6 - PENNYSAVER - Garden Spot Edition - March 16, 2022
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Faith, Family, Farming BY WENDY ROYAL
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Helping farm families and the community with clothing, footwear, home living and hardware since 1957.
EAST EARL
EPHRATA
QUARRYVILLE
SCHAEFFERSTOWN
Rt. 23
1686 W. Main St.
333 W. 4th St.
2499 Stiegel Pike
717-354-4026
717-733-7356
717-786-9028
717-949-2663
(Next to Shady Maple Farm Market)
(Rt. 322, East of Martin’s Country Market)
(Rt. 222 & Rt. 372 Intersection)
(Rt. 501 N. in Dutchway Plaza)
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With the average farm in Lancaster County being 77 acres, Glory Be Farm in Manheim is considered small. Duane and Tina Sauder purchased the farm, where they raise Berkshire pigs, 23 years ago. Still, it wasn’t until January 2020 that they took the crucial first steps to make their small business dreams a reality. Just before the pandemic hit, the Sauders launched their pork snack line. Fast forward two years, and the business continues to grow. In addition to online sales, several Glory Be Farm products bearing the PA Preferred label can be purchased at locations in Manheim, Mount Joy, Lititz, Ephrata, and Elizabethtown. While selling their products is vital to the farm’s success, it’s the lifestyle that makes it meaningful for the Sauders. Like many local farmers, Duane and Tina come from multigenerational farms. The ninth generation of Tina’s family is currently working the Elizabethtown farm where she grew up. For the Sauders’ two daughters, helping out on the farm is part of their normal day. From assisting with the births of piglets to muck-
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ing out the stalls, 16-year-old Riley and 13-year-old Morgan share the responsibilities of the family farm. Both girls are involved in 4-H and show pigs, beef, and goats. Passing a farm on to the next generation is often a challenge as children grow up and have interests apart from farming. “We’re blessed to be able to raise them in this lifestyle and culture. … It’s a passion and a lifestyle that you don’t clock
out from,” explained Tina. A florist by trade, Tina had to cut back her hours to focus more time on the farm. When talking about launching the pork snack line just before the pandemic hit, Tina said, “People were (focusing on) getting back to their roots, shopping local. So, while the world was turning upside down, it was a good time to start the business, but we didn’t know that.” See Farming pg 7
Lancaster County Agriculture Overview
Statewide
County
Number of farms
Number of farms
53,157
5,108
Total Acreage
Total Acreage
7,278,668
393,949
Average Size of Farm
Average Size of Farm
137
77
acres
acres
Family-Owned Farms
Family-Owned Farms
97%
99%
Organic Farms
Organic Farms
1,055
255
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Market Value of Products Sold
$7,758,884,000
$1,507,207,000
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The Sauder family consists of Tina, Duane, Morgan and Riley.
Statewide information: www.agriculture.pa.gov Lancaster County resource:www.lancasteragcouncil.com/economic-impact
