In the Dairy Goat YouthShow, Natalie Mrzywkatook third and fourthplace with her 3 1/2—5mo. Nubian Doe Kids,eighth place with her 3–5year old Nubian Doe,third place with her 5years and older NubianDoe and third place in theDam/Daughter class.Nicole Mrzywka took sec-ond place with her Nu-bian Doe 2–3 years old,second place with her 3-5year old Nubian Doe, sec-ond place with her 5years and older NubianDoe and second place inthe Dam-daughter class.

Rylie Lear placed secondin the 3 1/2-5 mo. Nu-bian Doe Kid class.

In the Meat GoatYouth Show, NatalieMrzywka won the JuniorMeat Goat Fitting andShowmanship competi-tion and had the JuniorGrand Champion Doe.Natalie had the first place3 1/2-6 month old full-blood kid and the firstand third place 1-2 yearold, never kidded full-blood does, as well as thefirst place 2-4 year olddoe

The Kimber HammGoat Rancher Award is amulti-event competitionwhere exhibitors’ scoresare tallied the areas of fit-ting and showmanhip,conformation, recordbook evaluation, writtenexam and oral interview.The official results havenot been announced.

In the Horse Division,Michaela Cardone tookeighth place in Hunt SeatEquitation on the Flat;Lucas Evans took fifthplace in Hunter UnderSaddle, third place in Se-nior Working HunterHorse, third in Equi-tation over Fences, andfourth in Senior HunterHack Horse; Kelsey Evoytook third place in SeniorDressage Equitation,seventh in WorkingHunter Pony, and sev-enth in Equitation overFences. Sean Evoy took

third place in DressageTraining Level Test 1,first in Training LevelTest 2, third in TrainingLevel Test 3 sixth in Se-nior Dressage Equi-tation, eighth in SeniorHunt Pleasure Horse,fourth in Equitation overFences, and sixth in Se-nior Hunter Hack Horse.Rebecca Gates placedninth in Senior Straight

Barrels, eighth in SeniorBleeding Heart Barrels,and fifth in Senior Quad-rangle Barrels. Meg Lo-gan placed seventh in Se-nior Hunt Seat Equi-taiton on the Flat, fifth inSenior Equitation OverFences, second in SeniorWestern Showmanship,sixth in Senior WesternTrail, seventh in SeniorWestern Road Hack, andseventh in Senior StockSeat Equitation. NicoleNesbitt placed ninth inSenior Western Pleasure,first place in Senior West-

ern Road Hack, third inSenior Western Riding,and second in Stock SeatEquitation. HaleyWatkins placed seventhSenior Western Trail andtenth in Senior WesternRoad Hack. Emily Zinkplaced second in JuniorEnglish Showmanship,eighth in Junior Hunterunder Saddle and JuniorHunt Pleasure.

Orleans County Cor-nell Cooperative Exten-sion provides equal pro-gram and employmentopportunities.

Orleans County 4-H Succeeds at New York State Fair

CORFU, NY — The third annualGreat Pumpkin Weigh-in was held onSaturday, Oct. 1, at J & L Feed & FarmSupply in Corfu. Anna Dorman ofBatavia grew the largest Dill’s AtlanticGiant pumpkin, which topped thescales at 120 pounds. Other partici-pants were Steven and George Under-hill who grew 90 pound pumpkins andAndrew Underhill with a 60 poundpumpkin.

The contest also included the chanceto grow tiny Jack-Be-Little pumpkins.The Tarbell Family of Corfu (Alexandria,

Colton, and Quinton are the light-weightwinners with a 40 gram pumpkin. Theyalso grew 53 gram and 75 gram pump-kins. Anna Dorman came in close with a42 gram entry. Melissa Keller entered a108 gram mini.

The pumpkin growing contest is a an-nual, educational event and one of manythat Genesee county youth may partici-pate in as part of the 4-H program. Youthages 5-19 that are interested in becom-ing a member of 4-H, may contact Amy atCornell Cooperative Extension at 585-343-3040, ext. 101.

Genesee County 4-H Great Pumpkin Contest results

JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooper-ative Extension of Chautauqua Coun-ty’s 4-H Horse Program has been work-ing together all year for the chance atcompetition at The Great New YorkState Fair. This year the dedication andcommitment to excellence was very evi-dent from six members of the 4-H HorseProgram. Jennifer Dahlgren, DanyelleHarding, Mikaela Swanson, EmilyMarkham, Kendra Hockran, SarahBurgoon and Emily Swanson are mem-bers of the 2011, now State Champion4-H Horse Drill Team. These youngladies began practicing months ago.Meeting weekly with their horses to de-velop, choreograph and practice theirdrill team presentation. The Chau-tauqua County 4-H Horse Drill Team iscoached by Ann Masood of Fredoniawith assistance from Fran Hockran ofBemus Point.

4-H Drill team is a synchronizedequine event in which six riders from acounty are to develop their own drill, 5-10 minutes in length, each drill mustinclude, but is not limited to the follow-ing four (4) maneuvers: Pinwheel;Thread the needle; Oblique; andMesh/interlocking fingers. The Chau-tauqua County riders with one alter-nate developed an awe-inspiring andcaptivating performance set to aMichael Jackson theme outfitting both

themselves and their horses in themedoutfits. Executing maneuvers on ahorse is difficult and synchronizingwith five other riders is even more com-plex, add in costumes and music can bea challenge, but not one that the Chau-tauqua County 4-H Horse Program Par-ticipants couldn’t tackle with success.

This is the first time in history thatthe Chautauqua County Drill Team haswon a State title. As winners of the StateDrill Team Competition they were pre-sented the Laura Beth Jansen Trophy.Laura was a dedicated 4-H who lost herlife in a car accident in December of2006 at 18 years old. She was said to ex-emplify a 4-H youth by those that knewher. The winning run of the Chau-tauqua County 4-H Drill Team can beseen on youtube.com. Being 4-Hers notonly do these kids ride but they partici-pate in several 4-H youth developmentprojects and programs.

Coach Masood said, “I couldn’t beprouder of these ladies, they haveworked so hard and so well together.Great Job Ladies!”

The Chautauqua County’s State Titlealso earned them the opportunity toperform as the opening performance ofThe Great New York State Fair’s BarrelRacing Event in the Toyota Coliseum.The exhibition was well received by theover 1,000 spectators.

4-H Horse Drill Team wins New York State Fair Competition

The 4-H Horse Drill Team that won the New York State Fair Competition.Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County CCE

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by Donna EricksonApple crisp with a berry twist

There is something about fall, with its cooler daysand the abundance of juicy apples, that brings outthe baker in us all. Brisk breezes and rustling leavesalmost seem to whisper “apple crisp.”

Measure, stir and bake this mouthwatering appledessert using autumn’s apple harvest and colorful,juicy frozen blackberries. In this recipe the steps arenot only simple, but also mixed with play! Everymember of the family will want to be part of thepreparation, not to mention the tasting when itcomes out of the oven!

Apple Blackberry CrispFilling:5 apples or about 4 cups when peeled and sliced1 cup frozen blackberries, thawed slightly1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon flourJuice from one lemonTopping:1 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups quick oats2/3 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamonPinch of salt1/2 cup melted butter1. To make the crisp, peel the apples. If your chil-

dren are skilled at using a vegetable peeler, makepeeling the apples a game. Start at the stem, andpeel in a spiral motion. Try to make the longest stripwithout breaking it. If your kids are competitive,they’ll have the apples peeled in no time!

2. Cut the peeled apples into 1/4-inch slices.While you are at it, for a surprise, cut an apple inhalf widthwise to reveal a star design in the middle.Place the slices in a large bowl. Add slightly thawedblackberries, sugar, flour and lemon juice. Combineand spoon into a medium-size 8-inch-by-11-inchbaking dish.

3. For the topping, in another bowl, stir togetherthe flour, oats, sugars, cinnamon, salt and meltedbutter. Mix lightly until crumbly. Sprinkle this top-ping mixture with fingers over apples and berries.Press lightly.

4. Place in preheated oven. If you have a windowon your oven door, let the kids keep watch toobserve when the fruit juices bubble up through thebrowned topping. That will be the clue that theapple-berry crisp is done, about 30 minutes.

5. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream ora scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprig of mint ontop. Then give yourselves a standing ovation!

Extra idea: Add a teaspoon or two of leftover berryjuice to the whipped cream. Swirl it around to cre-ate a purple marbled effect, and then spoon on topof each serving.

(c) 2011 Donna EricksonDistributed by King Features Synd.

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Donna’s Day: creative family fun

Did you know Fall is finally here? There’s noth-ing more delicious than pumpkin pie to welcomeFall. My name is Stephanie Hallenbeck and I amyour Jefferson County Dairy Ambassador. Withcold weather coming, it’s important to make surewe get our 3 dairy products every day. We needessential nutrients’ in dairy to help us keep going.But lets save our pies for Thanksgiving and makepumpkin ice-cream instead! You will need:

1 (15 oz.) can of pumpkin1 cup of white sugar1 tsp. salt1 tsp. ground ginger1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. ground nutmeg1 cup chopped pecans1/2 gallon softened vanilla ice-cream36 vanilla wafersIn a large bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, salt,

cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix until well blend-ed. Stir in the pecans and fold in the ice-cream.Then line a 9 inch by 13 inch dish with 18 cook-ies. Repeat into layers and freeze until firm. Thenenjoy the pumpkin ice-cream and watch the leavesfall.

Fall is here

Sausage and Pumpkin PastaThere’s no getting around pumpkins this fall! Paired

with spicy sausage, convenient canned pumpkinlivens up the usual dinner pasta.

1 pound rigatoni8 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed5 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped1 can (15-ounce) pure pumpkin1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1. Cook rigatoni as label directs, reserving 1 cup

cooking water.2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage on

medium 6 minutes, breaking up sausage. Add freshsage leaves; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add pumpkinand reserved pasta water; mix well.

3. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add sausage mixture;heat through. Stir in Parmesan. Serves 4.

Velvety Pumpkin SoupEnjoy this rich soup as the weather gets colder.2 tablespoons butter1 shallot, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon cumin1 can (15-ounce) pure pumpkin2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1. In 4-quart saucepot, melt butter on medium-

high. Add shallot, cook 30 seconds, stirring. Addcumin; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add pump-kin, lower-sodium chicken broth and water. Coverand heat to boiling on high. Stir in salt.

For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.

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COOPERSTOWN, NY— Thanks to a collabora-tion between the NewYork Center for Agricul-tural Medicine andHealth (NYCAMH) andthe Otsego County FarmBureau, Milan Djurdje-vich, a dairy farmer fromMt. Vision, was awardedthe funding necessary topurchase rollover protec-tion and a canopy for atractor on his farm.

Djurdjevich was pre-sented with a $400 checkby Otsego County FarmBureau President JohnWalrath at the organiza-tion’s annual meeting onOct. 4 in Worcester. Thefunding will be used topurchase a canopy for a1970 John Deere tractor

that Djurdjevich also out-fitted with a rollover pro-tection system (ROPS) us-ing a $765 ROPS rebatefrom NYCAMH. Djurdje-vich said he is honored toreceive the funding inmemory of David Huse, awell-known beef farmerwho died in a tractor ac-cident in Carlisle a yearand a half ago. Djurdje-vich also thanked Cazen-ovia Equipment Supply inCortland, where he pur-chased the ROPS, andSpringers Incorporated inRichfield Springs, wherehe bought the canopy.

“The heat and sun ex-posure are really a healthhazard for farmers whospend a lot of hours inthe tractor seat working

the land,” noted Djurdje-vich, “and so I’ve beenwanting to put a canopyon the tractor for sometime.” The ROPS was in-stalled on his John Deeretractor earlier this year.“My dairy, Sunbeam HillFarms, has a lot of hillyterrain,” said Djurdje-vich. “I’ve had some closecalls where the wheelsstarted to spin, have hadthe tractor jackknife, anda baler and wagon pushme down the hill whilebaling hay in a muddyseason like we’ve had thisyear. You don’t realizehow much safer you feeluntil you’ve got both theseatbelt on and the ROPSinstalled.” Djurdjevichhas six tractors on hisfarm and all of them nowhave rollover protection.

The Otsego County

Farm Bureau has issueda challenge to othercounty farm bureaus tofollow its lead and pro-vide the funding neces-sary to help a farmerretrofit a tractor thatlacks rollover protection.

Tractor overturns arethe primary cause of fataland permanently crip-pling injuries on farmsacross the country. In theevent of a rollover, theuse of ROPS and a seat-belt reduces the risk ofinjury by 99 percent.Tractors built after 1985have built-in rollover pro-tection, but most tractorsin use today are olderthan that and lack thissafety feature.

Since the ROPS RebateProgram was firstlaunched, NYCAMH,Farm Family Insurance,

the New York Farm Bu-reau and the NortheastEquipment Dealers Asso-ciation have partnered tohelp retrofit nearly 1,000tractors on farms acrossthe state with rolloverprotection systems. Ac-cording to the Centers forDisease Control and Pre-vention, 1,412 workerson farms died from trac-tor overturns between1992 and 2005. NY-CAMH’s efforts have like-ly saved many New Yorkfarmers from potential in-jury and death.

New York State SenatorJames L. Seward (R-51),a supporter of the ROPSrebate program, noted,“Agriculture is our state’snumber one industry. Itis vital to our economyand our way of life. En-suring our farmers have

proper safety equipmentis crucial, and that is whyI have strongly supportedthe ROPS rebate programsince its inception.”

Farmers should call tollfree 877-ROPS-R4U (or877-767-7748) for moreinformation. By callingthe “ROPS-R4U” hotline,farmers can both receiveinformation on the pro-gram and allow hotlinestaff to do the legwork forthem. In addition to sav-ing farmers money, theROPS program is specifi-cally designed to reducethe hassle of retrofitting afarm tractor with an ap-proved rollbar and seat-belt. The rebate provides70 percent of the cost ofpurchasing and installingrollover protection on atractor, up to $765.

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Otsego County Farm Bureau challenges othercounty Farm Bureaus to help farmers purchaserollover protection

Otsego County Farm Bureau President John Walrathpresents a check to Mt. Vision dairy farmer Milan Djurd-jevich. Farm Bureau and NYCAMH partnered to helpoutfit a John Deere tractor on Djurdevich’s farm with arollover protection system that included a canopy.

Photo courtesy of Otsego County Farm Bureau

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ARLINGTON, VA —ATA’s Safety Manage-ment Council an-nounced its 2011 awardwinners at its Safety &Human Resources Na-tional Conference & Ex-hibition in Albuquerque,NM, in September.

The ATA President’sTrophy recognizes thethree companies whosefleets have been judgedto have the best overallsafety programs fromthe Truck & IndustrialSafety Contests. TheseContests, which have

been conducted for over50 years, judge motorcarriers from across theUnited States on theirsafety accomplishmentsand safety records rela-tive to others withintheir operation type andsize. The top three ATAPresident’s Trophy re-cipients are honored fortheir superior safetyachievements, outstand-ing commitment to in-dustry-wide safety andextensive promotion ofsafety among all high-way users.

2011 ATA President’sTrophy Sponsored by:Great West CasualtyCompany

Large fleet winner (over100 million miles annu-ally) - Roehl TransportInc., Marshfield, WI

Mid-size fleet winner(between 25-100 millionmiles annually) - PITTOHIO, Pittsburgh, PA

Small fleet winner (un-der 25 million miles an-nually) - GST TransportSystems LLC, Houston,Texas

ATA National Driver ofthe Year Sponsored by:Custard Insurance Ad-justers - Rickey Oliver,Wal-Mart Transporta-tion, LLC, Brookhaven,MI

National Safety Direc-tor of the Year Sponsoredby: Great West CasualtyCompany - Alfred La-Combe, Dupre’ Logistics,Lafayette, LA

Excellence in SafetySponsored by: GreatWest Casualty Company- North Carolina Truck-ing Association

Leadership Award -Brian Stoddard, Old Do-minion Freight Line,Inc., Thomasville, NC

ATA’s Safety Manage-ment Council is a na-tional organization oftransportation profes-sionals involved in safetyand human resourcesmanagement for motorcarriers and interestedorganizations. It aims toadvance highway andworkplace safetythrough programs, re-search, education, train-ing, communication, andpeer interaction. Visit:http://smc.truckline.com

National Tank TruckCarriers has asked De-partment of Transporta-tion Secretary Ray La-Hood to direct the with-drawal of two rulemak-ings that it considers un-necessary and evencounterproductive tosafety. The first rule-making would require aban on gasoline in load-ing lines on cargo tanks(wetlines); the otherwould turn over signifi-cant cargo tank regula-tory responsibilities to aprivate third party and

restrict public access tothe regulatory process.

NTTC President JohnConley said that his or-ganization took this un-usual tactic because theSecretary can providepolitical cover to hisPipelines Hazardous Ma-terials Safety Adminis-tration (PHMSA) whichdeveloped the wetlinesregulation in response tointense pressure frommembers of a Congres-sional committee. Like-wise, PHMSA began an-other rulemaking which

would abdicate key gov-ernment safety responsi-bility if the petitions fromtwo private groups aregranted.

“I respectfully submitthat there are two rule-makings underway atthe Department ofT r a n s p o r t a t i o n ’ sPipelines Hazardous Ma-terials Safety Adminis-tration (PHMSA) that fallinto the President’s cate-gory of regulations thatare not needed andwhich would actuallyharm the safe trans-

portation of hazardousmaterials,” Conley wrote.“Neither of these regula-tions was actually initi-ated by your agency forsafety reasons, butrather were the result inone case from intenseCongressional pressureand in the other in re-sponse to petitions froman industry group thatwould financially benefitgreatly if its petitions aregranted.”

NTTC pointed out tothe Secretary that HouseTransportation and In-

frastructure CommitteeSubcommittee on Rail-roads, Pipelines andHazardous MaterialsChairman Bill Shuster(R-PA) and RankingMember Corrine Brown(D-FL) urged PHMSA Ad-ministrator CynthiaQuarterman to not pro-ceed with the wetlinesrulemaking. The wet-lines regulations result-ed from pressure fromcertain members of theT&I Committee in thelast Congress and in nolonger an issue of inter-

est to the majority of thecurrent Congress.

