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Angus champions named at 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show Angus enthusiasts led 152 entries at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show’s Angus Show, Jan. 9 in Harrisburg, PA. Doug Parrett, Urbana, IL, evaluated the 127 females, 22 bulls and three cow-calf pairs.

Just Enuff New Edition Edgar was named supreme champion bull and grand champion bull. Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA; Clover Lane Farms, Perth, Ontario, Canada; and Cedarview Angus, Pakenham, Ontario, Canada, own the January 2010 son of Duff New Edition 6108. He earlier won junior champion.

JDH Cattle Co., Dover, PA, owns the reserve grand champion bull. JDH BT Worthmore 3210 is an October 2010 son of SAV Net Worth 4200 and first won senior calf champion.

Matthew Mitchell, Reinholds, PA, led the grand champion female. Champion Hill Georgina 7928 is a February 2011 daughter of SAV Brave 8320 and first won early junior calf champion.

Champion Hill Blossom 7798 claimed reserve grand champion female. Matthew Mitchell, Reinholds, PA, owns the September 2010 daughter of SAV Iron Mountain 8066. She first won senior calf champion.

JEA LF Erica 721 claimed grand champion cow-calf pair. Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA, owns the August 2007 daughter of SAV 8180 Traveler 004. A September 2011 bull calf sired by SAV Bismarck 5682 completes the winning pair.

Cranmer Angus Farm, Butler, PA, showed the reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Cherry Knoll Eligence 9015 is a February 2009 daughter of BT Crossover 758N. A July 2011 bull calf sired by BCA Net Worth is at side.

A complete list of winners follows: Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion: B C A Scaara Eagle Eye 155. Exhibitor: Beaver Creek Angus, Thomasville, PA. Reserve Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion: BV Elba 631. Exhibitor:

JDH BT Worthmore 3210 won reserve grand champion bull. JDH Cattle Company, Dover, PA, owns the October 2010 son of S A V Net Worth 4200. He first won senior calf champion.

Just Enuff New Edition Edgar won supreme champion and grand champion bull at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show's Angus Show, Jan. 9 in Harrisburg, PA. Clover Lane Farms, Perth, Ontario, Canada; Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA; and Cedarview Angus, Pakenham, Ontario, Canada, own the January 2010 son of Duff New Edition 6108. He earlier won junior champion. Doug Parrett, Urbana, IL, evaluated the 152 entries.

Daniel Rohrbaugh, Seven Valleys, PA. Senior Champion Female: UHA Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion: Overton Burgess 059. Exhibitor: Ruby Champion Hill Georgina 7928. Monn, Shippensburg, PA. Grand Champion Female: Champion Exhibitors: Matthew Mitchell, Hill Georgina 7928. Exhibitors: Reinholds, PA. Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf Matthew Mitchell, Reinholds, PA. Reserve Grand Champion Female: Champion: KJF Delia T26-W41.

Champion Hill Blossom 7798.

Exhibitor: Fred Frey, Quarryville, PA. Senior Heifer Calf Champion: Exhibitor: Matthew Mitchell, Reinhold, Champion Hill Blossom 7798. Exhibitor: PA. Junior Bull Calf Champion: B C A Matthew Mitchell, Reinhold, PA. Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Flawless 119. Exhibitor: Hannah Champion: Just Enuff Freedom Grim, Thomasville, PA. Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: Morgan. Exhibitor: Just-Enuff Angus, Rains Great Divide GDT5RT. Bethlehem, PA. Intermediate Champion Heifer: CMS Exhibitor: Dale Rains, Mercer, PA. Senior Bull Calf Champion: JDH BT Special Design 0114. Exhibitor: Caleb Worthmore 3210. Exhibitor: J D H Schmuck, Rockwood, PA. Reserve Intermediate Champion Cattle Company, Dover, PA. Intermediate Champion Bull: AOF Heifer: B V Tibbie 570. Exhibitor: Emperor’s New Groove X38. Exhibitor: Andrea Foore, Seven Valleys, PA. Junior Champion Heifer: L V A Mercedes Melo, Lehighton, PA. Junior Champion Bull: Just Enuff Giddyup Cheyenne, 1001. Exhibitor: New Edition Edgar. Exhibitor: JustAlayna Clark, Mifflintown, PA. Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA.; Clover Cedar Hill Sandy Brittney570. Exhibitor: Lane Farms, Perth, Ontario, Canada; Alana Eisenhour, Wellsville, PA. Angus champions A5

Junior Angus Winners Named at 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show Junior Angus exhibitors led 79 entries at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show’s Junior Heifer Show, Jan. 8 in Harrisburg, PA. Chip Kemp, Harrisburg, MO, evaluated the females before naming champions.

BCA Belle Eagle Eye 128 won grand champion female and grand champion bred-and-owned female. Hannah Grim, Thomasville, PA, led the February 2011 daughter of BC Eagle Eye 110-7. She first claimed junior calf champion.

Matthew Mitchell, Reinholds, PA, owns the reserve grand champion female. Cherry Knoll Rosebud 030 is an April 2010 daughter of MCATL Reachout 836. She first won junior champion.

A complete list of winners follows: Junior Heifer Calf Champion: BCA Belle Eagle Eye 128. Exhibitor: Hannah Grim, Thomasville, PA. Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: BV Elba 631. Exhibitor: Daniel Rohrbaugh, Seven Valleys, PA. Senior Heifer Calf Champion: Freys KJF Arkpride T105-V118; Exhibitor: Fred Frey, Quarryville, PA. Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: H J M PortiA. Exhibitor: Jared Fessler, Robesonia, PA. Intermediate Champion Heifer: Cherry Knoll Cheyenne 033. Exhibitor: Matthew Mitchell, Reinholds, PA.

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B C A Belle Eagle Eye 128 won grand champion female and grand champion bredand-owned female at the 2012 Pennslyvania Farm Show’s Junior Angus Show, Jan. 8 in Harrisburg, PA. Hannah Grim, Thomasville, PA, owns the February 2011 daughter of BC Eagle Eye 110-7. She earlier won junior calf champion. Chip Kemp of Harrisburg, MO, evaluated the 205 entries.

by Troy Bishopp LATHAM, NY — The uncharacteristic snowless January conjured up more scenes of grazing animals than of snowmobiles racing across a pasture. Maybe it was karma then, which brought grazing professionals, researchers, educators and farmers together to learn more about the advances in pasture

management and ongoing research efforts throughout the Northeast corridor from Maine to West Virginia.

The mission of the Consortium, as adopted by the membership, is to link livestock graziers and federal, state, land grant, and private research, extension, and technology transfer groups into partnerships

James Neel, USDA-ARS Research Animal Scientist explains silvopasture opportunities.

that identify, develop, coordinate, promote, and deliver pasture research, extension, and technology transfer leading to economically, socially, and environmentally sound and sustainable grazingbased livestock production systems for the Northeastern U.S. This includes dairy, beef, sheep, goat, and equine enterprises across the region.

This year’s lineup of presentation topics and poster sessions included: Nutrient management for pastures, assessing pasture plant blends and mixtures, organic farming methods of seeding and managing pastures within the new NOP pasture rule, integrated pest management in controlling flies, silvopasture opportunities, raising dairy heifers on pasture, risk management tools for pasture, equine pasture improvement and monitoring tools and learning how climate change may effect grassland ecosystems.

In the midst of this educational forum is an

Consumer connection

by Julie Cushine-Rigg This is the first in a series of columns that will discuss what consumers are looking for in farm fresh products. The idea is to highlight foods and products that are on the rise in the eyes and wallets of consumers — including chefs.

By taking a closer look at how consumers are using these products, producers and growers can tap into tastes and trends, and respond to consumers.

With farm fresh products gaining in popularity, families and chefs alike are seeking them out. Here’s your connection to what’s on the plates of food buyers as they continue to buy more direct from farm products toward healthier diets. Questions and ideas are welcome to Julie at juliesconsumerconnection@aol.com.

Goat Cheese Our first food is goat cheese. From tarts to cheese plates, the food buying public is getting very interested in goat cheese. Whether it’s cooked within a recipe, or served alongside crackers and fruit ‘in the raw’, consumer interest in this product is growing in popularity.

According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, (AGMRC) in the past decade goat cheese has been one of the fastest growing

cheeses in the specialty food product market. Currently, more than 50 percent of the goat cheese products consumed are imported with the majority coming from France, (http://news.msue.msu).

As more farmers who raise dairy goats turn to producing cheese, that number can shift though. Especially when you consider the increase in the number of farmers markets and the ability to market directly to consumers via CSAs (consumer supported agriculture) and local Food Cooperatives.

The AGMRC also says that in the United States, dairy goats are being raised in every state, with the largest number residing in Wisconsin (46,000 head), California (38,000 head), Iowa (29,500 head) and Texas (20,000 head). As of January 1, 2010, the United States had 355,000 milk goats, up 6 percent from 2009.

The NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Center) (2009), reports that milk goats were raised on 27,400 farms in 2007. Texas reported having 2,100 milk goat operations, California reported 1,400 milk goat operations and Pennsylvania reported 1,300 milk goat operations. Wisconsin and three other states — Michigan, New York and Washington — reported having

(L to R) Ed Rayburn, Extension Specialist/Agronomy WVU; Rachael Gilker, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture; Angus Johnson, Chair Action Committee, South Salem, NY; Jim Cropper, Consortium Executive Director, Greensboro, NC, present farmer Angus Johnson with a meritorious service award.

Photos by Troy Bishopp opportunity for farmers these 2012 agenda area profitability of alternaand agency service items for further scruti- tive management feeding providers to network on ny and research: strategies for animals on issues and strategies Management strategies high quality pastures.

A private-sector stakethat affect the continued and costs of transition or support for utilizing conversion from row holder committee is diligrassland resources as crops to sustainable, gently working with the an economic and envi- productive grazing appropriate officials to these ronmental engine for lands, summarize CLA address fueling agricultural and human nutritional Consortium objectives growth in the Northeast. benefits present in and priority needs to Unfortunately, federal grass-fed products, keep working Northeast budget cuts to grazing extending the grazing grazing lands in an equitechnical staff and scien- season with improved table position as the tists in all northeastern varieties of forage 2012 Farm Bill conserstates and closures to species, quantify the vation title talks begin.

For more information key longtime research economics of whole-farm facilities in Ohio and systems, orchardgrass on the work of the Pasture West Virginia have many persistence concerns, Northeast farmers wondering in the explore new alternatives Consortium to enhance wake of increased con- for transfer of knowledge grass-based farming syssumer demand for local and information to tems go to www.grazinggrass-based meats and increase adoption of guide.net or contact Director, organic dairy products. grazing and research Executive Cropper at The stakeholder pas- and determine the envi- James ture committee identified ronmental impacts and jbcropper@yahoo.com

1,100 milk goat operations.

Goat breeds include Alpine, LaMancha, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen and Toggenburg. All are capable of producing approximately 2,000 pounds of milk per year. While this sounds like a good yield it is surprising that we, the United States import more than 50 percent of the dairy goat cheese products we consume. Most of the cheese is from France.

Consumes uses When asked how goat cheese is most used (via a popular social networking page), most people responded that they add goat cheese to salads. A close second was the use of goat cheese on homemade pizzas. Respondents noted that they like the unique flavor of the cheese, and it often paired well with nuts and/or fruit. Perhaps the pairing of the cheese with the sweeter foods helps to cut the “tanginess” of the cheese.

For about the past 10 years statistics show that goat cheese has been one of the fastest-growing segments in specialty cheese. While the variety of goat cheeses are many, cheeses traditionally made from goat’s milk include feta, gjetost, chabichou and pyramide.

Looking ahead Because dairy goat products are unique, they are expected to expand within niche markets.

Until recently, federal regulations required that cheeses aged less than 60 days be made from pasteurized milk, preventing raw milk cheese from being exported. However, in September 2007, the U.S. government approved a raw milk health certificate that enabled U.S. cheesemakers to tap a new market, the European Union raw milk cheese market. (www.agmrc.org/commoditiesproducts/livestock/goats/dairygoats.cfm) The potential growth among specialty cheeses is something to consider, as are all of the ‘niche’ products produced on farms. Nationally, according to nrn.com (Nation’s Restaurant News), farm or estate branded food items ranks 12th on a list of 20 of the top food trends for 2012.

So whether you’re already raising goats and making cheese, it’s nice to see that the trend is growing. And if you’re raising goats for other purposes and are thinking of branching out, you may want to consider cheese. Either way, consider how consumers are using them. There may be potential for more flavors of goat cheese to be brought to farmers markets, CSAs and the like.

For more information visit the agricultural marketing resource center at www.agmrc.org

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New York hosts Northeast Pasture Consortium annual meeting

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Had enough?

Let Pennsylvania senator know about it

by Stephen Wagner If you visit Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s website and click on “Had Enough?” you’ll have an opportunity to chronicle your experiences with overbearing aspects of the federal government.

“I want to reach out to my constituents and invite everyone to let us know of a government example of being out of control,” says Pennsylvania’s junior senator.

Having won his seat more than a year ago from longtime Sen. Arlen Specter, Toomey explained that he’s talking about any “government agency that is too overbearing” when he references his Had Enough? campaign. “If you’ve had enough of any government red tape or bureaucracy or excessive rules or regulations, let us know.”

Toomey made his comments at the 96th Pennsylvania Farm Show at the Penn-Ag display. After meeting and greeting attendees, Toomey stepped up to the podium to launch into concerns about a number of regulations and initiatives promoted by the Obama administration.

“I think they are a threat to Pennsylvania farms,” he said. “I’m hearing about it pretty regularly.

Whether it’s the EPA or the Department of Labor, the cost of

‘Obamacare’ or the death tax. There are a lot of ways the federal government in Washington is making it more difficult to successfully operate a family-owned farm and we should not be making life more difficult on the farm at all.”

One of Toomey’s concerns is the EPA’s approach to the TMDL [Total Maximum Daily Load] issue, which has to do with the runoff emanating from communities and some from farms.

“I think that we’re all delighted that the Chesapeake Bay has become a cleaner body of water than it once was,” Toomey said. “We are pleased with that improvement and we want to see more. But I’m very concerned about the methodology being used by the EPA.” The methodology he referred to are the models used to estimate the amount of pollutants that come from farms — the models used to determine how much runoff the government wants to permit county by county and farm by farm.

“I’m concerned that it’s going to impose an inappropriate hardship on Pennsylvania farmers. I’m not alone in this,” he said. “This is a bipartisan concern. I have written to the EPA. I have worked with Democratic colleagues as well as Republicans and I want to find a solution to this that

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Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey addresses a crowd at the 96th Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Photos by Stephen Wagner works.” against the EPA. The second issue weighing on “The restrictions and regulations Toomey’s mind is one that he likens to proposed by the Labor Department “a solution in search of a problem.” would negatively affect the children of And that is the Department of Labor’s farm families as well as youngsters proposed rules regarding children who don’t live on a farm, including working on farms. While considered those who participate in 4-H and FFA regulatory overreach by some, the activism,” said PFB President Carl T. Labor Department is taking more Shaffer. “If the proposed rules are measured steps and even attempting adopted, there will be a drastic change to be diplomatic — unlike the EPA, in the nature of work that youths which has been accused of arrogance under age 16 can perform in agriculture.” by various farm agencies.

The proposed rules shouldn’t affect When Labor Department suggests most children under the age of 16 4-H, Future Farmers of America or should not be permitted to drive trac- other educational programs. And, they tors, use power equipment, or work may not keep children from helping on with livestock in specific situations, it their grandparents’ or uncle’s farms if reasons that farming is one of the they aren’t paid. PAFFA, however, disnation’s most dangerous occupations. agrees.

“It will effect some of our students,” It further states that rules governing child farm labor haven’t been upgrad- says Carl Brammer, Executive Director of PAFFA. “We promote and teach a lot ed in more than 40 years.

“Changes are needed to address the of hands-on learning, and a lot of our dangers of working with tractors and students won’t be able to do that if this other large farm machines,” says thing passes. We have students who Michael Hancock, assistant adminis- belong to FFA that are anywhere from trator for policy at the Labor 14 to 18 years old, and sometimes Department’s Wage and Hour Division. older, but it’s those younger ones who Furthermore, he noted, farming is “the can be most affected. Their work expesingle-most hazardous occupation, as rience on the farm, not necessarily family farms, will be affected by it from measured by fatalities, for children.”

What Toomey finds annoying is that that aspect.”

If the Farm Bureau lawsuit against another government agency has decided that children working on a family the EPA is lost, what might the long farm are now subject to a host of ham- term effect be? What message might it stringing regulations. “Kids learn send to Washington? “That would tell tremendously valuable life lessons by us,” Toomey said in closing, “that we absorbing discipline and learning to be need a legislative solution. If we can’t productive on the family farm,” says get a judicial solution because the Toomey. “What we don’t need in courts deem that the EPA is acting Washington is a bunch of bureaucrats within the context of existing legislation, which would be what they would deciding they can’t do that anymore.”

At the vanguard of opposition to the be concluding, that means we need to proposed changes is the Pennsylvania address it with legislation.”

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Cover photo by American Angus Association Cherry Knoll Rosebud 030 won reserve grand champion female. Matthew Mitchell, Reinholds, PA, owns the April 2010 daughter of MCATL Reachout 836. She first won junior champion.

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Dairy farmers deserve a pricing formula to cover their costs.

There appears to be continued reasons for the need of dairy farmers to receive a price for their raw milk based on the cost of producing milk.

Ever since the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act was developed and introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA) and former Senator Arlen Specter in 2007, and subsequent years, some people have down-played the need of dairy farmers having a cost of production formula.

Certainly, the spiraling cost of feed should be reason enough to warrant a cost of production formula.

Some people say every farmers’ costs are different, therefore a cost of production formula cannot be achieved. Let’s look at that argument. Let’s recognize that the value of milk used for manufacturing dairy products is the same in all Federal Milk Marketing Orders. No one seems to complain about that. However, the cost of production on our dairy farms varies under the present system.

So what’s wrong with a cost of production formula?

S-1640 establishes a price for milk used for manufacturing purposes based on the National Average Cost of Production. The difference between the pricing formula used in S-1640 and the present pricing system is simple.

S-1640 gives the average dairy farmer a chance to survive, and when you add the Class I differentials to the manu-

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plete so-called premiums on fluid milk in Pennsylvania, (wouldn’t this make the dairy co-ops praise us?), and return to just using the Class I price (for fluid milk), which is contained in S-1640 at $25.25 per hundred weight and using the PMMB’s formula, the price of one gallon of milk in Northeastern Pennsylvania would be $3.81 a gallon. (This again is the minimum price.)

