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Page 2 — 2013 Ranch, Farm and Timber LAKE COUNTY EXAMINER
Ranch, Farm & Timber 2013 Welcome to our annual Lake County Ranch, Farm and Timber edition. Lake County is a diverse and interesting county — playing home to a variety of agriculture and timber endeavors.
As always, the Examiner staff has done their best to compile an array of information and stories to pique your interest and curiosity. And of course to keep you, our valued reader, well informed!
Editorial Index
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 2 Saddle maker brings art to the equipment Call of family ranch too strong to ignore by Ryan Bonham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4
Railroad continuing necessity to timber industry by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6
Western art a passion for Lakeview local by Ryan Bonham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8
Sit back, relax and be prepared to gain some new knowledge about our wonderful county and the unique people who live here!
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Handcrafted artistry pastime for veteran cowboy
by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
by Ryan Bonham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 34
Animal Hospital buys digital x-ray in time for spring by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .page 22
Ready for Calving by Pete Schreder. . . . . .page 36
The Hill Farm: Christmas Valley: dairy farm in start-up phase by Ryan Bonham. . . . . . . . .page 24
Chiropractor sets beasts of burden at ease
by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 40
Weed Board takes root in Lake County
by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 42
Cooperative Weed Management Area aims to educate by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10
Watershed Councils and landowners pair up to make vast improvements
Lakeview’s lone sawmill continues timber legacy
Town agriculture farm features three-way partnership by Ryan Bonham. . . . . . . . . . . .page 12
by Anna Kerr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 26
Oregon Cattlemen’s Assoc. reins in 100 years
Farm Bill saved from the ‘fiscal’ cliff
by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 48
Raising natural cattle or a hungry country
by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 28
Varied weather conditions can impact calving
by Ryan Bonham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 50
New vet has found home in Lake County
Baker Family Farm: Silver Lake operation produces certified organic product
by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
by Ryan Bonham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 30
by Peter Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
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Call of family ranch too strong to ignore RYAN BONHAM/Lake County Examiner
After a couple years away, Matt Withers roamed home to the Withers family ranch. By Ryan Bonham Lake County Examiner Sometimes you can, indeed, go home again; just ask Matt Withers. Withers, 28, is a Lake County native that in recent years returned home to work in the family business fold. The Withers Ranch, Inc., operation is located in between Paisley and Summer Lake, and Withers called the area home for the better part of his life. The 2002 Paisley High School graduate attended one year at the Oregon Institute of Technology before transferring to Oregon State University, from which he graduated in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science degree in agriculture. Following college, Withers’ travels took him to both Canada and Nevada. In Canada, he worked for the Red Deer River Ranch where he oversaw 500 head of cows for an oil company owner. This operation was based in Sundre, Alberta. He later worked in Tuscarora, Nev., for the YP Ranch, where he worked as a buckaroo for a year and a half. Withers eventually made his way back to Lake County, working for the ZX Ranch for about 2.5 years. It was in August 2010 that Withers found the home operation calling and the desire to come back into the family fold was too great to resist. He’s enjoyed working with his parents,
Dan and Betty Withers, as well as his grandparents, Alan and Ginger Withers, on the commercial beef cattle operation, to which he and his sister, Dana Peila, are heirs. “I missed home,” he said. “I really enjoy it here. I decided I’d better ante up and help out.” The cow-calf yearling operation features about 1,200 mother cows, keeping its yearlings for a full year after they are weaned from their mother cows. The ranch holds an estimated 1,000 yearlings, Withers said. The ranch’s history dates back to 1872, when the Withers family homesteaded the area, having relocated from the Willamette Valley. The ranch has continued its operations and the Withers family name has persevered in the region, with the ranch tucked in under Slide Mountain on the south end of Summer Lake. Withers Creek even features the family name, further cementing their legacy in the area. “Our family has been here ever since,” Withers said. Withers said his entire lifetime is filled with countless memories of growing up around the ranching lifestyle. The biggest lessons learned, he said, were how to “work hard and play hard.” Withers said that he always gravitated toward working with horses more than anything,
and it’s work he still loves doing. “That’s something I really enjoy and am passionate about,” he said. “If there’s one thing I could (choose to) do, it would be work with horses.” Regarding the dynamics of working with family, Withers said it’s a positive working environment. Mutual respect is a key part of the successful working and family relations. “They treated everyone with respect,” he said. “That’s a tradition that’s carried on. It’s a super work environment.” Withers’ sister, Dana, is married to Chance Peila, and while the couple lives in Burns, they regularly come back to help out on the Withers family operation. Withers is engaged to another familiar name to most Lake County residents, Colleen Hunt, a North Lake High School graduate who is currently finishing her senior year at OIT, and is a starter on the girls basketball team. The couple is looking to marry this summer, and is working on setting a date. As for the future of agriculture, Withers remains optimistic about the prospects for his family’s continued legacy. “I don’t think it has a dark future, by any means,” he said. “I think people always are going to need food and people are always going to demand beef. We’ll make the most of it.”
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Railroad continuing necessity to timber industry
PETER CLARK/Lake County Examiner
After a hundred years, the Lake County owned railroad continues to be integral to the local timber industry. By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner In celebrating a hundred years of operation last October, the Lake County owned railroad continued its long time usefulness to the area at large, particularly with local mining and the sawmills. Begun as a part time passenger transport on the N. C. O. rail line, standing for Nevada, California and Oregon, it gradually shifted into greater economic transport. Currently, operated by Lake Railway, the line serves the Cornerstone perlite mining industry housed north of Lakeview and much of the output generated by Collins Companies sawmill. Mostly hauling chips for Collins’ continued ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, white fir cedar and incense cedar production, the importance for the railroad presence has only grown. For most of its existence the 14 miles of track that lie in Lake County were owned and operated by the age old industry giant Southern Pacific Railroad. Over time the need gradually grew with the increase in timber production. As more mills sprang up, they needed the solid, trustworthy railway to take the timber down the 55 miles to Alturas. In 1984, Southern Pacific decided to remove its operation of the railroad through Lake County, as they determine that it would no longer be viable to retain their business in the area. As a result, Lake County itself looked into purchasing it to maintain control over such a necessary component of the region. Orville Layton, member of a commitee to acquire the utillity was integral in gaining control of the rail for the county. Current County Commissioner Brad Winters said that when the county took it over then, by far the railway’s biggest use was the five
sawmills that it served. As they began to close over the years, due to enhanced land restrictions and increase federal protectionism, the productive use of the rail began to decline. Only through the founding and operation of the larger scale Cornerstone perlite mine in the mid 1990s could the rail stay solvent in the economic shift. “Cornerstone made it viable and kept its operation going,” Winters said of the railway. In the change of the output, the split between Collins’ timber and Cornerstone’s perlite worked in the rail’s benefit as the region’s expectations adjusted. In 2009, the county began leasing the operation to Lake Railway, which maintains it to this day. Pres. Paul Didelio has made a concerted effort to move as much timber as possible, which is mostly in chip form as a supplement to the logging trucks. Winters said that the Lake County railroad’s output is currently close to their high point in the 1980’s, and remains a top priority for both of the industries it serves. “The Railroad is so vital to the operation of the sawmill,” he said. Both the operators and the county are doing everything to upkeep that use and prolong it into the future. Through actively seeking out available grants, they were able to receive Oregon Department of Transportation funds through the Connect Oregon program. Gaining $800,000 in 2008 and 1 million this year, it has a double benefit for the railway and the county. ODOT stipulates to receive the funds, the leasee must provide that they will operate and maintain the rail for 20 years. The commissioners approved the extension of Lake Railway into 2035, offering the county an increased stability over the operations and giving funds to update the track. With continuing extensions like this, the railway will be in the community to serve the timber industry for decades to come.