Regarding the proposalto turn over key regula-tory responsibilities to aprivate entity through a“no-bid: process, NTTCtold the Secretary that“while we can respect thegall of these parties tohave the governmentmandate the purchase oftheir products and serv-ices, we urge you to en-courage your agency toreject this attempt to fixsomething that is notbroken.”

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ARLINGTON, VA — In testimony onOct. 7, American Trucking Associa-tions asked the State Department toissue a presidential permit for the Key-stone XL pipeline, a project that willprovide jobs, as well as affordable ac-cess to reliable energy, for the truckingindustry and the entire U.S. economy.

“Diesel fuel is, and will likely contin-ue to be, the lifeblood of the Americantrucking industry,” ATA President andCEO Bill Graves said. “The State De-partment can help ensure that the 18-wheelers that deliver America’s essen-tial goods like food, fuel and medicinehave reliable access to that fuel by ap-proving the Keystone XL project. Ap-proving this project would give a greenlight to thousands of new jobs and amuch needed economic stimulus.”

“Trucks move 70 percent of our na-tion’s freight tonnage and earn 82 per-cent of the nation’s freight revenue,consuming over 35 billion gallons ofdiesel fuel and 14 billion gallons ofgasoline to deliver virtually all of ournation’s food, clothing, medicine, andother essential commodities,” Graves

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dent and regulatory affairs counsel,testified on behalf of the federationduring the State Department’s hearingthat importing petroleum from Cana-da, rather than unstable regimes inother parts of the world, will help thetrucking industry, he said, by increas-ing the stability of supply and makingthe price of diesel less susceptible toprice spikes.

“Recent events in the Middle Eastshould serve as a wake-up call on theneed to improve U.S. energy security,”Moskowitz said.

“The development of Keystone XLwill provide a stable, long-term supplyof crude oil from Montana, the Dako-tas and Canada — one of our strongestand most loyal allies — to refineries inthe United States,” Moskowitz said.“The United States reliance on import-ed oil places U.S. consumers at greaterrisk of supply disruptions and damag-ing price spikes. Volatile diesel pricesharm the trucking industry and jeop-ardize the U.S. economy.”

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“National Tank TruckCarriers is pleased to of-fer free access to theCargo Tank Rollover Pre-vention video that theydeveloped with the U.S.Department of Trans-portation with Spanishsubtitles added,” NTTCChairman Greg Hodgen,Groendyke Transport,has announced. “While itis a requirement that atank truck driver be ableto speak English, we be-lieve that there is a realsafety benefit to provid-ing training in the per-son’s native language.Rollovers happen aroundthe world and we hopethat this video also willbe used in Spanish

speaking countries.”The video focuses on

the causes of tank truckrollovers and what ac-tions the driver can taketo prevent rollovers. Itfeatures tank truckequipment and com-ments from professionaltank truck drivers.Thousands of copies ofthe original video havebeen distributedthroughout North Ameri-ca and the video can bedownloaded from De-partment of Transporta-tion Web sites or fromthe NTTC Web site.

To view the rolloverprevention video withSpanish subtitles, visitthe National Tank Truck

Carriers Web site atwww.tanktruck.org andclick on ‘news and links.’There also is a link to theoriginal video on the Website. Contact NTTC for afree copy of the videothat can be reproduced.

“Safety is the key com-ponent of NTTC’s mis-sion and we are happy tomake this video availableat no cost to anyone itmight benefit,” said Hod-gen.

National Tank TruckCarriers is the trade as-sociation of the tanktruck industry.

For more information,contact John Conley at703-838-1960 or nttc-staff@tanktruck.org

NTTC offers free tank truckrollover prevention video withspanish subtitles

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ANOTHER AUCTION MANAGED BY...

A.V. ZOGG, JR. AUCTIONEERS

“Since 1952”

Zogg Brothers Auction & Cattle Co.1264 NYS Route 392, Cortland, NY 13045

Office: 607-835-6599 Fax: 866-889-9866

Zoggbros.com • “A COMPLETE AUCTION SERVICE”

"Complete" Cattle Dispersal AUCTION90+/- * AI - HI-GRADE HOLSTEIN DAIRY CATTLE * 90 +/-

Wed. Oct. 26 @ 11 AMOn-Site: Cortland Auction Sale Pavilion* 4722 State Rt. 41;

Cortland, NY 13045 (half mile off I-81 exit 10)For Ulmer Farms

Sale Order: Milking herd - bred heifers - calves. Lunch Available.COWS: 45 +/- cows mostly Select Sires & ABSBreeding (used to barnyard/pasture) tie-stall (30+/-are 1st & 2nd lactation!) Ave. Age 43 +/- Months!COMPONENTS (3.9 F & 3.1 P) Herd ave. 60#/day, 2X,no BST. Some of the best proven AI sires: Herd Sires: Toy Story, Blitz, Damion, Stan, Toby,Patriot, Sharky, Marmax, Jordan Red, Payday &Dain. (18) 1st lact, (12) 2nd lact,. fresh heifers &close ups. 11 dry cows. 20+ confirmed preg. cowsw/ 3 cows due in Nov; 4 due in Dec.; 9 due in Jan-

March. 6 Just fresh in last 30 days! SCC: 250,000 +/-. All on service or toosoon to breed. Year round dairy milking well. Years of AI. Cows milking80+#'s, Beautiful udders, VG condition! Feet trimmed & no warts.HEIFERS: 15 + AI bred heifers checked safe due Nov.- May w/close ups.20+ "NICE" Open Heifers, 4+ started calves & 5+ calves on milk.Heifer Sires: Lynch, snap shot, payday, mobile, Duce, Ancino includingmany Durham G daughters & more! Heifers right kind! Consignmentsaccepted. VISIT: Zoggbros.com Terms: Cash, check, Visa, Discover & MC. All sold "As Is, Where Is",Driver's lic. req. Catalog @ Ringside. Inoculated for shipping fever. Preg.checks done. Interstate test avail.

FOR SALEQuality Replacement Females

20-25 ANIMALS SELECTED FOR

PERFORMANCE AND CALVING EASE

EPD AND ULTRASOUND DATA AVAILABLE

Saturday, October 29, 2011Sale starts at 1:00pm

Lunch at 12:00pm

Location: Cornell TeachingAnd Research Barn

681 Cornell Lane, Dryden, NY 13053

Hosted by: CORNELL UNIVERSITY’S 2011 BEEF MERCHANDIZING CLASSContact: Mike Baker mjb28@cornell.edu OR website: www.wix.com/beefcattle/beefsale

Countryy Folks

AUCTION SECTION andMARKET REPORTS

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The ninth annualNortheast RegionalDairy Challenge will beheld on Oct. 27 throughOct. 29, in Watertown,NY. Committee ChairCathy Wickswat ofCargill Animal Nutritionand Host Superinten-dent Beth Keene fromMorrisville State Collegeare leading a team ofmore than 25 industryvolunteers in organizingthe event. They expect atotal of 120 studentsfrom colleges and uni-versities across thenortheast and Canadato participate in thethree-day programhosted this year by Mor-risville State College.

The Northeast Re-gional Dairy Challengeis designed to create aneducational environ-ment for students inthe dairy industry, fa-cilitating real-worldteam situations. To ac-complish this, studentsare placed on mixed-university teams. DairyChallenge strives to in-corporate a higher-learning atmospherewith practical applica-tion to help preparestudents for careers inthe dairy industry.

“Dairy Challenge pro-vides countless greatopportunities for partic-ipants,” explained Wick-swat. “Many of the stu-dents are planning toreturn to their familydairy farm or workwithin the dairy indus-try, so the knowledgeand skills they gain areinvaluable. From net-working with industryprofessionals to work-ing in teams to evaluatea real-life dairy opera-tion, few other pro-grams offer studentsthe hands-on opportu-nities that Dairy Chal-lenge does.”

Students will analyzethree dairy farms locat-ed in or near Water-town, NY. Each five-per-son team will receive in-formation about a dairyfarm, including produc-tion and farm manage-ment data, and thenvisit the farm for a first-

hand look at the opera-tion. Following the farmvisit, teams will developa comprehensive pro-gram including recom-mendations for nutri-tion, reproduction,milking procedures, an-imal health, housingand financial manage-ment. The next day,teams present theirfindings to a panel ofjudges where presenta-

tions are evaluatedbased on student analy-sis and recommenda-tions. An awards ban-quet will be held to rec-ognize winning teams.

The North AmericanIntercollegiate DairyChallenge (NAIDC) andits regional contestshave become the pre-mier programs for pro-moting the future ofdairy business through

college and industrypartnerships.

NAIDC and the North-east Regional DairyChallenge are fullyfunded through themonetary and/or in-kind sponsorship sup-port of agribusiness anddairy producers. Contri-butions may be made inany amount. Definedrecognition levels are$500 for Bronze, $1,000

for Silver, $2,500 forGold and $5,000 ormore for Platinum. Tobecome a sponsor, con-tact Jan Bitter of FarmCredit East at 800-392-3276 orjan.bitter@farmcred-iteast.com. All contribu-tions are tax deductibleto the full extent of thelaw.

The Northeast Region-al program is under the

guidance and support ofthe North American In-tercollegiate Dairy Chal-lenge, established inApril of 2002 as a man-agement contest to in-corporate all phases of aspecific dairy business.For more information,visit www.dairychal-lenge.org or contactMolly J. Kelley, NAIDCExecutive Director, atnaidc@wdexpo.com.

For trade show and exhibiting information, please contact Dan Wren, Lee Trade Shows, P.O. Box121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

800-218-5586 or e-mail dwren@leepub.com

Make Plans Now to Attend theEMPIRE STATE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EXPO

and DIRECT MARKETING CONFERENCEOncenter • Syracuse, NY

January 24-25-26

2012

2012 SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE:• Flower Production • Flower Marketing• Labor• Potatoes• Tree Fruit

• Tomatoes & Peppers• Cultural Controls• Direct Marketing• Pesticide Safety• Vine Crops• Leafy Greens• Cover Crops

• Soil Health• Reduce Tillage• Berry Crops• Cabbage

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LIMITED BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE CALL TODAY!!800-218-5586

• New York State Vegetable Growers Association• Empire State Potato Growers• New York State Berry Growers Association• New York State Farmers’ Direct MarketingAssociation• New York State Horticultural Society• Cornell University• Cornell Cooperative Extension• NYS Flower Industries

The 2012 Empire StateFruit and Vegetable Expo

is sponsored by:

For Registration Information go to https://nysvga.org/expo/register/For Exhibitor Information go to www.leetradeshows.com

ALEXANDER

FARM TOY SHOWSat., Oct. 29, 2011

Alexander Fire Dept.

Recreation Hall

Alexander, NYSee next week’s ad for more details

Information Call

585-227-1864

Ninth Annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge to be hostedin Watertown by Morrisville State College on Oct. 27-29

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Monday, October 17• Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8,New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica& 6 miles N. of New Berlin). MonthlyLamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Aflock of 35 sheep & lambs from onefarm ranging from 50 - 100# goodquality. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

www.hoskingsales.com• 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, RidgeRd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. JohnKelley, Empire Livestock Marketing,315-258-9752.• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale.Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Em-pire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E.Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. PhilLaug, Manager, Empire LivestockMarketing, 607-844-9104• 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 milesS. of Utica & 6 miles N. of NewBerlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs,Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediatelyfollowing Dairy. Calves & Cull Beefapprox. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & BrendaHosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

www.hoskingsales.com• 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Ver-non, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses

& Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. DaleChambers, Manager, Empire Live-stock Marketing, 315-829-3105• 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY.Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef.Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Em-pire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220• 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. RegularSale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auc-tioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing,518-392-3321.

Tuesday, October 18• 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., FortPlain, NY. Auction every Tuesday.Groceries, hay, straw, grain & fire-wood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auc-tion, 518-568-3579• 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock,Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy,sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30PM feeders followed by beef andcalves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer,Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, October 19• Manassas, VA. Cat ConstructionEquip., Support, Attachments, Fork-lifts, Dump Trucks, Pickups & Equip-ment Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son,Sales Managers & Auctioneers,315-633-2944

www.lyonauction.com• Allentown, PA. State Auction. Com-plete Liquidation of Automotive Dis-

mantling Operation. MAC CarCrusher, Rubber Tired Loaders,Rollback & Dump Trucks, Vans. Over100 Cars (40-50 running), UNBE-LIEVABLE Accumulation of Motors,Transmissions, Shocks, Glass &Much More.Online bidding available.Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers &Auctioneers, 315-633-2944

www.lyonauction.com• 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, RidgeRd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. JohnKelley, Empire Livestock Marketing,315-258-9752• 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market,6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek,NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Early con-signments include 32 open heifers &12 bred heifers. Don Yahn, Mgr. &Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Mar-ket, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104• 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market,6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek,NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed byour regular Wednesday sale at 1:30pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer,Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E.Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug,Manager, Empire Livestock Market-

ing, 607-844-9104• 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon,NY. Calves followed by beef. DaleChambers, Manager, Empire Live-stock Marketing, 315-829-3105• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market,6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek,NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. &Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Mar-ket, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104

Thursday, October 20• 140 Manda Ct., Troy, MO. Com-plete Liquidation of Concrete Pre-cast Plant plus Real Estate. AlexLyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auc-tioneers, 315-633-2944, Site phone262-903-6269

www.lyonauction.com• Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan FarmComplete Dispersal. John & RachelLantz, owners. Co-Managed by TheCattle Exchange & StonehurstFarms. The Cattle Exchange, DaveRama, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

• 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, RidgeRd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. JohnKelley, Empire Livestock Marketing,315-258-9752• 9:00 AM: 423 Ashwood Rd., Dar-lington, PA. Construction Equip.,Trucks & Trailers. Yoder & Frey Auc-tioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990

info@yoderandfrey.comwww.yoderandfrey.com

• 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357

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To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representativeor Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALESRte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740

Sale every Monday & ThursdaySpecializing in Complete Farm Dispersals

“A Leading Auction Service”In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS

802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639

ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc.

Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY

315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912

AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC.18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077

413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599www.jacquierauctions.com

Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Servicephilcorn@jacquierauctions.com

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL808 Borden Rd.

Buffalo, NY 14227800-536-1401

www.auctionsinternational.com

BENUEL FISHER AUCTIONSFort Plain, NY518-568-2257

Licensed & Bonded in PA #AU005568

BRZOSTEK’S AUCTION SERVICE INC.Household Auctions Every Wed. at 6:30 PM

2052 Lamson Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135Brzostek.com

315-678-2542 or 800-562-0660 Fax 315-678-2579

THE CATTLE EXCHANGE4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753607-746-2226 • Fax 607-746-2911

www.cattlexchange.comE-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com

A Top-Quality Auction ServiceDavid Rama - Licensed Real Estate Broker

C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC.Complete Auction ServicesRte. 5, East Thetford, VT

802-785-2161

DANN AUCTIONEERS DELOS DANN

3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424585-396-1676

www.cnyauctions.comdannauctioneers.htm

DELARM & TREADWAYSale Managers & Auctioneers

William Delarm & Son • Malone, NY518-483-4106

E.J. Treadway • Antwerp, NY 13608315-659-2407

EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC5001 Brittonfield Parkway

P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY

315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PMFeeder Cattle Sales monthly

Horse Sales as scheduled585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC.AUCTION SERVICE

Franklin, NY607-829-5172

Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions

Frank Walker, AuctioneerP.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775

fwalker2@stny.rr.com

FRALEY AUCTION CO.Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded

1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA570-546-6907

Fax 570-546-9344www.fraleyauction.com

GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040

607-863-3821www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC.7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811

607-642-3293www.goodrichauctionservice.com

H&L AUCTIONSMalone, NY

Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800

518-832-0616 cellAuctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003

HARRIS WILCOX, INC.Bergen, NY

585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com

Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

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Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale.Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Em-pire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon,NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef &Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager,Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105• 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY.Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef.Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Em-pire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220• 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock,Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY.Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller,Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire LivestockMarketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Friday, October 21• Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse,PA. Vision-Gen & Partners Elite Of-fering. Hosted by Vision Genetics.Co-Managed by The Cattle Ex-change & Stonehurst Farms. TheCattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

• 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., FortPlain, NY. Auction every Friday. Fullline of produce, bedding plants &flowers. Mohawk Valley ProduceAuction, 518-568-3579• 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., FortPlain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full

line of produce, bedding plants &flowers. Mohawk Valley ProduceAuction, 518-568-3579• 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., FortPlain, NY. Auction every Friday. Fullline of produce, bedding plants &flowers. Mohawk Valley ProduceAuction, 518-568-3579• 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., FortPlain, NY. Auction every Friday. Fullline of produce, bedding plants &flowers. Mohawk Valley ProduceAuction, 518-568-3579

Saturday, October 22• 8:30 AM: 8721 Woodbine Rd.,Airville, PA. Public Auction for PaulBreaud. Dump Trucks, Backhoe,Skid Loader, Paving Equip., ShopTools, Repairable Vehicles. LeamanAuctions, J. Edward Leaman 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128

www.leamanauctions.com• 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fair-grounds). Onondaga County AreaMunicipal Equipment Auction of Mu-nicipal & Contractor Equipment. RoyTeitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563.

www.teitsworth.com• 10:30 AM: Lyman Truk & Auto,2429 Rt. 16, Olean, NY. Garage Auc-tion. Tools, Equipment, Truck Parts,Forklift, Wreckers, etc. R.G. MasonAuctions, 585-567-8844

www.rgmasonauctions.com• 10:30 AM: Woodhull, NY (SteubenCo.). Levi Farmwald RetirementAuction. Horses, Dairy Herd & Farm

Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc.585-728-2520

www.pirrunginc.com• 10:30 AM: Castile, NY. Ward Bros.Machinery & Cattle Dispersal. DonYahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041,585-738-2104• 11:00 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 milesS. of Utica & 6 miles N. of NewBerlin). Fall Machinery Sale. We willbe accepting Machinery on Thurs.20th & Fri. 21st. Already consigned:Case 5220 tractor 4WD loader, cab;NH L150 Skid Loader; HLAsand/sawdust shooter; Rissler 510feed cart mixer. Please call to getinto the following ads. Tom & BrendaHosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

www.hoskingsales.com• 11:00 AM: Dutchess County Fair-grounds, Rhinebeck, NY. The East-ern New York Fall Heifer Sale.kmooney498@aol.com, or call 845-

702-3643• 10:30 AM: Newport, VT. Selling allTools and Equipment for NewortTechnologies Machine Shop.Roberts Auction Service, 802-334-2638.