Recently the gallon price did reach in the vicinity of $4 per gallon. The best part is all of the dairy farmers would benefit under S-1640. So let’s get it passed.

Pro-Ag can be reached at 570-8335776.

Arden Tewksbury, Manager Pro-Ag, Meshoppen, PA

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and Cedarview Angus, Pakenham, Ontario, Canada Reserve Junior Champion Bull: B C A Ringleader 022. Exhibitor: Lindsay McConnell, Avella, PA. Grand Champion Bull: Just Enuff New Edition Edgar. Exhibitor: JustEnuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA; Clover Lane Farms, Perth, Ontario, Canada; and Cedarview Angus, Pakenham, Ontario, Canada Reserve Grand Champion Bull: JDH BT Worthmore 3210. Exhibitor: J D H Cattle Company, Dover, PA. Supreme Champion Bull: Just Enuff New Edition Edgar. Exhibitor: JustEnuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA; Clover Lane Farms, Perth, Ontario, Canada; and Cedarview Angus, Pakenham,

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factured milk price, than the average dairy farmer has a chance to make a profit.

As most people know here in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) establish minimum prices into the store and also the minimum retail price. My understanding is the PMMB’s formula covers the value of raw milk and the bottlers’ costs. Also I understand there is a value added to the minimum price to cover the costs experienced by the bottler and the retailer. (This is done by existing statute.)

Somewhere along the way our legislators in Pennsylvania felt it was prudent to maintain bottlers of milk and having stable retail outlets. We agree whole-heartedly with this philosophy.

However, the price of raw milk is a National situation. Therefore a National pricing formula is needed.

Some people say no other industry covers their cost, so why should dairy farmers have a formula to cover their costs? Think about this: when you purchase a food product in a store or any dry goods, the majority of these items have a bar code on them indicating the selling price. Do you know at what point the bar code is placed on the item? My understanding is that the bar code is placed on the item during packaging or before the item is distributed to the local stores. And this is probably all right. However, the bar code price is high enough to cover that packaging and distributing cost plus a

price that allows your local stores to cover their cost, plus a profit. Again, nothing wrong here.

Your local store owners do have the privilege of changing the bar code price. This could be done on certain items for different reasons. It all makes sense.

I just explained this to one of our dairy activists, Donna Hall, from Muncy, PA. Donna said, so let’s place a bar code on our milk! Donna is right.

Our bar code is S-1640!

Let’s all realize that we are missing a great opportunity if we don’t get behind S-1640.

Remember, some people say S-1640 would command a big price increase to consumers. I just worked with officials in the PMMB. If we eliminate the com-

Ontario, Canada.

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair: JEA LF Erica 721. Exhibitor: Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA. Reserve Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair: Cherry Knoll Eligence 9015.

Exhibitor: Cranmer Angus Farm, Butler, PA. Get-of-Sire: BC Eagle Eye 110-7.

Exhibitor: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA. Junior Get-of-Sire: BC Eagle Eye 1107. Exhibitor: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA. Best Six Head: Beaver Creek Angus, Thomasville, PA. PREMIER EXHIBITOR: Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA. PREMIER BREEDER: Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA.

Champion Hill Georgina 7928 won grand champion female. Matthew Mitchell, Reinholds, PA, owns the February 2011 daughter of S A V Brave 8320. She first won early junior calf champion.

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Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer: H J M Firecracker. Exhibitor: Jared Fessler, Robesonia, PA. Junior Champion Heifer: Cherry Knoll Rosebud 030.

Exhibitor: Matthew Mitchell, Reinholds, PA. Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: L V A Giddyup Cheyenne 1001. Exhibitor: Alayna Clark, Mifflintown, PA. Senior Champion Female: UHA Overton Burgess 059. Exhibitor: Ruby Monn, Shippensburg, PA. Grand Champion Female: B C A Belle Eagle Eye 128. Exhibitor:

Hannah Grim, Thomasville, PA. Reserve Grand Champion: Cherry Knoll Rosebud 030.

Exhibitor: Matthew Mitchell, Reinholds, PA. Get-of-Sire: BC Eagle Eye 110-7.

Exhibitor: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA. Junior Get-of-Sire: BC Eagle Eye 1107. Exhibitor: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA. Best Six Head: Beaver Creek Angus, Thomasville, PA. PREMIER BREEDER: Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA. PREMIER EXHIBITOR: Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA.

Cherry Knoll Eligence 9015 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Cranmer Angus Farm, Butler, PA, owns the February 2009 daughter of BT Crossover 758N. A July 2011 bull calf sired by BCA Net Worth 96 is at side.

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Letters to the Editor

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Remembering Charlie In 1998 my friend Neil talked about having purchased some kind of red clover seed that really performed well for him. He’d bought the seed a couple years earlier from a fellow who lived and farmed in the Finger Lakes area.

At that time, the organic dairy movement was just getting started and there were few restrictions on seed sources for organic farmers. Neil said the seed was reasonably priced. I got some folks to agree to plant some of this red clover. So that year I rode with Neil to buy some clover seed from Charlie Cherwak. Neil planned to buy some timothy, oats, and clover seed from Charlie.

As we began the two-and-a-half hour trip out to Charlie’s, Neil told me something interesting about the seed grower. Charlie had been growing clover and timothy seed for a big seed company, which, at the time, was a subsidiary of the largest farmer-owned coop in the Northeast (that co-op later went bankrupt). The seed company had a contract with Charlie to pay 75 cents per pound of clover, and 40 cents per pound of timothy. After the seed was harvested and cleaned, two representatives from that seed company visited Charlie to tell him that they

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wouldn’t honor the contract: they would only pay him 50 cents per pound of clover.

Charlie asked what they would pay him for his timothy. They told him six cents per pound. Charlie told them that for six cents per pound he would sooner feed the seed to his steers. The company men said, “You wouldn’t do that.” Charlie replied, “Watch me.” Before Charlie fed too much timothy seed to his steers, his wife Martha talked him into advertising his seed… which he did in Country Folks.

The clover seed which Charlie was selling was basically an heirloom variety which he had started growing some 20 years earlier. It was Pennscott red clover. He had tried other clovers, but this one survived the best. So he kept saving the Pennscott seed, and that’s what he sold. Back during the 1970s, Pennscott red clover had been listed by Cornell Recommends for Field Crops as a variety well-suited for less than perfectly drained soils with low pH. A little research on my part showed that after World War II plant breeders at Pennsylvania State University crossbred different strains of red clover.

They wanted to develop a variety which would thrive on strip-mined soil replanting projects. Such soils abounded

in their state, typically pH-testing in low 4s and high 3s.

Charlie had some pretty old seedcleaning equipment, and used an interesting assortment of augurs to convey the seed. The whole arrangement looked like a Rube Goldberg set-up… but it worked. When in doubt about how clean his seed was, Charlie would clean it a second time, thus separating smaller seed from the normal-sized seed. A verse in the Old Testament book of Leviticus sternly advises against “sowing with mingled seed”.

Charlie followed that advice, going the extra mile (which is actually a New Testament reference).

Seed that I bought from Charlie Cherwak has been planted with timothy, nursed along by oats. It has been spun onto fall-planted grains just coming to life in the early spring. This clover has been thrown into loaded manure spreaders, and thus broadcast on meadows during the winter. It also has been spun onto honey-combed frozen meadow mud. Folks carrying out these practices were pleased with how the seed performed. A lot of people I work with are not blessed with ideal soil conditions which would empower certain alfalfa varieties to realize their true potential. Ever since my first visit to Charlie in 1998, I would make one or two pilgrimages to his farm each year to buy seed. Usually, someone would ride with me, or if the other person’s seed order was pretty big, and he had the bigger truck, I would be the passenger. The trip consistently chewed up a whole day. Sometimes if Charlie was just finishing seed clean-

ing operations, I would hold the bag on the balance scale while he augured the seed in my direction.

One morning, a few years ago, I called Charlie to say that I was heading his way to get seed. He told me to come when the weather cooled off. That particular day was forecast to be as hot as the previous day, which reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit. That day before was bad enough to send some guests attending the nearby Empire Farm Days to the hospital with heat stroke.

So I went another day. My visits with Charlie were enjoyable. They were business-like, but also filled the need to “stop and smell the roses”.

Charlie harvested a lot of dry round bales to feed his Hereford beefers; small square bales he sold, often out of state. On one visit, when I complimented Charlie on his nice-looking cattle, Martha said that all they were good for was to look at. She said, “We’ve got 50 beef cattle on this farm, but can I ever get one for my freezer? Noooo, I have to buy my beef at the supermarket just like everyone else. Charlie won’t butcher an animal unless it’s mean”. At that point I asked Charlie, “Don’t you think that the cattle have learned that their good behavior promotes a long life?”

Charlie didn’t say anything.

Charlie felt that most of agriculture in the Northeast is over-regulated. He was very intolerant of folks he referred to as the “state’s dogs”. He said that all too often somebody would call him, unidentified, and ask if he sold seed.

Charlie would say yes. The man on the

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Since I first met Charlie, he had been battling an assortment of health issues, which rarely interfered with his work. I will say that the last three or four years, the

cold weather really bothered him when he tried to clean seed. If he didn’t get clover seed combined till way into fall, he might not get it cleaned before winter so as to have it ready for frost seeding in late March and early April.

My own health issues and other commitments kept me from visiting Charlie and Martha in 2011. Sometime before this past Christmas I got a phone message from Cherwaks which I didn’t understand. Just after New Year’s I returned

the phone call. Martha answered. I said that Charlie had called regarding seed. She said that it had to be their son who called, because Charlie had passed away on Dec. 3 at the age of 73. I believe Charlie followed a divine mandate to take care of the land placed in his care. The seeds that he grew and provided others enabled them to practice the same type of husbandry and stewardship on their own fields. Charlie will be sorely missed.

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USDA invites applications for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

Funding is available from USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill).

“Renewable energy development presents an enormous economic opportunity for rural America,” said Vilsack.

“This funding will assist rural farmers, ranchers and business owners to build renewable energy projects, providing opportunities for new technologies, create green jobs and help America become more energy self-sufficient.”

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs. For 2012, USDA has approximately $25.4 million budget authority available to fund REAP activities, which will support at least $12.5 million in grant and approximately $48.5 million in guaranteed loan program level awards. USDA is accepting the following applications: • renewable energy sys-

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ENFIELD, CT — The Northeast Farm Credit associations and CoBank recently awarded $30,500 to 12 organizations as part of the Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program.

The grants help recipients promote

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The associations include Farm Credit East; Yankee Farm Credit; and Farm Credit of Maine. In partnership with CoBank (Denver, CO), these Farm Credit cooperatives have a long history of supporting farm programs through their Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program. Since its inception in 1996, Farm Credit AgEnhancement has awarded more than $1.26 million through 480 grants.

Recent grant recipients Individual awards are considered in April, August and December each year.

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• A $5,000 grant will be used to support Cornell Dairy Fellows, a comprehensive undergraduate program for students considering careers in the dairy industry. This highly regarded program exposes college students to the challenges and opportunities involved in dairy farm production.

• A $5,000 grant to New York Farm Bureau to support the New York Farm Bureau’s Annual Leadership Conference, which provides educational and motivational sessions for young farmers. This grant is part of Farm Credit’s on-going commitment to support young and beginning farmers.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Board organizes for 2012 The 2012 organizational board meeting for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties was held on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Columbia-Greene Community College. James Story, Jr. of Catskill was elected President of the Board for 2012 and Nathan Chittenden of Schodack Landing was elected Vice-President. Robin Smith of Catskill was elected Secretary and Betsy Braley of Chatham was elected Treasurer. The board formed standing committees for Finance and Human

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Linda Tripp, the 4-H Youth Development Issue Leader for Extension in both counties, was appointed by the board to serve as the interim Executive Director until a full time replacement is hired.

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Awards from A11 • The Vermont Holstein Association will use their $2,000 grant to support their Northeast Youth Show Calf Summit in April. This event brings together over 150 youth from New England and New York to educate them on calf selection, nutrition, care and showing.

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Farm-to-College intensive teaches sustainable agriculture, food justice Groundswell’s Summer Practicum now accepting applications ITHACA, NY — In cooperation with the Environmental Studies Program at Tompkins Cortland Community College, Groundswell will again offer its Summer Practicum in Sustainable Farming and Food Justice from May 31 to June 26. The Summer Practicum is designed for students from any discipline as well as non-students who are interested in learning more about sustainable agriculture, local food systems and food justice. The class will meet for four days each week to explore these issues through readings, discussion, lectures, field trips, labs, and immersion in the actual work of operating a successful and sustainable small farm.

“It’s an exciting, very dynamic way for students to engage with food and the spectrum of related issues; production, social justice, ethics, nutrition,” says Julia Lapp, one of the in-

structors of the team-taught course.

“Students interact with leaders in the movement to make food systems more supportive of health for all people, animals and ecosystems. It’s a unique opportunity for students to investigate, reflect upon, and integrate information and experiences to become part of the momentum that keeps food system change happening.”

Students in the Practicum will spend Mondays working and learning at West Haven Farm at EcoVillage, an organic vegetable and fruit CSA farm in Ithaca.

Farm Manager Todd McLane will provide instruction in a variety of sustainable farming practices, from crop cultivation to pest and weed control, to harvest, post-harvest handling and record-keeping. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the class will meet at one of EcoVillage at Ithaca’s comfortable Common Houses to interact with a stellar line-up of guest speakers from TC3, Cornell, Ithaca College, and the

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“What’s exciting for me as an educator is the incredible passion and fire that these students have for making a difference in the world,” says Todd McLane. “They’re the ones who’ll be creating the food systems of the future; what we’re doing is giving them some of the tools they need to succeed.”

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TD5050 4wd, w/New 825TL Loader, Cab, 90 HP - 2683 Hrs. - Excellent Cond.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,750 2000 NH TS100 4wd, Cab, 32x32 Shuttle, 2 Remotes - 2135 Hr. . . . . . . . $39,995 2007 NH TL100A 4wd, Cab, w/NH 830TL Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,795 2011 Mahindra 3616 4wd, Cab w/Heat & AC, HST Trans, Loader - 4 Hrs. $24,375 2010 N.H.T6030 4wd, Cab w/NH 840TL Loader - 400 Hrs. - Excellent Cond.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78,750 2010 NH TD5050 4wd, ROPS, w/Warranty, 480 Hrs. - Excellent . . . . . . . . $31,875 2010 NH TD5030 4wd, ROPS, w/New 825TL Loader - 495 Hrs. - Excellent Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,800 Kubota L2850 4wd, GST Transmission w/Loader, Backhoe, Front Snowblower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,495 1985 Ford 445 Industrial Tractor, 2WD, ROPS, Loader, Conv. Trans. . . . . . $7,995 AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT 2001 Gehl 1075 Forage Harvester, 2 Row Corn Head, Hay Pickup, Metal Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REDUCED $4,200 2009 NH 74CSRA 3 Point Snowblower - Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,450 2000 Gehl 1287 Tandem Manure Spreader, 287 Bushel, Slurry Sides, Hyd. Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,495 1987 NH 790 Forage Harvester, Metalert, 790W Hay Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995 2003 Challenger SB34 Inline Square Baler w/Thrower, Hyd. Tension - Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,375 2000 LP RCR 2584 7' Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,540 2005 H&S ST420 Rotary Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 WIC Cart Mounted bedding Chopper with Honda Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,450 2008 Cole 1 Row 3pt. Planter with multiple Seed Plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,195 Gehl Forage Box on Dion D1200 Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,895 JD 336 Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 2010 NH H7230 10'4" Discbine, Roll Conditioner, Like New - Demo. . . . . $24,900 1987 NH 326 Baler w/70 Thrower, Hydra Formatic Tension, Hyd. Pickup . . $7,700 2010 E-Z Trail CF890 Round Bale Carrier/Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995 1989 N.H. 570 Baler w/72 Thrower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,300 2003 N.H. 1411 Discbine 10'4" Cut w/Rubber Rolls - Field Ready . . . . . . $15,950 Deutz-Fahr K500 Tedder, 4 Star, 17' Working Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,260 Pequea HR930 Rotary Rake, Excellent Cond.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,400 2002 N.H. FP240 Forage Harvester, w/metalert, Crop Processor, 29P P/U Head, 3PN Corn Head, New Knives and Sheerbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,995 N.H. 824 2 Row Corn Head for a N.H. 900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,250 NH 273 Baler w/54A Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,995 2008 Taarup 8011T 8 Star 32' Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,995 Smoker Solid Bottom Elevator 20' on chassis w/Elec. Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . $795 2009 N.H. BR7060 Twine Only Round Baler, Wide pickup - Like New. . . . $24,500 JD 127 5' Pull type Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $725 1995 Vicon H1050 9 Wheel Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,195 Kverneland 2 Bottom Spring Reset Mold Board Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,795 Gehl 940 16' Forage Box on Tandem 12 Ton Gehl Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,995 Wooden Flat bed on Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350 2008 Agway Accumul8 AC800 Bale Accumulator & AC8006G SSL Grabber, Like New Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,700

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Students of color and of limited resources are especially encouraged to apply. Tuition support is available.

Applications for the Summer Practicum are now online. For more information and to apply, visit www.groundswellcenter.org.