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Western art a passion for Lakeview local By Ryan Bonham Lake County Examiner Different strokes for different folks; an adage suitable for the many different reasons the people of Lake County enjoy the region’s western heritage and lifestyle. Not everyone that lives in the area is a cowboy or logger, but there are some out there who are able to capture through the creative arts, the essence of rural, country living. Enter Guy Lyons, a resident of Lakeview for the past 12 years who enjoys creating original art work reflective of and inspired by the world around him. Like many who happened upon Lake County in their travels, Lyons said his attraction to Lake County was immediate. “I fell in love with this county immediately, especially with the proximity of the forest and desert,” Lyons said. “You can get a real chance to enjoy some peace and quiet…” Among the samplings of Lyons’ artistry is a Lake County Fair-winning drawing of the Post & King Building in downtown Lakeview,
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Lakeview resident Guy Lyons enjoys creating western-themed art work in his spare time. which has served as South Valley Bank & Trust’s home since 2006. Lyons donated this work to the bank and it is currently on display in the lobby. Born in Seattle, Wash., and raised in Bremerton, Lyons’ working life included painting boats from decommissioned fleets in the shipyards. Later, he moved on to king crab fishing in the early 1980s and ultimately he made the move to Portland, starting a gradual migration south that later included Hood River, The Dalles and Bend. It was while living in Bend that Lyons first learned of Lake County’s geographical points of interest. After visiting the area, he began making pictorial maps of some of these fea-
tures, initiating his artistic prowess. Lyons said he would start with U.S. Geological Survey topographical maps and then recreate his own experience of visiting the area to create a unique illustration of his own. As it turns out, Lake County was his firstever experience in witnessing Oregon’s highdesert country. Lyons’ day job is working as a state-employed caretaker for seniors and adults with disabilities. Prior to moving to Lakeview, he lived in Christmas Valley for a year. Most of Lyons’ artwork is pen and ink, as he said he got his fill of painting earlier in life when he worked as a ship painter. One unique series he has worked on included a ‘Cow Dogs of Lakeview’ series based on the familiar working canines found in countless ranching work trucks. One particularly quaint print featured a few such pups seated at a bar, clutching shots of whiskey, adding to the western whimsy of Lyons’ work. “So many people enjoyed it, each year at fair I’ve done a new one,” he said, noting he added color with colored pencils and formatted them in a caricature style. Lyons also enjoys creating landscape prints, with plenty of inspiration available throughout the entire county. Above all else, Lyons said he enjoys watching others enjoy the artwork that he creates, which serves as an extension of his own self-expression. Lyons’ prints are available at Holloway Photography, located at 7 N. E St.
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Cooperative Weed Management Area aims to educate Lake County Cooperative Weed Management Area Coordinator Grace Haskins, stands in front of the organization’s Lake County Fair display which promotes the education of invasive species and noxious weeds throughout the area. SUBMITTED PHOTO
By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner Though the issue does not press on many ranchers’ minds in the middle of winter, when summer’s heat rolls in, there will be many considerations of noxious weeds that take root in the rolling valleys that they will use as grazing lands. Helping to battle possible infestations is a local organization dedicated to the education, grant-writing and eradication of weeds. The Lake County Cooperative Weed Management Area is a locally established organization that charges itself with those tasks and much more. By the organization’s own definition, “A Cooperative Weed Management Area is a partnership of federal, state and local government agencies, tribes, individuals and various interested groups that manage noxious weeds or invasive species in a defined area.” The encroachment of invasive species is serious business for ranching operations. Without any native enemies in the area, left untreated, invasive species and noxious weeds come to dominate the landscape, outgrowing grazing plants for livestock. The Lake County CWMA began in 2004 between 12 agencies, one private landowner and one spray contractor. Constructing their budget out of grants derived from many different sources, they became a 501c3 non-profit organization in 2009. Outreach is a large part of their organization’s emphasis and the local CWMA gladly touts a large cross section from the county. From the Bureau of Land Management, the county board and Oregon State University Ex-
tension to big ranch owners, collective action has taken shape under their banner. They maintain a wide scope with their actions. A great deal of their focus is bent on community education, exposing the area to the dangers that weeds cause, not only to the ranchers and their cattle, but also for the greater economic viability of the county. They host regular landowner education and pesticide applicator preparation classes where they teach how to identify various species of weeds and invasive species and the steps to take towards their removal. They also engage in a number of youth education events where they bring information to children, making them aware of the importance of the area’s environmental impact. CWMA Coordinator Grace Haskins said that one of the biggest hurdles they face as a group lies in the identification of weed growth. Spending as much time as they can in the field to find infestations, Lake County is an enormous amount of land that cannot be completely scouted by a grant funded, volunteer based organization. Luckily, their funding is pretty constant as Haskins has said they have been able to keep their grants coming in to support their efforts. As they look forward into 2013, they were able to put their priorities into order as it relates to managing the rangelands. First and foremost, they are dedicated to early detection of invasive species and noxious weeds and rapid response. The large bulk of their activities generally circles around these tenets as they educate landowners and the public to detect infestations and then work with landowners to create specific plans toward removal. Haskins
mentioned the presence of large uncontrolled swaths of invasive growths. If left untreated, the threat is very real that these weeds will spread into the grazing land, dominating the noncompetitive natural habitat. Working in restoration as well as prevention, the CWMA has a dedicated group of surrounding people to help them along in their goals. As more education spreads to the communities, they count on having a greater contingent on their side to help with the early identification and removal of a great threat to one of Lake County’s most important industries.
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Taking part in a survey of the land to inspect for weeds, Mike Crumrine from the Oregon Department of Agriculture indicates that the field is just fine.
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Town agriculture farm features unique three-way partnership By Ryan Bonham Lake County Examiner Collaboration is a key part of the modern era, as multi-party cooperative efforts appear to be a growing trend. Such is the case with the Town of Lakeview Agriculture Farm, which features a three-way partnership between the Town, Lake County School Dist. No. 7 and private ranchers Justin and Jayna Ferrell. The operation provides beneficial opportunities for each of the involved entities on a site that encompasses about 160 acres in total. Town of Lakeview Mgr. Ray Simms noted that the Town and LCSD7 worked to develop a 10acre wetland on the agricultural farm property, located west of the wastewater lagoon ponds. The property is leased from the school district, the town discharged post-treatment wastewater onto the wetlands with a sprinkler system and the Ferrells
purchase hay grown on the property for their own private cattle ranching enterprise. The key advantage for the town is in the economical fashion in which they can expel processed wastewater without the cost of additional treatment to the water. The town discharges its wastewater onto the wetlands portion of the property, which is also designed to attract waterfowl. Simms said that the farm was previously an FFA operation, using the funds raised to support FFA chapter activities. “It’s an example of a good public-private partnership,” he said. Lake County School Dist. No. 7 Supt. Sean Gallagher said that the lease agreement with the town dates back to February 1997. As a multi-partner effort, students also have enjoyed opportunities to gain hands-on experience in agriculture, partaking in soil sampling and testing activities and more.
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A unique three-way partnership between the Town of Lakeview, Lake County School Dist. No. 7 and private ranchers Justin and Jayna Ferrell oversees an agricultural farm project. Students were involved with riparian improvement and restoration activities along Thomas Creek, he said. At present, hands-on work is seasonal and varies with the curriculum studied in the classroom, Gallagher said. Weeding analysis is among things studied by the students, which is a significant topic for Lake County. “That’s important, because you need to study the type of weeds in Lake County,” he said. “Some are noxious and some are easily managed.” Gallagher estimated the revenue ranges between $500 and $4,600 each year, depending on how the growing season plays out. Proceeds benefit the district’s agriculture fund for classroom supplies,
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Raising natural cattle for a hungry country SUBMITTED PHOTO
John Flynn, inset, of Flynn & Sons Ranches explains his decision to raise and settle natural cattle, despite the cost that comes with it. Working with the designation for almost five years, he has been very pleased with the results.
By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner In the ranching world, there are about as many designations as there are cattle. As regulations and the demand of consumers change, so do the needs of the ranchers. One designation that has grown in the past 10 to 20 years, with the rise of niche markets and health concerns, is natural beef. Natural beef is not an easy label to earn. It takes verification from a third party service and even all of those are not equal. The most basic stipulation between natural and other cattle is three fold: the livestock cannot be given any growth hormone implants, they cannot be doctored with antibiotics and there can be no animal by-product in the feed. “It’s all about food safety,” said John Flynn, co-owner of Flynn & Sons Ranches with his brother Neil and mother Nora Flynn, as he sat down to discuss natural beef and how his business went about ensuring the best for his customers and his ranch. Primarily in America, he listed an up and coming national concern to leave the
effects of hormonal treatments to cattle and even the medicinal usage of antibiotics behind. “Everyone wants a good piece of meat,” he said. He said it does cost more to provide that quality, but it is worth it. The cattle raised as natural beef becomes available at stores like Whole Foods and other health outlets. It may carry a higher premium cost, but there is also assurance from ranches like the Flynn & Sons Ranches that the quality will be higher as well. The question then becomes: how to certify cattle so that buyers are aware of the steps taken? “It’s actually hard to check for natural,” Flynn said. He said that at the slaughterhouse they could check for vaccination sites, which are primarily at the neck. Though there are tests for the meat itself, it would be costly and inefficient for the sites to run them. Therefore, it turns out that the third party verification service is what seems to matter most to buyers. Flynn identified that there are a number of services out there that could check and label a ranch’s cattle natural, but that some carry
more weight with buyers than others. He has been with Verified Natural Beef since 2008, and he went into detail over the way they maintain their standards. “They can come and audit me anytime,” he said. To continue earning the Verified Natural Beef designation, Flynn said that he has to keep a diary, cataloging everything that happens with his cattle, in case the company decides to double check. This level of heightened scrutiny lends extra credit to the buyers of his cattle and he has been very pleased with the outcome of the experience. Flynn rightfully takes the verification of the natural process seriously. He explained that all ranch employees are made to deliver shots in the neck. “If they were to slaughter, pull the hide off and see an injection site in the rear because someone was lazy, what would they think?” he said. The credit of both the ranch and Verified Natural Beef would be at stake. Of course, if a cow is sick and needs to be doctored, Flynn said you just go ahead and give them
antibiotics. Then they immediately separate the animal from the rest of the herd and put a white tag on their ear marked with a ‘T’ for treated. Of course, he can still sell the animal, just not for the same price as natural cattle. “It’s getting more popular all the time,” Flynn said of the natural classification. “It costs, but it raises your profits.” When asked about organic livestock, he explained how difficult it was to reach that even more niche group. “The land has to be certified organic and the cattle fed with organic hay,” Flynn said. Given the large size and scattered nature of his family operation, the cost to attain that market would not be justifiable. Those with a more manageable, controlled ranch could achieve it, if they are willing to put in the cost. Still, as he moves into five years of working with natural cattle, he agreed that it is a win-win deal. “There are no down sides when dealing with the public,” he said. “It has paid, because you have buyers that keep coming back.