Tuesday, October 25• 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545,North Winter Garden, FL. Rental Re-turns of Late Model Construction,Support Equip., Trucks & Trailers.Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers &

Auctioneerswww.lyonauction.com

Wednesday, October 26• 10:00 AM: 175 Wolf Run Rd.,Cuba, NY. Estate of Steve Petzen.Excavating Equip. & Trucks. RoyTeitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563.

www.teitsworth.com• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market,6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek,NY. Milking Herd Dispersal. DonYahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041,585-738-2104

Thursday, October 27• Moira, NY. Carl & Annabelle Bilow.85 head of Quality Dairy Cattle.“Super Milk” every year since 1986.Delarm & Treadway, Sale Managers& Auctioneers, 518-483-4106• Cleveland, OH. Complete Liquida-tion Cat Construction Equip. AlexLyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auc-tioneers

www.lyonauction.com• 5:00 PM: 2105 Ireland Rd., Brock-port, NY. Estate of Skeeter VanMarter. Tools & Equipment. HarrisWilcox, Inc., Auctioneers & Apprais-ers, 585-494-1880

www.harriswilcox.com

PARTICIPATING AUCTIONEERSHOSKING SALES

Sales Managers & Auctioneer6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392

Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale

Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site.607-699-3637

Fax 607-699-3661www.hoskingsales.com

hoskingsales@stny.rr.com

HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCHLIVESTOCK MARKET

Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411

607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771

www.hoskingsales.comhoskingsales@stny,rr.com

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584

717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICER.D. 1, Little Falls, NY

315-823-0089We Buy or Sell Your Cattle or

Equipment on Commission or Outright In Business Since 1948!

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERSSales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers

Whitney Point, NYToll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540

Fax 607-692-4327www.manasseauctions.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455

Sale Every MondayLisa Scirpo 860-883-5828Sales Barn 860-349-3204

Res. 860-346-8550

MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339

518-568-3579

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLENorman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.717-354-4341

Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC.Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT

Jim - 802-525-4774 Ray - 802-525-6913neks@together.net

NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTIONWhately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949

Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM413-665-8774

NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALESNorth Bangor, NY

518-481-6666Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503

Harry Neverett 518-651-1818Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken

802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC.P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572

585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378www.pirrunginc.com

James P. Pirrung

R.G. MASON AUCTIONSRichard G. Mason

We do all types of auctionsComplete auction service & equipment

Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICEMARCEL J. ROBERTS

Specializing in farm liquidations.802-334-2638

802-777-1065 cellrobertsauction@together.net

ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERSSpecialist in large auctions for farmers,dealers, contractors and municipalities.

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454585-243-1563

www.teitsworth.com

TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICERt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY

518-695-6663Owner: Henry J. Moak

WILLIAM KENT, INC.Sales Managers & Auctioneers

Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY585-343-5449 • www.williamkentinc.com

WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541

802-334-6115 • www.wrightsauctions.com

AUCTION CALENDARTo Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative

or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381

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Friday, October 28• Bloomfield, NY. Bennett FarmsMilking Herd & Bred Heifer Disper-sal. Bennett Farms, Inc. owners. TheCattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

• Detroit, MI. Large Construction,Agricultural Equip., Attachments,Support Equip. Alex Lyon & Son,Sales Managers & Auctioneers

www.lyonauction.comSaturday, October 29

• Syracuse, NY. Construction, Sup-port, Attachments, Aerials, Trucks &Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, SalesManagers & Auctioneers

www.lyonauction.com• 20 McCormick Rd., Spencer, MA.Estate of George Adgalanis. 4 Fordtractors, Trucks & Tools, Hay & otherequipment. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier,Inc., 413-569-6421

www.jacquierauctions.com• 9:00 AM: 5563 East Main St.,Batavia, NY. Empire Tractor Reloca-tion Auction. Farm Tractors, Equip-ment, Agricultural Parts, StoreInventory, Store Pictures. RoyTeitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563.

www.teitsworth.com• 10:00 AM: Mason Facility, 10784Rt. 19, Fillmore, NY. Annual FallConsignment Auction. Tractors,Farm Equip., Construction, ATV’s,Classic Cars, Tools, Trucks, Camper,Generators, Boats and Lumber.R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844or 585-261-8844

www.rgmasonauctions.com• 11:00 AM: Middlesex LivestockAuction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middle-field, CT. Fall Feeder Cattle Auction.Accepting consignments Fri., Oct.28 12-6 pm; Sat. Oct 29, 7-11 am.Middlesex Livestock Auction, LisaScirpo 860-883-5828, Sale Barn860-349-3204

Tuesday, November 1• Pell City, AL. Truck Tractor & Spe-cialized Trailer Auction. Large quan-tity of specialized trailers of differentconfigurations: 19 axles, Trail Kings,Liddell, Hobb & others. Alex Lyon &Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers

www.lyonauction.comWednesday, November 2

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comThursday, November 3

• 9:30 AM: Goodrtich Imp., Inc.,7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY.Public Auction. 100+ Flood Unitsplus more. Goodrich Auction Ser-

vice, 607-642-3293www.goodrichauctionservice.com

Saturday, November 5• Canaan Tire, Gandolfo Dr,Canaan, CT. 5 Oliver Tractors, 1989Ford Service Truck, Tire and ServiceEquipment, Office Equipment. Auc-tioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421• Delaware, OH. Late Model RentalReturn Construction Equip., AerialLifts, Attachments, Support Equip. &Camping Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son,Sales Managers & Auctioneers

www.lyonauction.com• Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein FallHarvest Sale. The Cattle Exchange,Dave Rama, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

• Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale.Hosted by Cornell University DairyScience Club. The Cattle Exchange,Dave Rama, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

• 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fair-lee, VT. Public Consignment Auctionof Farm Machinery, ConstructionEquipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailersand small tools. Consignments ac-cepted on Friday from 8 am till noon.C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., CompleteAuction Services, 802-785-2161• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock,3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. FeederCattle sale. Please vaccinate yourcattle & bring documentation. Cattleaccepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes LivestockExchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, November 9

• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market,6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek,NY. Monthly Feeder Sale. Followedby our regular Wednesday sale at1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auction-eer, Empire Livestock Marketing,716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comThursday, November 10

• Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse,PA. Reserved for a major New YorkHerd Dispersal w/ a BAA of 110%!Co-Managed by The Cattle Ex-change & Stonehurst Farms. TheCattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.comFriday, November 11

• 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 milesS. of Utica & 6 miles N. of NewBerlin). Fall Premier All Breeds Sale.100 head of quality all breeds sell.Call to participate in this sale. Selec-tions are underway. Call if you wantto participate. Tom & Brenda Hosk-ing 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800,

cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Saturday, November 12• Madison, NY. Fern Hill Farm II Milk-ing Herd Dispersal. 100 outstandingregistered Holsteins sell. JackRussin & Family, owners. The CattleExchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

• Racine, WI. Late Model Earthmov-ing Equip., Truck Tractors, DumpTrailers, Equip. Trailers, Campers.Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers &Auctioneers

www.lyonauction.com• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock,3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. FeederCattle sale. Please vaccinate yourcattle & bring documentation. Cattleaccepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes LivestockExchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comTuesday, November 15

• Houston, TX. Late Model Con-struction Equip., Aerials, Forklifts,Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon& Son, Sales Managers & Auction-eers

www.lyonauction.comWednesday, November 16

• The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 150thTop of Vermont Invitational DairySale. Free turkey for every buyer!Sales Managers, Northeast King-dom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auction-eer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892

neks@together.net• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comThursday, November 17

• Bow, NH. Yoder & Frey Auction-eers, Inc., 419-865-3990

info@yoderandfrey.comwww.yoderandfrey.com

• 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY.Special Feeder Calf and Beef Re-placement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr.,Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, November 19• Ledyard, CT (Foxwood Casino).Earthmoving Construction Equip.,Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Support, DumpTrucks, Truck Tractors, Equip. &Dump Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son,Sales Managers & Auctioneers

www.lyonauction.comWednesday, November 23

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, November 30

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-

ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, December 3

• 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard,Groveland, NY. Special Winter Con-signment Auction of Farm & Con-struction Equipment, Heavy & LightTrucks, Liquidations & Consign-ments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auction-eers, 585-243-1563.

www.teitsworth.com• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock,3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. FeederCattle sale. Please vaccinate yourcattle & bring documentation. Cattleaccepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes LivestockExchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, December 7

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, December 10

• 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. HorseSale. Finger Lakes Livestock Ex-change, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 11:00 AM: Ulysses, PA (PotterCo.). Fox Hill Farms (The HoopesFamily) Complete line of upscalevegetable farm equipment. Real es-tate sells at 10:15 am. Pirrung Auc-tioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520

www.pirrunginc.comWednesday, December 14

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comThursday, December 15

• 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY.Special Feeder Calf and Beef Re-placement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr.,Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, December 21• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, December 28

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regularlivestock sale every Wednesday. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515.

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, January 7

• 10:00 AM: 3517 Railroad Ave.,Alexander, NY. Z&M Ag & Turf Auc-tion. Public Auction Sale of FarmTractors, Machinery, Landscape,Tools and Lawn Tractor-Mowers.Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers,585-243-1563.

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Middlefield, CTOctober 11, 2011

On the Hoof, Dollars/CwtCalves:45-60# .25-.30; 61-75# .35-.40; 76-90# .45-.50;91-105# .55-.5750; 106# &up .60-.65.Farm Calves: .6750-.81Started Calves: .24-.28Veal Calves: .70-1.20Heifers: Open .65-1.4750;Beef .61-.69.Feeder Steers: .63-.95;Beef .55-1Stock Bull: .87-1.15Beef Bull: 79-90Boars: one at .08Sows: one at .24Butcher Hogs: one at .60Feeder Pigs (ea): 15-50Sheep, ea: 95-285Lambs, ea: 120-270Goats, ea: 65-180; Kids47.50-150Canners: up to 59.75Cutters: 60-64Utility: 65-75Rabbits: 6-17Chickens: 5-18Ducks: 10-25

ADDISON COUNTYCOMMISSION SALESEast Middlebury, VT

October 6, 2011Cattle: 162Calves: 192Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 67-75.50;Boners 80-85% lean 62-74;Lean 85-90% lean 50-65.50.Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls92-125# 75-115; 80-92# notwell tested.Vealers: 100-125# 45-77;90-100# 60-75; 80-90# 40-70; 70-80# 50-70.

COSTA & SONSLIVESTOCK & SALES

Fairhaven, MAOctober 12, 2011

Cows: Canners 10-47; Cut-ters 48-60; Util 61.50-73.Bulls: 47-87Steers: Sel 101-105; Hols.54-83.50.Heifers: Sel 74-81; Hols.56-84.50.Calves: 2-84/ea.Feeders: 43-134Sheep: 125Lambs: 155Goats: 97-150/ea; Kids 55-125/ea.Sows: 30Feeder Pigs: 40-56/ea.Roaster Pigs: 74-88/ea.Chickens: 2-13Rabbits: 2.50-26Ducks: 4-18.50* Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCKLittleton, MA

October 11, 2011Beef Cattle: Canners 35-50; Cutters 50-65; Util 62-72; Bulls 75-85; Steers 70-110; Heifers 65-80.Calves: Growers No. 70100; Veal 60-80; Heifers 1-1.25.Hogs: Feeders 40/ea; Sows.40-.50; Roasters 60-80/ea.

Sheep: .75-1; Lambs 1.55-2.10.Goats: 60-120/ea; Billies75-170/ea; Kids 20-80/ea.

NORTHAMPTONCOOPERATIVE AUCTION, INCWhately, MA

October 11, 2011Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 20-35;61-75# 15-65; 76-95# 40-65; 96-105# 43-55; 106# &up 48-57.Farm Calves: 70-110/cwtFeeders: 71-100/cwtSteers: 45-71/cwtBulls: 69-70/cwt.Canners: 39-50/cwtCutters: 50.50-67/cwtUtility: 69-76.50/cwtSows: 31/cwtPigs: 40/ea.Lambs: 85-220/cwtSheep: 45-140/cwtGoats: 54-190/ea.Rabbits: 1-6/ea.Poultry: .25-13/ea.Hay (16 lots): .50-4.20/bale.northamptonlivestockauc-tion.homestead.com

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION

Hackettstown, NJOctober 11, 2011

Livestock: 33 Calves .02-1.28, Avg .73; 43 Cows.34.5-.80, Avg .61; 8 EasyCows .22-.43.5, Avg .38; 25Feeders 300-600# .15-1.10,Avg .74; 6 Heifers .56-.87.5,Avg .74; 5 Bulls .58-.88, Avg.66; 9 Steers .45-.90, Avg.76; 3 Hogs .71-.81, Avg .76;36 Sheep .58-1.22, Avg .99;2 Lambs (ea) 80, 83 (/#)1.16-2.12, Avg 1.80; 23Goats (ea) 40-225, Avg105.93; 35 Kids (ea) 11-87.50, Avg 44.50. Total 311.Poultry & Egg: Heavy Fowl(/#) 1-1.10; Pullets (ea)4.25-14; Roosters (/#) 1.10,(ea) 1.50-8; Ducks (ea) 5-6;Rabbits (/#) 1-1.60; Pigeons(ea) 2-4.50; Guineas (ea)7.50-9.Grade A Eggs: White JumXL 1.60; L 1.30; Brown JumXL 1.90-1.95; L 1.87; M1.14.Hay, Straw & Grain: 12Mixed 2.10-6.10; 13 Grass2.50-4; 1 Mulch 2.50; 1 OatStraw 2.50; 2 Firewood 35.Total 29.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEYLIVESTOCK MARKET,

INCCambridge, NY

No report

EMPIRE LIVESTOCKMARKET

BURTON LIVESTOCKVernon, NY

October 6, 2011Calves (/#): Hfrs. .60-1.50;Grower Bull over 92# .70-1.10; 80-92# .60-1.Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.72;Lean .40-.63; Hvy. BeefBulls .60-.75.Dairy Replacements (/hd):Fresh Cows 600-1200;

Sringing Cows 800-1000;Springing Hfrs. 1000-1450;Bred Hfrs. 700-1150; FreshHfrs. 800-1650; Open Hfrs.300-800; Started Hfrs. 100-300; Service Bulls 600-1000.Beef (/#): Feeders .60-1;Hols. Sel .70-.88.Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder.75-1; Market .75-1.50;Slaughter Sheep .30-.50.Goats (/hd): Billies 75-150;Nannies 70-100; Kids 25-60.

CENTRAL BRIDGELIVESTOCK

Central Bridge, NYOctober 4, 2011

Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-1.50;Grower Bull over 92# .60-1.10; 80-92# .60-1.Cull Cows (/#): Gd .58-.73;Lean .40-.64; Hvy. BeefBulls .60-.76.Dairy Replacements (/hd):Fresh Cows 700-1400;Springing Cows 750-1200;Springing Hfrs. 700-1350;Bred Hfrs. 600-1200; FreshHfrs. 700-1300; Open Hfrs.300-800; Started Hfrs. 150-400.Beef (/#): Feeders .55-.90.Lamb & Sheep (/#): Feeder.80-1.50; Market 1-1.80;Slaughter Sheep .30-.55.Goats (/hd): Billies 100-170; Nannies 70-100; Kids30-80.Swine (/#): Sow .35-.50.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY

October 10, 2011Calves (/#): Grower over92# .90-1.20; 80-92# .60-.75; Bob Veal .49-.57.Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.68;Lean .53-.5950; Hvy. BeefBulls .6250.Beef (/hd): Feeders .400-700# 62-95; Beef Ch Hfr. 68-68.50; Hols. Ch Steer 55;Veal .150-500# 98-109.Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder1.30-1.80; Market 1.45-1.95;Slaughter .50-.55.Goats (/#): Billes 1.35-1.60;Nannies .75-.90; Kids .55-.65.*Buyers always looking forpigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NYOctober 5, 2011

Calves (/#): Grower over92# .80-1.15; 80-92# .50-1.05; Bob Veal .05-.60.Cull Cows (/#): Gd .60-.69;Lean .40-.61; Hvy. BeefBulls .68-.73.Beef (/#): Feeders 400-600# .80-1.40; Veal 200-300# 1.10; Hfrs. .90-.95;Steer .88-.93; Hols. Sel .75-.82.Lambs (/#): Market 1.40-1.60; Slaughter .40-.50.Swine (/#): Hog .70; Sow.52; Boar .20.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY

October 5, 2011Calves (/#): Grower Bullover 92# .90-1.20; 80-92#

.65-1; Bob Veal .20-.50.Cull Cows (/#): Gd .66-.72;Lean .55-.64; Hvy. BeefBulls .66-.72.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK

Governeur, NYNo report

PAVILION MARKETPavilion, NY

October 3, 2011Calves (/#): Grower Calvesover 92# 1-1.35; 80-92# .50-1.20; Bob Veal .05-.70.Cull Cows (/#): Gd .60-.72;Lean .40-.62; Hvy. BeefBulls .65-.78.Beef (/#): Ch 1.07; Hols. Ch.92; Sel .82-.85.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY

September 29, 2011Calves (/#): Hfrs. 1-2.10;Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.45; 80-92# .70-1.15; BobVeal .20-.50.Cull Calves (/#): Gd .61-.69; Lean .55-.63; Hvy. BeefBulls .70-.81.Beef (/#): Feeders .60-.85.Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market1.30-1.40; Slaughter Sheep.45-.50.Goats (/hd): Billies 75-95;Nannies 70-85.Swine (/#): Sow .46-.50;Boar .20-.25.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Canandaigua, NY October 12, 2011

Dairy Cows for Slaughter:Bone Util 42-78;Canners/Cutters 38-72;Bulls dairy HY Util 60-70.Slaughter Calves: Bobs95-110# 30-65; 80-95# 25-62.50; 60-80# 20-60.Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed:Bull over 95# 80-135; 80-95# 75-130; 70-80# 50-60;Hfrs. 72.50-190; Bull calvesover 95# 77.50-112.50.Beef Steers: Ch grain fed101-116.50; Sel 83-90.50;Hols. Ch grain fed 88-100.50; Sel 71-83.50.Hogs: Sows US 61; BoarsUS 1-3 26; Feeders US 1-3

10-30.Slaughter Sheep: M 60-61.Goats (/hd): Billies L 110#& up 60-112.50.