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Krause 2204A 14' Disc Harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,780 1998 Unverferth 13' Perfecta II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800 Brillian 16' Drag Harrow w/Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,695 2002 N.H. 570 Baler w/72 Thrower- Excellent Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,600 2001 NH 163 Tedder, Hyd. Fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,600 Knight 3300 Mixer Wagon - Good Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,600 NH 716 Forage Wagon on NH Gear w/roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250 1998 JD 3970 Forage Harvester w/7' P/U Head, 3 Row Corn Head - Good Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 Knight 3300 Mixer Wagon - Good Cond.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 1993 Wil-Rich 3 Point 10 Shank Chisel Plow w/Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . $2,600 1995 Kuhn FC400RC Hyd. Swing Discbine - Good Condition . . . . . . . . . $10,200 N.H. 415 Discbine-Good Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 N.H. 315 Baler w/70 Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 2009 Erskine 72" Front Mount snowblower for Class III Compact Tractor . $4,760 2003 Challenger PTD10 10' Disc Mower/Conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 2003 Challenger RB46 Silage Special Round Baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 2011 N.H. BR7060 4x5 Silage Special Round Baler w/Crop Cutter- Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,250 2011 H & S CR10 10 Wheel Hyd. Fold Rake - Like New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 Gehl 1315V Spreader, Good Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995 1988 Hesston 530 Round Baler, w/Gathering Wheels, 39x54” Bales, Good Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995 NH 258LA, NH 260 RH Rakes w/double Hitch & Dollies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,800 2008 Krause 7300/18WR 18' Cushion gang disc - Demo unit - Like New . . $25,625 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 2007 N.H. M428 Telehandler 42' Reach - 1050 Hrs. . . . . . . . REDUCED $41,250 2008 N.H. M459 Telehandler 45' Reach - 420 Hrs. . . . . . . . . REDUCED $62,500 2008 N.H.W50BTC Mini Wheel Loader, Cab w/Heat/Air, Bucket/Forks-375 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REDUCED $61,250 2007 N.H. 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Q-Attach Plate 72" Bucket - 100 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,875 2006 Ingersoll Rand 185 Trailer Compressor w/JD Diesel Engine, 61 Hrs, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 2007 N.H. C185 Track Skidsteer, Cab, Heat/AC, Pilot, 84" Bucket - 1088 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,500 2008 N.H. C185 Track Skidsteer, Cab, Heat/AC, Pilot, Hi-Flow Hyd, 84" Bucket, 932 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,750 Mustang MS60P 60" SSL Pickup Broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 2005 N.H. LS180.B Skidsteer, Hyd. Mount Plate, New Tires - 4601 Hrs. . $14,750 2009 NH L170 Skidsteer OROPS - 66” Bucket - 1050 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . $14,950 ATTACHMENTS 2008 N.H. /FFC 66" Skidsteer Tiller-Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 1994 Locke 8x18 Tandem axle Goose Neck Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 2008 NH 96" Hyd. Angle Dozer Blade - Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,875 2010 N.H./Bradco 6" x 4' Trencher, Skidsteer Mount, Like New. . . . . . . . . . . . $3,995 2011 N.H./McMillon Hyd. Drive SSL Post Hole Digger w/9" Auger . . . . . . . . . $2,950

by Ann Swanson Old movies educate the next generation When one of the grandchildren came to visit on a day off of school, I dug out the old home movies thinking he’d like to see what his dad looked like when he was small. The activity was a hit.

We did not finish with the movies that day, but we made plans to get together again on another day off.

I had forgotten how many pictures

we had of the men out in the field doing farm work. As we watched I had to narrate what was going on explaining not only what was being done, but what the machines were.

I was sure he’d heard about much of this from his dad. Seeing the old machines at work made sense out of some of his dad’s stories.

My husband and his father did not invest in a lot of new machinery. They made the old things work as long as possible. We saw the C tractor mowing hay and raking it. The M tractor — my son still has that — was attached to many of the other machines. All of the tractors were red in those days.

The first unknown machine was the threshing machine. He had seen a

drawing that Grandpa made of a threshing machine, but that was all.

The movies show the old machine at work. It was set up near the barn so that as soon as the straw was baled it could be stored away in the barn. The bags of oats stood outdoors waiting to be stored in the granary.

If you ever participated in the threshing process you must remember how dusty it was. Sometimes the men wore handkerchiefs over their mouths and noses to keep the dust out.

There were pictures of two of the old balers. One made very large bales and the other one had a kicker that shot the bales into the wagon that was hooked behind. Every once in a while a bale got away if the driver was not careful turning the corner.

I had to explain the corn planter and the grain drill. Cultivating was another new activity. My husband was very careful to get close up pictures of each machine. He thought that one day he wanted to splice the images and make a movie of a year on the farm.

The haybine was the same one that his dad used to cut hay when they first started farming so that looked somewhat familiar.

The oat shocks in the field were something new as well. I always thought they looked like little huts. I remember being inside my trailer trying to rest when my husband walked on the roof to get those shots.

We took more movies when the children were young than we took later on.

I was careful to document important events such as learning to crawl and taking that important first step. There

were family pictures of birthdays, Christmases, and Easter observances.

There were Halloween pictures, too.

As we watched I realized how we had captured a by-gone era. All of the immediate family adults except for my brother-in-law and me are gone.

Watching those pictures reminded me of what was said and done as the family worked together.

The two farms were run together. Hay had to be taken in at the lower farm first.The gravelly loam soil allowed those fields to dry out faster. The upper farm was also last to lose the snow so growth up there was a little slower.

It was more than a little sentimental watching the family work and play together. It was hard to tell where one activity left off and the other began.

Our picnics were often the result of a day at work at one farm or the other.

The cousins seemed so happy to be together. Whether they were working or playing they enjoyed the camaraderie.

Farming was a hard way of life at times. The work was physical and unpredictable. The pay was minimal for all of the effort put forth. There were no days off. There were no paid vacations.

There were no sick days and no paid holidays. There were no employer funded insurance or retirement plans.

That being said — the best part of country life was the lifestyle. We enjoyed our free time because there was not much of it. We could make anything fun. I am so glad we took all of those old movies!

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Farmers get trendy

by Stewart Truelsen According to Phil Lempert, best known as the Supermarket Guru, “Farmers are becoming the latest food celebrities.” He goes so far as to predict that celebrity chefs are out, celebrity farmers are in.

Lempert is an astute food industry observer, journalist and trend watcher. He created a virtual grocery store and consumer information center, Phil’s Supermarket, on Second Life, a rapidly growing online world. If you have time for a second life you might want to check it out. Otherwise there is his website, www.supermarketguru.com.

The notion that farmers are becoming celebrities is one of Lempert’s

Top Ten Food Trends for 2012. He may have gone a bit too far with this one. Most farmers don’t have time to be celebrities, but they do recognize the value in opening lines of communication with consumers.

Lempert believes the “farm to fork” journey has become increasingly important.

Shoppers want to know where their food comes from.

“We’ve seen ‘buy local’ become one of the most important supermarket offerings; now we get to meet the people who are the producers, farmers and ranchers,” he said in describing the trend.

The American Farm Bureau Federation has facilitated this trend with an emphasis on social media. AFBF’s FBLog has opinions and perspectives from the nation’s top producers. Want to know

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It can be found there at www.fb.org/blog.

Farm Bureau also reaches out to consumers with Foodie News, an electronic newsletter that appeals to those most passionate about food and food trends.

Individual farms and ranches are represented on Facebook and Twitter and are eager to have friends and followers.

For many years farmers have wanted to tell their story to consumers, but it was always hard to reach an urban audience. Print and broadcast media just didn’t get the job done. The only time consumers paid much attention was when food prices were rising or a drought, freeze or some other calamity affected farmers.

American Farm Bureau Federation The growing consumer interest in the “farm to fork journey” and how it is promoted through social media and the Internet is a huge breakthrough for the farming and ranching community, and the trend is only just beginning.

Lempert isn’t the only one noticing the higher profile or celebrity status of farmers and ranchers.

One of The Food Channel’s top trends for 2012 is the rise of the agrichef, a new breed of chefs who like to grow their own food. TFC expects this trend to evolve from gardens to fullfledged farms. One thing we know for sure is that growers have reached out to renowned chefs, and they are almost as

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by Kim Kaplan WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Jan. 25, the USDA released the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating a useful tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 1990 with greater accuracy and detail. The new map — jointly developed by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Oregon State University’s (OSU) PRISM Climate Group — is available online at www.planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

ARS is the chief intramural scientific research agency of USDA. For the first time, the new map offers a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based interactive format and is specifically designed to be Internet-friendly. The map website also incorporates a “find your zone by ZIP code” function. Static images of national, regional and state maps also have been included to ensure the map is readily accessible to those who lack broadband Internet access.

“This is the most sophisticated Plant Hardiness Zone Map yet for the United States,” said Catherine Woteki, USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics. “The increases in accuracy and detail that this map represents will be extremely useful for gardeners and researchers.”

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ever been or ever will be at a specific location, but simply the average lowest winter temperature for the location over a specified time. Low temperature during the winter is a crucial factor in the survival of plants at specific locations.

The new version of the map includes 13 zones, with the addition for the first time of zones 12 (5060 degrees Fahrenheit) and 13 (60-70 degrees Fahrenheit). Each zone is a 10-degree Fahrenheit band, further divided into 5-degree Fahrenheit zones “A” and “B.” To help develop the new map, USDA and OSU requested that horticultural and climatic experts review the zones in their geographic area, and trial versions of the new map were revised based on their expert input.

Compared to the 1990 version, zone boundaries in this edition of the map have shifted in many areas. The new map is generally one 5-degree Fahrenheit half-zone warmer than the previous map throughout much of the United States. This is mostly a result of using temperature data from a longer and more recent time period; the new map uses data measured at weather stations during the 30-year period 19762005. In contrast, the 1990 map was based on temperature data from only a 13-year period of 1974-1986.

However, some of the changes in the zones are a result of new, more sophisticated methods for mapping zones between weather stations. These include algorithms that

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though cow numbers were down 1,000. Idaho was up 3.4 percent on a 40-pound gain per cow and 7,000 more cows.

Pennsylvania was off 0.2 percent on a 10-pound loss per cow and 4,000 fewer cows. Minnesota was up 0.8 percent despite 5,000 fewer cows but output per cow was up 30 pounds.

Checking other key players, Michigan was up 4.2 percent on a 30pound gain per cow and 9,000 more cows. Missouri recorded the biggest loss, down 1.7 percent despite a 10pound gain per cow. Cow numbers were down 2,000 head. New Mexico was up 2 percent, thanks to 13,000 more cows but output per cow was down 40 pounds.

Texas was up 4.1 percent, thanks to 15,000 more cows but output per cow was off 10 pounds.

Washington State saw a healthy 4.7 percent gain in milk production on 11,000 more cows and 5 pounds more per cow.

Meanwhile; the cash dairy markets had little

sharp price decline, it could knock Class III prices down unless an offsetting increase in cheese prices occurs, which is unlikely.”

December 31 butter stocks stood at 105.2 million pounds, according to USDA’s January 20 Cold Storage report, up 12 percent from November and 29 percent above December 2010. Market analysts viewed the overall data as bearish for both butter and cheese.

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks stated in the January 23 Insider Opening Bell that “December can be a swing month on butter stocks.”

He reported that stocks were down in six of the last 10 Decembers when compared with November levels but butter stocks built more than expected and are stronger than a year ago on a percentage basis.

“They are not burdensome,” he said, but warned; “With more product coming out of the Southern Hemisphere, U.S. exports of butterfat have slowed and more butter has moved into storage.”

American cheese stocks totaled 600.7 million pounds, up 3 percent from November but 5 percent below a year ago.

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No Shortage of Milk on the Horizon Issued Jan. 27, 2012 U.S. dairy cows keep producing thanks to a mild winter and expanding numbers. The Agriculture Department’s preliminary December data put output in the top 23 producing states at 15.425 billion pounds, up a surprising 2.7 percent from December 2010. The 50-state total, at 16.559 billion, was up 2.5 percent. 2011 output in the 50 states was estimated at 196.216 billion pounds, up 1.8 percent.

December cow numbers in the 23 states totaled 8.49 million head, up 12,000 from November and 99,000 more than a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,818 pounds, up 27 pounds from a year ago.

California was up 3.8 percent from a year ago thanks to 30,000 more cows and a 40-pound gain per cow. Wisconsin was up 2.6 percent on a 45-pound gain per cow.

Cow numbers were unchanged. New York was up just 0.2 percent on a 5 pound gain per cow

reaction. Block cheese closed the last Friday of January on an up note at $1.51 per pound, up a half-cent on the week, but 22 1/2-cents below that week a year ago when they jumped 21 cents to $1.7350. The barrels closed Friday at $1.4950, down three quarters on the week and 21 cents below a year ago when they gained 19 1/2 and were trading at $1.7050.

Eight cars of block found new homes on the week and 25 of barrel, with 20 coming on Friday morning. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price hit $1.5899, up 1.8 cents, while the barrels averaged $1.6053, down 0.3 cent.

Butter saw more weakness, closing Friday at $1.55, down 2 cents on the week and 55 cents below a year ago. Only one car was sold all week. NASS butter averaged $1.5923, up a penny. NASS powder averaged $1.3654, down a nickel, and dry whey averaged 71.13 cents, up yet another 0.9 cent.

FC Stone’s January 27 Insider Opening Bell reports that signs of erosion are starting to surface in the whey market, according to USDA. Dairy economist Bill Brooks warned that, “If the whey market sees a

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Phosphorus and water quality Phosphorous (P) is one of the major bio-available nutrients in manure. In aquatic ecosystems, P is typically the most limiting nutrient. When P is introduced into an aquatic ecosystem there is a marked increase in aquatic plant biomass production and increased algal blooms. The in-

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At the end of the aquatic plant and algae growing cycles, there is a large release of excess nutrients into the ecosystem overwhelming

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Research has shown that soils testing high in P have a greater contribution effect for P loss than soils testing low in P. However, there is a fraction of total P in runoff that is in the dissolved form. The sediment attached P and dissolved P have slightly different impacts in aquatic ecosystems. The sediment attached P contributes to long term P additions to the system whereas the dissolved P is readily available for a high rate of assimilation by aquatic plants and algae.

There are also reported cases of soils with extremely high levels of soil test P that are at risk of P leaching. Typically, soil P is bound tightly to soil particles and has a low risk of leaching. However, in some soils with extremely high soil test P levels, the exchange sites are at maximum capacity, leading to the risk of P leaching.

Management practices to reduce environmental risks from phosphorus Cropping system practices that lead to reduced soil erosion are the most effective means of decreasing the risk of offsite movement of P. Besides soil erosion, there are other factors that need to be identified when reducing the risk of P loss from fields.

These factors include but are not limited to: • distance to surface water • slope of the land-

scape • soil erosivity index • soil test P level Many states have adopted a process of ranking the risk of P loss from agricultural fields using a P-index. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been the lead agency in developing most of the state-bystate P-indexes. A P-index scores the factors important for off-site movement of P and by using the combined score of these factors a land manager can decide what options are best for managing P application levels to fields when using manure or commercial fertilizer.

However, the use of a P-index is only one of the tools available to nutrient managers. When there has been a long history of P mis-management and soil test P levels are extremely high, a P-index or other tools are not as effective.

In these cases, a long term approach looking at the whole cropping and livestock system needs to be adopted.

Livestock rations must be closely monitored to ensure there is no P overfeeding, manure may have to be sold or bartered to other land managers, or some type of intensive manure processing system will have to be adopted that will allow for more affordable long distance hauling of the manure.

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Fertilizer price update

by Ev Thomas In the November Farm Report, I noted that only once in the past 10 years has the price of fertilizer been lower at spring planting time than it was late the previous fall. In the article, I commented that my crystal ball was a bit foggy but that I expected fertilizer prices to remain steady or perhaps strengthen a bit between fall 2011 and spring 2012. This was based in part on the almost certainty that 2012 U.S. fertilizer demand will be the highest in five years, increasing by about 7 percent compared to 2011.

I’m glad I included that “foggy” weasel word because developments far from the shores of the U.S. are influencing our fertilizer prices, with the most price pressure on UAN solutions. By spring, UAN prices could drop by as much as 10 percent compared to fall 2010. That doesn’t mean prices are certain to go down, but there’s a very good chance of it. (Note that this reflects average U.S. retail prices, not what you’ll pay at your local farm supply store.

Price competition is still alive and well, thank goodness.) Longer term, there’s a fair chance that nitrogen fertilizer could get cheaper in spite of increased demand because of a huge in-

crease, led by the U.S., in the worldwide production of natural gas.

Urea prices may not decrease much (if at all) because of a surprise purchase by India that’s tightening world supplies. India is one of the world’s largest users of fertilizer, and has been rapidly increasing its use. China is also a big player in the global urea market. A big urea exporter in the past, China has been placing a 100 percent tariff on urea exports during the spring and fall in an effort to have enough urea for its own farmers. During the spring and summer China has been reducing the tariff to only 10 percent. China can have a big impact on urea prices simply by fiddling with its tariff. Diammonium phosphate prices may decline by about 5 percent because of increased inventories.

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In his new position, Larry will provide sales and marketing support to expand the Kauffman’s Equine Supplement line and the Lira Animal Health line of bovine nutritional supplements. In addition to expanding, training and developing the existing, outside sales force, Larry will be instrumental in

developing promotional programs, assisting with on-farm calls, and attending trade shows.

“We’re delighted to welcome Larry to the Kauffman family business,” says Tom Kauffman, vice president of Kauffman’s Animal Health. “His knowledge and sales experience will be invaluable in taking our sales and marketing efforts to the next level.”

Larry holds a degree in political science from Hartwick College, as well as a minor in business.

Kauffman’s Animal Health, Inc. is a family operated manufacturer specializing in high quality feed supplements since 1978. For more information, visit www.ka-hi.com.

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Walter Kogut, Store Manager of White’s Farm Supply, Inc. in Waterville, NY, has announced his retirement from the Central New York Farm Equipment and Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership effective Feb. 1, 2012.

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reer at White’s Farm Supply, Inc., Walt has built relationships with local farm businesses and says he will miss the everyday contact with the farming community and the employees that have worked along side him in providing quality parts, service, and equipment to these customers. Prior to joining White’s, Walt had graduated from Utica College with a degree in Business Management and had worked for the former Barley Knitwear of Waterville, NY, for 28 years beginning as an Assis-

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Walt is looking forward to spending more time with his wife, Bonnie, and their three children and two grandchildren. Walt likes to keep busy and will remain in the local area working with his son, Tim, in the construction industry.

Walt would like to ask the community to join him and White’s Farm Supply in welcoming his successor to the Waterville store, Jeffrey Conroe. Conroe has already begun transitioning into his new role with the company and is excited to become involved in this new and exciting aspect of the agricultural industry.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Celebrate the sandwich by baking delicious bread (NAPSA) — This year, sandwich lovers are celebrating the 250th anniversary of this handy, delicious meal. Since the best sandwich starts with homemade bread, the best way to launch any celebration is to bake some bread.

The 250th anniversary only marks the naming of this classic meal. Bread has been eaten with meat or vegetables since Neolithic times. During the Middle Ages, slabs of bread, called trenchers, were used as plates. Eventually, the sandwich appeared as a latenight meal among the aristocracy.

The meal was named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th century English aristocrat, who in 1762 ordered his valet to bring him meat tucked between bread. Others began to order “the same as Sandwich!”

Here are some recipes to help you enjoy some classic sandwiches. The whole wheat bread works well with peanut butter and jelly, while the Italian Daily Bread is perfect for a Tuscan Tuna Sandwich. The two bread recipes use Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast, which reduces rising time by as much as 50 percent, eliminating the first rise.

