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few years ago, an attendee at the farm show said, “The crazier this world gets, the more we need a week like the Manheim Farm Show.” There hasn’t been a year in most of our lifetimes that that sentence carried more weight. But sadly, in spite of our need for a great week of community and togetherness, we made the tough decision to cancel the show this year. We had a lot of discussion about what we knew and what we didn’t know. We knew that over half of the food stands said they wouldn’t participate this year and those that said they would be there couldn’t commit to being open all week. We knew we couldn’t have the children’s farm show or the “Make and Take” tent for the kids. We knew we couldn’t have the mechanical bull or the Titanic slide this year. We knew we couldn’t get a permit to have the parade. We had several volunteers who have been with us for years tell us they wouldn’t be there this year, and several more said they may or may not be there. And a few said they didn’t feel comfortable asking anyone else to volunteer this year. We knew we would end up working twice as hard to have half the show. What we didn’t know affected our decision as well. The regulations from Harrisburg can change on a moment’s notice. We had no way of knowing if Tom Wolf would decide the day before the show that a crowd bigger than 25 was unacceptable and we would be forced to cancel. Plus, (at that time) we had no way of knowing if a group of rioters would show up on the grounds and ruin it for everyone. Based on all of that, we decided it’s better to take a year off rather than have a bad show that gives everyone a bad memory. But we do know that we’re planning on being back next year, hopefully, better than ever! We can’t say thanks enough to all the volunteers who work hard for several months every year to make it a great week. And we also can’t say thanks enough to everyone who attends and brings the community together. We look forward to seeing all of you again in October of 2021! Glenn Stoltzfus, President Manheim Community Farm Show
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Contribute To Farming Success By Dayna M. Reidenouer “Farming is not an occupation. It’s a way of life,” Karen Dull said during a break in bookkeeping for her family’s farming operation in Manheim. Neither Karen nor her husband, Larry Dull, grew up on farms, but they come from farming backgrounds. “A farmer was kind enough to let my husband as a kindergartner on up pal around with him when his mother worked,” Karen said. “(Larry) has a love for farming that doesn’t quit.” Karen’s mother’s family were farmers, so although Karen didn’t live on the family farm, she showed animals in 4-H and FFA as a youth. Three years ago, when the Dulls’ son, Travis, was a senior in high school, they had the opportunity to buy the family dairy farm on Locust Grove Road. Travis is the seventh generation to work the farm. “It is a huge honor,” Karen remarked. “At the same time, it comes with a great amount of responsibility to keep it successful, to keep it in the family so we can hand it down to the next generations.” Although the dairy barn is rented out, Travis has a herd of about 20 Angus and Simental cattle on the farm. Initially, he had planned to show calves at the Manheim Community Farm Show this year – youth eligibility extends to three years following high school graduation – but he and his wife, Stephanie Dull, will show only market pigs. Karen noted that her younger daughter, Ashlea, will show pigs and dairy beef at the farm show. Involvement in farming has extended beyond the immediate family. The Dulls are involved with a second farm on Sunnyside Road, where they raise about 150 to 180 Holstein steers from a day after birth every year, and they have 20,000 laying hens. Karen and Larry bought the farm with Larry’s father in 1998. The Dulls weren’t actively involved in the farm until after 2010, when the farm passed to their nephew, who was only about 19 at the time. They formed a partnership with their nephew, and when Travis was old enough, he was added to the partnership as well. Additionally, Karen’s uncles are involved financially. Effective communication is crucial to the partnership functioning successfully, Karen noted. “We have to hash things out on occasion,” Karen said. “We try once a quarter to sit down as partners, with the wives included, to have meetings. (We ask), ‘Where do you see us being in the next year? In five years?’ We have to be very open and communicate, or it’s not going to work.” Those brainstorming sessions led to the expansion of the family business. Toward the end of summer, the family partnership opened retail sales of beef directly to customers rather than continued on page 8