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTIONPenn Yan, NY

No report.Hay Fridays @ 11:15. Pro-duce Mon. @ 10 am, Wed-Fri. @ 9 am sharp!

FINGER LAKESPRODUCE AUCTION

Penn Yan, NYNo report

Produce Mon @ 10 am,Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALESNew Berlin, NY

October 10, 2011Cattle: Bone Util .60-.70;Canners/Cutters .58-.65;Easy Cows .60 & dn.Bulls: Bulls/Steers .60-.70.Feeders: Hfrs. .80-1.19;Bulls 1.19-1.24; Steers 1.16-1.27.Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# .80-1.25; up to 95#.10-.95; Hols. Hfrs. under100# 1.5250.Dairy: Top milking age1950; Top Bred Hfr. 1725;Top Open Hfr. 690.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCKAUCTION

Belknap, PANo report

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCKAUCTION

Belleville, PAOctober 5, 2011

Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 64-67.75, lodress 58-63.50; Boners 80-85% lean 58-63.75, hi dress61.75-65.25; Lean 85-90%lean 52-58.50, hi dress 60,lo dress 44.50-51.75.Slaughter Bulls: YG 11315-1520# 67.50-68; hidress 1630# 75;YG 2 1135#62.75.Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L1 315-420# 108-126; 510-565# 111-119; M 2 225#108; Hfrs. L 2 490# 68; L 3

385# 57; Bulls L 1 585# 70;L 2 435# 87; 680# 60; L 3275-460# 50-75; 500# 58; L3 Hols. 270-420# 66-70.Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.Bulls 95-115# 120-147; No.2 Hols. 95-115# 82-120; 85-90# 62-72; No. 3 95-110#57-77; 75-90# 47-60; No. 1Hols. Hfrs. 95-105# 180-210/hd; No. 2 Hols. hfrs. 80-100# 100-140/hd; BeefX100# 100.Vealers: 65-100# 12-57.Boars: 300# 45/hd; Jr. 220#105/hd.Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 15-55# 24-54; 65-90# 44-84.Slaughter Sheep: LambsCh 2-3 50-60# 150-185; 70-100# 120-185; Gd & Ch 1-260-105# 100-120; Yearlings115-145# 90-100; Ewes Gd2-3 145-180# 80-95; Rams145-175# 80-105.Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel1 60-70# 82.50-85; Sel 2 25-40# 27.50-45; 45-55# 40-75;Sel 3 20-50# 15-40; NanniesSel 1 100-120# 80-82.50;Sel 2 100-130# 60-75; Sel 380-100# 20-50; Wethers Sel1 160# 175.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCKMARKET, INC Carlisle, PA

October 11, 2011Slaughter Cows: Breakers68-75; Boners 62.50-71.50;Lean 60-68; Big Middle/lodress/lights 55-64.25; Shelly54 & dn.Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.Bulls No. 1 90-110# 130-142; No. 2 90-120# 100-130;No. 3 80-130# 50-100; Util48 & dn; Hols. hfrs. 80# 125.Swine: Sows 480-515# 53-55.25; Boars 650# 29.75.Goats: Family 164; FleshyKids 66-118; Small/thin/bot-tle 25-64.Gd & Ch 75-130#168-205.Sheep: all wts. 80-138.Sale every Tuesday* 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry &Eggs* 6 pm for Livestock startingwith Calves* Special Fed & Feeder Cat-tle Sale Tues., Oct. 18 - Sell-ing Registered American

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Small Animal SaleOctober 11, 2011

Rabbits: 1-14Rabbit Families: 10-13Chickens: .50-6.50Ducks: 5Lizard: 10Bunnies: .50-5Pigeons: .50-5.50Chicks: .50-1Guinea Pigs: .50-1All animals sold by thepiece. Sale starts at 5 pm

CARLISLE LIVESTOCKMARKET, INC

State Graded Feeder Pig Sale

Carlisle, PAOctober 7, 2011

US 1-2: 15 hd, 34-39# 121-131; 14 hd, 48# 125; 28 hd,50-59# 120-134; 19 hd, 60-66# 110-127; 12 hd, 70-74#95-106; 23 hd, 80-92# 80-99.US 2: 18 hd, 109# 85.US 2-3: 6 hd, 63# 61; 50hd, 78-80# 78-80.As Is: 13 hd, 47-55# 10-103; 7 hd, 62-118# 75-85*Next State Graded SalesFri., Oct. 26 & Nov. 18.Receiving 7:30 am till 10am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCKAUCTION MARKET, INC

Dewart, PAOctober 10, 2011

Cattle: 216Cows: Breakers 65-68.50;Boners 60-64.50; Lean 56-59.50.Bulls: 1190-1270# 72-75.50.Feeder Bulls: L 1 320-410#110-128; 420-560# 105-115; 2565-6266# 95-107.Feeder Heifers: L 1 304-420# 102-123; 424-512# 90-121; 515-576# 900-97.Calves: 192. Bulls No. 1 95-115# 132-155; 80-95# 105-145; No. 2 95-115# 110-130; 80-95# 75-100; Hfrs.No. 1 84-104# 180-220; No.2 78-94# 110-155.Goats (/hd): Billies L up to175/hd; S 92-120; Nannies75-85.Hay: 11 lds, 200-800/ton.Oats: 1 ld, 3.50/bu.Wood: 2 lds, 72-145/ld.

EIGHTY FOURLIVESTOCK AUCTION

New Holland, PANo report

GREENCASTLELIVESTOCK AUCTION

Greencastle, PANo report

INDIANA FARMERSLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Homer City, PANo report

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION

Kutztown, PA

October 8, 2011Alfalfa: 3 lds, 150-220Mixed Hay: 8 lds, 85-270Timothy: 3 ld, 230-250Grass: 5 lds, 170-260Straw: 1 ld, 190Firewood: 5 lds, 65-90Rye Seed: 2 lds, 14-16

LANCASTER WEEKLYCATTLE SUMMARY

New Holland, PAOctober 7, 2011

Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 3-4 1150-1580# 119.50-123.50; Ch 2-3 1200-1495#113.50-120; Sel 2-3 1080-1380# 108-114.50; Hols. HiCH & Pr 2-3 1350-1710#98-102; Ch 2-3 1300-1565#94-97.50; Sel 2-3 1200-1410# 88-92.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1290-1435# 113.50-116.50; Ch 2-3 1145-1290#111.50-113.Slaughter Cows: PremWhites 65-75% lean 70-73,hi dress 73-78, lo dress 68-70; Breakers 75-80% lean63-69, hi dress 69-72.50, lodress 57-63; Boners 80-85% lean 61-65.50, hi dress65.50-67.50, lo dress 57.50-61; Lean 85-90% lean 53-60.50, hi dress 60.50-65, lodress 48-55.Slaughter Bulls: Mon.YG 11459-1895# 78-80, lo dress1610-1865# 68-73; hi dress1520-1605# 89.50-93; veryhi dress 100-18; Bullocks850-1410# 81.50-84; hidress 890-1295# 87.50-92,lo dress 1060-1285# 70.50-75; Thurs.YG 1 1200-2195#74-79, hi dress 81-88, lodress 68-73.Graded Holstein BullCalves: Mon. No. 1 95-115#165-185; No. 2 95-120# 130-160; 85-90# 60-90; No. 3 95-105# 60-75; 75-90# 50-60;Util 65-100# 20-60; Hols.Hfrs. No. 2 70-80# 110-190;non-tubing 60-75# 22-37;Tues. No. 1 pkg 121# 130;95-113# 140-154; pkg 90#110; pkg 85# 75; No. 2 95-113# 137-147; pkg 95# 124;75-83# 35-75; No. 3 73-94#42-75; pkg 93# 110; Util 73-103# 20-50; Graded Hols.Hfrs No. 1 91-113# 205-250; pkg 83# 140; No. 2 81-90# 100-165; non-tubing 65-80# 12-55.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.No. 1 pkg 120-128# 134; 98-118# 149-160; 90-96# 110-133; No. 2 pkg 120-128#134; 98-118# 125-147; 90-94# 100; 80-92# 50-58; No.3 90-130# 50-60; 72-88# 22-25; Util 60-110# 11-25; Hols.hfr. calves No. 1 85-100#100-150; No. 2 80-120# 50-100; Util 70-110# 15-50.

LEBANON VALLEYLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Fredericksburg, PAOctober 4, 2011

Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 62.50-68; Bon-ers 80-85% lean 53-59;Lean 88-90% lean 48-54, lodress 44-48.Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.Bulls 95-120# 130-150; 80-90# 80-100; No. 2 95-120#100-120; No. 3 90-120 50-90.Vealers: Util 60-100# 20-45.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCKAUCTION

Leesport, PAOctober 5 2011

Slaughter Holstein Steers:Sel 1-3 1345-1445# 82.50-84.75.Slaughter Heifers: Hi ch &Pr 2-4 1440# 116; Ch 2-31345# 114.75.Slaughter Cows: Prem.Whites 65-75% lean 66.25-67; Breakers 75-80% lean62-64; Boners 80-85% lean56.50-61.50, lo dress 57-58.50; Lean 85-90% lean50-55.50, lo dress 45-49.Slaughter Bulls: YG 11375-1815# 70.50-72; Bul-locks 1220-1530# 79.50-83.Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.435-505# 75-77.50.Vealers: Util 70-115# 40-65;60-65# 15-32.50.Feeder Calves: Hols. BullsNo. 1 95-120# 140-157.50;85-90# 95-115; No. 2 95-115# 125-142.50; 80-90#80-100; No. 3 95-120# 75-105; 80-90# 55-75.Lambs: Ch 2-3 47-50# 189-200; 65-80# 150-170.Ewes: Gd 1-2 170# 88; Util1-2 100-200# 69-79.Goats: Kids Sel 1 30# 66-70; 50# 90; 80# 122.50; Sel2 30-40# 50-57.50; Sel 350# 57.50-70; Nannies Sel 280-90# 74-86.

Feeder Pigs (/cwt): US 1-3one lot 56# 155; Barrows &Gilts 50-54% lean 235-260#76-78; 45-50% lean 225#71.

MIDDLEBURGLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Middleburg, PAOctober 4, 2011

Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1260-1530# 120-124;Ch 2-3 1185-1545# 114.50-120; Sel 1-3 1120-1550#108.50-114.Slaughter Holstein Steers:Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1330-1550#100.50-104.50; Ch 2-31220-1605# 96-100.50; Sel1-3 1345-1540# 91-95.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1150-1255# 115-117,one 1500# 124; Ch 2-31080-1320# 109-114.50;full/YG 4-5 1140-1533# 102-107.50; Sel 1-3 1010-1140#102-108.Slaughter Cows: Prem.Whites 65-75% lean 69-70;Breakers 75-80% lean 63-68, lo dress 62; Boners 80-85% lean 57-62.50, lo dress52-55; Lean 85-90% lean52-56, hi dress 55, lo dress45-52.Slaughter Bulls: YG 11030-1830# 67-74; hi dress1360-1745# 77-86.50.Feeder Steers: L 1 325#127; 600-775# 91-106; L 2310-445# 84-105; 525-745#80-89; L 3 Hols. 335-425#68-77; 730-975# 66-68.Feeder Heifers: M 1 317-415# 95; 540# 90; M&L 2212-250# 79-90; 320-435#77-87; 525-695# 70-84.Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 332-465# 90-120; 500# 89; M&L2 310-410# 77-97; L 3 Hols.285-445# 61-71; 795# 72.Feeder Calves: Hols. BullsNo. 1 95-120# 122-160; 90#115-117; No. 2 95-110# 85-120; 80-90# 77-102; No. 395-110# 62-85; 75-90# 60-75; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 95-105#185-190; No. 2 Hols. Hfrs80-110# 77-140.Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-60.Slaughter Hogs: Barrows &Gilts 49-54% lean 240-270#69-73.50; 280-330# 65-70.50; 45-50% lean 220-282# 64.50-69.Sows: US 1-3 460-475# 46-55; 545-610# 54-58.50.

Boars: 365-845# 30.25-31.25; Jr. 275-330# 54.50-56.Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 45#45; 80# 70.Slaughter Sheep: LambsCh 2-3 50-65# 157-192; 77-95# 147-170; 125-130#137-155; Ewes Gd 2-3 215#77.Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 30-35# 67-72; 65# 85; Sel 2under 20# 10-25; 20-40#27-52; 45-55# 52-62.Slaughter Nannies: Sel 190-130# 80-92; Sel 2 90-100# 57-70; Sel 3 80-90#27-45.Billies: Sel 3 100# 30.

MORRISON’S COVELIVESTOCK AUCTION

Martinsburg, PAOctober 10, 2011

Cattle: 108Steers: Ch 102-105; Gd 94-100Heifers: Ch 100-106; Gd92-100.Cows: Util & Comm. 60-68;Canner/lo Cutter 60 & dn.Bullocks: Gd & Ch 78-83Bulls: YG 1 63-70Feeder Cattle: Steers 70-100; Bulls 65-90; Hfrs. 60-95.Calves: 54. Ch 90-105; Gd80-90; Std 15-60; Hols. Bulls90-130# 60-130.Hogs: 25. US 1-2 72-73.50;US 1-3 68-71.50; Sows US1-3 45-61; Boars 35-48.Feeder Pigs: 32. US 1-320-50# 29-55Goats: 20-160

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT

Martinsburg, PAOctober 10, 2011

Alfalfa/Grass: 185-245Grass: 180-205Rd. Bale: 100Round Bales: 95-150Lg. Sq. Bales: 125-155Straw: 125Wood: 47.50-55Hay Auction held everyMonday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY &

RABBIT REPORTMartinsburg, PAOctober 10, 2011

Roosters: 1.50-4.50Hens: .25-1.50Banties: .10-1Ducks: 3Bunnies: 1-3.25Rabbits: 8-12Auction held every Mondayat 7 pm.

NEW HOLLANDSALES STABLESNew Holland, PAOctober 6, 2011

Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 3-4 1150-1580# 119.50-122.50; Ch 2-3 1200-1495#113.50-117.50; Sel 2-31080-1325# 110-112.Holstein Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1350-1710# 98-102;Ch 2-3 1300-1565# 94-97.50; Sel 2-3 1200-1410#88-92.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 3-4 1290-1435# 113.50-116.50; Ch 2-3 1145-1290#111.50-113.Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 70-72, hidress 73-78, lo dress 68-70;Breakers 75-80% lean 63-67, hi dress 67.50-7.50, lodress 57-60.50; Boners 80-85% lean 61-65, hi dress66-67, lo dress 57.50-60;Lean 88-90% lean 53-57, hidress 58-62.50, lo dress 48-52.Slaughter Bulls: YG 11200-2195# 74-79, hi dress81-88; lo dress 68-73.Graded Bull Calves: Hols.No. 1 pkg 120-128# 134; 98-118# 149-160; 90-96# 110-133; 80-88# 50-80; No. 2pkg 120-128# 134; 98-118#125-147; 90-94# 100; 80-92# 50-58; No. 3 90-130#50-60; 72-88# 22-25; Util 60-110# 11-25.Holstein Heifer Calves:No. 1 85-100# 100-150; No.2 80-120# 50-100; Util 70-110# 15-50.

NEW HOLLANDPIG AUCTION

New Holland, PANo report.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP &GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PAOctober 10, 2011

Slaughter Lambs: Non-tra-ditional markets: Wooled &Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 60-80#216-230; 80-90# 207-226;90-110# 207-222; 110-130#204-219; 130-150# 194-208; 150-200# 188-205;Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 50-60# 200-216; 60-80# 190-210; 80-90# 194-200; 90-110# 192-200; 110-130#190-202.Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 Mflesh 120-160# 105-120;160-200# 94-100; 200-300#84-98; Util 1-2 thin flesh120-160# 81-96; 160-200#80-94.Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 40-60# 106-133; 60-80# 126-147; 80-90# 146-161; 90-100# 179-186; Sel 2 40-50#76-87; 50-60# 82-96; 60-80#101-127; 80-90# 119-134;Sel 3 30-40# 54-68; 40-60#66-79; 70-80# 65-80.Slaughter Nannies/Does:Sel 1 80-130# 105-120;130-180# 110-125; Sel 280-130# 89-104; Sel 3 50-80# 57-71; 80-130# 68-83.Slaughter Bucks/Billies:Sel 1 100-150# 172-187;150-250# 204-219; Sel 2100-150# 138-153.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA

No report

NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC.