100% Whole Wheat Bread Makes: 2 loaves Prep time: 30 minutes Proof time: 30 to 60 minutes Bake time: 35 to 45 minutes 8 to 8 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s® RapidRise Yeast 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 2/3 cups water

2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup wheat bran Combine 3 1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt in a large mixing bowl. Heat water, milk, honey and oil until very warm (120˚ to 130˚F). Gradually add to flour mixture; beat 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add 1 cup flour and wheat bran; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover dough and let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half. Roll each half to 12 x 7-inch rectangle. Beginning at short end of each rectangle, roll up tightly as for jelly roll. Pinch seams and ends to seal. Place, seam sides down, in 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 60 minutes. Bake in preheated 375˚F oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until done. Remove from pans; let cool on wire racks. (Note: To test for doneness, internal temperature of bread should register 190˚F in center of loaf.)

Italian Daily Bread Makes: 2 loaves Prep time: 25 minutes Proof time: 30 to 45 minutes Bake time: 20 to 25 minutes 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 2 teaspoons salt

This tasty Tuscan Tuna Sandwich is made with Italian Daily Bread.

1 3/4 cups very warm water (120˚ to 130˚F) 1 tablespoon olive oil Cornmeal 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast and salt in a large bowl. Add water and oil; beat 2 minutes with electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half; roll each to 15 x 10-inch oval. Roll up tightly from long ends as for jelly roll.

Pinch seams and ends to seal; taper ends. Place seam sides down on greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Brush surface with egg white mixture. With sharp knife, make 4 or 5 diagonal cuts (1/4-inch deep) on top of each loaf. Bake in preheated 400˚F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. For crisper crusts, brush 2 more times with egg white mixture after 10 or 15 minutes of baking time. Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack.

Tuscan Tuna Sandwich 1 can OR pouch (6 to 7 ounces) tuna, packed in water 2 teaspoons capers, drained 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Dill Weed 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands® Garlic Powder 3 ounces fresh baby salad greens 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette 8 slices Italian-style bread, grilled or toasted Place tuna, capers, dill weed and garlic powder in a mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add greens and vinaigrette; toss gently. Spread on sliced Italian Daily Bread.

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On Saturday, Jan. 21, Madison County 4-H celebrated its members and volunteers with an Awards & Recognition Brunch at the Rusty Rail in Canastota. The awards given were in honor of the project work that the clubs and members completed in the 2011 4-H year.

The following 4-H clubs members and volunteers were honored: Creative Club Project Award Winner: Spurs & Spokes, Leader: Ann Janson Honorable Mention: Lincklaen Shamrocks, Leader: Sue Groetz Outstanding Club Community Service Award Winner: NW 4-H, Leader: Jessica Omans Honorable Mention: Lincklaen Shamrocks, Leader: Sue Groetz 2012 We Love Our Leaders Awards; Sabrina Simiele – NW 4-H, Penny Hazer – Swift Hooves 4-H Spirit Award: Annika Bruno, Morgan Gregg, Terry Omans, David Carr, Gabriella Nowakowski, Hope Doney, Tatiana Nowakowski Project Encouragement Awards: Sewing: Morgan Gregg; Creative Arts: Riley Murphy, Noah Skeele, Tanner Smith; Dairy: Hope Doney; Horse: Caitlyn Conrad, Haley Demenezes, Hanna Keppler, Michael Kimberly,

Savannah Laux, Jacob Leland, Shannon Marcy; Community Service: Avery Ballard, Hanna Keppler, Shannon Marcy, Michael Kimberly; Public Presentations: Shelby Curtis, Annika Bruno Junior Awards – Grades 7-9: 4 Leaf Clover Award – Kaitlyn Carr Project Achievement Awards: Clothing: Mya Walters; Creative Arts: Ashley Kent; Leadership: Janeen Reale; Horse: Amanda Cranwell, Haley Demenezes; Food: Kaitlyn Howard; Horticulture: Emerson Brothers; Dairy: Katelyn Bloss, Alison Eisenhut, Jonathan Reale; Citizenship: Sarah Loucks, Jennie McIntosh; Dog: Eloise Wright; Poultry: Autumn Skeele 4-H Explorer Award: Lara Bruno Junior Achievement Award: Morgan Cotter, Maria Groetz Junior Leadership: Ashley Bloss, Ashley Kent, Erica Reale, Emerson Brothers, Shawna Kimberly, Janeen Reale, Lara Bruno, Hafeezah Lewis, Matthew Reale, Nicole Champion, Gabrielle Loftus, Tabitha Parker, Tyler Curtis, Abagail Marcy, Aubrey Skeele, Mackenzie Gregg, Alanna Parker, Jade Smith, Maria Groetz, Kaitlynn Pfeiffer, Mya Walters Senior Awards: Laura Janson Sportsmanship Award -

4-H members from Madison County Award and Recognition Brunch held on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Photo courtesy of Madison County CCE Sasha Demenezes; Senior Achievement Trip Scholarships: Morgan Cotter, Dax in Horse Project - Alex Belton, Sasha Parker, Maria Groetz, Erica Reale, Demenezes; Millard Thayer Award - Hafeezah Lewis, Matthew Reale, Alanna Parker; Deacon Doubleday Alanna Parker, Autumn Skeele Memorial Award - Erica Reale; Senior The 4-H youth development program Achievement in Communications provides opportunities for all youth Projects - Tyler Curtis; Senior ages 5-19 to participate in innovative, Achievement in Community Service fun programs through which they Projects - Hafeezah Lewis; Senior develop life skills.

Achievement in Dairy Projects 4-Her’s learn valuable skills, have Matthew Reale, Tabitha Parker; Spirit of fun, make new friends, solve prob4-H Award - Aubrey Skeele; Senior 4- lems, earn awards, practice citizenLeaf Clover Award - Abagail Marcy, ship, develop leadership abilities Marissa Davies; Lois Hickox Memorial and make a difference in their comAward - Kaitlynn Pfeiffer; Senior munities.

Citizenship Award - Jade Smith For more information about the 4-H Award Trip Winners: Capital Days - Youth Development Program in Aubrey Skeele, Tabitha Parker, Madison County contact the 4-H Alternate: Hafeezah Lewis; Career Office at Cornell Cooperative Explorations Trip - Tyler Curtis Sasha Extension of Madison County at 315Demenezes; Honors 4-H Education 684-3001.

Message from New York State FFA President

by J.W. Allen, Belleville Henderson Central School Agricultural education has provided me with numerous opportunities to excel and grow. As a freshman in high school, I enrolled in an agriculture course at Belleville Henderson Central School. Shortly after my participation in the course, I was introduced to how large the agriculture industry is. I quickly discovered my passions and my goals in life were related to agriculture. I understood the importance of agriculture and recognized the need to invest in the future. Inspired by what the agriculture industry had and has to offer, I was determined to further serve the industry in some way. My goal was to attend Cornell University in order to further my education through agriculture.

Finding my place in the FFA chapter, that is also offered at Belleville Henderson Central School, allowed for my passions and goals to become reality.

Serving as the 20112012 New York State FFA President has allowed me to have

endless opportunities and experiences in the agriculture industry.

Through these experiences and opportunities, I have learned many life lessons. First and foremost, our country was developed and founded on the values and roots of agriculture.

Agriculture has been and will always be very valuable in our lives.

Secondly, agriculture is a large network of people who work and communicate together. I compare the agriculture industry to modern day Facebook, connecting millions.

Facebook connects people via social media, while the agriculture industry connects people through common values such as hard work and honesty. Organizations such as the FFA, National Association of Agricultural Educators, Farm Bureau, Grange, and many others allow for agriculturalists to have tremendous influence both politically and socially on our society.

Finally, to ensure success in the future, we need to invest in agriculture. Agriculture solves some of the scariest problems our world will face, including feeding a

population of 9 billion people by the year 2050.

It’s remarkable to see the progress the agriculture industry has made since the founding of our country. It’s even more remarkable to watch the progress continue into our future.

Through agricultural education, students are introduced to how large the industry truly is.

They learn and explore the hundreds of career opportunities that the agriculture industry has to offer. Agricultural education teaches students to be informed, and are properly educated on food, fiber, safety and nutrition issues.

Agricultural education teaches the average student how to be an advocate of agriculture through applying scientific ideas to real world concepts. As an integral part of agricultural education, students can become part of the National FFA organization. FFA develops premier leadership, personal growth, and career success in agricultural education through activities and opportunities nationwide.

Schoolbased agricultural education programs across

the country emphasize academic concepts when they are applied to real life action. Concepts of math, science, history, and English are embedded in agricultural education. Relationships are developed as students interact with professionals throughout the industry and government officials who make decisions impacting our industry and our education. Being involved with the FFA is much more than being part of an organization. Students who are FFA members learn essential life skills, develop great ethics and

New York State FFA President J.W Allen of Belleville Henderson Central School reflects on his years in the FFA. Photo courtesy of Lewis County Ag Digest

qualities, and have the opportunity to travel the country and perhaps even the world. In my four years of being an FFA member, I have travelled to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, for the past three years. I’ve been to our nation’s capital twice, once for the Washington Leadership Conference and another visit for the State President’s Conference, where I was able to meet with leaders from our federal government. I’ve travelled across most of New York, experiencing the diversity of agriculture within our own state. I’ve developed proper time-management and organization skills. I’ve learned parliamentary procedures, how hard work pays off, how to be honest and fair in the game of life, and most importantly how to serve others. I’ve learned that agriculture is vital in our lives and that the industry is very large, but welcomes those who wish to be a part of it. The FFA prepares its members to further serve their communities and the agriculture industry after they graduate from high

school. It prepares them to be involved in agricultural related organizations and to be proper advocates for agriculture and education.

This article isn’t about what I have done. It’s not about what agricultural education and the FFA have done for me. It’s about what the FFA and agricultural education provides all students.

Over half a million students nationwide have the opportunity to participate in the FFA and have the same experiences and opportunities.

As the global population grows, and concerns for our environment’s safety increases, agriculture will continue to be called upon. We need to double our food production, while at the same time conserve our natural resources. We, as the future agriculturalists, must be educated and engaged in food and fiber issues, create advancements in agricultural sciences, and develop sustainable technology for our growing population. Ladies and gentlemen, agricultural education and the FFA does just that!!

Source: Lewis County Ag Digest, Feb. 2012

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Trucks U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood announces fourth round of funding under highly successful TIGER Program Following President Obama’s call in his State of the Union address for greater infrastructure investment as part of “An America Built to Last,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Jan. 31 announced the availability of funding for transportation projects under a fourth round of the popular TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant program.

TIGER 2012 will make $500 million available for surface transportation projects having a significant impact on the nation, a metropolitan area, or region.

The previous three rounds of the TIGER program provided $2.6 billion to 172 projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Demand for the program has been over-

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“President Obama made clear in his State of the Union address that investing in transportation means putting people back to work, and that’s just what our TIGER program is doing in communities across the country,” said Secretary LaHood. “Americans are demanding investments in highways, ports, commuter rail, streetcars, buses, and high-speed rail. These kinds of projects not only mean a stronger economic future for the U.S., but jobs for Americans today.”

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TIGER 2012 will also continue to encourage the development of transportation projects in rural areas, providing $120 million for rural transportation projects.

On Nov. 18, 2011, the President signed the FY 2012 Appropriations Act, which provided $500 million for Department of Transportation infrastructure investments.

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The total cheese inventory, at 981.3 million, was up just 1 percent from November and 6 percent below a year ago.

Stewart Peterson’s Matt Mattke blamed rising cheese inventories for the price weakness in Tuesday’s DairyLine. He said stocks are up abnormally on a weekly basis and up 7 1/2-percent from a year ago, but down on the month. The weekly buildup however leads him to believe that stocks will be up on the month as well. The big question, he asks; is the buildup due to supply as milk output climbs or have exports taken a hit due to the rallying U.S. dollar to a recent 15 month high.

Cheese production remains steady for this time of year and inventories are expanding for most varieties, according to USDA. Orders for aged sharp Cheddar remain good ahead of the Super Bowl. Demand for mozzarella has improved as colleges and universities start spring semesters.

Analyst Jerry Dryer wrote in his January 20 Dairy and Food Market Analyst; “A growing chorus of voices now say the market will press down to

the low $1.40s and this seems like a distinct possibility. While buyers are waiting, cows are enjoying a mild winter; there is plenty of milk, cheese and butter available.”

He adds that “There is; however, some inventory building underway and the pace will pick up as prices continue to move further south. Current prices are also fairly attractive internationally.

The only unanswered question: When will inventory building and commercial orders pick up enough to put a floor under the price?”

But, California’s Milk Producer’s Council is not happy. Its January 20 newsletter quoted Dairy Market News reporters, saying “U.S. cheese production and sales are fairly closely balanced and current prices, which are now well below those in other major exporting countries, are attracting continuing interest from exporters.”

USDA says commercial disappearance of all cheese is greater than production this year so MPC asks; “Why have prices moved lower at the CME?” “Most people who follow this market know the

answer,” wrote MPC, “It is because of how the CME Spot Price market works.

Cheese and butter price movements over shortterm periods seem to defy logic, common sense, and basic economic theory, unlike any of the other sound markets for very important national and international commodities. It is a “thin” market, dominated by a relatively few traders, used in one way or another by all cheese plants and their customers according to their own respective interests which may be overly influenced by the lucrative cheese by-product industry.”

“Call it what you may, whimsical, erratic, thin, unpredictable, useful,” says MPC, “It, along with the related markets for futures contracts, puts, and calls, and what seems to be CME’s relatively stand-offish approach to oversight of those instruments perhaps should be given another long look by the Government Accountability Office.” The Cold Storage data at the end of December “supports the belief that current cheese prices are not too high,” MPC said.

In other news, USDA

reports that Class I demand has leveled off nationwide. Milk production is steady to increasing in most regions with the Pacific Northwest, Utah and Idaho near their seasonal low points. A winter storm in the Northwest slowed milk handling, but many areas welcomed the moisture.

Florida’s drought conditions are continuing, causing deterioration of pastures and winter forages.

Cream supplies are moderate to heavy throughout the nation.

Sellers in the East and West are finding it challenging to move cream.

Cream demand has improved for sour cream, dips and cream cheese, but supplies quickly exceed demand resulting in heavy volumes going to butter churns.

Milk production continues to trend lower in both New Zealand and Australia but New Zealand handlers project a 3-4 percent annual increase over last season and their Australian counterparts project a 2-3 percent seasonal increase.

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18 export assistance bids to sell just over 4 million pounds of cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central America for delivery through June. 2012 cheese exports now total 10.4 million pounds.

Meanwhile; the January 25 CME Daily Dairy Report said China imported 85,400 tons of whole milk powder (WMP), skim milk powder (SMP), and whey in December, up 20.6 percent from the prior year, according to Global Trade Atlas.

WMP purchases were down 42 percent from December 2010, but SMP and whey imports were each up nearly 80 percent.

China imported 805,700 tons of milk powder and whey in 2011, up 16.9 percent from 2010. Record purchases of SMP and whey offset a slight decline in WMP, according to the DDR. Almost half of China’s imports came from New Zealand and about 22 percent came from the U.S. South Korean imports of milk powder, cheese, butterfat and whey reached 152,140 tons in 2011, up 35 percent from the year before. The U.S. was the leading supplier, shipping almost one-third of that total, according to the DDR. Most Americans are collecting information to fill out federal and state tax forms and they’ll be comparing their 2011 income to the year before.

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per cow was up about 186 pounds from the year before, to about 21,335 pounds. More importantly, the 2011 U.S. milk price was up about $3.88 per hundred pounds from the year before, averaging $20.14 per hundredweight.

Multiplying the increased milk production and price, each cow brought home nearly $4,300 in milk sales in 2011, up $859 per cow from the year before.

Even more startling, gross income per cow was up more than $1,650 from 2009, the year of devastatingly low milk prices, Natzke said.

“The 2011 estimate gross income per cow is the highest on record, and when you add the increase for all 9 million cows, U.S. dairy farmers saw their gross income increase by about $7.7 billion from 2010,” Natzke reported.

“Of course, that’s gross income, and the nation’s dairy cows will be declaring a few deductions,” Natzke cautioned. USDA updates its cost estimates to produce milk next week, but through November, feed and operating costs were running about $1.75 per hundredweight more than 2010, and even with the previous highcost year of 2008.

Adding in those higher costs will reduce the earning power of each cow by about 43 percent, he concluded. “The bottom line, our cows made more, but they cost more, too.”

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praised USDA’s updated school meal standards that it says “continue to stress the nutritional benefits of low-fat and fat-free milk and dairy products.” A final version of those standards was released January 25 following more than a year of public comment and review.

The International Dairy Foods Association also praised the action but expressed concern that restrictions on flavored milk could reduce overall milk consumption in schools in favor of less healthy alternatives.

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PIGLETS: Red And White, Born 11/2011, Family Farm raised, “Chunky Porkers”, ready to go, $100 each. Leave Message, Sullivan County. 845-887-5802.(NY) 1 TON LIVESTOCK truck, older GMC, good condition, good box. Rubber 90%, 4 speed. Call for details. 607-546-4055.(NY)

DEUTZ-ALLIS 7085 FWD 5000 hrs., $6,800 OBO. Pioneer forecart, mechanical brakes, draft size, excellent condition, $700 OBO. No Sunday Calls! 315-5368803.(NY)

WANTED: Ford Model A car, would prefer coupe body. For Father And Son Project.

Please leave message. 716-5729102.(NY)

IH 17.5 foot grain head, good cutter bar and wobble box, $2,000 or BO. Call 585494-6020.(NY)

FORD 5000 model 772 loader, lift arms, bucket, cylinders only, good shape, $400 OBO. 607-264-3090.(NY)

BUCKET FOR TRACK loader, $300; Also, loader mount for IH tractors, $225. obo.

Stephen Swarey, 4404 Gardner Road, Lowville, NY 13367

FEEDER pigs, 10 weeks old, raised in heated barn. Hutch, hard rock maple, 44” wide, excellent condition. 716-8075902.(NY)

FORDSON MAJOR Tractor, 1958 diesel, like new condition, one owner, $5,000.