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New vet has found a home in Lake County By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner A large part of the rural lifestyle of Lake County can be found in the multitude of animals great and small that the wide landscape allows. Along with that comes the veterinarians that take care of those animals whenever needed. Dr. Josh Ettlin began his career in Lake County, straight out of veterinary school and while he has yet to spend a full twelve months around the area, the experience has certainly been fruitful for him. “It’s been pretty good,” Ettlin said. Starting in July of last year at Lakeview Animal Hospital, he has received a great amount of exposure to the various pets, equine and livestock that Lake County has to offer. “I really enjoy the rural area,” he said. “I really do enjoy being out there working on the ranches.” Since he specialized in larger animals while at veterinary school, dealing with ranch land beasts has not proven terribly dif-
ficult for him. “There hasn’t been anything too challenging,” he said. “Though it is difficult coming from school where you have six people helping you.” As far as treating animals, while he had plenty of instruction with all breeds, he said that guinea pigs and rabbits gave him the most trouble. “Fall was very busy on the ranches,” he said. Ranchers needing cattle pregnancy checks, to ensure spring calving, had him spending a lot of time out in the fields helping the process along. “Spring will be a little different,” according to Ettlin. He doesn’t plan to spend a great amount of time out helping with the birthing process, saying “Ranchers are pretty self sufficient these days. Sometimes they will need us for a question here or there, but they mostly take care of it on their own.” However, he does expect to have a lot of work to do with horses as many ranchers wait until spring to load them up for a trip to the vet. As for living in the remote en-
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Josh Ettlin has enjoyed his seven months in Lake County, where he arrived fresh out of veterinary school. As he and his wife expect their first child, they have bought a house and are glad to be a part of the community. vironment, he said that he enjoys it even beyond working in the fields.
“Everybody treats you really well out here,” he said. He grew up in a semi-rural area and Lake County already feels comfortable to him. “The best thing is that it is fun to be a part of a community.” Moving here with his wife, he said that he has definitely stayed busy in his time away from work. They have moved three times in their seven months here, finally buying a home in town. It obviously hasn’t been the only thing that kept their minds occupied as he said, “It’ll be nice to settle in and we do have our first little one on the way, so we’re looking forward to that.” As for his continued career within the area, he looks forward to helping the ranchers, pet owners and animal lovers around. He did have words of advice to give the people of Lake County. “I want to remind you that it is always a good idea to stop in and talk about vaccine programs and new research,” he said.”There’s always new and budding research that is on the cutting edge.”
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Leaning against a saddle in his new shop, Marko “4 Dogs” Hammock is surrounded by various projects that show off a wealth of talent. By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner
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In progress is a pair of chinks that sports some of the impressive detail he is able to carve out of leather. Custom made and designed, customers give him an idea of what they want and he takes it from there.
Artistry can be found in all corners of Lake County, from the handmade crafts to keep fingers busy during the winter to whittling done on the porch in the summer. One of the oldest and most impressive uses of art in the west is currently available from Marko “4 Dogs” Hammock and his new saddle shop. Located at 2003 N. F St. in Lakeview, across from the fairgrounds, the expertise of his craft is obvious. With saddles in various stages of creation or design, the delicate work shines through the layers of leather. He’s been working on saddles “for 40 some years,” he said, since he was 16 and his grandfather let him apprentice at his side. From there, he traveled around the west, perfecting his craft and picking up similar experience along the way. Carving, painting and jewelry work all became a part of his repertoire. “I started on small stuff like belts and then went to work with
several different saddle builders,” Hammock said. With rows and rows of chisels, awls and stamps lining the wall of his workshop, he was glad to show the fruit of his labor. “I’m usually working on four or five projects at once,” he said, indicating the reins, chinks, saddle, painting and various other items strewn around the room. As his companionable dog Wilson hopped around the room, Hammock talked about the services he offers the area. He can repair, create and refinish saddles, chaps, chinks and many other types of leather goods. The extent of the service seems very wide, though he did say that he does not work on boots. “I don’t want to stick my hand in somebody’s boot,” he said, and then thought about it, “but then again I fix saddles and people have been sitting in those all day.” After working in several different shops
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A finished pair of chaps displays the length of Hammock’s talent. Crafted for Emily Sare, the legs are replete with symbols that reflect the owner.
around southern Oregon, Hammock bought out a saddle shop in Idaho and moved all the supplies and materials to Lakeview. Raising some black angus cows on the Westside, he wanted to supplement that with the shop in town. Displaying the intricately carved eagle on a set of chinks with which he was mostly finished, he said that he could probably finish all the cutting, sewing and design work in about a day. “But I’m more concerned with doing a good job,” he said. With such careful work, it was clear that he had a large hand in the design. “They’ll tell me what they want and I just go from there,” he said about his customers, which range from around Lake County with different needs. With custom jobs costing anywhere from $500 to $750 for a pair of chinks, he feels confident that a market is available in Lake County. He said the craft comes from the environment in which he grew up. “My mother was an artist and I’d come home every
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Animal Hospital buys digital x-ray in time for spring By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner
Moving technologically forward to offer the best possible to their customers, Lakeview Animal Hospital acquired a new digital xray machine in December, which will be specifically beneficial to horses. They formerly used an old film camera x-ray that required them to develop the film that they took in order to see what malady might be affecting the animal in question. However, with their leap into the future, the digital scanner creates a digital picture, allowing them near instant access. Housed in the large equine bay where the veterinarians treat horses or other large animals, the adjustable x-ray stands some seven feet tall. By holding a plate up on the other side of the animal, they are able to capture the x-ray they need without having to go through the trouble of developing it in chemicals and waiting precious time to find what ails it. “It’s a big thing,” said Dr. Josh Ettlin, who specializes in
larger animals at the hospital. “Almost 100 percent of hospitals, dentists and animal hospitals use the digital x-ray.” He said it was basically the difference between using a digital camera versus using a film one. Once capturing the image, it can be readily viewed on a laptop, zoomed in or enhanced to better examine the area. “The old equine x-ray was like looking through water,” Ettlin said. It is not only the quick and precise viewing that gives cause for excitement. He also listed the transferability that the camera allows. Once the image has been taken, then it is easily saved on a thumb drive or another source, should an owner require it for records. Beyond that, if the hospital needs another opinion or a clarification, Ettlin described how the image could be quickly sent to Medford or any other hospital for an expert opinion. “It really makes equine work a lot better,” he said, adding that the machine can certainly be used on small animals as well. He said, “it gives better quality images,”
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Dr. Josh Ettlin stands next to the new digital x-ray that the Lakeview Animal Hospital will use to better diagnose animals large and small. Kept in their horse bay, they expect to use it largely on equine. allowing them to give better diagnosis. As the Lakeview Animal Hospital is home to experts that many in the area count on to keep their pets and livestock healthy, it only fits that they should have the best equipment to serve the commu-
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Clarissa Keenan takes a photo opportunity with a some of the girls of her Christmas Valley-based dairy goat operation, known as The Hill Farm, currently in the start-up phase. Keenan has more than 25 years of experience in working with goats and moved to Lake County with her husband, Pat, in the last year. By Ryan Bonham Lake County Examiner In the northern reaches of Lake County — Christmas Valley, to be precise — a new dairy goat farm operation is currently in the formative stages. Clarissa “Reese” Keenan moved to the area with her husband, Pat, in the last year and brought with them a desire to establish Keenan Farms. “It’s literally a start-from-scratch (operation),” Reese said. Reese said she and her husband moved to Christmas Valley from Hockinson, Wash., but by no stretch was their arrival a first visit. “We’ve been coming to Christmas Valley since we got married 34 years ago,” she said. “I have milked up to 60 goats for 20 years, but I’ve never had a dairy.” Keenan said she has more than two decades of experience with goats, ranging from replacement heifers to farm veal, but the dairy enterprise is a new venture. ‘Hill Farm’ is the registered name for the Keenan’s herd, which is of the Lamancha breed, a distinctively short-eared type of goat known for its high milking capacity. Keenan said the main focuses of their operation are meat goats, as well as the dairy products. At present, they give away cheese and milk products produced on site, as under U.S. Department of Agriculture laws they are too large for status as a ‘hobby’ farm. Under this mandate, they cannot adver-