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only selling live steers through sales stables. Last year, the Dulls added a welding division because Travis wanted to work for the partnership instead of doing custom harvesting for an employer. Eventually, Karen and Larry want to establish their own dairy herd. “None of us are afraid of hard work,” Karen commented. “(Farming) is a huge commitment. My husband’s and son’s passion for farming has allowed us to do this. You have to love it. You can’t just go away for a weekend without careful consideration of who’s going to take care of the animals.” Farming is time-intensive, and the economics don’t always work out. “The family farm is certainly shrinking in numbers (across the board, not just in Lancaster County),” said Jeb Musser, director of land protection for Lancaster Farmland Trust. “There’s a pretty steady consolidation of farms. … We have seen a number of smaller family farms selling off the farms. COVID is just the cherry on top. Dairy’s been struggling since 2014, as far as the markets go.” When the shutdown began earlier this year and store shelves were quickly emptied of staple items, the Dulls had a discussion about their situation. Karen worked in a butcher shop as a youngster, so if things became dire, the family would not go hungry. “COVID destroyed our social life – canceled church, etc. – but the cows and the chickens didn’t know there was a pandemic. They kept producing milk and laying eggs,” she said. The Dulls are typical of Amish and Mennonite farming families. Musser related that those farms tend to be about 60 acres in size, often have a dairy herd and a large garden, and involve multiple generations living and working side by side. One or more members of the family might also have a side business – like Travis’ welding. In the Manheim area, a lot of the farms are run by cash croppers who grow grain to sell for feed and bedding. “Lancaster County is unique in that you can be economically viable on a small piece of land,” Musser said. “We have the most productive non-irrigated soils in this country. The amount of yield you can get off 60 acres is comparable to the Midwest, where you might need several hundred acres. It affords the opportunity for folks who want to live and work together on the same piece of land.” Musser estimated that about 50 to 55 Manheim-area farms are preserved, for a total of 3,982 acres within a 2-mile radius of the borough. Most of the farm owners 8
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The Dulls are shown at the National FFA Convention where Travis and Steph received their American FFA degree in 2019. Ashlea (far left) was recently notified that she is the recipient of FFA’s highest honor this year. who have put a conservation easement on their deeds have children who are going to be farming for years to come. “Preservation is a way of them knowing the farm is open and available for the next generation to farm,” he said. “A cluster of preserved farms increases the likelihood of success for everyone involved.” That includes the businesses that support farming: equipment and seed dealers, animal husbandry services, farm supply stores, sellers of gardening and canning supplies, food processors, mechanics, veterinarians, and more. The benefits extend beyond the agriculture industry as well. “Both the ag and non-ag community that live in Lancaster County or visit – the tourists – that’s what they envision: the small family farm,” Musser commented. “(They think of) the country roads dotted with the old farmhouse, the siloes, and the barn. It’s important to the character of Lancaster County.”
And as hard as farmers work during the year, they do take time to enjoy themselves. The Manheim Community Farm Show is a highlight of Karen’s year. She is involved behind the scenes by putting the premium book together every spring, and she volunteers at the 4-H stand and the french fry stand – the farm Larry works for donates the potatoes – during the event. “There isn’t a thing I don’t like about the farm show. I love seeing the families work together. I love … watching my children show, (seeing) the community that comes out on Friday night to buy their livestock,” Karen mused. “All the waking moments of the farm show week, I’m there. There’s always something to do if you want to do it.” always
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THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT
Passing the torch to the next generation of farmers
By Wendy Royal
Junior Board director Elsie Kline looks on as children enjoy petting the animals in the Children’s Farm Show area. Passing the family business on to the next generation is often a challenge. When that business is farming, a long family heritage is often at stake. In Manheim, the future of agriculture looks bright, due in part, to programs like those at Manheim Central High School (MCHS). The school’s ag education program, its affiliation with FFA, and the Manheim Community Farm Show cultivate an environment where agricultural education is promoted, valued, and embraced by hundreds of young people. 12
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Manheim Central’s agriculture program is designed to meet students’ needs so they can go directly into agriculture after high school, or further their agriculture education in college. MCHS offers two career paths, Ag Science and Ag Mechanics. In addition to courses ranging from biotechnology to veterinary science, ag students attend and host various events, including the fourthgrade Wetlands Day, where young learners are introduced to the importance of wetland conservation through fun, hands-on activities.