518-597-3215.(NY)

JD MoCo 936 discbine, excellent condition, $11,900. 518-527-2701.(NY)

FOR SALE #430 Weaverline feed cart, new web and batteries, ex. cond. 315-5366027.(NY)

THREE CROSSBRED dairy cows, one due soon. Two mid lactation. Low SCC herd. 5 hp Dayton Farm Duty Motor. 315655-4395.(NY)

FOR SALE: Wall mountable Reznor heating unit, natural gas or propane, 100,000 BTUs, asking $200. 315-732-2932.(NY)

GOATS BOER PUREBRED (5)females, (1)male does bred all yearlings due in spring $2,500; Post pounder $800; 9’ Fisher plow; 914-896-5599.(NY)

MUSCOVY Ducks, hens, and drakes, $5.00 a pair or $3.00 a piece. IRA Hoover, Himrod, Yates Co. 315-536-2141.(NY) WANTED: 1935 Ford dump truck for restoration. 518-654-6620.(NY) FOR SALE: BADGER 20’ silo unloader, ring drive, with 5 hp motor, $1,800 OBO. 607-292-6184.(NY)

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420/70 R24 tire, $125, parts needed for Case 1690, John Deere 1460, looking for Rye or Winter Wheat seed. 315-8684787.(NY)

WEAVERLINE FEED CART, #430, GC, $1,850. 585-554-4589.(NY)

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JD 620 WFE, good condition, $4,000. 315363-0262.(NY)

DMI 250 bu. gravity wagon, with extensions, $1,800. Make offer. 315-5362877.(NY)

2000 Zr2 Sonoma 4x4, GC, 126,000 miles, asking $4,00 or BO. Will consider trades for farm equipment or diesel pickup. 315-6847358.(NY) WANTED: Looking for hunters interested in leasing 379 ac., 254 ac. wooded, 125 open, secluded, on dead end road. $15/ac.

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7 1/2’ snow blade with skid steer, quick tash, good condition, $800. WANTED: 1 1/2” - 2” steel pipe. 315-684-3228.(NY)

15 Month old Lowline steer, gentle $1.30/lb and 7 month old Reg. full blood lowline bull, $1,000. 585-624-7637.(NY)

BLACK ANGUS FEEDERS, 12 from performance proven bulls, good blood lines, vaccinated and wormed. 607-7255511.(NY)

SEVEN HEREFORD springing heifers, 2-7 years, due April, bred to Reg. Hereford bull, very docile, must sell. 607-6874679.(NY)

DETROIT diesel power unit, clutch, and triple hyd. pump; Heavy cylinders. WANTED: Tumble type feed mixer. 315-5365860.(NY)

3 HP Mueller compressor, with sub cooling valve, works, make an offer. WANTED: Small grain bin. Penn Yan. 315-5363182.(NY)

5 year old sheep guard dog, $300; Also, Remington 1100 12 gauge, Enos Schmucker, 1061 Whiskey Hill Road, Waterloo, NY

JD 260 skid loader, 4300 hours, 2 speed, cab, head, good bucket, good solid machine. 315-536-3176.(NY)

WANTED: Brillion packer rollers, 4” axle, useable condition. 315-725-7488.(NY)

TD15C dozer, Bonag 120 vib/roller, rotating grapple, white, # 588 w4/18” bottoms, Ford #600, #5610, JD 2010 tractors, Potato planters, two row corn planters. 585457-7061.(NY)

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS NASF Keystone Farm Show winner Doody Farms, LLC. Large Public Retirement Auction Wednesday, February 22 10:00AM 5541 Large Rd. Auburn NY 13021 Having auctioned his large dairy in April, we now have the privilege of offering you this top line of equipment. Selling everything from A to Z. Around 10 tractors, JD chopper, merger, Krone, Big M mower, tillage, JD 12 row planter, skid loaders, Houle manure tankers and pumps, sterling silage trucks, and lots more. Watch next week for full listing. Most equipment bought new and only a few years old with very low hours.

Jay Martin Clyde, NY 14433 315-521-3123

Elmer Zieset Savannah, NY 13146 315-729-8030

Dennis Koogler, a dairy farmer in Harrisonburg, VA, redeems his Keystone Farm Show $100 certificate for Fresh Cow and Healthy Calf Program products from John Clark of Northeast Agri Solutions Force (NASF). Dennis won a gallon of Dr. Register Nia Plus ketosis drench, Qwik Qwench calf electrolyte, Wound & Hoof Spray for hairy heel wart and ringworm and an SPT Ointment for teat-end wounds. The Qwik Qwench is a 4-way calf therapy 1) natural antibiotic 2) electrolyte 3) energy source and 4) immune stimulant. “I attend the Keystone Farm Show each year with a group of 40 other farmers from Virginia,” says Koogler. “The Show and the fellowship during our bus ride are equally enjoyable.” Congratulations to Dennis!

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Patz Corporation recently introduced their largest stationary mixer to date: 1,100 cubic foot (31 m3) 2400 Series II Stationary Twin Screw Vertical Mixer.

Steel side extensions boost its capacity to 1,270 cubic feet (36 m3). This new mixer is ideal for mixing TMR rations or producing quality compost with materials such as wood chips, biomass, and biosolids. It handles a maximum load weight of 30,000 pounds (13,608 kg).

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A variety of options provide the opportunity for customization. A cooling system for split drive and planetary gearboxes is available. Patent pending tub mounted magnet(s) easily removes tramp metal. Electric motor VFD package with operator station offers low, medium, high, and high boost mixing speeds with the ability to reverse. Additional options include: choice of door locations, electronic scale indicators, steel/stainless steel liners, and more.

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Patz introduces 1,100 cubic foot 2400 Series II Stationary Vertical Mixer

Marketing workshops and business-to-business networking of local food enterprises Join us for a day of networking and education about the most current topics in direct marketing.

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Farm to Market Connection CVI Building One Cablevision Center Liberty, NY 12754 Sunday, March 25, 2012

Vertical Mixers feature a simple design, engineered with high-quality components to ensure long life and reliable performance. Designed with overlapped side wall seams, the mixer tub is designed for strength and durability. 810 cubic feet (23 m3) and 950 cubic feet (27 m3) sizes are also available.

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We have a 90 foot Clear Span truss available and we are offering the Agriculture Bird Free Truss.

We would like to thank our customers for their business!

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Rick Powell - Owego, NY 30x36x10

Adirondack Tree Surgeons - Gavenport, NY 80x100x16

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Charles Petrie - Little Falls, NY 50x96x15

Dozens of past attendees have made lasting business connections as a result of attending. Buyers of all scales will be present from local retailers to regional distributors. Educational topics will suit the interest of vegetable, livestock and dairy producers. Featured speakers and workshop leaders will share perspectives from both the metropolitan and upstate marketplaces.

Jay Andreas - West Franklin, PA 66x80x14, 24x32x14

Whittaker Farms - Whitney Point, NY 45x152x14

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Lavra Fay - Castleton, PA 80x48x16

For more information, visit www.buypurecatskills.com or contact Challey Comer at ccomer@nycwatershed.org or (607) 865-7090

Hope Enterprise - Williamsport, PA 20x24x8

Christene Huston - Chester Springs, PA 36x48x12

Brian Lebarron - Whitehall, NY 50x100x16

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Sat., Feb. 11, 2012 • 10 AM Benton Fire Dept.

932 Rt. 14A, Benton Center, 3 mi. N. of Penn Yan, NY Selling: Pressed steel and die cast construction, farm, NASCAR, Winross, Nylit, Ertl, Buddy L, Wyandotte, Structo, Tonka, Matchbox, etc. 1940’s to present; early 1970’s paper kites (old store stock), child’s large & small porcelain tea sets; model kits-Star Trek, military car & truck; 1950’s-80’s bicycles including adult 3 wheel to a tricycle and promotional Firestone Tire boy’s bike; Weldon steam engine; very early wood spoke steel wheel child’s wagon; 1970-80’s bubble gum machine, toy display cards with some assorted toys; model ship; dolls; cap guns; box lots of projects and parts toys.

Quality toy consignments accepted.

Info to consign: Delos Dann 585-396-1676; Troy Deamer 607-760-2297 Preview: 8 AM Auction Day Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check. Payment w/Visa, MC, Disc 3% fee.

DANN AUCTIONEERS, DELOS DANN, 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Sat., March 10, 3:30 PM - Seneca Farm Toy Auction, Show 8:30-2pm. Benton Fire Dept, 932 Rt. 14A, Benton Center, 3 mi N of Penn Yan, NY. Show info hosts David and Debra Dean 585797-4211, 585-747-5025.

Sat., March 31, 9 AM - Equip. Consignment Auction, Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Thurs., April 5, 11AM - Marvin and Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction, 2324 Ridge Rd, Penn Yan, NY. IH 986, IH 1420 4WD combine, ‘95 Ford 16’ grain truck; tillage, planting, harvest equip.

Sat., May 12, 9AM- Estate of Tom Oliver, 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY, excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors.

Dump Truck, (15) Pickup Trucks, Compact Tractors, Mowers & Grounds Equipment Auction Apalachin - Owego, NY

Saturday, February 11, 2012 • 11:00 AM Auction To Be Held Onsite @ 5677 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin, NY 13732; On NY / PA Border - Take I-17 (86) To Apalachin Exit, To Penn. Ave, Go 4 Miles To Site.

Auction of Plow / Pickup Trucks, 1-Ton Dump Truck, Compact Tractors, Mowers, Snow Pushers, Sanders, Trailers & Other Items!!!

All Selling At Absolute Auction - The Manasse Way!!

Including: Dump Truck: 2006 GMC 3500, 1-Ton Dump Truck w/ Western Plow & Sander Body, 38k Orig. Mi.; (15) Pickups: (6) 2006 Chevy & GMC 2500HD, 4wd Pickups w/ Western Snowplows & Western Rear Poly Sanders, 50-100k Mi., Well Maintained; (9) 2005 Chevy & GMC 2500HD, 4wd Pickups w/ Western Snowplows & Western Rear Poly Sanders, 60-90k Mi.; NOTE: All Trucks Have Been Fleet Maintained And Are Ready To Work; Sanders: (2) Western Ice Breaker Dump Truck Sanders w/ Gas Eng.'s; (2) Airflo S.S. Pickup Sanders; Snow Pushers: (3) Cascade 16' & (1) Cascade 12'; (3) Compact Tractors: JD 4110 w/ Cab, Loader, 4wd, Hydro, 1037 Hrs.; (2) JD 2210 w/ Cabs, Loaders, 4wd, 958 & 1186 Hrs.; Snow Blades & New Belly Mowers (60" & 54") For Compacts, Selling Separate; Wing Mower: Jacobsen HR 15, 15' Wing Rotary Mower, Perkins Diesel, 2900 Hrs.; Trailers: (2) 16' T/A, Enclosed Trailers; 5' x 8' Landscape Trailer w/ Gate; Mowers & Snowblowers: Huskee 2-Stage Walk-Behind Snow Blower; (20) Huskee Walk-Behind Blowers; DR Pull-Behind Chipper, Nice; JD Backpack Blowers & Trimmers; Gas Op. Dump Box Sprayer; (3) JD 48" WalkBehind Commercial Mowers; Misc. Items: Garbage Tipster / Cans; Walk-Behind Salt Spreaders; Lawn Cart; Tool Box; New Hitches For HD Pickups; Etc.; Etc.; Many Other Items!!!; For More Details & Pictures Visit Our Website @ www.manasseauctions.com.

Auctioneers Note: All Items Selling For Global Property Maintenance Company And Have Been Well Maintained - Selling Due To Updating Equip.; TOP Quality Items, Be Sure To Attend; Auction Order: 11:00: Snowblowers, Trimmers & Mowers, Misc. Items; Approx. 11:30: Compact Tractors & Commercial Mower, Followed By Sanders, Trailers, Dump Truck, Pickups, Then Snow Pushers; Be On Time, Not A Long Auction!!; Auction Preview: Fri. 2/10/12 From 1 PM-4 PM, And Day Of Auction From 9 AM-11 AM; Terms & Conditions: Payment In Full Day Of Auction By Cash, Good Check Or Major Credit / Debit Card Day of Auction With Positive ID. 13 % Buyers Premium, With 3% Waived For Payment In Cash Or Good Check. Nothing Removed Until Settled For. NYS Sales Tax Applies. For Vehicles: NYS Sales Tax Collected Unless You Are Lic. Auto Dealer Or Out Of State Resident. Titles Will Be Mailed Out Cert. Mail 3-4 Business Days After Auction For Cash Or CC Payments, Titles For Check Purchases Will Be Sent out Cert. Mail Approx. 8-9 Business Days Following Auction.

Owners: Global Industrial Services. Everything In Auction Belongs to Global, NO ADDITIONS!!

Auctioneers & Licensed Real Estate Brokers In NY, NJ & PA Whitney Point, N.Y. 13862 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, February 6 • Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. Due to farm accident, Schoharie Co. Herd Dispersal. 85 head, 45 milking age, 13 bred or breeding age, 27 started calves to 300#. Mixed herd Hols. few crosses, Jerseys, Normandy Cross. Low SCC all stages of lactation & AI bred. This herd

has a 150,000 SCC 4.4F & 3.2P. Also 18 heifers from calves to breeding age from one farm. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, February 7 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

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Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041 or 585-447-3842 Thursday, February 9 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220

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• 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed

by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-8682006, 800-321-3211.

Saturday, February 11 • 9:30 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Farm Machinery & farm smalls plus a few household goods for Ivan & Verna Zimmerman. L.W. Horst Auctioneer, 315-536-0954 • 10:00 AM: Benton Fire Dept., 932 Rt. 14A, Benton Center, 3 mi. N. of Penn Yan, NY. Collectible Toy Auction. Quality toys accepted. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.h tm Monday, February 13 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Heifer Sale. A group of Sire ID heifers from Springdale Farm: Bred heifers, breeding age - some being red carriers. 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, February 15 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041 or

THESE

EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC 5001 Brittonfield Parkway P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY 315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000 Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105 Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006 Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321 Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041 Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104 Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215 Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220 Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752 Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK 3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com

FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003 HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 585-447-3842 Thursday, February 16 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Fat Cattle & Feeder Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 Saturday, February 18 • 9:30 AM: Newark Valley, NY. Large auction of farm & construction equipment.

Goodrich Auction Service, Inc., 607-6423293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com • 10:30 AM: Owens Farm, Smithfield, VA. Another Absolute Auction by Ownby.

Farm Equipment Dispersal. No Buyer’s Premiu!. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc., 804-730-0500.

Monday, February 20 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 2:00 PM: Windsor Meat Market, 73 West First Ave., Windsor, PA. Public Auction Online and On Site. For updates go to auctionzip.com 3721. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 Wednesday, February 22 • 10:00 AM: Doody Farms LLC, 4451

Large Rd., Auburn, NY. Large Public Retirement Auction. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Calf Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041 or 585-447-3842 Thursday, February 23 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. February Heifer Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 Tuesday, February 28 • 10:00 AM: 97 Loop Rd., Quarryville, PA (Lancaster Co.). 53 Acre Dairy Farm. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 Friday, March 2 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, March 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com Saturday, March 10 • 9:00 AM: Penn Y an, NY (Yates Co.).

Finger Lakes Produce Auction Spring

Farm Machinery Consignment Auction.

Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:30 AM: 653 Youkers Bush Rd., St. Johnsville, NY. Public Auction. Farm Equip., Guns, Stoves, Tools & Household.

Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 3:30 PM: Benton Fire Dept., 932 Rt. 14A, Benton Center, 3 mi. N. of Penn Yan, NY. Seneca Farm Toy Auction. Show 8:30 am - 2 pm. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.h tm Saturday, March 17 • 1138 Rte. 318, Waterloo, NY. Third Annual Spring Equipment Auction. Large public auction selling for farmers, dealers, bank repo & construction equipment. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 8:00 AM: Mendon, NY. Saxby Implement Corp. Public Auction. 200 Lawn Mowers, Vehicles, New Trailers & Much More. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:30 AM: Nathan Mason, Callaway, VA (near Rocky Mount). Another Absolute Auction by Ownby. Farm Equipment Dispersal. No Buyer’s Premium. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc., 804-730-0500

Wednesday, March 21 • 8:55 AM: Rising, MD. 3 Day Retirement Auction. Business Liquidation. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-6628149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 9:00 AM: 3186 Freshour Rd., Canandaigua, NY. Coryn Farm Supplies, Inc. Public Auction of Farm Equip. & Tools.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Friday, March 23 • 10:00 AM: Batavia, NY. Jeff & Kathy Thompson Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a full line of farm machinery including Case IH Maxxum 115, Case IH MX110, Case IH 7220, Case IH CX70 plus hay, tillage, barn equipment and much more!.

William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Saturday, March 24 • Atglen, PA. The Gala at Glen Valley II. Hosted by Glen Valley Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Clymer, NY. Z&M Ag and Turf Farm Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515

HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

L. W. HORST AUCTIONEER 1445 Voak Rd., Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-0954 • Fax: 315-536-6189 KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE R.D. 1, Little Falls, NY 315-823-0089 We Buy or Sell Your Cattle or Equipment on Commission or Outright In Business Since 1948!

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE MARCEL J. ROBERTS Specializing in farm liquidations.

802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com

NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S

HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?

Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site.

607-699-3637 Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 www.wrightsauctions.com

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www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, March 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Regular Livestock Sale. Easter Lamb & Goat Sale approx. 5 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, March 30 • 10:00 AM: Warsaw, Wyoming Co. Estate of Ronald Milcarek Auction. Selling vehicles, farm machinery, tools, & household including ‘07 Chevy Silverado, NH TB100 tractor, MF 573 tractor and more! Watch our website for a complete list and photos. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Saturday, March 31 • Cobleskill, NY. 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.h tm • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors & Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Thursday, April 5 • 11:00 AM: 2324 Ridge Rd., Penn Yan, NY. Marvin & Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction. IH 1420 4WD combine, ‘95 Ford 16’ grain truck, tillage, planting & harvest equip.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.h tm • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies, registered and grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, April 7 • Champlain, NY. Betty & Nelson LeDuc Farm Machinery Auction. Full line of machinery: Case MX120 w/ldr., Case IH 8920, Case 5130, NH TB110 w/ldr., Ford 6610. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Spring Premier All Breed Sale. Selections are underway. Accepting registered high quality cattle. Give us a call. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Friday, April 13 • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor, Inc., 384 Center St., Franklin, NY. Farm Equipment Consignment and Inventory Reduction.

Franklin Used Equipment Sales, Inc. Auction Service, 607-829-2600

Saturday, April 14 • B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. Livestock.

Full line of JD farm machinery & tilling equip. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • Syracuse, NY. New York Spring Holstein Sale. Held in conjunction with the New York Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:00 AM: Farm of Don & Betty Duska, 1820 Co. Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. 22nd Annual Auction. Quality Consignments Accepted.

Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 8:00 AM: Beaver Mountain Farms, 1820 County Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. On the Farm of Don & Betty Duksa, 22nd Annual Auction.

Quality Consignments Accepted. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-6628149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 Saturday, April 21 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction. Accepting consignments groups or single items. Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference.

Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Co-managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Gerry Rodeo Grounds, RT. 60 Gerry, NY. Chautauqua County Area, Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: Argyle Livestock Station, 8 McEachron Hill Rd., Argyle, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Franklin Used Equipment Sales Inc., Frank Walker Auctioneer 607-829-5172 Friday, April 27 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for Gary Tiernan. 200 head of AI sired dairy cattle. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, April 28 • Heifer Haven, North Bangor, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Northern New

York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 42nd Annual New York’s Favorite Consignment Auction . Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 8:00 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 9:00 AM: 796 No. Cream Hill Rd., Bridport, VT. Jim Ferguson Farm Machinery & Small Equipment Sale. All machinery like new. Wide selection of tractors, tools, hay & farm equip. Well maintained. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800-339-COWS or 802-388-2661 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 Saturday, May 5 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Also selling Trowbridge Angus Bulls. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale. Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, May 12 • 9:00 AM: 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY. Estate of Tom Oliver.

Excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.h tm • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, May 19 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, June 1 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, June 9 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.h tm Friday, July 13 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-

2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, July 28 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 15 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 22 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 6 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 3 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 1 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, April 5 • Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Sale hosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held at te Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn.

Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT January 30 , 2012 Calves: 45-60# .20-.28; 6175# .50-.55; 76-90# .60-.65; 91-105# .70-.75; 106# & up .80-.8250.

Farm Calves: .85-1.15 Started Calves: .37-.42 Veal Calves: .75-1.50 Open Heifers: .65-1 Beef Heifers: .77-.83 Feeder Steers: .70-.98 Beef Steers: .84-.90 Stock Bull: .70-1.39 Beef Bull: .70-.95 Boars: one at .65 Sows: .38-.40 Butcher Hogs: .85-1 Feeder Pigs (ea): 20-35 Sheep (ea): 110-130 Lambs (ea): 110-145 Goats (ea): 50-60.

Canners: up to 74.50 Cutters: 75-78 Utility: 79-82 Rabbits: 5-21 Chickens: 4-20 Ducks: 5-13 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT January 30, 2012 Cattle: 141 Calves: 198 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 89.5095.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.50-90; Boners 8085% lean 74.50-87.50; Lean 85-90% lean 65-81.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 80-145; 80-92# 75107.50.

Vealers: 100-120# 70-80; 90-100# 65-80; 80-90# 6580; 70-80# 50-70; 60-70# 35-43.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA February 1, 2012 Cows: Canners 44-71.50; Cutters 72-82; Util 82-91.

Bulls: 69.50-95 Steers: Ch 120-121; Sel 84-115; Hols. 99-101.50.

Heifers: Sel 77-108.50; Holstein 81-94.

Calves: 5-183 ea.

Feeders: 70-105 Goats: 124-183 Kids: 25-150 ea.

Sows: 55.50-56 Chickens: 4.50-15 Rabbits: 5-26 Ducks: 7-22 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA January 31, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 4065; Cutters 65-78; Util 7886; Bulls 75-90; Steers 95120; Hfrs. 75-85.

Calves: Growers 80130;Hfrs. .75-1.40; Veal 75-

100; Oyher 65-80.

Hogs: Feeders 30-50 ea;Sows 40-45; Boars 20.

Sheep: 65-85; Lambs 1.302.

Goats: 70-150 ea; Billies 110-200 ea; Kids 60-120 ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA January 31, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 35; 6175# 42-63; 76-95# 44-80; 96-105# 60-80; 106# & up 40-80.

Farm Calves: 80-150/cwt Feeders: 40-131/cwt Heifers: 73-82/cwt Steers: 88/cwt Bulls: 55-70/cwt Canners: 10-71/cwt Cutters: 72-84.50/cwt Utility: 85-90/cwt Sows: 41-51/cwt.

Shoats: 60-74 ea.

Pigs: 41-51 ea.

Lambs: 125-250/cwt Sheep: 45-110/cwt Goats: 11-195 ea.

Rabbits: 1-10.50 ea.

Poultry: 1-12 ea.

Hay: 10 lots, 2.90-5.70/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ January 31, 2012 Livestock Report: 46 Calves .02-1.32, Avg .77; 57 Cows .44.5-.86, Avg .71; 12 Easy Cows .35-.77, Avg .53; 9 Feeders 300-500# .661.12, Avg .95; 7 Heifers .74.92, Avg .83; 9 Bulls .68.5.94.5, Avg .87; 11 Steers .40-1.24.5, Avg .95; 7 Hogs .45-.68, Avg .50; 35 Roasting Pigs 10.09-84, Avg 39.06; 1 Sow 40; 1 Sheep 89; 9 Lambs (ea) 58.60-106, Avg 94.50, 33 (/#) .90-2.20, Avg 1.48; 9 Goats (ea) 85150, Avg 117.50; 10 Kids (ea) 60-100, Avg 77; 6 Hides (ea) 2-18, Avg 5.33. Total 262.

Poultry & Egg Report: Heavy Fowl (/#) .50-.80; Mixed Fowl (ea) 8.50-9; Pullets (ea) 4.50; Geese (ea) 24; Bantams (ea) 6; Roosters (/#) .90; Bunnies (ea) 4.50-5; Ducks (/#) 2; Rabbits (/#) 1.60-2.70; Pigeons (ea) 7.50-9.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.15; Brown Jum XL 1.15-1.30; L 11.20; M 1.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 41 Mixed 1.604.60; 3 Timothy 3.90-5.10; 1 Clover 2.50; 10 Grass 2.605.50; 3 Mulch 1.50-2.20; 1 Wheat Straw 4; 1 Rye Straw 3.80; 2 Oats 5-6; 1 Firewood 46; 1 Cedar Post 125. Total 64.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report

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EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY January 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 40-130; Grower Bulls over 92# 70-140; 80-92# 50-100; Bob Veal 1045.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-91; Lean 50-67; Hvy. Beef Bulls 7892.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 750-1400; Springing Cows 800-1300; Springing Hfrs. 850-1350; Bred Hfrs. 700-1250; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1550; Open Hfrs.

300-750; Started Hfrs. 100300; Service Bulls 7501000.

Beef: Feeders 50-100; Hols Sel 88-108.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 100175; Slaughter Sheep 3065.

Goats: Billies 75-150; Nannies 65-100; Kids 20-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY January 30, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 90-130; 80-92# 75-85; Bob Veal 32-64.

Cull Cows: Gd 75-87; Lean 59-79; Hvy. Beef Bulls 7588.

Beef: Feeders 400-500# 88-155; Steer 67-94.50; Veal Jersey X 36-52; Hols. Hfr. 84-94.

Lamb/Sheep: Slaughter Sheep 155.

Goats: Nannies 65-165; Kids 45-65.

Swine: Hog 51-68; Sow 4357; Feeder Pig 55-64. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

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92# 72-130; Bob Veal 5-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 73-89; Lean 60-73; Hvy Beef Bulls 80-91.

Beef: Feeders 95-121; Hols.

Sel 92-98.

Swine: Hog 7-65.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY January 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 60-100; Grower Bulls over 92# 75-157.50; 80-92# 60-105; Bob Veal 2557.

Cull Cows: Gd 72-87.50; Lean 60-75; Hvy. Beef Bulls 69-93.50.

Beef: Ch 90-101; Hols. Sel 90-102.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY January 30, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 100-137.50; 80-92# 90; Bob Veal 20-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 72.50-89; Lean 65-77.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 85.50.

Beef: Ch 102-120; Hols. Ch 87.50-99.

Lamb/Sheep Market 157.50; Slaughter 50-70.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY January 25, 2011 Calves: Hfrs. 120-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 100137.50; 80-92# 80-110; Bob Veal 30-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 76-87; Lean 50-76; Hvy Beef Bulls 87-94.

Beef: Feeders 95-14.50; Ch 115-124.50; Sel 101-115; Hols. Ch 102-110; Sel 9297.

Goats: Nannies 82.50-215.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY January 26, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 115-147.50; 80-92# 75120; Bob Veal 10-45.

Cull Cows Gd 76-89; Lean 60-75; Hvy Beef Bulls 8593.

Beef: Feeders 70-90; Hols.

Sel 90-109.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 190220; Slaughter 40-45.

Goats: Billies 110.

Swine: Hog 70-75.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY January 30, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 30-75; Grower Bulls over 92# 110-170; 80-

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY February 1, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter:

Bone Util 64-85; Canners/Cutters 42-76; HY Util 75-87.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 50-70; 80-95# 4567.50; 60-80# 40-65; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 79-94.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 70-150; 8095# 65-147.50; 70-80# 60100; Hfr calves 80-110.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 115-128; Sel 95-109.

Hogs: Slaughter US 1-3 6366; Sows US 1-3 50-52; Feeders US 1-3 16-60.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 200.

Billies: L 110# & up 170 FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY January 24 & 27, 2012 Hay: 100-180 1st cut; 85340 2nd cut; 85-245 3rd cut.

Straw: 150-265 Produce Mon. @ 10 am, Wed-Fri. @ 9 am sharp!

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY January 17 & 20, 2012 Hay: 80-160, 1st cut; 100345, 2nd cut; 85, 3rd cut; 235, 4th cut.

Straw: 225-300 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY January 30, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .60-.86; Canners/Cutters .58-.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .82.90 Calves: Bull Calves 96120# .80-1.55; up to 95# .10-.95; Hols. under 100#

1.20.

Dairy: Deb-ray Dispersal milking age up to 1800.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA January 25, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Sel 1-3 1420# 98.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 7981.50, lo dress 72.75-74.75; Breakers 75-80% lean 7377.75, lo dress 68-71.50; Boners 69-73.75, hi dress 76.75, lo dress 65; Lean 8590% lean 63-69.25, hi dress 72.75, lo dress 55-62.75.

Bulls: YG 1 1325-2124# 74.50-80.

Feeder Cattle: Steers S 3 Jerseys 510-590# 61-69; L 3 Hols. 618# 86.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 94-122# 110-132; 90# 120; No. 2 96-120# 97-110; 80-92# 100-110; No. 3 82102# 70-85; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 95# 150/hd; Vealers 60106# 11-75.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 230-260# 135-150/hd; 320# 200/hd; Sows US 1-3 400# 175/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2030# 26-30; 80-100# 26-40.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 90-94# 187; 110116# 155; Ewes Util 1-2 180# 52; Rams 162# 80.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 under 20# 5; 70# 112; Nannies Sel 1 100# 92; Sel 2 100-110# 80-92; Sel 3 90# 50; Billies Sel 2 120# 130.

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 1340-1490# 118-126.50; Hols. Sel & Lo Ch 13101495# 92-105.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 79-83; Boners 75.50-81.25; Lean 73-79; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 62.50-76.50; Shelly 61 & dn.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols.

Dairy types 665-1230# 85.50-91.50.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 125130; No. 2 85-120# 105-125; No. 3 80-120# 85-105; Util 88 & dn; Hols. Hfr. 95# 130.

Swine: Hogs 210-215# 6468; 235-265# 68-76; 270285# 73-81;; 295-300# 7080.

Goats (/hd): L Billy 230; Fancy Kids 130-140; Fleshy Kids 108-126; Small/Thin/Bottle 32-80.

Lambs: Ch 65-75# 191212; Gd & Ch 95-130# 157191.

Sheep/Yearliings: all wts.

120-137 Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Jan 31 & Feb 7 & 21. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Feb. 17.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small 31, 2012 Rabbits: 3-16 Chickens: 2-6 Turkeys: 13-24 Rabbit Family: 24 Guinea: 6.50 Pot Belly Pigs: 4 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report *Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Fri., Feb. 17.

Receiving from 7:30 until 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC January 30, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Hols.

Steers Ch 1634-1688# 107.50-108.50; Sel 14421494# 102-105.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 80-82.50; Breakers 77-79.50; Boners 73-76.50; Lean 71-73, lo dress 66.5071.50.

Bulls: 1670# 87.

Feeder Steers: L 2 400476# 112.50-132.50; M 3 Jersey 350-456# 46-64.

Calves: 175. Bull Calves No. 1 94-122# 140-155; 80-

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Eighty-Four 92# 122-145; 94-124# 120137; No. 2 80-92# 110-125; No. 3 94-120# 70-117; 8092# 65-92; Hfrs. No. 1 94106# 162-167; No. 2 80108# 95-137; Util 70-110# 42-85; 52-68# 15-40.

Lambs: 100-106# 155-165.

Hay (/ton): 28 lds, Timothy Grass 120-205; Mixed 110400; Grass 90-220; Alfalfa/Grass 135-340.

Straw: 7 lds, 200-230/ton.

Firewood: 10 lds, 50155/ld.

Round Bales: 5 lds, 20-37; Alfalfa 70/bale.

Util 1-2 250# 57.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 45# 77.50; Nannies Sel 2 140# 86/cwt; Billies Sel 1 190# 105/cwt; Sel 2 90# 87.50; 105# 87.50/cwt.

Special Dairy Sale Holstein Cows: No 1 10901230; No. 2 925.

Jersey Cows: No. 1 635735; No. 2 570-630.

Holstein Bred Heifers: No. 1 1022-1150; No. 2 850.

Jersey Bred Heifers: No. 1 700-750; No. 2 585-630.

Holstein Open Heifers: No. 1 640-700; No. 2 585-630.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA January 30, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Sel 1-2 995-1215# 107112.50; Hols. Sel 2-3 1315# 99; Hols. Hfrs. Sel 1-2 12951455# 104-111.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75# lean 93; Breakers 75-80% lean 8184, lo dress 78.50-80; Boners 80-85% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 81-82.50, lo dress 69-71; Lean 85-90% lean 69-74, lhi dress 75.50-76, o dress 66-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1345-1990# 91-98; one hi dress at 105; YG 2 1240# 84.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-400# 150-165, few a 170; 500-600# 151-159; 700-800# 129-135; Heifers M&L 1 300-500# 140-156; 500-700# 128-139; M&L 2 300-400# 110-130; Bulls M&L 1 400# 152.50; 500700# 125-139; M&L 2 300500# 110-132.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-120# 130-140; No. 2 90-130# 105-125; No. 3 85-120# 50-100; Hfrs. No. 1 145-210# 127.50-165; Vealers Util 65-120# 17.50-45.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 40-45% lean 190-267# 74; Boars 455# 23.

Slaughter Sheep: Ewes

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA January 26, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1536-1766# 98.50-104; Sel 2-3 13761590# 93-97.

Slaughter Heifers: Sel Hols. 2-3 1114-1522# 8592.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean hi dress 92; Breakers 75-80% lean 77-83.25, hi dress 83.25-84; Boners 80-85% lean 71.25-74.75, hi dress 76.25-81, lo dress 66.25-71; Lean 85-90% lean 64-70, hi dress 70.50-74.75, lo dress 55-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1544-1876# 84.50-92.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bull Calves No. 1 96-124# 132.50-150; 80-94# 100120; No. 2 94-124# 105-130; No. 3 Hols. Bulls 70-114# 75-110; Hols. Hfrs. No. 2 8294# 80-130; Vealers Util 66130# 20-80.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA January 26, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1464# 126.50; Ch 2-3 1342-1580# 119123.50; Sel 1-2 1342-1625# 115-118; Hols. Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1308-1498# 108;

Ch 2-3 1362-1394# 100106; Sel 1-2 1308-1579# 9094; Hfrs. Ch 2-3 1296-1548# 119-124.50; Sel 1-2 12921504# 114.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 85; Breakers 75-80% lean 8184.50; Boners 80-85% lean 76.50-80; Lean 85-90% lean 69-72.50, lo dress 65.50-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1986-1996# 85.50-86; YG 2 1324# 78.

Feeder Cattle: Hfrs. M&L 1 400# 136; Bulls M&L 1 400# 144.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-125# 125-140; No. 2 90-125# 105-120; No. 3 85-120# 60-97.50; Vealers Util 70-120# 20-50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 236-284# 73-75; 45-50% lean 240300# 67-71.50.

Sows: US 1-3 500-700# 5462.

Boars: 600# 26.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 4060# 25-30; 60-80# 37.5042.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 80# 185.

Goats: Nannies Sel 2 110# 110.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA January 29, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 225-265 Mixed Hay: 20 lds, 170-300 Timothy: 7 lds, 200-300 Grass: 11 ld, 165-320 Straw: 9 lds, 170-210 Corn: 9 lds, 70-125 Oats: 1 ld, 5 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA January 27, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1225-1605# 127.75-134; Ch 2-3 11701575# 124.50-130; Sel 2-3 1200-1495# 116-122.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 12501635# 109-116; Ch 2-3 1260-1615# 98-108; Sel 2-3

1250-156# 94-98; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1120-1325# 129-131; Ch 2-3 11601420# 120.50-126.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 80-86, hi dress 87-91, lo dress 7280; Breakers 75-80% lean 74-83, hi dress 83-88, lo dress 67-74; Boners 8085% lean 71-80, hi dress 80-85, lo dress 66-71; Lean 85-90% lean 67-73.50, hi dress 73.50-81, lo dress 57.50-67.

Slaughter Bulls: Thurs. YG 1 1115-1690# 87.50-91.50, hi dress 1355-1505# 95-98; lo dress 990-1430# 79-84.

Holstein Bull Calves: Thurs. No. 1 114-128# 129139; 94-112# 145-150; 8692# 80-100; No. 2 112-128# 127-134; 80-10# 135-143; No. 3 80-130# 115-127; 7298# 50; Util 100-110# 50; 60-98# 15-30; Hfrs. No. 1 90-110# 115-175; No. 2 80110# 50-110.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA January 24, 2012 Slaughter Heifers: Hols. Ch 2-3 1325-1445# 100.50105.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73.50-78, hi dress 78-80; Boners 8085% lean 66.50-70.50; Lean 85-90% lean 60-65, lo dress 50-55.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1255-1720# 72.50-77.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 120-130; 8090# 70-110; No. 2 95-120# 100-120; No. 3 80-110# 70100; Util 70-105# 30-60.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA January 25, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1205-1365# 123-125; Hols.

Ch 2-3 1370-1725# 104109.

Slaughter Heifers: Sel 1-3 1260-1480# 88-98.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 87-89; Breakers 75-80% lean 78.50-83.50, hi dress 8487.50; Boners 80-85% lean 74.50-79, hi dress 79-81.50; Lean 85-90% lean 68-72, lo dress 54-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1055-1455# 89-91.