tise their products but rely on word-of-mouth, she said. At present, the Keenans have 60 goats of all ages. She noted that her buck was pulled from the top herd in the country, with 14 older does bred to him. The Keenans are still learning the rhythm of the seasons in Lake County, as determining feed needs for their animals has been a challenging learning curve. The growing season in the Willamette Valley varies greatly from that of Lake County, Reese said. She noted she received key help and support from local grower Buck Church in obtaining sufficient feed for her animals. Goat meat is highly popular in ethnic circles with demand high on a global level, Reese said, and is very lean in fat content. She said that goat milk far surpasses cow milk in popularity overseas, also. On the human health forefront, Reese said goat milk produces less phlegm and is closer to human breast milk than that of cow milk, as far as nutritional qualities. “I like the taste,” she said. “I like the smoothness… I like what it does for my body.” Reese said she enjoys making a variety of goat milk-based cheeses, with flavors including jalapeno and white pepper. In addition to the health advantages, Reese said that the animals are also very sociable. “Most of my kids have been bottle raised, so they’re like a bunch of puppies,” she said. At present, the Keenans have a loafing shed, which is an area for the does to rest, as
the name suggests. Two temporary sheds also serve as a buck shed and sleeping shed, Reese said. Milking and kid areas are also part of the amenities. Improvements in the near future will include fencing in pasture and construction of a bigger buck barn by the third year of operation. The Keenans also would like to build a cheese room, as well, to focus on soft cheese, initially. Keenan said future endeavors of interest include hosting goat forums with emphasis on specific topics related to the animals. “This is the rest of my life, and I think I like the route my husband and I chose,” she said. “It’s a work in progress. It’s a dream happening.”
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Keenan has a five-year plan in development for her dairy operation. She is a major proponent of the virtues of goat cheeses and milk, as well as the nutritional qualities of goat meat.
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Farm Bill saved from the ‘fiscal cliff’ By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner The whole country felt a buzz as 2012 came to a close and the impending ‘fiscal cliff’ loomed over all news media. Though they missed the Jan. 31, deadline to pass an extension on the expiring tax cuts, a split and contentious Congress was able to cobble one together in the early days of the new year. Little known however, attached to the gargantuan bill that listed multiple entities, cuts, extensions and provisions was prolonged life given to the Farm Bill. The current legislation, which was given longer legs in the bill, is the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 which provides numerous benefits for the producing regions of America, including increased funding for agriculture initiatives, $4 billion for conservation and working lands programs and the option of revenue-based market-oriented protection instead of subsidy payments. For the past 40 years, in one form or another,
Congress has used the Farm Bill as a measure to keep America’s farms vibrant and strong in the face of international competition. Restructured and passed every five years or so, with depleting, unfocused resources, the bill has found increased difficulty to ensure its passage. Oregon second district Congressional Rep. Greg Walden has long pushed for an extension, either permanent or temporary. When the ‘fiscal cliff’ threatened to raise taxes on some, most Republicans balked at the idea of giving the government more money. Walden in particular was very vocal about demanding spending cuts from the government in order to offset the need for an increase in income taxation. The compromise that they, as the dominant party in the House of Representatives, were able to eke out of President Obama included the extension of the Farm Bill. Walden was less than pleased with the bill on the whole saying, “The plan isn’t perfect, but I would
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In the town halls that he had led in the area or over the phone, he mentioned the Farm Bill regularly, wanting to ensure that he was on the forefront of the fight to initiate a comprehensive answer to agriculture’s continuing needs. “This is a safety net for agriculture and research,” he said, in a previous town hall meeting. “If we don’t act, then really bad things could happen.”
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Baker Family Farm: Silver Lake operation produces certified organic product Leon Baker owns and operates the Baker Family Farm, a certified organic operation in the Silver Lake area. The Baker operation has been in business since 1987 and certified as an organic operation since 2000 through Oregon Tilth.
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By Ryan Bonham Lake County Examiner Located about eight miles north of Silver Lake, Leon Baker’s farming operation is one of a few in the county that produces certified organic alfalfa. The Baker Family Farm celebrated its silver anniversary last year, established on its current site in 1987. Baker, who relocated to Silver Lake in the early 1980s from California, said that the farm’s roots partly stemmed from his own desire to raise his family in an agricultural setting. “We wanted to start a ranch because that’s the best way to raise your children out of the city limits,” he said. The decision to go organic was based on a desire to keep the end product as natural as possible, not to mention practice positive stewardship, Baker said. The operation encompasses 160 acres, of
which 80 acres are irrigated. The balance is pastureland, Baker said, noting his desire to expand the operation into certified organic beef. Baker’s interest in organic farming was influenced by familial roots. Both his parents grew up in Iowa but relocated to Southern California after they married. Baker said he vividly remembered impressionable trips back to the family farms when he was a young boy. “I just loved it, every part of it,” he said. Baker noted that the roots and fundamentals of organic farming go back historically to earlier generations and traditional practices. “Organic farming is just what our grandparents and great-grandparents have done,” he said, noting it’s the best operation to care for the soil, land and environment. Baker cited increasing issues in the news with genetically modified organisms, and the litigation against non-GMO producers whose own products are impacted by these genetically-modifying producers as a reason for his dedi-
cation to organic farming. “To me, it’s the God-given way,” he said. “It’s the natural way.” After having graduated high school, Baker attended the UCLA Extension for one semester. He began studying for the ministry under Pastor Gordon Whipple with the Grace Church of Arcadia. Baker and his wife, Betty June, married in 1963, and he pastored in southern California for eight years. It was in 1983 that the couple moved to Silver Lake from Bishop, Calif., later establishing their current site in 1987. The couple raised five children together, plus one child that they took in as their own. At present, Baker is the sitting president of the Lake County Hay and Forage Association and a Fort Rock Silver Lake Soil and Water Conservation District board member. Baker also pastors at both the ORGANIC PRODUCTS Silver Lake Church See page 32 of the Bible and
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ORGANIC PRODUCTS From page 30 Summer Lake Christian Fellowship. The farm has been certified organic since 2000 with Oregon Tilth, Baker said, which is a nonprofit membership and research organization dedicated to biologically and socially responsible agriculture. Over the years, the science and knowledge has grown considerably as organic has become a much more common watchword in modern agriculture, he said. Oregon Tilth performs a comprehensive inspection process each year on his operation, Baker said. Part of the criteria for all-organic farming includes a complete void of synthetics, pesticides and the use of all-natural materials, he said. “All that is because you want to insulate yourself from all the things that may compromise your organic study,” he said. “Healthy plants will repel insects and weeds on their own.” Overall, Baker said that their alfalfa product has been well re-
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Baker Family Farm in Silver Lake encompasses 160 acres, and is inspected on a yearly basis by Oregon Tilth, a non-profit membership and research organization dedicated to biologically and socially responsible agriculture.
ceived and serves as quality livestock feed. He also sees organic agriculture as holding great promise in playing a positive role where environmental issues are concerned. He is an advocate of agriculture answering a variety of problems where the environment is concerned, citing one acre of quality grassland sequesters more carbon than one acre of rainforest. Living the agricultural life in Lake County has proven to be a rewarding one for Baker and his family. “We like the self-reliance it brings,” he said. “We like the people. Pretty much a great group of people live here.” The organic component of the Baker Family Ranch operation also fits in well with the growing interest that people have in modern food production, especially with regard to healthy options. “It’s growing quite fast,” he said. “People are getting more interested in where their food comes from.”