The agriculture program has garnered many accolades over the years. The students’ most recent showing at the 2019 Pennsylvania FFA Convention netted first-place team awards in Environmental & Natural Resources and Ag Sales. The top two individual awards in the Ag Sales category went to MCHS students Elsie Kline; first, and Reilly Hess; second. Manheim FFA members have always participated in the Manheim Community Farm Show and in recent years have been taking on the role of
board members. By welcoming young members to the board, the organization has opened up another avenue by which younger generations are exposed to different aspects of agriculture. In addition to the 18 regular board members, there are six Junior Board members with ages ranging from 15 to 21. While they collectively have one vote on the board, juniors have a voice in improving the farm show and keeping the show running like the well-oiled machine that it has become. Like all members, they also help with the upkeep of the farm show grounds and buildings. “Everyone on the board is volunteer,” said Elsie Kline, director of the Junior Board, “whether it’s cleaning up the creek, painting, or mowing the lawn.” Their role as board members builds upon their experience in FFA. The highly successful ag program is not just about farming, Kline explained. “It’s also about careerbuilding and leadership skills, just like the Junior Board,” she said. As Kline speaks confidently about her role as an agricultural ambassador and the responsibility she bears, her education and training are apparent. When asked how she and fellow board members can help ensure the future of agriculture in Manheim, Kline stated, “It’s one of the reasons we have a children’s farm show. It could spark a passion (in one of the children) that could be the first step on a whole journey.” Fellow board members Anna Haldeman, Rachel Hollinger, and Austin Norton also expressed their firm belief that the farm show and programs like it and FFA are essential to the industry’s future. The very mention of the farm show seemed to spark fond memories in the young board members. Sixteen-year-old Haldeman, who showed sheep for five years, said when speaking of her experience, “ It’s a competition, but you meet so many great people.” Though Haldeman isn’t sure what she wants to do after high school, participating in the farm show and FFA gives her
Manheim Farm Show Junior Board members Austin Norton, Rachel Hollinger, Anna Haldeman, Elsie Kline are shown. Not pictured Jenna Wetzel and Ashley Morgan. plenty to do while deciding on her career path. Hollinger loves working with cows, which was evident by the small gold cow pendant with a heart cut-out, that she wore the day we met. She planned to show a dairy cow at the 2020 farm show, but COVID-19 canceled those plans. “I milk cows every Sunday morning at 4 a.m.,” shared Hollinger, who aspires to become a bovine veterinarian. “My favorite memory of the farm show is when I was crowned junior (farm show) queen and all the little kids would surround me like I was a princess,” Hollinger recalled affectionately. Norton names his first Manheim Farm Show as being his most memorable. “I moved here from New Jersey when I was in seventh grade and I had no idea what a farm show was, but we went, and I just remember that it was the first time experiencing that community bond,” he recalled. The 17-yearold volunteer fireman plans to be an ag mechanic after completing high school and fulfilling his Army National Reserve duties. Eighteen-year-old Kline, who’s
currently working on a horse farm, said, “I want to be a horse trainer. I’m looking for an internship.” Looking ahead to the 2021 farm show, Kline says the Junior Board is planning to create a Manheim Farm Show O’poly game, with Manheim businesses buying spaces on the board similar to Monopoly. The games will be available to purchase at the farm show. The fundraiser was planned for 2020 but was postponed due to the economic impact of COVID-19 on sponsors. The 2021 Manheim Community Farm Show will be held Monday to Friday, Oct. 4 to 8, 2021. With the mentorship of other board members, MCHS teachers, and FFA leaders, along with family support and guidance, the future of farming in Manheim looks to be in good hands. For more information about the Manheim Farm Show, visit www.manheimfarmshow.org. The Junior Board can be contacted at ManheimFarmShowJrBoard @gmail.com. • AgCENTRAL 2020
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FROM FIELD TO FRY