Feeder Cattle: Vealers 70110# 10-50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 120-145; 8090# 110-140; No. 2 95-130# 120-140; No. 3 80-120# 80130; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 95105# 190-195; No. 2 80-90# 75-140.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 70-80# 177.50-190;

120-140# 132-140; Yearlings Gd 2-3 95-110# 120134; Sheep Gd 2-3 130200# 89-130.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 25-30# 100-122.50; Sel 2 pkg 10@ 24; 30-60# 77.50-80; Nannies Sel 1 130-200# 112.50115; Sel 2 80# 85; Billies Sel 1 150# 200; Wethers Sel 1 100-125# 140-157.50 MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA January 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1295-1540# 128132.50; Ch 2-3 1155-1545# 122-127.50; 1635 118; Sel 1-3 1215-1495# 117.50121; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1415-1570# 108-112; Ch 23 1275-1550# 102-108; Sel 1-3 1255-1515# 96-102.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1150-1585# 122.50-124; Sel 1-3 1295# 118.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 84.5085; Breakers 75-80% lean 77-82, lo dress 77; Boners 80-85% lean 73-78.50, hi dress 80-83, lo dress 68.5072; Lean 85-90% lean 6572, hi dress 74.50, lo dress 57-66.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1295-1675# 84-94, hi dress 1700-1940# 95-100.50; 2250# 88.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 320395# 152-164; 510-552# 147-148; 920-1085# 108117; M&L 2 350-425# 142147; 550# 115; L 3 Hols.

640-1035# 71-87.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 280-498# 130-143; 512610# 118-134; M&L 2 310488# 120-135; 510-610# 102-129.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 545715# 120-133; Herefords 315# 112; M&L 2 387# 117; 600-705# 85-112; 8451010# 77-85; Herefords 755# 69; L 3 Hols. 220-320# 82-90; 500-930# 72-86.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-115# 125-150; 8590# 125-142; No. 2 95-110# 110-130; 75-90# 100-125; No. 3 70-120# 75-100; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 90# 155; No. 2 85-115# 80-115; Vealers Util 60-115# 20-70.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 230-275# 85-95; 280-340# 85-102; 4550% lean 225-275# 77-87; 300-332# 82-90; Sows US 1-3 350-480# 55-62; 536# 56;Boars 410-600# 30-32; Jr. Boars 155-260# 50-70.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 4070# 26-47.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 37-65# 202-217; 7095# 160-197; 115-130# 130-175; Ewes Gd 2-3 175217# 87-85.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 70# 102-140; Sel 2 20-40# 60115.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 120# 135.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 140# 145.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA January 30, 2012 Cattle: 105 Cows: Steers Ch 115-121; Gd 110-114; Hfrs. Ch 112118; Gd 105-110; Util & Comm. 72-82; Canner/lo Cutter 72 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 80-90 Bulls: YG 1 75-83 Cattle: Steers 125-145; Bulls 110-140; Hfrs. 110140.

Calves: 74. Ch 100-115; Gd 80-95; Std 15-80; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 80-140.

Hogs: 24. US 1-2 75-80; US 1-3 62-70; Sows US 1-3 5565.

Sheep: 19. Gd Lambs 170180; SI Ewes 60-70.

Goats: 20-185 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA January 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 225-295 Alfalfa/Grass: 315-405 Grass: 165-390 Timothy: 120-190 Round Bales: 85-130 Lg. Sq. Bales: 135-185 Straw: 175-215 Wood: 55-85 Fodder: (/bale) 40 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA January 30, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-7.50 Hens: .25-2 Banties: .10-1.50 Pigeons: 2.20 Ducks: 9.25-9.75 Geese: 8.50-13.50 Bunnies: 2-6.50 Rabbits: 7-15 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA January 19, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1225-1605# 130-134; Ch 2-3 1180-1575# 125130; Sel 2-3 1190-1450# 116-121; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 34 1250-1635# 112-116; Ch 2-3 1295-1615# 103.50108; Sel 2-3 1250-1565# 9498.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1120-1325# 129-131; Ch 2-3 1160-1320# 122126.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 81.5086, hi dress 87.50-91, lo dress 80-81.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 77.50-83, hi dress 83-88, lo dress 7477.50; Boners 80-85% lean 74.50-80, hi dress 81.50-85, lo dress 71-74.50; Lean 8890% lean 68-73.50, hi dress 76-81, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1115-1690# 87.50-91.50, hi dress 1355-1505# 95-98; lo dress 990-1430# 79-84.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 129-139; 94-112# 145-150; 86-92# 80-100; No. 2 112-128# 127-134; 80110# 135-143; No. 3 80130# 115-127; 72-98# 150; Util 100-110# 50; 60-98# 1530.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 115-175; No. 2 80-110# 50-110.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA January 30, 2012 49-54% lean 220-270# 66.50-72; 270-300# 6469.50; 300-400# 69-74; 4549% lean 220-270# 60-62; 270-300# 61-63; 300-400# 55-60.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 5358.50; 500-700# 57-61.50.

Boars: 300-700# 31-34.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA January 30, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 225-240, fancy 290-315; 6080# 215-241; 60-70# fancy 250-270; 80-90# 191-296, fancy 212-224; 90-110# 172-187, fancy 205-238; 110-130# 183-198; 130150# 158-170; 150-200# 144-158;Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 210-240; 6080# 187-235; 80-90# 172189; 90-110# 142-157; 130150# 140-154.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 103-118; 160-200# 94-109; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 88-100; 160-200# 80-95.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 90-104; 40-60# 118-136; 60-80# 130-150; 80-100# 148-165; 100-110# 153-168; Sel 2 30-40# 6880; 40-60# 74-95; 60-80# 108-123; 80-90# 122-132; Sel 3 30-40# 37-52; 40-60# 60-75; 60-90# 67-100; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 128-143; 130-180# 145160; Sel 2 80-130# 114-129; Sel 3 50-80# 90-105; 80130# 104-119; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 184-200; 150-250# 210-225; Sel 2 100-150# 138-153; 150250# 175-184.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .20-.30 higher wheat, barley & Oats sold .10 to .15 higher & Soybeans sold .30 to .40 higher. EarCorn sold steady to 5 higher. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.02-7.38, Avg 7.22, Contracts 5.78; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.27-7, Avg 6.57, Contracts 5.90; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-6, Avg 5.40; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No 2 Range 11.4412, Avg 11.83, Contracts 11.51; EarCorn Range 200208, Avg 204.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.80-7.38, Avg 7.04; Wheat No. 2 6.45; Barley No. 3 Range 6; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11-12, Avg 11.74; EarCorn Range 225.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.65-7, Avg 6.89; Wheat No. 2 Range 4.87-6.90, Avg 5.99; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.34, Avg 5.04; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.14; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.30-11.69, Avg 11.54; EarCorn Range 180-200, Avg 190.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.95-7.25, Avg 7.14; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.35; Barley No. 3 Range 5.20; Oats No. 2 Range 4.55; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.40-11.75, Avg 11.52; Gr. Sorghum Range 5.85.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.657.38, Avg 7.09, Month Ago 6.62, Year Ago 6.53; Wheat No. 2 Range 4.87-7.35, Avg 6.39, Month Ago 6.21, Year Ago 7.68; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.34, Avg 5.26, Month Ago 4.86 Year Ago 4.41; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.36, Month Ago 3.99, Year Ago 2.95; Soybeans No. 2 Range 1112, Avg 11.60, Month Ago 10.66, Year Ago 13.41; EarCorn Range 180-225; Avg 202.60, Month Ago 194.16, Year Ago 150.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6-6.50, Avg 6.23; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.97; Oats No. 2 3.75-4.85, Avg 4.30; Soybeans No. 2 11.69.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary January 27, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 128-134; Ch 1-3 123129; Sel 1-2 115-122.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 109116; Ch 2-3 102-108; Sel 12 94-99.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 125-131; Ch 1-3 122126; Sel 1-2 110-118.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-83.25; Boners 80-85% lean 74.5079; Lean 85-90% lean 6572.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 93-100; Avg dress 84-92; lo dress 77.50-84.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 152-164; 500-700# 121-148; M&L 2 300-500# 125-147; 500-700# 105137.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 124-146; 500700# 118-137; M&L 2 300500# 110-130; 500-700# 102-129.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 120-152.50; 500-700# 120-142.50; M&L 2 300500# 117-145; 500-700# 95112.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-80.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 120-160; No. 2 95-125# 100-130; No. 3 80-120# 70-125; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 125-210; No. 2 80-105# 80-140.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 6370.50; 45-50% lean 220270# 63-68.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4855; 500-700# 57-60.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 15-30# 135-150; 15-30# 160-180 fancy; 30-40# 250 fancy; 40-50# 140; US 2 2030# 100-110; 20-30# 190240 fancy 30-40# 240-270; 40-50# 105.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 242262; 60-80# 202-270; 80110# 188-220; 110-150# 150-194; Ch 1-3 40-60# 200-218; 60-80# 222-217; 80-110# 180-196; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 100-120; 160200# 88-102.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 74-106; 40-60# 120-138; 60-80# 128-142; 80-100# 130-144; Sel 2 2040# 70-84; 40-60# 100-124; 60-80# 118-130; 80-100# 130-142; Sel 3 20-40# 5080; 40-60# 88-112; 60-80# 104-112; 80-100# 100-120; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 108126; 130-180# 128-144; Sel 2 80-130# 102-118; Sel 3 50-80# 70-88; 80-130# 94112; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 145-167; 150-250# 167212; Sel 2 100-150# 130-

150; 150-250# 170-180.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Compred to last week hay & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 175-335; Mixed Hay 170-335; Timothy 150-240; Straw 120-180; Mulch 60-100.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 142 lds 38 Straw; Alfalfa 225-405; Mixed Hay 115-420; Timothy 180-300; Grass 145-370; Straw 130-240, mostly 150205.

Diffenbach Auct, January 23, 25 lds Hay, 6 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 190-270; Mixed Hay 200-420; Grass 155-370; Straw 150-200, mostly 165170.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: January 27, 24 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 200-270; Mixed Hay 160-330; Timothy 185-205; Grass Hay 215270; Straw 160-180, mostly 165-175.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: January 26, 22 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Mixed Hay 115-370; Timothy 230-300; Grass 160-255; Straw 130240.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: January 25, 71 lds Hay, 21 Straw. Alfalfa 225405; Mixed Hay 155-400; Timothy 210-265; Grass 145-300; Straw 140-190.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 810 Loads Hay, 24 Straw.

Alfalfa 170-370; Mixed Hay 100-370; Timothy 180-315; Grass 90-320; Straw 125220, mostly 170-215.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: Janary 25, 34 lds Hay, 3 lds Straw. Alfalfa 195; Mixed 110-335; Straw 180-185.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: January 23, 15 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 330-370; Mixed Hay 170-370; Timothy 180; Grass 170-280; Straw 215-220.

Greencastle Livestock: January 23 & 26, 7 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Mixed Hay 100160; Timothy 170; Straw 137.50-142.50.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: January 29, 41 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 225265; Mixed Hay 170-325; Timothy 240-315; Grass Hay 185-320.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: January 24, 33 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 170320; Mixed Hay 115-280; Timothy 180-300; Grass 90240; Straw 125-180.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: January 7 & 10, 80 lds Hay, 23 Straw. Alfalfa 145320; Mixed Hay 85-295; Timothy 175-250; Grass 135-285; Straw 150-210.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: January 27, 47 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 200; Timothy 140-160; Grass 150-180; Straw 130-180.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA January 30, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1275-1630# 127130.50; Ch 2-3 1210-1565# 123-126.50; Sel 2-3 11601455# 120.50-124; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1460-1650# 112.50-116.50; Ch 2-3 1400-1565# 105.50-108.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1105-1365# 121.50-124.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 79-81; Boners 80-85% lean 75-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 70.50-74, lo dress 64.50-69.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 115-132; 80-90# 80-90; No. 2 95-110# 95115; 85-90# 65-75; No. 3 95-115# 60-80; 80-90# 5560; Util 70-100# 30-60; 5565# 12-15; Hols. Hfrs. No. 2 80-90# 65-70. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale is Feb. 10.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA January 26, 2012 Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 230300 Orchard Grass: 4 lds 225255 Mixed Hay: 14 lds, 115-370 Grass: 3 lds, 160-225 Straw: 4 lds, 130-240 Firewood: 7 lds, 60-105 Baleage Mixed: 3 lds, 57110/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA February 1, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 247-325 Mixed: 35 lds, 211-310 Timothy: 9 lds, 220-275 Grass: 18 lds, 212-330 Straw: 15 lds, 143-185 Fodder: 2 lds, 106-130 Baleage: 5 lds, 49-62 Firewood: 1 ld, 75

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Corn growers ready to help provide energy independence National Corn Growers Association Chairman Bart Schott released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “The National Corn Growers Association is pleased to hear President Obama’s continued commitment to the nation’s energy independence during his State of the Union address. The American ethanol industry answered the call nearly 30 years ago to provide feedstock for a domestically produced renewable energy source. Today, that

same feedstock constitutes more than 10 percent of the nation’s fuel and continues to provide a bountiful supply of corn to our long term customers.

“The corn ethanol industry has proven that good government policy sends signals to the market place for producers to increase production and efficiencies. As family corn farmers have risen to the challenge to meet our nation’s energy needs, we are hopeful the direction the President outlined tonight offers similar opportunities for others to expand our energy independence.”

New York FSA consolidation meetings planned in Albany and Saratoga Counties on Feb. 7 BALLSTON SPA, NY — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York State Farm Service Agency (FSA) and members of his management team have scheduled public meetings in Saratoga County and Albany Counties.

The Saratoga County meeting will be held on Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Saratoga County FSA Office located at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa, NY, in the Cornell Auditorium Room.

The Albany County meeting will be held on Feb. 7, at 10 a.m. at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville, NY. These FSA’s public meetings will be

the only ones held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plans in which the Saratoga and Albany County FSA offices are being considered for consolidation proposals. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing James.Barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to New York State FSA Office, 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, no later than Feb. 17.

All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.

For more information, contact New York State USDA Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6301.

STUCHAL DAIRY HERD DISPERSAL AUCTION RICK & LINDA STUCHAL 311 BROWN TOWN RD, SLIPPERY ROCK, PA 16057

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 @ 10:30 AM LOCATED: Just On The South Of Harrisville, PA. On RT 8, turn West (@ Willies Smoke House) on Brown Town Rd 1 3/10 Mile to auction. Watch For Huey Auction Signs.

120 HOLSTEINS SELL Including: (60) Adult Free Stall Cows On DHIA TEST (50) In All Stages Of Lactation (10) Dry 23,614 Lb Herd Avg. ** Very Low SCC ** Excellent Herd Health & Nutrition Program After Many Years In The Dairy Business Rick & Linda Stuchal Are Ready To Retire And Are Proud To Offer This Outstanding Set Of Fancy Young Sound Cows To You At Auction.

These Cows Will Work In Anyone’s Herd.

Excellent Herd of Grade Holsteins.

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND! HEIFERS: (23) bred including: (6) Due in March, (7) Due In May & June, Balance To Follow.

(23) Open From Breeding Age down to 6 Mos. (14) Heifer Calves up to 6 mos Old. ALL VET CHECKED ** CURRENT VACC. IF YOU NEED MILK, MAKE PLANS NOW TO BE HERE! COWS SOLD UNDER COVER, DRESS FOR THE WEATHER. CATALOGS AT RING SIDE. MILKING EQUIPMENT: DeLaval 1500 GAL bulk Tank w/ Auto Wash; (8) DeLaval SST II Milking Units w/ Auto Take offs; 7 1/2 hp Vac Pump; SS Wash vat; Semen Tank.

ALSO SELLING: Knight 3025 TMR Mixer; 8’ Skidloader Mt Rubber Tire Scrapper; (6) Poly Calf Huts; (4) Box Fans TERMS: Cash Or Check w/ Current Photo ID. ALL OUT OF STATE CHECKS NEED BANK LETTER PROOF OF FUNDS. OWNERS: Rick & Linda Stuchal Lunch & Restroom Available.

LOG ONTO AUCTIONZIP.COM TO VIEW FULL LISTINGS & PHOTOS USE AU ID # 1361 AUCTIONEER: JOHN R HUEY II, AU-001588-L SLIPPERY ROCK, PA (724) 794-4737

Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents more than 36,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide. NCGA and its 48 affiliated

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DRAFT HORSE SALE Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Over 230 Head of Belgians, Percherons & Crossbreds Sale held at Mel’s Stable, 834 Wallace Road, New Holland, PA 17557 Directions: From Rt. 23 in New Holland, go south on Brimmer Ave. Proceed approx. 2 Miles south on New Holland Road to Hill Road, turn left on Hill Road, proceed 1.2 miles to sale on the left. From Rt. 340 East of Intercourse take New Holland Road 2.5 miles to Hill Road, right on Hill Road to sale on left!

Draft Horses Hitched at 8:00 A.M. • Draft Horse Sale: 8:30 A.M.

Approx. 50 teams of Belgain geldings & mares!

Approx. 25 teams of Percheron geldings & mares!

Approx. 35 single Belgian geldings & mares!

Approx. 15 single Percheron geldings & mares!

Approx. 15 crossbred mares & geldings including several teams!

1 team of spotted draft horses & 1 team of Clydesdales!

Approx. 10 head of draft horse fillys & colts!

TOP teams & singles coming from Ohio, Minnesota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Delaware, Maryland & Pennsylvania!

Plus lots of teams & singles that are ready for spring work! ***Don’t miss this sale if you need that TOP team or single draft horse to do field work or go for a pleasure drive!*** Consignments Closed!! Catalogs Available!!

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Auctioneer: Mel Hoover -- AU-003111-L Before 9 Call Mel at 717-989-8050 717-354-8397 home 717-354-6431 barn

PUBLIC AUCTION COMPLETE DISPERSAL

Late Wilson Martin Harness Shop & Dry Goods Store SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 2012 • 9 AM LOCATION: Synder County Produce Auction House. Right along Rts. 11 & 15 Port Trevorton, PA. 40 miles North of Harrisburg and 8 miles South of Selinsgrove. Watch for Signs!!

50' Aermotor Windmill - To Be Sold At 11:00 AM, it stands by Wilson's house, buyer must remove.