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Handcrafted artistry a pastime for veteran cowboy By Ryan Bonham Lake County Examiner
What does an experienced cowboy do in his spare time to while the time away, yet stay in touch with his roots? Well, if you’re Matt Wilson of Silver Lake, there is no one direct answer to that question; it’s multifold. Wilson enjoys a variety of creative outlets, all of which are inspired, in one fashion or another, from his days of cowboying and enjoying the western lifestyle, in general. His creative palate ranges from unique, hand-wound animals made from old baling wire to watercolor paintings to songwriting. The baling wire animals started as a means of killing time while working on the ZX Ranch some 15 years ago. It was something he came up with when there were lulls in an otherwise busy shipping time.
“I’ve been twisting those silly wire animals for over 15 years, and people seem to really like them,” he said. Creations have varied from horses to cows and cowboys, and generally made on the spot rather than by demand, Wilson said. Gradually, as he made more of them, the level of detail began to grow. “When I first started, they were just a (basic) form,” he said, noting he started adding details like split hooves and nostrils. A typical article would take four to five hours to make, he said, and the larger the individual piece, the more time devoted to it. “There’s just something about that old piece of baling wire that gives you that connection to the western lifestyle,” he said. Wilson also occasionally works on bit building, specifically with silver overlays. Daughter Ruby, he noted, is a talented weld-
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Gabby and Matt Wilson proudly display a sampling of Matt’s western artistry, which includes handcrafted stick horses and detailed baling wire creations.
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Bits with silver overlays are another item that Wilson crafts, assisted by daughter Ruby, an accomplished welder. er in her own right, and assists him on these projects. Wilson said earlier in his life he never envisioned slowing down from the cowboy side of his life, but injuries on separate occasions effectively did just that. “As a younger man, I just figured I’d cowboy all my life,” he said. Wilson’s watercolor painting efforts harkens back to his high school days, as he said he enjoyed painting during those formative years. Within the last two to three years, he resumed this component. He especially finds inspiration in thunderclouds as they fill the expansive skies of northern Lake County. Wilson also occasionally embarks upon handcrafted stick horses that are remarkably detailed, constructed from aged barn wood and miscellaneous materials that mimic real features, right down to the leather bits.
Spearheading the group Wampus Cat with his wife, Rachel, music has been a lifelong endeavor for Wilson, having learned to play the banjo around the age of eight. At present, the songwriting craft is an opportunity to not only express experience through song, but also to entertain others and travel. The Wilson family includes their five children: Ruby Ann, 16, Mattiline Rose, 14, Violet, 12, Gabby, 5, and Opal, 3 months. Firsthand experience with the rural, country life has been influential in his creative outlets, he noted, and he encourages the current generation to take everything in its entirety, as far as the beauty of the country, the nighttime skies and all that the western lifestyle encompasses. “I guess I’ll hope some of the younger guys will slow down and appreciate it for what it is,” Wilson said, “and not just what they’re doing. It’s a great way of life.”
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Calving season brings about a busy time for producers throughout the county. Lake County OSU Extension Agent Pete Schreder outlines things to keep in mind for this crucial part of the year for successful birthing efforts. Photo and Story By Pete Schreder OSU Extension Lake County Examiner
Winter/spring calving time is just about here. This article provides information on preparing for calving. Part of the information was taken from the OSU Calving Handbook, available free on line at: http:// beefcattle.ans.oregonstate.edu/html/publications/CSHandbook.htm
Support Team and Proper Facilities It is always best to work with your veterinarian and other people with experience calving out cows. Make sure you have an established working relationship with your support team prior to you needing “midnight” help. Another must is proper calving facilities. A regular squeeze chute can be disastrous if a laboring cow goes down in it. Pre-calving Checklist Don’t wait until calving begins, set up ahead of time. Here is a partial list of what you should consider. Also, think back to previous years. What did you have to help you then? What did you not have that you wish you did? Go get your supplies together before the action starts.
• Ensure proper heifer weight gain • Vaccinate heifers and cows for scours and enterotoxemia • Give Vitamin A injection unless supplement is being fed • When possible, use pastures for calving • Calving lots should be clean and have not been used during the past 10 months • Bring only springing heifers into the lot unless there is enough room to keep heifers scattered • Gather equipment (tail rope, gloves, soap, lubricant, chains, bucket, disinfectant, navel dip, etc.) • Be prepare to clean calving barn and stalls daily • Be prepared to provide frozen colostrum if needed Dystocia (calving difficulty) Dystocia accounts for major losses in the cow-calf business. We need to do all we can to cut back on this. The main problem is having a calf too big to deliver through the pelvis of the heifer or cow. There are several things manCALVING agers can do to decrease the amount of calvSee page 38 ing difficulty;
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CALVING
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the role of bull selection, nutrition and exercise are addressed below. Bulls - To cut back on dystocia, you should use a bull that has the appropriate birth weight and calving ease attributes for your cows and heifers. You can choose new bulls based on genetics by using EPD (expected progeny differences) listed with their breed association. Alternatively, you can use a bull based on previous experience with that him as a sire of low birth weight, easy calving offspring. Since it is a bit late for that this year, let’s look at a couple other factors influencing dystocia, and revisit the bull issue next newsletter. Nutrition - Proper nutrition is essential for a successful reproductive program. Good heifer development helps the young bovine to be physically (size and strength) prepared to deliver a calf. Heifers should be at least seventy-five percent of their mature weight at calving (65 percent at breeding). Similarly, proper body condition helps the female to be energetically prepared for the calving event. Cows should be at a body condition score of 5 at calving (BCS, scale 1 – 9, emaciated – obese). Heifers should calve at BCS 6. It takes strength and endurance to carry the 100+ pounds of calf and associated membranes and fluids and deliver them in a timely fashion. It is not hard to imagine (or remember)
a weak cow or underdeveloped heifer trying to make it through a difficult birthing process. Obese cows are also prone to calving difficulty due to fat filling up the birth canal and causing abnormal presentations. If calving is coming up on you very soon, it may be too late this year to get females developed or to the proper body condition. So, what can be done now with respect to nutrition? Make sure the diet of the animal has the required protein and energy levels for late gestation females. It is a mistake to under feed these animals at this time in hopes that the calf will not grow to be too big to deliver easily. In actuality, under-fed cows and heifers become weak and unable to deliver smoothly, and calves are weak and have difficulty surviving the birthing process. Carefully controlled research trials show this to be true 99 percent of the time. That is, if in the past, managers were lucky enough to have observed easier calving on a year when they did not feed well, other factors were actually responsible for their success that year, not the feeding. Low protein in the late gestation diet can also result in decreased calf vigor, delayed uterine involution, increased interval from calving to first estrus and decreased conception rates following calving. Another negative result is poor colostrum
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Chiropractor sets beasts of burden at ease By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner
Lakeview very recently became home to another industrious citizen that takes on multiple jobs at the ready. Dr. David Ager has just begun setting up a chiropractic office in the Marius Building having sold his practice in Klamath Falls. However, when he isn’t seeing human patients, he is more than ready to step out into the fields and serve as a chiropractor for horses. Having completed his chiropractic schooling for people in 2001, he said that he had a long and wonderful relationship with the people of Klamath Falls. The practice led him to explore possibilities outside of the office. Having grown up on a ranch, he was used to being around all manner of animals and was well aware of the need that farmers and ranchers have for a specialist to evaluate and remedy their equine. “I wanted to be with animals,” he said. “So, I decided to make a change.” The change that Ager made was to travel to Kansas for a six week animal chiropractic training in the summer of 2012. “Most of the practice was on canine and equine,” he said. “Though I did get some experience in feline and bovine.” While most ranchers in Lake County may not be too interested in paying a chiropractor to assist their cattle, Ager said that out east, especially on good dairy cows, there was a great market for those capable of correcting aches and pains. When asked about the comparison between people and animals he said, “It’s surprisingly different. The joints, the body size and the number of vertebrae are all different, though the underlying theories are the same.” Of course, he was quick to mention one of the largest challenges when it comes to treating animals. “One big thing is they don’t talk,” he said with a smile. “It’s a different set of indicators.” Once you understood a breed, he said that it was easy enough to detect discomfort or pain when working on an animal’s back. “The first thing you look at is the posture and watching their gait,” he said. Once he determines a problem, he pointed to a stark different between the way that he treats an animal, especially a horse versus common methods. “I firmly do not adjust in a stall,” he said, as he felt the constricted space does more harm than good. “Then it’s just gliding the joints.” Putting pressure on the joints of such big animals seems like it would be difficult to make any adjustments, particularly being that Ager said he only uses his hands to work. On the contrary, he said that animals relaxed better, letting the adjustments take effect easier. “The force I use is higher but the body is bigger; it’s just different.” He is eager to continue learning different methods to employ for all types of animals. “That’s why it’s called practice,” he said. “We’re learning every day.” He has been able to help a fair amount of dogs and says that his cat enjoys the adjustments that he gives to it on a regular
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Dr. Ager performs his horse chiropractic practice on a cooperative equine. New to Lakeview, his office will offer services for both animals and humans. basis, indicating the signs that are readily apparent for any animal in need of relief. “If their walking funny or have a behavioral change that could be an indication, as well as if they will turn right, but not left,” he said. Ager also listed the birthing process or slipping on ice as events that can knock a spine out of alignment. Moving into a small area, Ager is ready to be a part of the community. “I will need to work close with the local veterinarian,” he said, to foster a spirit of teamwork and information sharing. For appointments or more information, contact Ager’s office at 541880-3330 or e-mail ReliefChiropractic@Live.com.