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Who knew the simple potato would play such a pivotal role in the life of the farm show? If you’ve ever stood in line at the Manheim Farm Show’s french fry stand, you will begin to understand why. The french fry stand is by far the biggest fundraiser for the farm show, and with good reason. Those french fries are amazing! “It takes dozens of volunteers and hundreds of hours to make that happen,” said Manheim Community Farm Show president Glenn Stoltzfus, “and Walnut Run Farms donates all the potatoes for the french fry stand.” Six tons of them, to be precise! Each morning of the event, volunteers wash and peel the potatoes at the farm. The spuds are then loaded into large trash cans and transported to the farm show on a large wagon. Once the potatoes arrive, they are cut by hand before going in the fryer. A few minutes in the lard and the potatoes are golden brown and delicious. During the busiest times, 12 to 14 people are working in 16
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the stand. At night, after the farm show closes, the fryers are cleaned and prepped for the next day. In addition to loads of donated potatoes, Kreider Farms provides a refrigerated truck for the week, and Seth Energy donates the propane needed for the stand. Stoltzfus shared that Earl Moyer ran the french fry stand for 50 years. “He built it years ago, and it’s amazing how it is moved and set up,” marveled Stoltzfus. “When Earl retired (from his farm show duties) … it took a committee to replace him.” The french fry stand’s operation is a microcosm of the farm show and agriculture in general. It takes ingenuity, hard work, and community support to make it a success. So, next October, when you’re waiting in line for your fries, keep in mind the value of your order and the volunteer hours that went into making that happen. You can’t get that at McDonald’s. •
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Moving Forward The Economic Impact Of Agriculture By Kaylee Rex
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he agriculture industry permeates nearly every aspect of our lives. The meat and vegetables we eat, the wood that builds our homes, the fields we drive past every day and so many other parts of our lives rely on agriculture. Pennsylvania, and especially Lancaster County, is known for its fertile land and hardworking farming families. Our state is home to 53,000 farms, reaching into every county, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture 2017 Census, which is conducted every five years. Lancaster County is home to 5,108 farms – totaling 393,949 acres of farmland. The agriculture industry doesn’t just involve farms, though it is comprised of the landscaping, forestry, crop and animal production and food and beverage processing and manufacturing sectors – all of which play a vital role in our regional economy. Pennsylvania is a national leader in the export of hardwoods, mushrooms, poultry, dairy and Christmas trees, according to a 2018 report by Team Pennsylvania and the PA Department of Agriculture. The report states that agriculture accounts for approximately $83.8 billion in direct economic output in the commonwealth. The industry generates 280,500 direct jobs and $10.9 billion in earnings statewide. A 2020 report by the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence states that one in 15 jobs in 22
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Pennsylvania is related to the agriculture and food industry. Lancaster County produces 19% of the state’s agriculture sales, making it the top seller of agricultural products in the state, according to the 2017 Census from the US Department of Agriculture. It also ranks first in sales of grains, tobacco, vegetables, poultry, eggs, dairy, cattle and pork statewide. Agriculture is a very dynamic and vulnerable industry, as it depends on many outside factors like climate and price volatility. A pandemic is not a typical factor, but the COVID-19 pandemic surely rocked the agricultural industry. Farmers and processing plants alike struggled to adjust to supply chain issues, labor shortages and the closure The agriculture industry permeates nearly every aspect of our lives. The meat and vegetables we eat, the wood that builds our homes, the fields we drive past every day and so many other parts of our lives rely on agriculture. Pennsylvania, and especially Lancaster County, is known for its fertile land and hardworking farming families. Our state is home to 53,000 farms, reaching into every county, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture 2017 Census, which is conducted every five years. Lancaster County is home to 5,108 farms – totaling 393,949 acres of farmland. The agriculture industry doesn’t just involve farms, though it is comprised of the landscaping, forestry, crop and animal production and food and beverage processing and manufacturing sectors – all of which play a vital role in our regional economy. Pennsylvania is a national leader in the export of hardwoods, mushrooms, poultry, dairy and Christmas trees, according to a 2018 report by Team Pennsylvania and the PA Department of Agriculture. The report states that agriculture accounts for approximately $83.8 billion in direct economic output in the commonwealth. The industry generates 280,500 direct jobs and $10.9 billion in earnings statewide. A 2020 report by the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence states that one in 15 jobs in Pennsylvania is related to the agriculture and food industry. Lancaster County produces 19% of the state’s agriculture sales, making it the top seller of agricultural products in the state, according to