New Wilmington, PANo report

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AGRICULTUREGrain Market Summary

Compared to last weekcorn sold .15 to .20 higher,wheat sold steady, barleysold .10-.20 higher, oatssold steady to .05 higher &Soybeans sold steady to.05 lower. EarCorn sold 5lower. All prices /bu. exceptear corn is /ton.Southeastern PA: CornNo. 2 Range 6.40-7.06, Avg6.70, Contracts 6.20-6.95;Wheat No. 2 Range 5.58-6.34, Avg 6, Contracts5.93-6.12; Barley No. 3Range 4.70-5.50, Avg 5.10,Contracts 4.75, Oats No. 2Range 4.25-5, Avg 4.62;Soybeans No 2 Range10.83-11.28, Avg 11, Con-tracts 10.94-11.25;EarCorn Range 188-195,Avg 191.50.Central PA: Corn No. 2Range 6-7.35, Avg 6.68;Wheat 6.34; Barley No. 3Range 4.60-4.75, Avg 4.67;Oats No. 2 Range 3.80-4.30, Avg 4; Soybeans No.2 Range 10-11.28, Avg10.88; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg 207.50.South Central PA: CornNo. 2 Range 6.52-7.20, Avg6.62; Wheat No. 2 Range5.30-6.40, Avg 5.63; BarleyNo. 3 Range 3.70-5.60, Avg4.94; Oats No. 2 Range 3-4.90, Avg 3.73; Soybeans

No. 2 Range 10.50-11.58,Avg 11.17; EarCorn Range165-180, Avg 172.50Lehigh Valley Area: CornNo. 2 Range 6.50-6.95, Avg6.73; Wheat No. 2 Range 7;Barley No. 3 Range 4.70;Oats No. 2 Range 4.35;Soybeans No. 2 Range 11-11.60, Avg 11.28; Gr.Sorghum Range 7.15.Eastern & Central PA:Corn No. 2 Range 6-7.35,Avg 6.68, Mo. Ago 8.16, YrAgo 5.37; Wheat No. 2Range 5.30-7, Avg 5.95,Mo Ago 6.88, Yr Ago 6.24;Barley No. 3 Range 3.70-5.60, Avg 4.89, Mo Ago4.88, Yr Ago 2.67; Oats No.2 Range 3-5, Avg 4.03, MoAgo 4.13, Yr Ago 2.33; Soy-beans No. 2 Range 10-11.60, Avg 11.05, Mo Ago13.88, Yr Ago 10.84;EarCorn Range 165-220;Avg 190.50, Mo Ago211.25, Yr Ago 121.87.Western PA: Corn No. 2Range 5.68-6.75, Avg5.98;Wheat No. 2 Range5.33; Oats No. 2 Range3.50-4.75, Avg 4.31; Soy-beans No. 2 Range 10.73.

PA DEPT OFAGRICULTURE

Weekly Livestock Summary

October 7, 2011Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &

Pr 2-3 119.50-123.50; Ch 1-3 113-120; Sel 1-2 108-114;Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 100-104.50; Ch 2-3 93-99; Sel 1-2 88-93.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 115.50-117; Ch 1-3109-114.50; Sel 1-2 102-108.Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 63-68; Boners80-85% lean 58-65; Lean85-90% lean 50.50-57.Slaughter Bulls: lo dress65-73, Avg dress 74-80; hidress 79.50-93.Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 120-144; 500-700#112-140; M&L 2 300-500#132-140; 500-700# 85-140.Feeder Heifers: M&L 1300-500# 110-135; 500-700# 104-125; M&L 2 300-500# 90-110; 500-700# 83-110.Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-500# 116-145; 500-700#100-130; M&L 2 300-500#110-122.50; 500-700# 92-110.Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-60.Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols.bulls 95-125# 120-160; No.2 95-125# 100-130; No. 380-120# 50-100; No. 1 Hols.Hfrs. 84-105# 150-250; No.2 80-105# 90-160.Hogs: Barrows & Glts 49-54% lean 220-270# 63-69;45-50% lean 220-270# 66-70.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 57-60; 500-700# 61-63.75.Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 20-30# 110-200; 30-40#110-160; 40-50# 80-165; 50-60# 80-120; US 2 20-30#100-165; 30-40# 90-125; 40-50# 80-90; 50-60# 90-110.Slaughter Sheep: Ch & Pr2-3 40-60# 190-217; 60-80#191-211; 80-110# 184-202;Ch 1-3 40-60# 181-202; 60-80# 171-196; 80-110# 166-190; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160#82-97; 160-200# 78-91; Util1-2 120-160# 74-86; 160-200# 70-84.Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel1 40-60# 90-108; 60-80#106-140; 80-100# 136-151;Sel 2 40-60# 72-94; 60-80#88-106; Sel 3 40-60# 34-56;60-80# 53-90; Nannies Sel 180-130# 94-108; 130-180#101-116; Sel 2 80-130# 69-84; 130-180# 81-96; Sel 350-80# 49-64; 80-130# 62-76; Billies Sel 1 100-150#165-175; 150-250# 190-208; Sel 2 100-150# 121-136; 150-250# 169-183.

PA DEPT OFAGRICULTURE

Hay Market SummaryOctober 10, 2011

Hay & Straw Market ForEastern PA: All hay pricespaid by dealers at the farmand /ton. Compared to lastweek hay and straw sold

mostly steady. All hay andstraw reported sold /ton.Alfalfa 175-250;Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 160-300; Timothy 150-200;Straw 100-160 clean; Mulch60-80.Summary of LancasterCo. Hay Auctions:Prices/ton, 139 lds Hay, 33Straw. Alfalfa 130-320; Alfal-fa/Grass Mixed 120-325;Timothy 195-295; GrassHay 150-325; Straw 140-225 clean.Diffenbach Auct, N. Hol-land: September 26, 65 ldsHay, 16 lds Straw. Alfalfa170-305; Alfalfa/GrassMixed 165-355; Timothy195-295; Grass 150-340;Straw 140-280 clean.Green Dragon, Ephrata:October 7, 30 lds Hay, 2Straw. Alfalfa 175-225; Alfal-fa/Grass Mixed 160-320;Timothy 250-260; GrassHay 175-300; Straw 185clean.Weaverland Auct, NewHolland: October 6, 19 ldsHay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 110-180; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed120-325; Grass 195-325;Straw 175-225.Wolgemuth Auction: Leo-la, PA: October 5, 28 ldsHay, 11 lds Straw. Alfalfa130-320; Alfalfa/Grass Mix137-300; Timothy 225-385;Grass 175-187; Straw 147-190 clean.

Summary of Central PAHay Auctions: Prices/ton,88 Loads Hay, 13 Straw.Alfalfa 180-220;Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 105-335; Timothy 120-200;Grass 110-270; Straw 135-205 clean.Belleville Auct, Belleville:September 28, 12 lds Hay, 0ld Straw. Alfalfa 205-290;Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 140-300.Dewart Auction, Dewart:October 3, 14 Lds Hay, 3Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed120-350; Straw 190-245clean.Greencastle Livestock:October 3 & 6, 6 lds Hay, 0ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass102.50-135; Timothy 90-105.Kutztown Auction, Kutz-town: October 1, 19 ldsHay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 180-220; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed105-310; Timothy 175-250;Grass Hay 130-300; Straw190-200 clean.Middleburg Auct, Middle-burg: October 4, 13 lds Hay,1 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed170-335; Grass 110-270;Straw 155.Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippens-burg: September 29 &October 4, 24 lds Hay, 5Straw. Alfalfa 130-178; Alfal-fa/Grass Mixed 110-230;Timothy 120-200; Straw130-178 clean.New Wilmington Live-stock, New Wilmington:September 30, 17 lds Hay, 0lds Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 160-185.

VINTAGE SALESSTABLES

Paradise, PAOctober 10, 2011

Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 3-4 1315-1450# 121.50-123.50; Ch 2-3 1215-1435#115-121.50.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1105-1180# 117.25-118; Ch 2-3 1090-1160#113.50-115; Hols. Sel 1-31010-1230# 88.50-93.50.Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 62.25-68; Bon-ers 80-85% lean 57-63;Lean 85-90% lean 52.50-58.50.Holstein Bull Calves: No. 195-120# 120-145; 85-90#60-80; No. 2 100-120# 80-115; No. 3 80-125# 40-70;Util 65-115# 15-40; Hols.Hfrs. No. 2 75-90# 90-160.

WEAVERLAND AUCTIONNew Holland, PA

No report

WOLGEMUTH AUCTIONLeola, PA

October 12, 2011Loads: 24Alfalfa: 2 lds, 140-150Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 120-300Grass: 6 lds, 120-210Baleage: 2 ldsa, 45-65Fodder: 1 ld, 142Rye: 2 lds, 13.50-14Firewood: 2 lds, 75

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Join NOFA-NY on Nov. 4 for our 1stAnnual Organic Dairy and Field CropConference at the Crowne Plaza inSyracuse, NY, featuring experiencedorganic keynote speakers: Ed Maltby,Executive Director of the Northeast Or-ganic Dairy Producers Alliance, andMary-Howell Martens, Owner of Lake-view Organic Grain.

The following workshops will be pre-sented at this year’s Organic Dairy andField Crop Conference:

Conscientious Care of Organic DairyAnimals — Hubert Karreman, VMD

Diversifying Your Dairy with LocalOrganic Meats — Bill Eklund

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Crop Rotation, Cultivation and WeedControl in Row Crops — Klaas andMary-Howell Martens

Nutrient Density in Grain Crops —Kevin Engelbert, Professor MargaretSmith & Orin Moyer

Healthy Soils for a Healthy Farm —Heather Darby & Cindy Daley

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Grains — Glenda Neff, Elizabeth Dyck,Thor Oechsner & Ed Lentz

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Auctioneer's Note: Mr. Miller was an avid auction attender and antique collector. The house & sheds are full. All announcements day of auction take precedence over printed material.Call or check our website, wolgemuth-auction.com, for updates and pictures.

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by Lynne FinnertyOne size fits all —

when most shopperssee that label on cloth-ing, it doesn’t inspiremuch confidence thatthe garment will suitthem. People come inall shapes and sizes.

The same can be saidof farm programs. Oneprogram cannot anddoes not fit all farmers.What works well for

southern cotton grow-ers or farmers in NewEngland is probablynot the best way to helpmidwestern soybeanfarmers or westernwheat growers getthrough a difficult yearso they can keep put-ting food on marketshelves. Even from oneyear to the next, differ-ent programs can makeup stronger or weaker

threads in the fabric ofthe food and farm safe-ty net, depending onvolatile markets andweather.

That’s why the Amer-ican Farm Bureau re-cently sent Congressfarm bill recommenda-tions that call for a “bigpicture” approach —one that maintainsmost current farm pro-grams rather than de-

pending on just one ortwo — to provide asafety net for differenttypes of farmers in allregions.

The ax has to fallsomewhere, however. Acongressional “super-committee” is meetingthis fall to come upwith at least $1.2 tril-lion in budget cuts.Every part of the feder-al budget is likely to be

trimmed. The cuts tothe farm bill, includingfarm, conservation andnutrition programs,could be anywhere inthe range of $10 billionto $40 billion.

Farm Bureau repre-sents all types of farm-ers and ranchers in all50 states and PuertoRico. Unlike somegroups that have calledfor absolutely no re-

ductions in favoredprograms, Farm Bu-reau is taking a morepractical stance. It rec-ommends that an equalproportion, 30 percent,of the needed fundingcuts be made in com-modity, conservationand nutrition pro-grams, with another 10percent made in the in-creasingly importantcrop insurance pro-gram.

The cuts in nutritionprograms could comefrom administrativechanges rather thanprogram benefit cuts.The cost of administer-ing conservation pro-grams also could be re-duced by consolidatingthem.

When your clothingbudget gets smaller,you don’t stop buyingshirts or pants alto-gether. You look forways to save here andthere. That’s whatFarm Bureau is askingCongress to do withcuts to farm bill pro-grams — spread themaround, but still keepeveryone “covered.”

Some say farmersdon’t need a safety net,because this year’smarket prices are highfor most commodities.But, so are productioncosts. Also, cotton andwheat yields are low, insome places nonexist-ent, because of droughtin the Southern Plains.If a farmer doesn’t havea crop or livestock tosell, good prices don’tbenefit him much.Through the currentdual structure of riskmanagement and in-come support pro-grams, the farmer canmake it through to an-other year, ensuringthat all of us have atop-quality, stable andeconomical food supply.

The farm safety nethas evolved over thelast seven decades. Andit will continue tochange, as it should —to make farm programswork their best in to-day’s budget environ-ment. However, Con-gress should maintainthe complete suit ofcurrent farm programs.Even a thinner coatkeeps you warmer thannone at all.

Lynne Finnerty is the ed-itor of FBNews, the news-paper of the AmericanFarm Bureau Federation.

Productivity depends on ‘big picture’of farm safety net

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation

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HALL, NY — SEED-WAY recently held its48th Annual KickoffMeeting for farm seeddealers, marking theculmination of theCompany’s 48th yearand beginning of the49th. The two-dayevent was held in Gene-va, NY at the RamadaInn Lakefront and atSEEDWAY’s Hall, NY,facility and adjacentcorn and soybean prod-uct demonstration tri-als. Dealers from Ver-mont, New York andPennsylvania were inattendance.

SEEDWAY farm seeddealers were recognizedfor their sales achieve-ment during an eveningbanquet and the follow-ing day new programswere announced anddealers toured SEED-WAY® and NK® cornand soybean productplots. Partner-sponsors

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Seedway holds 48th AnnualKickoff Meeting

SEEEDWAY dealers from Vermont, New York and Pennsylvania were in attendanceduring annual meeting work sessions at SEEDWAY’s corn product demonstration tri-al fields in Hall, NY.

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A large number of SEEDWAY dealers from across the Northeast attended the AnnualKickoff Meeting for farm seed dealers.

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UNCERTAINTY ISCERTAIN

Issued Oct. 7, 2011The slippage in dairy

product prices took abreather the first week ofOctober and rallied somebut crystal balls arepretty cloudy, or should Isay “milky” right now.

The 40-pound Ched-dar blocks closed thefirst Friday of October at$1.7650 per pound, up 41/2-cents on the week,but a half-cent belowthat week a year ago andwas the first move up in10 weeks. The 500-

pound barrels closed at$1.7850, up 14 1/2-cents, a nickel above ayear ago, and 2 centsabove the blocks.

Thirteen cars of blockfound new homes on theweek and 17 of barrel.The lagging NASS-sur-veyed U.S. average blockprice fell 4.2 cents, to$1.7589, while the bar-rels also lost 4.2 cents,and slipped to $1.7276.

Cheese prices coulddip to $1.50, warnedJerry Dryer in his Sep-tember 30 Dairy & FoodMarket Analyst, however

“others say the orderflow is gaining momen-tum and buyers and endusers are comfortableowning cheese at $1.65.”

F.C. Stone dairy bro-ker, Dave Kurzawski, inhis October 6 e Dairy In-sider Opening Bell at-tributed the gains incheese prices this weekto the beginning of holi-day buying, reportingthat USDA’s weeklystocks report showed a0.8 percent decline,compared with the previ-ous week, but are 3.8percent above a year ago.

Bill Brooks, e Dairyeconomist, warned;“With consumers andbusinesses still frettingabout recent economicweakness and Europe’sdebt problem, holidaydemand might not be asbuoyant as originally an-

ticipated,” adding that“Back-to-school sales,which typically reflectholiday sales, were notgood.”

Cash butter inched aquarter-cent lowerWednesday, after holdingsteady for six sessions,then gained a penny anda quarter on Thursday,and closed Friday at$1.77, up a penny and ahalf on the week, but 411/2-cents below a yearago and reversed fiveweeks of decline. Only onecar was sold this week.NASS butter averaged$1.8084, down 8.3 cents.

Holiday buying forThanksgiving andChristmas may be pro-viding the lift but butterexport potential is “some-where between zero andnothing,” according toJerry Dryer. He adds that

“Lower prices on offer inthe world market, manystill not being reported,preclude the US fromselling much and, in fact,butter imports are on thehorizon.” He adds thecaveat that one sourcesays “All is not lost, therewill be some meaningfulbutter exports beforeyear-end and into FirstQuarter 2012,” but mostother sources disagree,Dryer said.

Cash nonfat dry milkwas unchanged withGrade A holding at $1.49and Extra Grade at$1.58. NASS powder av-eraged $1.5164, down 21/2-cents. Dry whey av-eraged 60.55 cents, up ahalf cent. The whey mar-ket remains strong.

Looking “back to thefutures” combined withthe announced Class IIIprices, the Federal orderClass III contract’s aver-age for the last half of2011 was at $19.63 onSeptember 2, $19.36 onSeptember 9, $19.49 onSeptember 16, $19.21on September 23,$18.72 on September29, and was close to$19.07 just before thespot market traded onOctober 7.

Fonterra’s GlobalDairy Trade auction in-dex slipped for the ninthconsecutive session.U.S. skim milk powder(SMP) for November de-livery traded at an aver-age $1.40 per poundwhile it saw a weightedaverage of $1.45, down0.3 percent from theSeptember 20 auction,and the lowest pricesince December, accord-ing to the CME’s DailyDairy Report (DDR). An-hydrous milk fat aver-aged $1.68 per pound,down 3.5 percent, andwhole milk powder was$1.50 per pound, down0.7 percent.

Cheddar cheese for in-dustrial use received anaverage winning bid of$1.72 per pound, down4.9 percent. The trade-weighted average pricefor all products wasdown 1.6 percent fromthe previous event, ac-cording to the DDR.

New Zealand had agreat flush, according toLevitt in an interview atthis week’s World DairyExpo. There have beenrecord levels and therewere even reports ofsome delays in pickupsas plants struggled toprocess the milk, hesaid.

“Buyers look at thatand don’t have a sense ofpanic that they need tobuy as aggressively,” heexplained, and he saidthere’s concern over theglobal financial situation.“People don’t want to car-ry a lot of inventory now;they don’t want to takethe risk so that causes alittle bit of push back onthe buying side as well.”I’ll report more on U.S.dairy exports next weekfrom our interview atExpo with Margaret Spe-ich of the U.S. Dairy Ex-port Council.

Levitt also reported inhis DDR that massivevolumes of milk wentinto butter/powder inAugust. Butter produc-tion hit 133 millionpounds, down 1.6 per-cent from July, but awhopping 31 percentabove a year ago, accord-ing to USDA’s latestDairy Products report.Year-to-date output isup 16.1 percent.

Nonfat dry milk andSMP amounted to 152.1million pounds, up 13.1percent from a year ago.However, demand fromdomestic and overseascustomers has preventedpowder inventories frombuilding, according tothe DDR.

American type cheeseproduction totaled 347million pounds, down0.9 percent from July,and 1 percent below ayear ago. Italian typecheese totaled 364 mil-lion pounds, up 0.6 per-cent from July, but 0.2percent below a year ago.

Total cheese outputamounted to 868 millionpounds, up 1.5 percentfrom July, but 0.3 per-cent below August 2010.