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Weed Board takes root in Lake County
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Keeping the county as free of invasive species and noxious weeds as possible, Bret Arcularius removes them by spraying. By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner Though the Lake County Cooperative Weed Management Area has been active and assisting the area in the identification and eradication of noxious weeds and invasive species since 2004, there has been the constant question of who is responsible for enforcing the practices that they are trying to foster. While it has laid dormant for years, there is a push to reinstitute an effective Weed Board to meet that very goal. A constant problem to the wide open spaces of Lake County, noxious weeds and invasive species, such as the devastating medusahead rye, have no natural competition and so dominate the landscape depleting the valuable moisture in the soil which ruins germination and leaving an unpalatable plant for cattle grazing. According to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, “Once land is invaded by this grass, it becomes almost worthless, supporting neither native animals, birds or livestock.” This is just one of the multiple species of plants that threaten to invade the lands of Lake County. While the CWMA has put their best foot forward in working with the community to educate
and create plans for removal with landowners, the approach to the problem has largely been toothless, with no repercussions for landowners who let weeds dominate their fields. Oregon State University Dir. Pete Schreder sees a need for that type of enforcement. If one landowner sprays and regularly removes infestation, yet their neighbor does not, the weeds will readily continue to spread, presumably eventually blotting out both parcels. So, Schreder, with the help of landowners and concerned citizens, began last year to resurrect the Weed Board and seek enforcement authority from the Lake County Commissioners. “Many landowners are not spraying because there are no repercussions,” Schreder said in a presentation to the county. Drawing from the Oregon state statute 569.360 which gives the county power to appoint a weed control district, Schreder asked the board to certify them with the authority listed under that subsection. Specifically, from the county’s direction, an appointed Weed Board would be able to enter land, serve notices and destroy or supervised the destruction of noxious weeds. They would also be able to enter into contracts with districts to provide profes-
sional removal services of violations. Schreder also wanted to ensure that it would not only be about punishment. They hope to provide and increase the public’s awareness. With the Weed Board policy set and understood by the county, the question remains as to its funding. Klamath County has situated a Weed Board that not only surveys and cites those with problems, but they also actively perform the removal. Over time, their board has become self sufficient, requiring no assistance from the county’s general fund. Currently, the Lake County Weed Board is cementing its understanding of authority and responsibilities, weighing options, be they by levy or grant, to begin operations when the seasons change. The county commissioners did express their approval of the board and the enforcement that it wishes to harbor. Commissioner Brad Winters told them, “On the enforcement side, I think we need to step up in this county.” As the Weed Board moves forward in its direction, he greeted its inclusion. “You only have to drive half a mile out of town to see a bad weed problem,” Winters said, “We need options from the board and I’m very glad where we’re at today.”
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Lakeview’s lone sawmill continues timber legacy Collins Companies Vice Pres. of Resources Paul Harlan discusses the Fremont Sawmill’s smalllog mill operation during a public tour of the Fremont Sawmill.
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By Ryan Bonham Lake County Examiner Timber may no longer reign supreme as the once and future king of Lake County industry, but its legacy continues as a vital part of the local economy. Collins Companies’ Fremont Sawmill, the sole remaining sawmill in Lakeview, is continually dedicated to its presence as a local employer and processor of timber products. This dedication is exemplified by the company’s investment into its future with the implementation of a small-log processing plant in recent years; an addition that Paul Harlan, vice-president of resources, noted has been instrumental in increasing productivity. Paul Harlan, vice-president for resources for the Collins Companies-owned Lakeview mill, led a detailed tour of the small-log mill in the spring of 2012 through the monthly Connect Lake County seminar series. This particular edition proved to be among the most popular, with dozens of interested patrons in attendance. Starting inside the operations cab, Harlan and operator Ray Turner explained and demonstrated the mill’s operation, from feeding to cutting.
Harlan noted that the small-log mill greatly improved the overall productivity of the sawmill following its installation some four years ago. “When we added the small-log mill, we doubled the product of the mill,” he said, “The small-log mill, in less than four years, cut its two-millionth log. Two million of anything is a lot and that’s one segment at a time.” Within the controller’s cab, Turner is able to witness all the operations outside via flat screen monitors. To his left is a console featuring a bank of buttons and switches that serves as a command post for operations. The group watched as Turner demonstrated the mill’s capability in cutting down a 33-foot log. Metal scanning can indicate the presence of nails or other foreign objects. Harlan said that small logs, as defined by the mill, typically refers to diameters of 4.5 to 9 inches. Much of the mill’s small-log products, which included 2x6, 2x8 and 2x4 lumber products, are destined for markets in the southwestern region, such as Arizona and Texas. Inside the main sawmill, Harlan continued the tour with a look at computerized equipment that scans logs for their potential end product capacity. Based on the size of the log coming
through, the computer predicts how much product can be produced out of a given log, with this information revealed on a computer monitor. An estimated 45 percent of each log is used for sawdust, bark or chips, Harlan said. Chips are shipped by rail or truck to outside markets, while bark is used for the mill’s steam-generating boiler, he said. Three-and-a-half chip cars are loaded per day, with a maximum of 18 minutes per stop. Harlan noted that timeliness is key for maximum efficiency, as otherwise “bad things happen in the mill.” Fremont Sawmill employs about 75 in total, he noted, which includes managerial, administrative and general labor. Travis Erickson, the sawmill’s lands manager, spoke about Collins Companies’ land holdings locally as well as forest management techniques. Collins has about 96,000 acres within the Lakeview district, he said, with numerous additional acquisitions over the years. Erickson explained even-age and uneven age management methods, and the related pros and cons associated with each. Even-age management refers to TIMBER LEGACY treating a stand of See page 46 trees as a single
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TIMBER LEGACY From page 44 tree, which is less costly as it is performed cyclically, Erickson said, and increases forest diversity. Drawbacks to this method include less complexity of stands and increased upfront costs for management. Typical harvest age is 75 to 80 years, he said. Uneven-age management provides for multiple age classes and maintenance of a continual canopy cover. This method provides a cyclical revenue stream for the company, Erickson said, but it’s harder to control stand composition and there are recurring costs associated with thinning efforts. In a small management area, there is a large variability of stands, he noted. Harlan and Erickson noted that Collins’ holdings are green certified by outside forest auditing firms. This certification process,
which involves yearly audits, ensures that forest management goals are met by the management plans put into place. Erickson also spoke about Collins Companies’ continued addressing challenges associated with lowvalue lands and working to remain viable. The company’s priority, he said, is preserving its legacy of continuing to do what’s been done and maintaining its presence as Lakeview’s sole remaining sawmill. Public access to the majority of Collins’ holdings continues, as well, as a sampling of the company’s stewardship efforts to the public. Hunting and other public uses are samples of this outreach effort. The company also works with a select number of permittees for cattle grazing, Erickson said.