the 2017 Census from the US Department of Agriculture. It also ranks first in sales of grains, tobacco, vegetables, poultry, eggs, dairy, cattle and pork statewide. Agriculture is a very dynamic and vulnerable industry, as it depends on many outside factors like climate and price volatility. A pandemic is not a typical factor, but the COVID-19 pandemic surely rocked the agricultural industry. Farmers and processing plants alike struggled to adjust to supply chain issues, labor shortages and the closure
of major buyers, like restaurants and schools. Throughout Gov. Wolf’s statewide shutdown, processing plants stayed open, since they are classified as essential businesses. Due to the inability to social distance, many plants, like Bell & Evans based in Fredericksburg, grappled with COVID-19 outbreaks leading to labor shortages. During this adjustment period, some farmers and processing plants found themselves with extra product that was either dumped or given away for free. Although Pennsylvania saw some milk dumping and livestock depopulation in March and April, the supply chain quickly got back on track thanks to restaurants partially reopening, families buying more consistently and farmers adjusting production, according to Pennsylvania continued on page 24 AgCENTRAL 2020
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Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding in a Lancaster Chamber webinar. The COVID-19 pandemic is not the only struggle that agriculture is facing. The industry is in a transition stage. “Consumers are looking for food to be pure, processed with a minimum of additives, as local as possible and distributed equitably,” the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence Report reads. Many consumers are turning toward organic produce or free-range meats. The rise in popularity of non-dairy milks has taken a serious toll on Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. Dairy farmers face a decrease in milk sales and rising operating costs. According to the PA Dairymen’s Association, the milk industry currently supports the state’s economy to the tune of $14.7 billion annually and creates over 52,000 jobs. Cattle farmers faced similar challenges when fast food chains like Burger King popularized the Impossible Burger, featuring lab-grown meat. The political climate controls trade negotiations and tariffs that directly affect farmers and their bottom lines. “The changing political climate around trade has created uncertainty for the future of Pennsylvania’s agricultural exports,” the Team PA report reads. In a Lancaster
Farmland Trust webinar, local farmers Jim Hershey and Gordon Hoover both agreed that tariff and trade issues are one of the biggest challenges they face. “A political row between China and Australia affects our market,” Hoover said, emphasizing how these global factors are far out of their control but can dramatically affect their farms. The agriculture industry is also in the midst of a workforce shortage, with a large aging sector of employees, tightening immigration laws and a growing skills gap. The Team PA report estimates that there will be more than 75,000 new and replacement job openings in the state’s agriculture industry over the next 10 years. To combat these threats to the industry, the Team PA report suggests that Pennsylvania invest in workforce education and recruitment, efficient and innovative technology, agriculture and physical infrastructure, product diversification and branding and market development. On an individual level, farmers need to diversify and create more opportunities for income, whether that be experimenting with organic farming, industrial hemp or agritourism. Agriculture has always been a dynamic field, but our farmers are equipped with problem-solving skills, and an internal optimism, along with a supportive, local-minded community to help them face the challenges the industry presents. •