Pricewise; California’sSeptember 4b cheesemilk price was an-nounced at $16.33 perhundredweight, down$2.27 from August but85 cents above Septem-ber 2010, and $2.74 be-low the comparable Fed-eral order Class III price.

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The 4a butter-powderprice is $19.29, down 94cents from August, and$2.68 above a year ago.The prices reflectchanges made to thepricing formulas as a re-sult of the June 30-July1 hearing, according tothe DDR, which said thenew formulas added 40cents to the 4b price, butremoved 16 cents fromthe 4a price.

Milk production is lowerin Florida and mostlysteady to occasionallyhigher through the rest ofthe country, according theAgriculture Department’sweekly update. Class I in-terest is fairly steadythough some bottlers an-ticipate retail promotionsmay be more widespreadin October due to lowerClass I prices.

Seasonal increases inthe butterfat test and thehigher Class I use withschools in session gener-ated larger cream vol-umes. Cream interest islighter and most offer-ings are heading tochurns or cream cheeseas ice cream productionis mostly lighter season-ally and other Class IIproduct interest is main-ly steady.

Milk production inWestern Europe is main-taining a level that ishigher than last year atthis time. Many milkhandlers and producersattribute the extendedproduction season to fa-vorable weather for early

fall. Reports indicatethat milk production forthe first 7 months of2011 was up 2.2 percentfrom the comparablemonths in 2010, al-though during themonths of April to July,milk output was only up1.8 percent.

Milk production in theOceania region contin-ues to increase seasonal-ly. The NewZealand sea-son got off to a strongstart and indications arethat milk volumes arerunning heavier thanlast year at this time.Milk producers and han-dlers are stating that themid-August snowstormthat blanketed much ofNew Zealand had limitednegative impact on thedevelopment or start ofthe new season.

Australian milk vol-umes are increasing on asteady basis and milk out-put is projected to peak bythe later part of October,according to USDA.

In politics; the Interna-tional Dairy Foods Asso-ciation (IDFA) launcheda television and printcampaign to educateconsumers about what itcalls “the negative eco-nomic impact of the Fed-eral Milk Marketing Or-der system, a set of regu-lations that gives the fed-eral government controlover setting milk prices.”

“It’s time consumerslearned that the price oftheir milk is being artifi-cially inflated by a maze

of government regula-tions,” said Connie Tip-ton, IDFA president andCEO. “Our campaign isabout encouraging con-sumers to tell big gov-ernment to get out oftheir milk.”

The commercial, whichcalls for the eliminationof the current pricingsystem, shows a tiny gov-ernment bureaucrat en-joying a swim in a glassof milk, much to the dis-may of the woman aboutto drink it. The voiceoverstates: “It seems like thegovernment is every-where these days, in-cluding in your milk.”

An IDFA press releasesaid “In 1937, the feder-al government created ahuge bureaucracy to es-tablish and enforce milkprices. This maze of reg-ulations and governmentred tape still exists andit’s costing you everytime you buy milk foryour family. Don’t youthink it’s time for biggovernment to get out ofyour milk?” Details areposted at www.out-ofmymilk.com .

IDFA also praised leg-islation submitted byPresident Obama thatwould allow for imple-mentation of the pending

free trade agreementswith South Korea,Colombia, and Panamaand urged Congress topass the agreementsquickly.

“We’re pleased the ad-ministration recognizedthe extreme importanceof these trade agree-ments to the U.S. econo-my, and we now urgeswift passage in Con-gress,” said IDFA’s Con-nie Tipton. “The pactwith South Korea is par-ticularly important be-cause it would reducetariffs and expand mar-ket opportunities in ahigh-value market and

add 10,000 or more ad-ditional U.S. jobsthroughout the dairysupply chain.”

South Korea is the U.S.sixth largest dairy exportmarket, representing$145 million in exportsyear to date, according toIDFA, and nearly doublethe value of exports dur-ing the same time periodlast year. U.S. Interna-tional Trade Commissionestimates say full imple-mentation of the agree-ment with South Koreawould increase U.S.dairy exports by as much

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Due to the unfortunate flooding in the area, Goodrich Implement hasdecided to sell all used inventory affected by the flood at absolute auction.Some tractors will be running come sale time, they vary in condition from

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HARRISBURG, PA —Lessons about agricul-ture came to life today fornearly 600 students dur-ing the Department ofAgriculture’s 15th FarmCity Day, held at thePennsylvania Farm ShowComplex and Expo Cen-ter in Harrisburg.

Agriculture SecretaryGeorge Greig welcomedsecond through fifthgraders from public, pri-vate and home schools inCumberland andDauphin counties, em-phasizing the importanceof agriculture in stu-

dents’ daily lives.“Fewer than 2 percent

of Americans are farmingtoday, which puts eachgeneration even furtherremoved from agricul-ture,” said Greig. “By ex-ploring agriculture forjust one day, these chil-dren will better under-stand the origins of ourfood supply, how impor-tant agriculture is totheir lives and the educa-tional and career oppor-tunities that exist in agri-culture — even in subur-ban and urban areas.”

Hands-on learning sta-tions featured productslike dairy, produce andanimal feed. Studentsmet farm animals,

watched honeybees in ademonstration hive,spoke with 4-H and FFAmembers and learnedhow to spin wool.

Farm City Day was de-signed to provide agricul-tural resources toschools, including cur-riculum materials andgrants, and to raise theawareness of agricul-ture’s importance tocommunities, the econo-my and the world.

“Many children havenever had the chance tosee a working farm ortouch a live animal,” saidGreig. “We hope attendingFarm City Day will helpthem make the connec-tion between the cow they

saw and the ice creamthey ate here, and theycan better understandhow food gets from farmgate to dinner plate.”

Participating schoolsincluded Lenkerville &Tri-Community elemen-tary schools and theScott School in DauphinCounty, as well as Bel-laire, Elmwood andHoover elementaryschools in CumberlandCounty.

Farm City Day waspart of the 55th Key-stone International Live-stock Exposition, whichfeatures more than3,600 animals, includ-ing beef cattle, horses,sheep and pigs.

as $336 million a yearand the Panama andColombia agreements areexpected to producegains of an additional$25 million each in ex-ports per year.

Meanwhile, SenatorDick Lugar (R-IN) intro-duced a farm bill propos-al this week that in-cludes dairy policy re-forms advocated by Na-tional Milk. Lugar, a for-mer chairman of theSenate Ag Committee,and Rep. Marlin Stutz-man (R-IN), a freshmanmember of the HouseAgriculture Committee,have jointly introduced abill they call the RuralEconomic Farm andRanch Sustainability andHunger Act. The billwould reduce farm pro-gram spending by $16billion, and save a total of$40 billion compared tocurrent policy, according

to a NMPF press release.The legislation in-

cludes the key elementsof the Dairy Security Actof 2011, which was in-troduced in the House asHR 3062 by Reps. CollinPeterson (D-MN) andMike Simpson (R-ID) andis modeled after reformsfirst proposed by NMPF.

National Milk testifiedthis week before the Sen-ate Judiciary Committeethat current labor andimmigration policies “putthe U.S. dairy farm sec-tor at a disadvantageand that a change inlaws is necessary in or-der to address the reali-ties of dairy productionin America.”

The Federation warnedthat there’s a persistentshortage of native-bornworkers interested in em-ployment on dairy farmswhich is why farmerscannot find enough

American workers to milkcows and perform othercritical job functions.

“Even in this time ofhigh unemployment, ourdairy farmers universal-ly report an inability tofind enough Americanworkers, even if they of-fer better pay than otherjobs,” said NMPF Presi-dent and CEO JerryKozak. “Sufficient num-bers of local workers aresimply not available ornot interested in work-ing on dairy farms.”

The challenge of hiringworkers in 2011 is nodifferent than in 2008when NMPF conducted asurvey to quantify work-force hiring practices ofdairy farms. That surveyfound that U.S. dairiesemployed 138,000 full-time equivalent workers,of which an estimated57,000 or 41 percentwere foreigners.

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ANTIQUE TRACTORS: 1938 John Deere AOS (original); 1924 McCormick Deering 10-20 all origi-nal w/ decals; 1924 McCormick Deering 10-20 unrestored all metal; 1924 McCormick Deering10-20 unrestored set up; 1929 United U (Allis Chalmers) old restoration set up; 1935 John DeereOrchard GPO old restoration; 1936 John Deere A unstyled old restoration; 1937 Allis Chalmers WForiginal paint. 1937 John Deere unstyled B old restoration; 1938 John Deere Orchard BO originalpaint; 1938 Silver King R38; 1939 John Deere B old restoration; 1940 John Deere H w/ vintagesnowplow; 1940 John Deere B original paint; 1940s John Deere L old restoration; 1947 John Deere;Orchard AO unstyled electric start; 1947 John Deere Orchard BO electric start with lights.TRANSPORTATION: 1938 Chevy 1 1/2 ton stake bed truck; 1940 Ford 1 1/2 ton stake bed truck;1950 Dodge 1 1/2 ton flatbed truck; horse drawn bob sleds; childrens sleighs; wooden spoke wag-ons; steel spoke wagon; numerous large wooden wagon wheels; set of 4 ft. buggy wheels; 1930Buick frame; wooden spoke wheels. ANTIQUE ENGINES: Complete 1917 Model T Ford Engine &wooden water tank; Fairbanks & Morse Hit & Miss engine; New Way Hit & Miss engine; Maytaggasoline washing machine engine; vintage gas engines; vintage electric motors & machines; vintagespark plugs in original boxes; kerosene pump & tank; Model T coil boxes; Kerosene drum can;oil bottle set with wire rack. TRACTOR PARTS: Magnetos engine heads; parts; grills; cowls; steelwheels/tire sets; tractor & implement seats; tractor hand cranks; tools & tool boxes. FARMIMPLEMENTS: John Deere plows; older plows; cultivators; older bean picker, sorters (treadles);wooden spoke Ontario grain drill; potato planter; hay rake; International Harvester rake. MISC.: 2John Deere riding mowers (JD475 & JD425); 1996 Buick Park Avenue. MISC. OLDER TOOLS &EQUIPMENT: Wooden barrel making equipment; older cargo handcart truck; platform scales;orchard heater; wooden wheelbarrow; Hand cranked cable sheep shearer; drill press; hand waterpumps; jacks. HOUSEHOLD COLLECTIBLES: Copper boiler with lid; sausage stuffer; irons; zinc lid-ded blue canning jars; washstand; numerous glass kerosene lamps; camel back trunks; cedar chest;

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BC Fairgrounds, Route 11, Whitney Point, NY 13862 (Exit 8 Off I-81)Saturday October 22, 2011 10:00 AM

OUR LARGEST BUILDING MATERIAL AUCTION OF THE YEAR!!! A SUPER AUCTIONOF ALL TYPES OF NEW HOME IMPROVEMENT ITEMS & LOTS OF NEW ITEMSIncluding: (35) Complete New Kitchen Sets; Granite Countertops; HUGE Qty. Hardwood (Finished& Unfinished), Laminate & Cork Flooring; Porcelain & Ceramic Tile; Travertine & Marble Flooring;Carpet; Carpet Pad; Fancy Center Ent. Doors; Int. & Ext. Doors; Vanities; Plywood & Sheet Material;Dimensional Lumber Moulding; Cross Country Trailer; SPECIAL: New Asphalt ArchitecturalRoofing; High Quality Vinyl Siding; PLUS: Qty. Name Brand Tools; Etc.; Removal Within 2 Hrs. OfEnd Of Auction. Terms: 13% Buyers Premium, 3% Waived For Payment In Cash Or Good Check.Payment In Full Day Of Auction.

Mielke from B14

Nearly 600 students discover agriculture at 15thFarm City Day

Nearly 600 students in second through fifth grades fromCumberland and Dauphin counties participated in numer-ous activities at the 15th Farm City Day in an effort to im-press upon them the importance of agriculture in their dai-ly lives.

Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania Department of Agricul-ture

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Arden Tewksbury,Manager of the Progres-sive Agriculture Organi-zation (Pro-Ag) fromMeshoppen, PA, an-nounced on Oct. 11 thatSenator Robert P. Casey,Jr. (D-PA) recently intro-duced the Federal MilkMarketing ImprovementAct of 2011. The bill isidentified as S-1640.

Dennis Boyanowski,President of Pro-Ag said,“It’s rewarding to have aU.S. Senator that recog-nizes that all dairy farm-ers need a new milk pric-ing formula that will cov-er their cost of produc-tion, plus have an oppor-tunity to realize a profitfrom their dairy farm.”

S-1640 determines thevalue of milk used formanufactured dairyproducts by using theNational Average Cost ofproducing milk as deter-mined by the EconomicResearch Service (ERS), adivision of the UnitedStates Department ofAgriculture (USDA).

The ERS determinesthe cost of producing sev-eral agriculture com-modities.

According to Tewks-bury, Senator Casey, whoresides in Scranton, PA,has long recognized theneed for all dairy farmersacross the United Statesto receive a realistic sta-ble price for their milk. S-1640 is geared to fulfillthe Senator’s position.

Figures released byPro-Ag clearly indicatethat during 2009 thedairy farmers in FederalOrder #1 (the Northeast)received an average payprice of $13.01 per cwt.

This pay price was ap-proximately $9 per cwtbelow the dairymen’s costof production. During2009, in the Northeast,this $13.01 per cwt pricegenerated only $130,000for a dairy farmer pro-ducing one millionpounds of milk annually.

S-1640, if it had beenin effect in 2009, wouldhave generated approxi-mately $230,000. JohnTewksbury, a dairyfarmer from Susquehan-na County who serves asVice-President of Pro-Ag,said these figures clearlyillustrate why dairy farm-ers have been experienc-ing difficult times.

S-1640, which now canbe referred to as theCasey Bill, also calls for amilk supply program (ifneeded) which will bepaid for by dairy farmers,not the USDA.

President Boyanowskiwants everyone to realizethat the Casey bill is notgeared to cost the U.S.government any money.

The Casey bill also ad-dresses the problem of

unneeded, bothersomeimported dairy products.

The Pro-Ag Managerconcluded by saying, “weare already receiving callsfrom dairy farmers acrossthe United States illus-trating their support forthe Casey bill.”

President Boyanowskiconcluded by saying, “Iwant to thank Bob Caseyfor introducing a dairybill that will help all U.S.dairy farmers.”

Countless numbers ofdairy farmers and con-sumers had notified

Casey’s office illustratingtheir support for S-1640.

We urge all dairy farm-ers, consumers and busi-

ness people to contacttheir local U.S. Congress-men and U.S. Senators tourge them to support S-

1640, the Casey dairybill.

Pro-Ag can be reachedat 570-833-5776.

RETIREMENT AUCTIONLEVI A. AND ELLEN FARMWALDDAIRY—HORSES—EQUIPMENT

SaturSaturdayday, October 22 @ 10:30 AM, October 22 @ 10:30 AM4474 Old State Road (off Rte. 417) Woodhull (Steuben Co.) New York

From Either Jasper or Woodhull take Rte. 417 about 2 miles and turn south onto Old StateRoad. Farm is midway between Jasper and Woodhull.

Retiring from dairying after almost 28 years here, (Levi has milked cows for 55 years!)

Young Dairy Sells FIRST @ 10:30 a.m. with 40 head including 24 milking age most all are

2nd and 3rd lactation, plus 2 springing heifers. Tie stall herd, out every day on excellent feet

and udders! All Holstein (1 is R&W) except for 1 Ayrshire and 2 Jersey Crosses. Cows here

suitable for anyones barn! The balance are 9 heifers 7-10 months old and newborns under 2

months. Two (2) purebred Holstein bulls from Tom Price breeding, 2 yr. old Sire and 1 yr. old

getting ready! Cattle will have had two inoculations against respiratory illness and will be

pregnancy examined. Cattle Sell First @ 10:30 a.m.!!

Dairy Items Include: 6 ton feed bin, like new; single can chiller; 7 good stainless alum. cans;

7 stainless steel milk pails.

5 horses: Team (offered with privilege): “Bess” (13) mother-single or double; “Rox” (9)

daughter. Both are good broke, sound and work well together! Singles Include: “Dan” (11)

single or double; All 3 are broke to all farm machinery. Standard Bred 9 yr. old driving mare;

Colt (one year) filly out of Bess, halter broke.

Tack Consists of: 2 sets of double work harnesses and collars; Single nylon harness; Work

and drive collars, Eveners for 2-3-4 horse teams; Forecart;

Equipment Such As: Farmall H, n.f.e. on steel with belt pulley; Pequea ground driven

spreader; JD hay loader; McCormick #7 and #9 mowers; Kicker tedder; Ford rolabar rake;

(3) flat wagons with new racks; (1) box type wagon; (1) single horse wagon; Mc. #7 ensilage

cutter/blower; JD belt driven feed grinder with bagger; Fert. spreader; White Horse 2 yr. old

and Pioneer 1 bottom plows; I&J 1 row and 2 row cultivators; 3 section drag; Mc. 8 ft.

double disk; 10 ft. cultipacker; IH 2 row corn planter with trip; Ontario 11 hoe drill; Mc. 8

ft. grain binder; Mc. corn binder; 400 gal. fuel tank; plus misc. other farm type items and

accessories!

A good, clean sale with good cattle and well cared for equipment and horses! Lunch by the

Ladies! Comfort facilities!

TERMS: CASH or good check day of auction!

Owned by Levi and Ellen Farmwald

Auction Conducted byJames P. Pirrung and Associates

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC.Wayland, New York

585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland

SALE MANAGED BY:New Holland Sales Stables, Inc.David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn)717-355-0706 (FAX)

Annual Dairy Cow& Heifer Show & Sale

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES, INC.

Show is open to everyone, all show winners must be SOLD.

Many Top Quality Deep Pedigreed Registered & Hi Grade have been

purchased from this SALE in past years.If you want:

(1) Fancy show animals(2) Good uddered 1st calf heifers(3) Grade cows milking over 100 lbs.(4) Springers due now till end of year

DON’T MISS THIS SALE

Wed., October 26, 2011

8 Classes will be judged (4 fresh & 4 dry)by Mike Heath, Westminster, MD

Dairy Show 9:00 AMFresh Cow Sale 10:30 AMShow Winners 12:00 Noon

Thank You & Good LuckConsignors PLEASE send all necessary info

w/ truckers on Tues., Oct. 25th

All Show Cows must be in our barn by 6:00 PM!