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Oregon Cattlemen’s Association reins in 100 years
PETER CLARK/ Lake County Examiner
Oregon Cattlemen’s Association Treasurer John O’Keeffe discussed the exciting and up and coming future of their organization as they celebrate their 100th year. Actively promoting all interests pertinent to cattle ranching, he listed a great number of successes they have earned in their many years. By Peter Clark Lake County Examiner It is a big year for the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association as they prepare to celebrate a full 100 years protecting one of the most integral aspects of economic life in the state. Beginning with 12 people in 1913, interested in raising their voice to protect their livelihood at the local, state and national level, through the years, they have expanded their reach and been able to lend their side of the story to the Oregon legislation as a counter balance to the western side of the state, unfamiliar with ranching practices. They will celebrate the anniversary with a large Centennial Celebration in Baker City from June 20-22, featuring team branding, a parade, a trade show and a whole host of other activities. Though many battles have been won to maintain the practices and needs of the ranching communities found in Oregon over the years, OCA Treasurer John O’Keeffe confirmed that there are always new challenges, either political or economic, to the interests of the lifestyle. As they move into their first centennial, he readily offered a few of the most notable challenges that Oregon cattlemen face in
the modern times. “The wolf issue needs attention and we’ve worked really hard on that,” he said. “It really hits country people hard, but there’s a romantic side to the issue, so it’s tough to make progress.” In response, the OCA is trying to work with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to revise their Wolf Conservation Plan that is in its five year review, to account for the great numbers of livestock lost to dependent communities in eastern Oregon. O’Keeffe also said the OCA championed the need to revise an Integrated Water Resource Strategy to amend current laws that regulate usages of control. As part of the irrigation system to water livestock, wetlands are flooded to mimic the situation that created them. “They don’t lend themselves to being regulated,” O’Keeffe said. “You might have water from four different divergences, cross seven different land ownerships and reclaimed three times. It’s a little bit hard to assign water to an area.” The OCA is working with the Oregon Water Resources Department to make sure they can give their input. “The chairmen of these committees don’t always understand these things,” O’Keeffe said. They try to look closely and be ready for
any changes that might affect their industry. O’Keeffe mentioned how rules are changing for the age and source of livestock, possible in the near future. “We have to work to make sure those rules are written to keep us in mind,” he said. He was also able to list a long line of successes that the OCA have been involved with winning. “To date, we don’t have water measurements on a lot of the fields, so that’s a big one,” he said. “We have a good affordable grazing fee (from the state) that we can live with.” And he also explained how the OCA was heavily involved with keeping the Range Dept. in Oregon State University when they were close to removing it from the curriculum. Being with the organization for 15 years, and chairman of the public lands committee for 12, O’Keeffe wanted to extend an invitation to anyone interested in joining the OCA. “Anybody can show up that wants to be involved,” he said, explaining that it takes a lot of work on the part of everyone in the association. Over and again, he did stress, “You can make a difference.” For more information, visit the OCA website at www.orcattle.com or call them at 503361-8941.
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Varied weather conditions can impact calving During periods of extreme weather conditions, such as the cold snap experienced in Jan. 2013 in which temperatures dipped below z e ro regularly, care must be taken during calving to protect newborn calves. The mother cow cleans her young immediately after birth, but in periods of extreme weather the calf may be placed in a warming box to avoid risk of hypothermia and other concerns. SUBMITTED PHOTO
By Ryan Bonham Lake County Examiner Calving season is a busy time for any producer, with plenty of work involved. There are many factors that can influence calving season, not the least of which is the weather. The temperature extremes of early January 2013 are a prime example of natural environment conditions which can have a direct impact on the calving process, said Lake County OSU Extension Agent Pete Schreder. “A lot of animals, when everything’s great, go and calve and everything’s wonderful,” Schreder said. “When we have really cold conditions like these, animals need a better quality feed.” As animals are generating their own energy during the gestational development period, Schreder said that this energy spikes toward the end of the calving cycle. The mother animal needs to sustain not only itself but its calf, as well. They often times sacrifice their own body weight as a result, for the good of its calf. When the temperatures dip below the zero mark for extended
periods, Schreder said that providing quality feed for livestock in the amounts that they need is important. If winds become a factor, even harsher impacts can be expected due to wind chill. This is especially crucial when the calf is born, at which time it must be cleaned off right away to avoid freezing to death, Schreder said. “When those little critters are born, they’re sopping wet, and so if they’re not cleaned off right away, their body temperature will drop pretty quick,” he said. “Warm and dry is the best.” Schreder noted that avoiding mortality is an important fiscal element for producers, given that a single calf lost could mean a $1,500 loss. This means no income to the producer, yet they still have a cow to feed for another year. Schreder said that varied weather conditions are a hallmark of Lake County, as he’s seen different weather in the area over the past 10 years that he’s lived here. Most years generally see the snowfall arrive in November or December, with January and February serving as cold and dry periods. In the later months of winter, wet snow occasionally arrived.
This year’s cold snap — temperatures of 20 degrees below zero were recorded on Saturday, Jan. 12, and Sunday, Jan. 13 — does not fall into the realm of typical conditions, Schreder said. As for a window of opportunity during the birthing process, Schreder said that the margin of risk of mortality depends on the temperatures. “They could freeze to the ground in a matter of minutes,” he said. Once birthing is complete, the mother cow is up right away, he said, and cleaning the calf off. Outside intervention may be needed in the event of extreme temperature conditions in which the mother cow’s action may not be swift enough. In this case, the calf might be placed in a warming box to speed up the process. A goal of rejoining the calf and its mother quickly serves for minimal interruption of the bonding process, Schreder said. The initial milk received by the calf after its birth, colostrum, is filled with many crucial antibodies, and provides an important boost to the calf’s immune system. Health risks associated with interrupting that bonding process
include pneumonia, hypothermia and the scours virus, Schreder said. “Any time the natural process is interrupted, when you break that process, it just makes it (harder) to establish that bond,” he said. “A lot of times, when the weather’s bad, you may have to sacrifice that (bond).” In some cases, a forced bond may occur in which the mother cow and calf are penned up together to impose that bond, which may or may not be successful, Schreder said. “When they don’t make that bond, they may not be real receptive,” he said. Feeding guidelines during calving include use of a high quality hay ration, Schreder said, dependent upon the type of animal. The quantity accounts for the increased energy burned during the colder weather conditions of winter, he said. “When the weather gets cold, like this,” he said, “you’re usually not changing the ration too much. Usually, you’re just boosting the (quantity) a bit more.” For more information, contact the Lake County OSU Extension Office at 541- 947-6054.
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Lakeview Collaborative Landscape Restoration Project: a year later
Thinning tree stands is a primary goal of the Stewardship Unit. By Ryan Bonham Lake County Examiner A year has passed since the announcement that the Lakeview Collaborative Landscape Restoration Project would receive $3.5 million annually over a 10-year period for improvement efforts. A spokesman for the effort and executive director for Lake County Resources Initiative, Jim Walls, reported that the first year has been a productive period. A national report released in midDecember highlighted results from the 2012 year. The Lakeview project is part of a greater national program that is primarily focused on forest restoration work for the benefit of people, water and wildlife. The national program addresses 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Lakeview’s project was among the 23 projects selected nationwide in 2012, sharing some $40 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Oregon received a total of $7,087,000 to split between three projects out of that funding pool. Statistics related to the Lakeview project included the creation or maintenance of 88 jobs,
141 miles of restored fish habitat and 1,036 acres of invasive species treated, Walls said in a Dec. 27 press release. “The Lakeview Collaborative Landscape Restoration Project has a lot to be proud of,” said Walls. “It’s one of those rare winwin-win efforts, with a broad coalition of partners pulling together to accomplish real benefits for people, forests, water and wildlife. We’re looking forward to getting even more done in the coming years.” Efforts in the Drews Valley area have been hampered due to the devastating Barry Point fire in the summer of 2012, but Walls said there’s plenty of other work to be done. Efforts of focus will include forest thinning, road decommissioning, fish habitat enhancement and culvert removal, he said. “We would sell logs to the mill out of all this, and look for other residual areas,” he said. Efforts are underway to move the needed work to other sites in need, given the impacts of the Barry Point fire in the Drews area, Walls said, noting fuels reduction and thinning is needed near Paisley. A side effect of the aforementioned fire is likely a high quantity of road hazard work, he noted.
“We’re trying to do more restoration… on those fire-burned soils,” Walls said, noting it could be as long as six decades before growth prospers in the most severe areas. “This gives the chance to try alternatives and test them over time.” Forest health is a major concern, particularly in light of the aforementioned fire. Planting in areas of severe burns is a major priority, Walls said, along with finding use for six years worth of biomass piles that were slated for the biomass plant currently on hold. A key component for work efforts includes the 10-year stewardship contract between Collins Companies and the Forest Service, Walls said. Also important is the collaborative group’s emphasis on economically feasible as well as scientifically sound methodologies, he said. “We hope we can convince groups that we are taking an economical and ecological approach to this… and we’ll monitor it (extensively),” Walls said. “We have a good reputation for getting stuff done out there.” Walls noted that the Barry Point fire served as a prime indicator of the importance in addressing forest health issues prior
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to such a catastrophic fire event. “The Barry Point fire placed a heck of a workload on everybody, including us here and Collins Companies,” he said, also noting that the Lakeview project ranked highest in terms of USDA funding. Not only is salvage work an important element, but also keeping ‘green’ programs up and running, as they are vital to both the local sawmill and the overall health of the forest, Walls said. The Lakeview Stewardship group was established 14 years ago with the goal of developing sustainable forest management on the Lakeview Stewardship Unit, formerly known as the Lakeview Sustained Yield Unit. This unit encompasses 500,000 acres on the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The Lakeview Stewardship group consists of The Collins Companies, Concerned Friends of the Fremont-Winema, Defenders of Wildlife, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Lake County Resources Initiative, Lakeview High School, Lakeview Ranger District, Oregon Department of Economic and Community Development, Oregon Wild, Paisley Ranger District, Sustainable Northwest, The Nature Conservancy, The Wilderness Society and local citizens.