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Helping Those In Need Since 2010, winning bidders at the Manheim Farm Show Livestock Auction have been donating the animals they purchase to the Central Penn Food Bank. The regional organization then makes the meat available to community food banks - first and foremost, the Manheim Central Food Pantry. Last year, 56 animals, including thirty-five hogs, seven sheep, six goats, six steers, and two dairy beef. Vice president of the farm show board Deb Seibert valued the donation from the livestock auction at $68,529. The Manheim Central Food Pantry is also the recipient of a canned food drive spearheaded by the Manheim chapter of the PA Adult Young Farmers’ Association and the Manheim FFA. Each year the goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of food for the pantry. During the Manheim Farm Show Parade, canned food is collected from spectators as their float goes by. Also, the team accepts donations at the farm show. The food pantry is located at 334 W. Gramby St. Clients can receive an assortment of canned food, prepackaged food items, toiletries, and household products. Also, baked goods, fresh produce, frozen meats, and dairy products are offered when available. Donations are accepted on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 10:45 a.m. More information about the Manheim Central Food Pantry can be found at manheimcentralfoodpantry.org. •
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The farm show was a great time for the community to get out and see friends, and family and meet others. I loved the people and especially the little children. The food is awesome. I met people from all around in other towns that looked forward to the farm show. It was a family event for some, and we all know there’s not enough of those days anymore. … Really hope to see the farm show next year. Thank you. -Anita Smith
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We love the animals and yummy food. It's a great opportunity to support local organizations (and an excuse to not have to cook dinner all week!). -Lindsay Frank
We LOVE the parade. The floats with our kiddos’ sports teams, local Scout packs, church groups and other community groups. Love that they feel so proud and part of something bigger. We also love dancing too, and hearing, all the bands as they go by. Oohh, and let’s not forget the free Achenbach’s Long Johns! My teenage boys would follow them the whole parade until they got one to share with each other. -Sandra Coonan Minney
It is just something you do in the fall in Manheim. That and Baron Football! -Bill Ulrich The rescue vehicles with lights and sirens in the dark is one of my favorite parts of the parade. -Theresa Engelbert I like everything, especially the food. -Terry Rohrer
I love that it brings the community together. It also draws so many people from nearby communities. It's an opportunity for people to enjoy good food while leisurely walking about the grounds appreciating the "farm" exhibits, animals and demonstrations. Something for everyone. -Linda Watson I love that it's a true farm show and NOT a carnival. I grew up going there and it is still by far my favorite of all local farm shows. Now I take my 5 kids every year and there's so much to do. The kids’ area - with the corn-table, baby animals, and little diggers is so much fun! Also, the tent with different crafts and activities for the kids is a big highlight that you won't see at other farm shows! The parade is the best around! Don't ever change it. -Tara Martin I honestly feel like what’s the point of fall if we can’t enjoy the farm show. -Dani Graver
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There have been so many changes to the farm show over the years, but the one constant is the heart that beats within our community. I remember the rides from my youth and, yes, that was fun but it was always the chance to showcase the best of the best that interested me. I love to look at the handicrafts and admire the skill and love that goes into each creation. Looking at the baked goods, canned goods, and produce allows us to revel in the pure joy of doing something in process and care to prepare our families for the winter months. It’s an almost lost art. I fondly look back at my experiences with the farm show over the years, and it gives me pride knowing that I live in a community that represents the heart of America. I will miss it this year. -Jennifer Miller
I love the farm show because I get to see people that I have not seen in years and I love the food and the milkshakes and I love sitting and watching the parade and looking at the animals. I always loved it as a kid, and I want my 9-month-old daughter to love it too. It’s always nice to get out and see friends or make new ones. And yes, the farm show is more for little ones now, but you still see the big kids walking around enjoying it with their friends. I love that it’s a real farm show and that there aren’t any rides, because then it wouldn’t be called a farm show. When people think about a farm show they think of the animals, the tractors and the food. I want my kids to grow up and actually learn from the farm show, and they have a chance to do that with how the farm show is now … I love it and hope it happens next year so I can take my daughter. -Emma Harshbarger I love the old tractors, especially Allis-Chalmers. I grew up driving them on our farms. -Leon Kleinfelter In Manheim we don't say it feels like fall; we say it feels like farm show weather. -Bonnie Martin
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