Senator Casey introduces the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011

On Oct. 3, Bob Stall-man, President, Ameri-can Farm Bureau Feder-ation made the followingstatement:

“The American FarmBureau Federation ispleased that PresidentObama has sent imple-menting legislation to Con-gress today to ratify threebilateral free-trade agree-ments between the UnitedStates and Korea, Colom-bia and Panama. Ameri-ca’s farmers and ranchershave much at stake andthe fact these three agree-ments are moving forwardis very good news for oureconomy.

“Now that the adminis-tration has done its part,it’s up to Congress to expe-dite this matter. It is vitalthat this process move for-

ward to ensure the agree-ments will be put in placeas soon as possible so wecan restore a level playingfield for U.S. exports tothese three nations. With-out these agreements, overthe last four years, Korea,Colombia and Panamahave opened their doors toour competitors. A furtherdelay will provide morebenefits to our competitorsat the expense of oureconomy.

“Combined, the threeFTAs represent nearly $2.5billion in new agricultureexports and would createthe economic growth thatcould generate support forup to 22,500 U.S. jobs.These gains will only be re-alized if the three agree-ments are passed by Con-gress and implemented.”

Stallman makes statement regardingPresident Obama’s submission of TradePact Legislation

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The first ever NationalFarm to School Monthis taking place this Oc-tober.

In 2010, Congressdesignated October asNational Farm toSchool Month, whichdemonstrates the grow-ing importance and roleof Farm to School pro-grams as a means toimprove child nutrition,support local farmingand ranchingeconomies, spur job

growth and educatechildren about agricul-ture and the origins oftheir food.

“Farm to School pro-grams are a win-win.They provide our kidswith fresh, healthy foodthat actually tastes likefood and benefits ourfarmers and communi-ties as well,” saidKathie Starkweatherwith the Center for Rur-al Affairs, a member ofthe National Farm to

School Network and apartner organization ofthe 2011 National Farmto School Month.“These programs arewidely recognized as aneffective way to encour-age healthy eating andboost local agriculturesales by bringing localvegetables, fruit, andother products intoschools.”

According to Stark-weather, a focus onfarm-to-school localfood programs is over-due. Two-thirds ofschool children eat aNational School LunchProgram lunch andconsume about one-third of their total calo-ries from that meal. Un-fortunately that foodtravels between 2,500and 4,000 miles beforereaching their plates.

To celebrate the firstNational Farm to

School Month, schoolsacross the country willbe inviting farmers andchefs to visit theirschool during themonth of October. Foodservice professionals,teachers, parents,farmers and rancherscan visit farmtoschool-month.org for assis-tance organizing anevent.

Over the past decade,the Farm to Schoolmovement has explodedacross the UnitedStates. There are nowmore than 2,300 Farmto School programs inschools across all 50states, according to theNational Farm toSchool Network.

For example JoyceRice, who served asFood Service Directorfor a small central Ne-braska community, wasdissatisfied with thefood the students wereeating and made it herpersonal mission to get

locally grown fresh foodinto the schools. Joycewanted to feed studentsat the elementary, mid-dle and preschool (500students) delicious,healthy and fresh food.Rice started the Farmto School program byidentifying local farm-ers who could supplyfood for school lunches.She has also gottenthem involved in givingpresentations at school.This teaches the chil-dren more about howfood is grown, where itcomes from, and theimportance of support-ing local growers.

“One local grower whoraises asparagus, actu-ally came to the school,donned a hair net, andhelped cook and servethe asparagus,” com-mented Starkweather.

According to Rice,“Most of the kids hadnever even SEEN an as-paragus, but theycleaned their plates and

are now asking theirparents to buy the veg-etable.” The farmer nowsees the students andtheir parents regularlyat his stand at the localFarmers Market.

Rice continued sayingthe children love eatingthe fresh food and theirconsumption of fruitsand vegetables in-creased by nearly 200percent since she start-ed buying locally ac-cording to data that shehas tracked since start-ing this program.

United States Depart-ment of Agriculture ispreparing to announcethe availability of com-petitive Farm to Schoolgrants worth up to$100,000 for planningand implementing Farmto School programs —including supportingstaff salaries, purchas-ing equipment, develop-ing school gardens andother activities. Formore information onthese grants and aboutthe National Farm toSchool Network, visitwww.farmtoschool.org

The National Farm toSchool Network has es-tablished contacts inevery state to help con-nect schools with localfarmers. To find one inyour state visitwww.farmtoschool.org/states.php

For additional infor-mation on how schoolsand farmers can takeadvantage of Farm toSchool programs visitw w w . c f r a . o r g / r e -newrural/farmtoschoolfor a host of ideas. Orcontact Kathie Stark-weather at the Centerfor Rural Affairs atkathies@cfra.org or402-617-7946.

4236 CTY HWY 18, • DELHI, NY 13753DAVE M. & MERRY RAMA

607-746-2226 OR FAX 607-746-2911EMAIL: DAVERAMASR@CATTLEXCHANGE.COM

WEB:WWW.CATTLEXCHANGE.COM

Bennett Farms Milking Herd &Bred Heifer Dispersal

FFriday,, Octoberr 28,, 20111 •• 111 AMM •• Bloomfield,, NY100 Head Will Sell • 75 Cows • 20 Bred Heifers • 5 Calves

Located just 20 minutes East of Coyne Farms and the Legends Of The Fall Sale being held the day before!Honest cows, tremendous bred heifers and deep pedigrees will be the features of this outstand-ing herd sale. The family of Bennett-Farms Mariner Adele (3E 92) will be well represented asnearly 40% of the animals selling will trace back to her! 30 head will sell fresh within 60 daysof the sale! Service Sires include Baltimor, Destry, Guthrie, Sid & Windbrook

Equipment SellingFive 50" fans - 4 direct drive, 1 belt drive; Uebler 810 feed cart w/ 9 hp gas motor; Rissler 175 mixerwith front scale; Bradford White 80 gallon LP gas water heater; Five SURGE mini cups; AutomaticSurge washer; Surge vacuum pump; 400 feet of stainless steel pipeline & 400 feet vacuum line

Herd Health: Herd is in excellent condition and all cattle will be inoculated against ShippingFever and tested for immediate interstate shipment. Trucking will be available to go anywhere! Directions: GPS address is 2321 Rt. 64, Bloomfield, NY 14469. Bloomfield is located on Rts. 5 &20, halfway between Avon and Canandaigua. From 5 & 20, take Rt. 64 North for 2 miles to thefarm. Watch for auction arrows!

See the entire catalog online atwww.cattlexchange.com!

Owners:Bennett Farms, Inc.2321 Rt. 64, Bloomfield, NY 14469585-520-4642 (Jackie) jackieb@frontiernet.net

Sale Managed By/Catalogs

SELLING AT PUBLIC AUCTIONFOR THE SEUCURED CREDITOR

Tues, Oct. 25, 10:00 AMThe contents of Neo Technologies,

119 Pearl St. Medina, NYPRODUCTION EQUIPMENT: Pack West Auto 120 Torquer, Luciano Packaging Model3202GOOO 110 ft. belt conveyor; Nortisa Koki MX200 mixing units (3); Signode UCF 820 pres-sure sensitive tape sealing machine; IQ Plus 510-2A digital scale w/control; 500 gal. mixingtub w/heating coil; pumps; GSE scale system w/process control; various 200 gal. tanks (stain-less); pallet rack; Yale fork truck; various trucks; 3ph compressor; fork lift man lift safety cage;drum grab & movers; Aqua Fire water ultraviolet disinfection unit; section of 4x8 shelving; 3ph 150 gal. twin cylinder compressor;commercial shelving; 4x8 pallet racks;scissor lift cart; 4 rolling ladders; vari-ous lab equip.; pallets of boxes; 30sheets of 4x8 drywall. Many moreitems not listed. 150+ catalog lots.See www.bontragerauction.com forphotos and a catalog list.

(585) 343-4529 • WWW.BONTRAGERACTION.COM8975 Wortendyke Road • Batavia, New York

REAL ESTATE & AUCTION SERVICE

AANNUNNUALAL FFALLALL AAUCTIONUCTIONFred R. Bell & Son

125 Corbin Road, Bainbridge NY • (607) 343-0183Saturday Oct. 22, 2011 • 9:00 AM (Rain or Shine!!)

Directions: From I-88 take the Bainbridge exit, turn on to 206 West. Go to traffic circle, go 3/4 around, take county route 39 South 2 miles. Take 2nd left hand road (Corbin Road).

TRACTORS: John Deere 2955 Tractor w/cab, Deutz Allis 6265 4WD Tractor w/loader, Case/IH 275 4WD tractor

w/loader, Case/IH 5130 4WD Tractor w/loader, Kubota B8200 4WD w/loader, Bobcat 642B SSL, International 784

4WD Tractor w/loader, New Holland 555 SSL, Kioti LB1914 4WD Compact Tractor, Case Backhoe, Mitsubishi D2650

4x4 w/loader, Same 80 4WD

EQUIPMENT: New Idea Spreader, Hale Pump, Snow Plow & Frame, Ditch Witch (Walk Behind), Ford 5B 3 pt. Plow,

Offset Disc, Kuhn 4 star Tedder, Vermeer 804HDS RD. Baler, Lowe Auger SSL attachment, Ranger Truck w/Lickety Split

Processsor, Diesel Chipper, Lowe Auger SSL Attachment, SSL Grapple Bucket, SSL Blade, John Deere 385 RD. Baler,

John Deere 328 Sq. Baler w/Thrower, John Deere 1360 Disc Mower w/Flails, Bush Hog Finger Wheel Rake, China

Diesel Generator, Pincor 20kw Generator, Vermeer Stump Grinder, M&W 4407 RD. Baler, Pulltype Disc, Kverneland

RD. Bale Wrapper, FC300 Kuhn mower, KM 500 Dutz Farr Tedder, NH 489 Haybind, 3 pt. MF Disc.

Misc: Parts cleaner, Greaser, New IH rim for (farm all) H or M, tedder tires, Go cart, new implement rim, lots of other

small stuff etc....

Lots more coming - Ad was printed 2 weeks prior to sale, if you have consignments call

*Not responsible for no show equipment - Call to make sure its here (607) 343-0183

*Comfort facilities on site, watch Actionzip.com #21675 for additions

*Food by Hitchin Post

Terms of Sale: Cash or GOOD NYS checks, standard 10% buyers premium on $500 and under per item.

ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT!!!! EVERYTHING MUST BE PAID FOR ON SALE DAY!!!!

NOTHING REMOVED UNTIL ITS PAID FOR!!!!

Auction By: Fred R. Bell & Son Auction Service125 Corbin Road Bainbridge, NY 13733

(607) 343-0183Auctioneer: Fred Bell • Sales Manager: Dan Ingham - (607) 316-8811

October marks the First National Farm to School MonthFarmers, chefs to visit classrooms across the country

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ITHACA, NY — Leadersfrom academia, businessand government in NewYork’s Southern Tier willbe meeting at CornellUniversity on Wednes-day, Oct. 19, to discuss aregional initiative foreconomic development.Hosted by the SouthernTier Regional EconomicDevelopment Council,Governor Andrew Cuo-mo and Cornell Universi-ty, the meeting is freeand open to the public.

Governor Cuomo cre-ated regional develop-ment councils aroundthe state to improve therelationship between thestate government andbusinesses in order tostimulate regional eco-nomic development andcreate jobs statewide.The meeting will be co-chaired by Cornell Uni-versity President DavidSkorton and Lt. Gover-nor Robert Duffy.

Due to a full agenda,

the meeting will startpromptly at 3 p.m. andno one will be admittedafter that time. Membersof the public are encour-aged to participate. Theguidelines are:

• Public participationis limited to the publiccomment period of themeeting

• Speakers must con-duct themselves in a dig-nified, civil manner.

• All comments will bedirected to the Council.

• Members of the pub-lic will state their nameand affiliation.

• Comments are strict-ly limited to two minutesper person.

• Permission to speakmay be denied or termi-nated if remarks are notin compliance with theseguidelines.

For more informationabout the governor’s eco-nomic development ini-tiatives, visit: www.gov-ernor.ny.gov.

CORTLAND, NY — Thenext enrollment date for theLivestock Gross Margin-Dairy Program is Friday,Oct. 28. Livestock GrossMargin — Dairy (LGM-Dairy), is a federally rein-sured dairy insurance pro-gram supported through theUSDA Risk ManagementAgency (RMA).

Jeremy Forrett, Vice Presi-

dent Crop Growers, LLP,urges interested dairy farm-ers to begin theapplication/target market-ings report process well inadvance of Friday, Oct. 28.RMA replenished LivestockGross Margin Programsfunding at the same amountas last year ($20 million), buthas allocated less to LGM-Dairy ($7 million vs. $16 mil-

lion). “We anticipate a highlevel of national interest dur-ing this enrollment periodand emphasize that this pro-gram is available on a first-come, first-serve basis” saidForrett.

Class III Milk futures re-main positive with the abili-ty to protect a gross margin(Class III Milk futures minusCBOT/CME feed costs)

above cost of production inmost cases.

LGM-Dairy became avail-able in 2008. In December2010, RMA provided finan-cial support for the programwhich encouraged a wideracceptance and by March2011 the program had runout of funds.

For more information andto begin the process of un-

derstanding this valuableprogram or to enroll milk,contact your local FarmCredit East, ACA branch of-fice or Crop Growers, LLP at800-234-7012.

A useful tool was devel-oped by Brian Gould at theUniversity of Wisconsin:LGM-Dairy Analyzer:http://future.aae.wisc.edu/lgm_analyzer/

GGAARRAAGGEE AAUUCCTTIIOONNSAT., OCT 22ND 10:30 AM

LYMAN TRUCK & AUTO2429 RT. 16,

OLEAN, NY 14760Having sold their property John and Deb Lyman will offer the followingequipment, tools, and inventory at public auction. Located on Rt. 16between Hinsdale and Olean. Watch for RR.. GG.. MMAASSOONN AAUUCCTTIIOONN arrows.

TOOLS & EQUIP.: Complete weather head hose machine; Hyd. press; NYSinspect machine; Reddy salamander; Cherry picker; Gas air compressor; Lg.assort HD chains, snatch blocks, binders; Port. hose machine; Metal part cabi-nets; Headlight aimers; Nuts & bolts cabinets; metal shelving; Time clock; 9 sec-tion of pull out drawers w/access.; Miller Thunderbolt welder; Exhaust fan;Metal work benches; Roll around racks & carts; 1 Ton Budget hoist; Jack standsall sizes; Brunick strut machine; Bench grinder; Drill press; Snap On sandblaster; Snap on Ac recovery system; Chop saws; Power greasers; Gear oilpump; New truck step bumper; Air bottle jacks; Wheel bearing packers; Accu-turn brake lathe; Parts washers; Lincoln 255 welder; Protrak alignment system;Air caddy; 6 Lg. floor jacks; Scaffolds; Step ladders; Tire tools; Battery charger;Chain saw; Metal saw horses; Semi trailer jack stands; 35 ft. alum fire truck lad-der; Load bars; New steel & alum; Engine stand; Transmission jacks; Start all;Plywood; OTC battery all tester; Seal installer; Lincoln welders; Tire cage; New& used trailer axles; Front plow; Alum. Car ramps; Alum load ramps; Portapower; Volvo specialty tools; RR jacks; Antique Wright chain saw; Water cooler;Microwave; Office furniture; File cabinets; Refrig.; Lockers; Holland BBQ grill;much, much more.TRUCK PARTS GM; Ford; IH; Air brakes; Brake shoes; Spring access.; U bolts;Filters; Hoses; Exhaust parts; Parts books; Repair & service manuals; and more.FORKLIFT Clark propane.WRECKERS 73 GMC 9500 diesel Holmes 600 wrecker w/34K (used up todate); 86 IH Dbcab 48,000 # w/Zak 20 wheel lift HD nice;ROLLBACK 92 Ford L8000 diesel w/24 ft. bed;TRUCK 95 GMC 2500 4x4 w/power angle blade one owner.

Over 30 years in the truck repair business.A lot of used up to date equipment.

Call for info 585-567-8844 website www.rgmasonauctions.comTERMS CASH OR GOOD CHECK W/PROPERID 13% BP

FILLMORE, NY • 585-567-8844www.rgmasonauctions.comrgmasonauctions@aol.com

HARRIS WILCOX, INC.Auctioneers,

Realtors & Appraisers

PHONE (585) 494-188059 South Lake Avenue

Bergen, New York 14416www.harriswilcox.com

EST. OF SKEETER VAN MARTERTOOL AUCTION

THURS., OCT. 27, 2011 • 5:00 P.M.BROCKPORT, NY

Auction to be held at 2105 Ireland Rd.Ireland Road runs between Sweden Walker Rd. and

Clarkson Parma Townline Rd.

Selling will be clean, well maintained equipment: KubotaL2900 diesel tractor, 4WD, 1493 hrs with Kubota LA480loader w/bucket and belly rotary mower, rollbar; Kubota 3 pt.pto snow blower, like new; Farmall 140 gas tractor w/cultiva-tor and snowplow; 3 pt. cultivator; Spectrum 16' sport fiber-glass boat w/Mercury 40HP outboard motor and trailer, pur-chase new in 1994; Exmark 48" hydro self propelled lawnmower; Gravely 2 wheel garden tractor w/mower, snowblade; portable air compressor; Stihl MS 290 chain saw, likenew; Homelite 160 GPM pump w/5 HP gas motor; 14" bandsaw; radial arm saw; Craftsman table saw; 2 antique oakmachinist tool boxes; machinist tools; 2 gas string trimmers;Johnson 6 HP outboard motor; utility trailer; log chains; fish-ing equipment; bench grinder; wood clamps; 2 benches, 1with vise; parts bin; wet dry vac; power tools; aluminumextension ladder; antique dresser; battery charger; snowshoes; trumpet; lots of other items.TERMS: 10% Buyer's Premium. Cash, NYS check,Visa/MC.

Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland

SALE MANAGED BY:New Holland Sales Stables, Inc.David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn)717-355-0706 (FAX)

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES, INC.

Wed., Oct. 19th • 10:30 AM

REMEMBER: ANNUAL SHOW & SALE

WEDNESDAY OCT 26TH

SHOW 9:00 AM • SALE 10:00 AM

Thank you

All Consignments Welcome

Weaned calves to mature cowsMany will be AI sired

Several Registered w/ Pedigrees

Consigners please Send all Info w/Trucks.

We are open 24 Hrs/Day 7 days a week

Please send Heifers in Monday Oct. 17th,Tuesday Oct. 18th or Early on Wed Oct. 19th

Special Mention25 Weaned Heifers from 27,000 Head

Sires, Birth Dates & Dam’s recordsat Ringside

Load Fancy Region AI sired bred Heifersfrom hd.

Annual Fall Heifer & Cow Sale

Livestock Gross Margin-Dairy Program enrollment approaching on Oct. 28

Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council Meeting Oct. 19

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NEW YORKALEXANDER EQUIPMENT

3662 Buffalo St., Box 215, Alexander, NY585-591-2955

CATSKILL TRACTOR INC.384 Center St., Franklin, NY

607-829-2600

CNY FARM SUPPLY3865 US Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045

607-218-0200www.cnyfarmsupply.com

NEW YORKCORYN FARM SUPPLIES INC.

3186 Freshour Rd., Canandaigua, NY585-394-4691

MABIE BROTHERS, INC.8571 Kinderhook Rd., Kirkville, NY

315-687-7891

SHARON SPRINGS GARAGE, INC.Rt. 20, Sharon Springs, NY

518-284-2346

PENNSYLVANIAALLEN HOOVER REPAIR

RR 1, Box 227, Mifflinburg, PA570-966-3821

ELDER SALES & SERVICE INC.4488 Greenville-Sandy Lake Rd., Stoneboro, PA

724-376-3740

SANDY LAKE IMPLEMENT INC.3675 Sandy Lake Rd., Sandy Lake, PA

724-376-2489

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BIN Dumpers Friday, Powell Sani feed sys-tem, rotary table. 315-343-1323.(NY)

BORDER COLLIE puppies, working par-ents, Red Golden Pheasants, White, Blue,and Black silkies, bred mini rex doe, IndianFantail Pigeons. 585-509-0471.(NY)

BORDER Collie pups, all male, 3 tries, 1white and gray, parents on site, $400 each.603-523-4471.(NY)

MORIDGE grain dryer, 400 bushels, batchtype, stored inside; Jamesway 8’ ring drivesilo unloader, works. Silo blower. 315-292-4229.(NY)

ZIMMERMAN Auto head locks, 10’, likenew, $400/ea. Bradco bale spear, like new,$400. 518-883-5160.(NY)

WANTED: NH 3 row corn head, for FP 230or 240 in good condition. 315-941-1251.(NY)

FORD 8N tractor, 1951 3 ph PTO every-thing works, good tires, new drawbar,ready to work or restore, $1,850. 401-662-9131.(NY)

CASE IH 1660 combine, excellent condi-tion. 30.5x32 tires. 1020 flex head, 1063corn head available. Chevrolet C70 diesel,single axle. 315-945-5131.(NY)

CERTIFIED ORGANIC Rye for cover crop.Snoco drum type grain cleaner, $750. 315-481-8231.(NY)

TWO STAINLESS steel used milk tanks formaple sap, $400. each, holds 400 gallon.585-593-2695.(NY)

‘89 FORD, L8000 S.A. 240 hp 10 sp 18 ftgrain box, tailgate down makes 22 ft. haytruck. 607-387-6671.(NY)

BLACK PLASTIC bulb boxes, for sale,$1.50 each, up to 500 available. 716-648-4673.(NY)

WANTED: Sickle bar mower and manurespreader, old, ok, will fix up but complete,rusted, rotted, okay, call with price willcash. 518-922-5027.(NY)

WANTED: Feed grinder/mixer in goodshape, will pay fair price. Call evenings.585-738-0106.(NY)

TRACTOR PARTS: Cat D4-7U, Cat D6-9u,logging grapple, (Large Rotary)tracks/shoes - (931-D3ABC-D6C-JD450),D318 power unit, complete saw millEvenings. 508-278-5762.(MA)

WANTED: Barn sashes, need two 33 1/2”x 41” and ten 28” w x 35”. Please call 845-856-7425.(NY)

WANTED: Loader, detachable, to fit Hes-ston 80-66DT 4 wheel drive farm tractor,good condition, can pick up, will considerall makes. 802-236-4917.(VT)

HESSTON 4600 inline baler w/ thrower,$3,500; 3 thrower wagons, 1 metal; 3 pt.chisel plow, $1,000; No Sunday Calls. 315-536-7841.(NY)

MALLET VERTICAL mixer with long dis-charge chute, $6,000; Two wagon runninggears, $500 each. 413-834-0209.(MA)

JD 48 loader, $1,200; NH 822 corn head,$150; NH 56 rake, $1,200; IH 56 cornplanter, $1,000. 607-435-9976.(NY)

18.4-26 tires on JD rims, fit 4x4 combine,like new, $1,200; 315-246-7554.(NY)

JD 6030 and JD 4620 power shift, both w/3,200 original hrs., Axle duals. Can beseen at O’hara Machinery. 315-253-3203.(VT)

AMERICAN Lavender Ice Geese, twomatched pairs. Show quality, non-aggres-sive, tame breed. Cambridge. 518-677-3329.(NY)

5 YEAR OLD Dark bay all purpose gelding,broke to all farm machinery, $1,100; 429Fisher road, Fultonville, NY 12072

IH 766 5,500 hours, 2,200 hours on IHCrate motor, new clutch recently, goodstrong running tractor needs Hydraulicpump. 607-359-2681.(NY)

NH 461 Haybine, 8’ 9” cut shedded, run-ning, $500. 860-485-1452.(CT)

1066, lots power, GC, 1465 p.3’ haybine,new, AC 16” 4 btm plow, 16’ JD offset disc,tools and chest. 585-567-2526.(NY)

KUHN 7001T 24 foot wide tedder, $3,500;Good IH 1086 tractor, $8,500; IH 1026hydro, no motor or tires, $1,800. 603-772-1826.(NH)

FOR SALE: 40’ foot belt, $50; Radelotor off9500 John Deere combine, $350; 315-673-3485.(NY)

PARTING OUT JD 4400 combine, diesel,fire damage, still driven, no head; also,Deere 219, 239, 276, 157, running motors.518-796-2817.(NY)

WANTED: Breeding age Saanen buck, outof good production lines with quality udderform. MUST be CAE free. 585-466-3317.(NY)

HAY TOOLS, barn carrier, grapple forksand misc., Also, baled hay. 315-853-8619.(NY)

FEEDER PIGS, 8 weeks old, $50 each,Finger Lakes Area. 315-539-3621.(NY)

OLIVER 1650, gas, fair condition, $2,600;Oliver 1810 loader, fair condition, $1,000;Columbia Co. 518-392-3085.(NY)

80 GAL. indirect fired water storage, com-mercial grade, $500. 10’ rubber coatedflooring panels, $10/ea. S.S. bucket hold-ers, $2./ea. 607-746-2446.(NY)

WANTED: 35 to 40 Kw PTO generator,good condition. 607-243-9934.(NY)

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CANANDAIGUA, NY —Greenhouses can be over-whelmed by insects and dis-eases that add costs for thegrower and cut away at prof-itability. By keeping pestsunder control, greenhousemanagers can reduce chem-ical inputs, increase prod-uct marketability, andreduce unnecessary laborexpenses.

Cornell Cooperative Ex-tension of Ontario Countyand the New York State IPMprogram are hosting a spe-cial Greenhouse IntegratedPest Management Hands-On, In-Depth Seminar onThursday, Oct. 27, inCanandaigua, NY. This in-teractive workshop for com-mercial greenhouse ownersand staff includes a full day

of educational sessions anda tour to Rabbit ValleyGreenhouses in Victor, NY.

Presenters include NeilMattson, Assistant Professorof Floriculture, discussingways to test growing mediafor nutrient balance, BrianEshenaur, New York StateIPM, explaining greenhousevirus disease control, andJohn Sanderson, Associate

Professor of Entomology,providing an update on thripmanagement in controlledenvironments. Each of thesesessions features hands-onlearning with specimens,demonstrations, and discus-sion. The greenhouse tourwill provide on-site tips onstructural and off-seasonpest management.

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A facilitated work-shop on successionplanning: keeping fam-ily forests and farms inthe family

This two-part work-shop, held on Oct. 26and Nov. 12, will exploreSuccession Planning —the human side of estateplanning. It will focuson maintaining familyties to the land fromgeneration to genera-tion, building awarenessof the key challengesfacing private woodlandowners, and motivatingfamilies to address thechallenges. This interac-tive workshop, facilitat-ed by Dr. Shorna Brous-sard Allred of CornellUniversity CooperativeExtension and hosted byCornell Cooperative Ex-tension offices in Alle-gany, Cattaraugus,Chautauqua, andWyoming Counties, pro-vides effective tools fam-ilies can use to decidethe future of their land.

During “Part I” of theworkshop, participantswill gain informationabout the basics of suc-cession planning, over-coming communicationsissues, and will learnabout the elements and

structure of a succes-sion plan. Participantswill also receive theirworkbooks and DVD.“Part II” of the workshopfocuses on specific toolsthat can be used in im-plementing a successionplan and will includepanel presentations anddiscussions with a localland trust, financialplanner, and CPA — allwith experience helpingwoodland owners planfor the future of theirland. “Part I” will bebroadcast from CornellUniversity to the fourCCE offices as noted be-low. For “Part II” partici-pants will gather togeth-er in one central loca-tion in Ellicottville, NY.“Part I” and “Part II” ofthe workshop coaches’families in developingthe techniques and com-munications skills theyneed to address thetough issues and decidethe future of their land.Topics include:

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• Clarifying your val-ues and goals

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sion, 607-254-6556,mlm394@cornell .edu.There is a fee which in-cludes refreshmentsand all workshop mate-rials including a copy ofthe workbook & DVD,Ties to the Land: YourFamily Forest Heritage.

Part I – First Steps inPlanning for the Futureof Your Woodlands willbe held on Wednesday,Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m.You may attend at one of

the following four Cor-nell Cooperative Exten-sion (CCE) locations:

• CCE Allegany Coun-ty, Lynn Bliven,5435A Country Rd 48,Belmont, NY 14813

• CCE CattaraugusCounty, Lynn Bliven, 28Parkside Drive, Elli-cottville, NY14731

• CCE of ChautauquaCounty, Virginia Carl-berg, 3542 Turner Road,Jamestown, NY 14701

• CCE of WyomingCounty, Joan Petzen,401 North Main Street,Warsaw, NY 14569

Part II - ExploringTools and DevelopingYour Succession Plan-ning will be held on Sat-urday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-1p.m. (refreshments in-cluded). It will be held atCCE Cattaraugus Coun-ty, 28 Parkside Drive,Ellicottville, NY 14731.

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ALBANY, NY — New Yorkstate residents facing legal is-sues arising out of HurricaneIrene and Tropical Storm Leecan get free legal help throughthe Federal Emergency Man-agement Agency’s Disaster Le-gal Services program, FEMA of-ficials announced recently.

Disaster Legal Services (DLS)is a federal program operatedby the American Bar Associa-tion Young Lawyers Division(ABA YLD) providing free legalservices to persons affected bypresidentially declared majordisasters. Disaster Legal Ser-vices can help survivors withbankruptcy, civil rights, em-

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charge. All calls are completelyconfidential.

In the last four years, theDLS program has provided le-gal help to more than 100,000people affected by major disas-ters. The program is sponsoredby the American Bar Associa-tion and the New York StateBar Association under anagreement with FEMA.

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ROY TEITSWORTH INC.SUCCESSFUL AUCTIONS FOR 41 YEARS

PH (585) 243-1563 FAX (585) 243-33116502 Barber Hill Road, Geneseo, New York 14454

WWW.TEITSWORTH.COM

Equipment:

Cat 938F wheel loader, cab, radial

tires, Balderson coupler

Cat 304 CCR Mini Excavator

Komatsu WA180PT-3MC wheel loader,

cab, AC, GP bucket, JRB coupler

JLG 400S Lift

Case W14B Wheel Loader, with

grapple bucket

1996 John Deere 770BH motor

grader, cab, AC, new eng. & trans.

(2) Bobcat T190 track skid loaders,

GP bucket

Yanmar B-5 mini excavator, OROPS,

zero tail swing, 3032 hrs.

Case 1845 Skid Steer Loader, diesel

Bobcat 742B Skid Steer, enclosed cab

Toyota 8000lb Forklift, side shift,

diesel powered

Wacker diesel plate tamper

S/A & T/A Trucks & Specialty Trucks:

2002 Volvo TA dump, 14’ body,

Cummins, Fuller 13 spd, plow &

wing, 107K, very Good condition,

ready to work!

2004 Sterling SA day-cab tractor,

Cat C10, 10spd, 312k

1996 Freightliner 24’ flatbed

1989 Autocar SA dump, new Heil

body, 1-way plow & wing, Cummins,

146K

1979 AM General 6x6 tractor,

Cummins 250, winch

2000 Sterling 8500 tri-axle garbage

truck, Cat 3126, 25 yard Heil 25

cu. yd. packer, 253K

1999 Ford F450 34’ Bucket truck,

diesel powered

1989 Wells Cargo trailer

One Tons, Pickups, Cars & Vans:

2005 Ford F-550 flatbed, diesel,

125K

2003 Ford F450 SD 12’ box van

2007 Ford F-350 flatbed 1 ton, lift

gate, diesel

1998 Chevy 3500HD dump, diesel

1995 Chevy 3500 flatbed, 50K

2008 Chevy 2500 HD, Duramax

diesel, gooseneck hitch, 4-door,

4x4, PL, PW, AC, CD, 84K

2007 Chevy 2500 HD pickup, ext.

cab, 4x4, loaded, Fisher 8’ plow, 74K

2006 Toyota Tundra SR5, ext cab,

AC, CD, PL, PW, 123K

2008 Chevy Suburban LT, 4 wheel

drive, sunroof, all options

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4 door

1999 Chevrolet Step Van

1997 Chevy Astro Van

Miscellaneous:

MANY NEW AND USED SNOW

PUSHER BLADES!; New PJ Tilt-top

and Landscape trailers; Harley rake,

Hiniker commercial plow; ‘07 Yamaha

4 wheeler; ‘Yamaha YZ90 Motorcycle;

10X20 Portable Office Unit; 10X10

Steel Work table with vice; Stanley

Hammer for Backhoe; Karavan 8’

Landscape trailer; New Skidsteer

grapple bucket; Bobcat 68” snow

bucket; Bobcat Landscape rake;

Front mount Snow pushers 12’&14’;

Vermeer BC1000 XL Chipper

TERMS: Full payment auction day,

cash, check, MC/Visa or municipal

voucher. 10% buyer’s premium on

items selling for under $1,000. 2%

buyer’s fee waived for payment with

cash or check.

Inspection:Friday, October 21st, 12-4pm

Questions: Cindy Wolcott 585-738-3759

Location: From Exit 28, I86 take Rt. 305south approx. 4 miles to Haskell Rd., proceedapprox. 9 mi. to second Wolf Run Rd. North 2

mi. to Petzens. From Rt. 417, Weston Mills,take Haskell Rd N 3 mi., then right on WolfRun for 2 mi.Selling Equipment: 1994 Komatsu PC150excavator; 1988 PC180LC excavator, IHTD20E w/winch, st. tilt blade, Case 850Ddozer; Case 850B 6 way dozer; (trans.problem) JD 3020 diesel tractor w/ sideconsole & front loader. JD 250 skid steerloader w/ 2 buckets & forks, JD 240 skid steer

Trucks & Trailers: 1989 IH TS2500 tri-axle

dump; 1985 Autocar tandem tractor; 2003

Rogers Gooseneck Low Boy trailer; 1970

Autocar tractor; 1975 Ford F750 w/ hydro

seeder; 40’Van trailer; 1979 GMC 1 ton dump

4x4 w/plow; 1988 GMC 1 ton dump 4x4 w/

plow; 1995 Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 diesel; 1995

Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 diesel (frame needs

repair) 2009 102x32’ low deck Gooseneck

equipment or pipe trailer

Support Equipment: Woods 6’ rotary

mower; 2 laser transits; Stihl demo saw; Stihl

chainsaw; 200 & 500 gal. fuel tanks; 11’

snowplow; portable welder; IR diesel air

compressor; excavator buckets; salamander

heater; water pumps; generators; tire chains;

misc. pipe; chains & binders; shop tools; hand

tools; & much more

ONONDAGA COUNTY AREA MUNICIPAL SURPLUS & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Trucks, Heavy Equipment, Cars & PickupsSat., October 22, 2011 @ 9:00 A.M.

NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. Syracuse, New YorkPRELIMINARY LISTING ONLY! Check out website for up-to-date listing.

EMPIRE TRACTOR(2) Stores Relocating Auction

Saturdayy Octoberr 29,, 20111 @@ 9:000 A.MTractors, Skid Loaders, Tillage, Hay Equipment, farm tools & more!

5563 East Main St. Batavia, NYNOTICE - Empire Tractor has expanded to two new stores to accommodate customer needs, as a result, they are selling old inventory to make

room new arrivals. Come to this auction to find end-of-season deals.Selling: (20) tractors, (10) compacts, (10) skid loaders, (5) choppers, (6) ATV’s, (100’s) of farm implements, lawn tractors, and attachments. Store displays,

shelving, tools, and store fixtures. Something for everyone!

OWNER - Empire TractorCheck our website at www.teitsworth.com for terms, updates and pictures of items.

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Steve Petzen ExcavatingThe Estate of Steve Petzen Liquidation Auction

Excavators, Dozers, Tractor, Trucks & Trailers, Tools

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:00 AM175 Wolfe Run Road, Cuba, New York