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+42
+75
+27
+.36
MARB +.71
RE +.56
SB $74.75
Y ORK RANCHES P.O. Box 18, Alturas, California 96101 Terry & Todd York, Owners • Russ Davis, Manager (530)233-4538 office (530) 708-0487 cell Visit Us at www.yorkranch.com
MATT MACFARLANE MARKETING
(530) 633-4184 • (916) 803-3113 mmacfarlane@wildblue.net m3cattlemarketing.com
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Advertiser Directory 1st Class Auto Glass . . . 15 39er Variety Store . . . . . . . . 55 Adel Store . . . . . . . . . 7 AirLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Anderson Engineering . . . 35 Aspen Ridge Resort . . . . . . 20 Auto Haven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Basin Fertilizer . . . . . . . . 21 Brian Bauer Horseshoeing . . 54 Bender’s Promotional Apparel & Supplies . . . .26 Bianchi’s Auto & Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . 20 Bill Black . . . . . . . . 43 Buchanan Angus . . . . . . . . 11 Joe Barry Construction . . . . 25 Bruce’s Plumbing . . . . . . . . . 15 Cahill Construction . . . . . . . . 38 Chewaucan Garage . . . . . . . 46 Christmas Valley Concrete . . 39 Christmas Valley Market . . . . 37 Gabe Cobian Trucking . . . . . . 8 Ashley Cockrell, DVM . . . . 47 Cockrell’s High Desert Lodging . . . . 25 Cornerstone Industrial Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Country - Gene Thomas . . . 41 Cowgirl Stitchery . . . . . . . . 55 Dan’s Auto Sales . . . . . . . . . 21 DeForest Leatherwork . . . . . . 17 Desert Inn Motel . . . . . . 46 Desert Rose Funeral Chapel . . . . . 49 Dog Lake Construction . . . . 15 Evans & Bartlett, CPAs . . . . 16 Favell-Utley Corp. . . . . . . 53 Fishhole Creek Ranch . . . . . . 20 Flying U Angus Ranch . . . 13 Floyd A. Boyd . . . . . . . 26 Gage Liquid Feed . . . . . . . 47 Gary McCleese & Sons . . . . 23
Goose Tracks Quilt Shop . . . 51 Haigh Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Hall Motor Company . . . . . 17, 43 Handde Pump . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Hart Mtn. Store . . . . . . . . . 12 Harvey’s Ag Repair . . . . . . 32 Heaton Steel . . . . . . . . . 31 Helena Chemical Co. . . . . . . 27 High Country Real Estate . . . 2 Hollingsworths’ Inc. . . . . . . 39 Homestead Cafe . . . . . . . 27 Howard’s Drugs . . . . . . . 25 Jasco Construction . . . . . . . 23 KBE - Lakeview . . . . . . . . 35 JW Kerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Klamath Bull Sale . . . . . . 49 Klamath Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . .28 Lake County Examiner . 12, 45 Lake County Round-Up . . . 31 Lake County Round-Up Assn . . . . . . . . 29 Lake County Round-Up Museum . . . . . . 20 Lake County Stockgrowers . . . . . 15 Lake County Cooperative Weed Mgt. Area . . . . . . 47 Lake County Watershed Council . . . . . . . . 12 Lake Health District . . . . . 27 Lakeside Terrace . . . . . . . . 46 Lakeview Animal Hospital . . . . . . . . . 3 Lakeview Lockers . . . . . 53 Les Schwab Tires . . . . . . 9 Liddycoat, Don CPA . . . . . . . . . 9 Maag/Oft Cook . . . . . . . 17 Markus, Jason - Anipro . . . . . 22 Max’s Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mercy Flights . . . . . . . . 13
Mile Hi Tire & Exhaust . . . . . . . . 26 Miller Oil, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 39 Modoc Steel & Supply . . . . 8 Mr Klip . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Niche Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Nolte-Fuller Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 43 North Lake Tire . . . . . . . 38 Oregon Sunstone Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel . . . . . . 55 Outback Plumbing . . . . . . 13 Papa Dan’s/ Lakeview Lanes . . . . . 21 Pardue Construction . . . . . . . 5 Ellington Peek . . . . . . . 47 Philibert Construction . . . . . . 2 Pioneer Saloon . . . . . . . . . . 51 Pooch Parlor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Poplars Ranch . . . . . . . . 7 ProBuild . . . . . . . . . . 19 Robbins Farm Equipment . . 31 Rusth, Spires & Pulley, LLP. . . . . . 51 Sagewood Grocery . . . . . . . 39 Salt Creek Industries . . . . 33 Shasta Livestock Auction . . 35 Silver Lake Mercantile . . . . 3 Silver Lake Fuel & Repair . . . . 37
Simms Trucking . . . . . . . . 22 J.R. Simplot Co. . . . . . . . 3 Snack Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Starts Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ed Staub & Sons . . . . . . . 49 Shasta Livestock/ Western Video. . . . . . . 35 SS Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Sterling Bank . . . . . . 5 Subway . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Summer Lake Hot Springs . . . 37 Superior LivstockDuarte Sales . . . . . . 9 Surprise Valley Electric . . . . . . . . . 46 Swingle Grogan Realty . . 31 Rob Thornton Builders . . . . 47 Tnet Internet . . . . . . 22 Trade West . . . . . . . . 21 Tracy Electric, LLC . . . . . . . 11 Tri-State Livestock . . . . . . . .23 True Value . . . . . . . . . . 13 V-A-L Charolais . . . . . . . . 21 Wampler, Paul & Robert . . . 5 Warner Mtn. Recycling . . . . 32 Waterin’ Hole Tavern . . . . . 49 The Willows . . . . . . 37 Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo. . . . . . . . 31 York Ranches . . . . . . . . 53
Brian Bauer Horseshoeing Pleasure, Performance, Corrective
Quality Farrier Service Reasonable Rates
541-219-1931 Graduate of Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School 2005
brianjbauer@aol.com
1340 S. I St. Lakeview, OR
97630
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Cowgirl Stitchery & Bernina Center “Sewing is Our Business!”
Full Line of Bernina Sewing & Embroidery Machines We Sell Horn Cabinettes!! Bernette Machines starting at
199
$
Closeout Models On Sale starting at
250
$
ded s Inclu e Financing Classe in h l Mac with al ases Available on OAC Purch
Previously Loved Machines
f f f f Embroidery Supplies & Designs
f f f Repair On All Machines
109 E Front St. • Merrill 541-798-1100
Serving Our Community Since
1912
“Service with Integrity is our business” Pre-arranged services available
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel Jim Huffstutter - Owner
410 Center, Lakeview • 541-947-3264
Card & Variety Store Men’s Women’s Kids
39
Wrangler Jeans
¢ Greeting Cards
Party Supplies Balloons Office Supplies Home Decor
We Are Thermal Sets Toy Central! Socks Lakeview’s Small Mart
15 N. E St. 541-947-3998
Charter Flying Services for Business and Pleasure • Local and Cross-Country • Aerial cattle location and property inspections
Lake County Airport 541-947-4222 541-219-0444
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What You May NEED In The Future, We Can Sell You TODAY! Come in and see Don, Daron & Ed
Our Equipment Sales Consultants
ALL NEW T5 SERIES:
The New Business Class of Farming NEW T5 Series tractors from New Holland mean business. Productivity and versatility come standard thanks to robust power, superior comfort, ergonomic controls, and numerous options. Using state-of-the-art virtual reality techniques, New Holland designed the T5 Series as the ultimate tractors for mixed farmers. Welcome to the business class of farming! Visit us to see them in person!
Ed’s Cell 541-219-0695
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Customer Service Is Our Goal! Financing Provided by
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NEW T6 SERIES TRACTORS:
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New Holland BigBalers are the new benchmark for baling capacity and productivity. They deliver up to a 20% increase in baling capacity and a 5% increase in bale density compared to previous models. The industry-leading New Holland pre-compression chamber assures dense, perfect flake formation and now gets a little help from the new standard roller windguard that helps to pre-compress the crop before it even reaches the pickup tines.
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307 North P St. 211 Hwy. 20 Lakeview, OR 97630 Hines, OR 97738 (541) 947-2188 (541) 573-1280 87000 Christmas Valley Hwy. Christmas Valley, OR 97641 (541) 576-3026
Toll Free: 1-800-942-2188
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