HARNESS SUPPLIES: The original Old Well-Used Spring Wagon that Wilson drove to New Holland every Monday. The Late Mike Benner's Carriage, Leather Splitter & New Knife, Hand Clicker Pree - Like New, Some Clicker Dies, Byler Type Riveter Stand, 13" Throat Leather Cutter, Crank Skiver, Serger Sewing Machine, Nylon Hole Punch, 1 New Bio Buggy Harness, 100+ Collars, 200+ Collar Pads, Lots of New Steel Buggy Hames, Draft Hames, 25 Rolls Rope, 72"x84" Kersey Poly Sheets & Smaller Ones, Neck Ropes, Lead Ropes, Horse Blankets & Sheets, Saddle Pads, Lots of Curries & Liniments, Enderes Tools-Punches-BarsPinchers, Lots of Bells, Riding Horse Bits, Hackamore Bridles, Cattle Nose Leads, Harness Parts, Hot Shots & Parts, Steel Harness Hrdw, Whips & Ride Crops, Lariats, English Leathers, Hoof Picks & Dressing, Coleman Heaters, Lantern Parts, Generators, Lots of Coleman Globes, Coleman Sleeping Bags & Old Style 38 Qt Ice Chests, Plastic Rings, Halters, Shoe Nails, Orange Portable Buggy Flashers, Used Saddles, Box of Old Calendars & Magazines, Old Glass Bottles, White Oak Dairies Milk Bottle, Feed Scoops.

DRY GOODS: 100's of Bolts Dry Goods - Lots of Solid Colors, Rolls of Fake Fur & Wool Blankets, Wholesale Lots of: Gohn Bros. Men's Pants, Kipling Shoes, British Knight Shoes, Dress Shoes, Tingley Boots, Straw & Wool Hats, Underwear, 100+ Pairs of Long Johns, Gloves, Socks, Boxes of Shoe Laces, Display Racks of Thread, Safety Pins, Buttons, 100+ Rolls of Suspender Elastic & Parts, Hand Towels, & Tea Towels. Unused Coleman Gas Iron, Buggy Umbrellas, Stauffer Books (German), Children's Toys, & many more items too numerous to mention.

Auction For: Ella Martin & the late Wilson Martin.

Terms: No Buyer's Premium, Cash or Check with ID. Auctioneer's Note: Lots of New Old Stock. Come Early, selling with 2 auctioneers most of the day!

Sale held indoors in a heated building, lunch available. Mark your calendar now for this auction!

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'03 CIH 2388 #271617, RT CHOP SPEC "VERY NICE" CIH 2144 #72791, 3731/2882 CIH 2144 #173068, 2602/1582 HRS CIH 1640 #35390, RT CUMMINS SPEC "VERY NICE" CIH 1420 #006000 '96 NH TR87 #557135, 2790/2020HR "VERY NICE" MASSEY 540 #39-01291, 18.4-26 GLEANER R50 #3138, 4X4 24.5-32 TILLAGE 2 - JD 2700 DISC CHISEL, 7X '00 JD 980 #12893, 32' 3 BAR SPIKE & BASKET '97 JD 980 F CULT, 32' 5 BAR SPIKE JD 960 F CULT, 32' JD 845 CULT, 16 ROW CROP S-TINE JD 726, 30' HYD GANGS 5 BAR SPIKE JD 637 DISC #7332, 32' JD 400, 30' NEW WHEELS JD 230 25' DISC JD 215 DISC & HARROW JD 7X DISC RIPPER JD 2X PLOW JD RWA 8' DISC CIH 4300 F CULT, 28' W/5 BAR SPIKE CIH 3950 DISC #751414, RF NEW BLADES CIH 3900 DISC, 22' CIH 496 22' DISC CIH 490 30' DISC IH 480 18' DISC, 7.5" CIH 475 18.5' DISC '10 CIH 370 DISC #21090, RF 28' W/ROLLING HARROW "LIKE NEW" '10 CIH 330 VERT TILLAGE, 25' 23 3/4" BLADES REAR ROLLER CIH 37 8' DISC '10 UNVERFERTH 130 ROLLING HARROW 40' "LIKE NEW" SUNFLOWER 6332-23 SOIL FINISHER, 7 BAR SPIKE HARROW "VERY NICE" SUNFLOWER 7X DISC RIPPER '10 M&W 2500 EARTHMASTER, 11X "LIKE NEW" LANDOLL 11X DISC CHISEL KRAUSE 4921 DISC KRAUSE SOIL FINISHER, 30' W/RAKES & BASKETS KRAUSE DOMINATOR 18' 2 - DMI F. CULT. 32' TIGERMATE II DMI 26' F.CULT 26' TIGERMATE II 5 BAR SPIKE 2 - BRILLION 30' ROLLER #134428, X-FOLD "EXC COND" BRILLION 28' PACKER #175655, X-FOLD "SAME AS NEW" BRILLION 27' ROLLER, X-FOLD BRILLION 25' ROLLER #164899, X-FOLD BRENT 7X RIPPER, 7.0 EARTHQUAKE PLANTERS/DRILLS JD 7200 PLANTER, 12R JD 7200 6-30 PLANTER, NT VAC "VERY NICE" JD 7000 PLANTER, 4R DRY FERT JD 7000 6R PLANTER DRY FERT '07 JD 1850 #720164, 42' 7.5" SPACING W/1910 310BU COMMODITY CART #720124 2 - JD 1790, 16-31 '01 JD 1780 #690167, 16-31 "VERY NICE" JD 1780 #665296, 12-23 LOTS OF EXTRAS "VERY NICE" JD 750 15' NT DRILL #005334 '01 JD 455 #690344, 25' 7.5" SPACING DRY FERT JD 24R PLANTER '08 KINZIE 3800 #755228, 24-30 "VERY NICE" KINZE 3700 #750855, 36R20 NT KINZE 3700 PLANTER #750354, 24R30 NT KINZE 3700 #750595, 24R30 '09 KINZE 3660 #660066, 16-31 NT 3 - KINZE 3650, 16-31 NT "VERY NICE" KINZE 3600 #619930, 16-31 NT "VERY NICE" KINZE 3600 #617223, 12-23 NT EXC "LIKE NEW" KINZE 2700 #75008, 24-20 NT "VERY NICE" '03 GP 705NG NO TILL DRILL, 7' '92 GP 20' DRILL, NT CORN HEADS/GRAIN HEADS SEVERAL ON HAND. CALL FOR DETAILS. JD 1518 SHREDDER JD 930 MOCO JD 568 BALER #336576, NET

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'96 JD 535 RD BALER JD 346 SMALL SQ BALER, WIRE TIES JD 64 RAKE, DOLLY NH 575 SMALL SQ BALER, WIRE TIES NH 357 GRINDER MIXER NH 316 SMALL SQ BALER, WIRE TIES NH 315 SMALL SQ BALER, WIRE TIES NH 273 BALER MC 2408 #58558, 20' MC CHOPPER #47761 MC 12' STALK CHOPPER LOFTNESS 20' STALK CUTTER HAY TEDDER 520 #201308 GEHL 2880 RD BALER GEHL 2500 GRINDER MIXER GEHL 1800 BALER #11412 ARTSWAY 475 GRINDER/MIXER W/SCALES WAGONS/GRAIN CARTS PARKER 710 GRAIN CART 2 - PARKER 450 GRAIN CART KINZE 840 GRAIN CART KINZE 640 GRAIN CART, SCALES KILBROS 490 GRAIN CART, 66X43 FLOATERS "VERY NICE" 2 - KILBROS 375 WAGON W/JD 1075 GEAR 2 - KILBROS 350 GRAVITY WAGON 2 - KILBROS 300 GRAVITY WAGON DMI 300 BU CENTER DUMP WAGON BRENT 674 GRAIN CART #1627129 BRENT 672 GRAIN CART INDUSTRIAL CASE 921C LOADER #93689 CIH 580K BACKHOE LDR #179777, EXTENDAHOE 6773HR 4X4 '01 CIH 580 #279638, SUPER M TLB C/W A/C 4X4 EXT HOE 4-IN-1 BKT CIH 250A #101611, LDR TRACTOR TAKEUCHI MINI EXCAVATOR #221973 NH LW90 #601301, 4880 HRS 1-OWNER "VERY NICE" MF 30 BACKHOE, LOADER JCB BACKHOE FNH 655D #A432714, 4X4 TLB C/W A/C CAB BOBCAT 543 SKID STEER CAT 236 SKID LOADER #4YZ00490, CAB A/C BOBCAT 3PT BACKHOE MISCELLANEOUS '10 CIH 3320 SPRAYER #21587, 2766 HRS 380/85R46 TIRES VIPER II CONTROLLER AIM COMMAND SYSTEM CASE TRIMBLE LIGHT BAR 90' BOOM "EXC COND" 1-OWNER JD 4700 SPRAYER #4560, SS 90' BOOM HYD ADJ 3800 HRS "VERY NICE" JD 4710 #X002028 JD 4710 #000140, SS TANK 80-90' BOOMS 3500 HRS "NICE" JD 725 LOADER W/FORKS & BKT JD 158 LOADER UNVERFERTH HT30 HEAD HAULER #A39830503 8' BACKHOE SNOW BUCKET NI 354 TANDEM MANURE SPREADER NH 795 MANURE SPREADER KOYKER 645 LOADER HI CAP GRAIN CLEANER GRAIN CLEANER FC 2080 G6000 AG BAGGER EZ TRAIL 31' HEAD TRAILER 6 - EZ TRAIL 26' HEAD TRAILER 2 - EZ TRAIL 21' HEAD TRAILER DEGELMAN 3 BAT ROCK PICKER #4759 DEGELMAN DOZER BLADE #17218, 4 WAY BLADE FITS MFWD TRACTOR 830 HEAD CARRIER 30' UNUSED 2 - GREEN F12 BOX BLADE TITLED EQUIPMENT VOLVO SEMI TRACTOR '03 MAC CX613 #W014203, MACK ENG AIR RIDE "NICE" '03 MAC CX613 #W014199, MACK ENG AIR RIDE "NICE" '92 HOPPER BOTTOM TRL #389492 BEAVERTAIL TRAILER

MOWREY AUCTION CO., INC. LICENSE #044000247, JON MOWREY LICENSE #041000416 EQ. MUST BE REMOVED IN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. PLEASE BRING BANK LETTER OF CREDIT IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN HERE

NEXT AUCTION MARCH 21, 2012

THERE WILL BE A $25.00 TITLE FEE FOR ALL PURCHASES OF TITLED EQUIPMENT TO BE PAID

BY THE PURCHASER.

Beef Day for all of Northern New York on Feb. 11 in Malone MALONE, NORTHERN NY — The 2012 regional Northern New York Beef 101 Day will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, in Malone, NY, at the 911 Building. This 10 a.m.-3 p.m. one-day program is for beginning beef producers from across the six northernmost counties of New York State (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence). Instructors will cover the basics of production, herd and health management, feeding programs and marketing.

Chateaugay veterinarian Dr. Bill Pfaff will discuss the basics of vaccinating cattle and working with a veterinarian. Rick Jackson from Merck Animal Health will cover deworming strategies.

Adirondack Beef Company owner Steve Ledoux of Croghan will talk about marketing your farm and your beef products.

The program is free with lunch provided by Merck Animal Health, but participants must preregister by Wednesday, Feb. 8, with their local Cornell Cooperative Extension office: Clinton County: 518-561-7450, Essex County: 518-762-4810, Franklin County: 518-483-7403; Jefferson County: 315-788-8450; Lewis County: 315-376-5270; St. Lawrence County: 315-379-9192.

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New York receives $3,931,000 in USDA Emergency Conservation Program funds application is complete prior to the March 1 signup deadline.

USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan ProList of eligible counties.

SYRACUSE, NY — James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting on Jan. 23 New York FSA has begun allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and

Tropical Storm Lee. “This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.

For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that: • if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;

National FFA Organization seeks student travelers The National FFA Organization is now accepting applications for its 2012 International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership (I-CAL) program. FFA will take 12 students to Southeast Asia this spring; the tentative program dates are May 19-June 1.

This conference allows students the opportunity to study global agriculture and international marketing. Students will learn about current international trade and cultural issues and gain awareness of how inter-

national markets for agricultural products operate. Upon completion of the program, students will give educational presentations to local groups and organizations about their experiences.

The I-CAL program was developed as a partnership with the U.S. Grains Council and The Grains Foundation. The deadline for applications is Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. EST. Potential participants can learn more about the program and download an application at www.ffa.org/collegiate.

WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; **We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy.

Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. **We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, Jan. 30th sale - Cull cows ave. .70 top cow .86 wt. 1802 $1549.72 Bulls top .90, bull calves top $1.55. Deb-Ray Dairy top milking age $1800 Ave. $1025.

Monday, Feb. 6th - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.

Monday, Feb. 13th - Monthly Heifer Sale. A group of Sire ID heifers from Springdale Farm: Bred heifers, breeding age - some being red carriers.

Monday, Feb. 20th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Saturday, April 7th - 11:30AM Spring Premier All Breed Sale. Selections are underway. Accepting registered high quality cattle give us a call.

Saturday, April 21st - Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction - accepting consignments groups or single items. Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference.

Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment.

LOOKING TO HAVE A FARM SALE OR JUST SELL A FEW - GIVE US A CALL. **Trucking Assistance - Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

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

• materially affect the land’s productive capacity; • represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and • would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.

All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share as-

sistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.

The ECP Signup for this funding is Feb. 1 through March 1, for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, Feb. 18TH, 2012 • 9:30 AM Newark Valley, NY

FARM TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY COMPACT TRACTORS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENTS List & Pictures @ Auctionzip.com or our web site www.goodrichauctionservice.com

GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE, INC. Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

(607) 642-3293

gram, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.

More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: www.fsa.usda.gov.

D SALES STABLES , IN HOLLAN W NELocated 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C. HEAT

D HEATE ARENA

SPECIAL ARENEAD WIINTER DAIRY HEIFER & COW SALE

WED., FEB. 8TH • 10:30 AM Complete Dispersal for Alvin Zook, Honeybrook, PA 4o Cow Tie Stall Herd R.H.A. 21,120M 4.2% BF Over 1/2 thru 1st & 2nd Lactation

40 Holstein Heifers Bred & Open Herd Average: 20,694M 3.6F 770F 3.1P

ALL CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME

Cows - Heifers - Bulls

Please send ALL info w/truckers Mon., Feb. 6th or all day Tues., Feb. 7th or early Wed., Feb. 8th Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

PRIVATE AUCTION BEDETTE FARM AND HOME UP FOR BID 43639 FERGUSON CORNERS ROAD RUSHVILLE, NEW YORK 14544 YATES COUNTY, TOWN OF POTTER CALL KEN BEDETTE 585-455-6198 FARM 65 Acres, 30+ Tillable HOME Private appraisal on home was over $200,000 Log Home built in 1994 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Full basement 35 X 50 16 X 50 deck 14 X 50 Overhang

POLE BARN Built in 2000 40 X 60 X17 Pole Barn 36 X68 Overhang & Cattle Pens

Bids start at Full assessed value: $223,100 * Also on bid 20 acres that adjoin the main farm, bids start at full market value: $24,000 * Also on bid 65.5 acres of rental ground 8 miles from the main farm The three highest bidders are invited to the closing!!

BIDDING STARTS NOW AND CLOSES ON APRIL 1ST, 2012 AT 3:00P.M. EST GOD IS NOT MAKING LAND ANYMORE, PLEASE COME AND LOOK!!!

Wed., Feb. 8th @ 1:00 PM at

N.N.Y. Farmers Market, Rt. 26, Lowville EXPECTING OUR USUAL RUN OF OPEN, BRED, MILKING HEIFERS, COWS & SERVICE BULLS THE BEEF MARKET IS VERY STRONG AT N.N.Y NOW IS MAYBE A GOOD TIME TO REPLACE THOSE CULL ANIMALS OUR SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION WILL BE HELD APRIL 13TH & 14TH IF YOU HAVE ITEMS TO CONSIGN TO THESE OR ANY AUCTION AT N.N.Y. CONTACT: John Scofield

315-771-4565

Market Manager • Ted Simmons

Office: 315-376-7441 Home: 315-688-4470 Cell: 315-767-8656

Now is the time for landowners, farmers, and forestland owners to apply for 2012 conservation program funding. The programs include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA), and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP).

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) offers funding assistance in the form of engineered structures,

such as manure handling facilities, and conservation practices such as grassed waterways. EQIP also includes several special initiatives such as organic production and High Tunnels. Private forestland owners have opportunities to improve forest health and productivity under the woodland program focus area.

The Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA) focuses on improving irrigation efficiency.

The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) focuses on improving habitat for at-risk shrubdwelling birds. Another focus within the program is establishing and enhancing grassland habitat for declining bird species, pollinators, and other wildlife.

Applications for EQIP, AMA, and WHIP are competitive and ranked

based on national, state, and locally identified resource priorities, and their overall benefit to the environment. If you are interested in signing up for any of the above programs or would like additional information, please contact Robert Merrill, Soil Conservationist, at the Middletown Field Office at 845343-1872 Extension 110.

OPEN HOUSE DATES Fultonville - Saturday, March 10TH Goshen - Wednesday, March 21ST Chatham - Friday, March 23RD TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 416 WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 8N w/Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 555B WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 7330 330hr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 7930 IVT/loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4010 w/Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5075 w/553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5303 w/Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 6430 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) JD 7130 Rental Returns . . . . . . . . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS MF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 750 w/ldr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2305 w/ldr & deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 850 w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4100 cab/loader/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,995 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 855 loader/blower/blade . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park Kioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park Kubota L5450 loader/backhoe . . . . . . . . . $21,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 72” Sweepster Broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 78” Skidsteer Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 332 Track loader/Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham FFC 72’ SS Snowblower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Brush Wock R-cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD PA 30 post hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH LS 85 cab/AC/ heat . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 3935 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS Gehl DC2414 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham CIH 8880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 1411 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 925 Moco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 735 Moco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 946. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 4890 w/890 14’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn 500 Disc Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn FC 302 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/Heads . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH Flail Chopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 74 Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Double Rake Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 446 w/mega wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 714 Forage Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 166 inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pronovost Wrapper 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Pequea Fluffer 8 ⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Vicon 4 Star Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Krone 550 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE JD 220 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Taylorway 16’ disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 7000 Grow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 12’ BWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Glencoe 7 Shank tillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Brillion Seeder 10’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,600. . . . . . Schaghticoke IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . Schaghticoke IH II Shank Chisel 5700. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,600. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS JD 458 R baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 1500 w/knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston 560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston Rounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS HARDI 210 3pt Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville POLARIS RAZOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 245 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 666R corn HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kubota KX900 U Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Bush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’Loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Landpride 7’ HD Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke Woods 1035 backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,650 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . Chatham H&S 235 spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Polaris Ranger 6x6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen

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1-800-507-9361 LLAND SALES STABLES, IN W HO E N Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

Holstein Cow Show Consigned by Aaron Coons

Wednesday, February 8TH Selling at 12:00 Noon SHARP D.O.B. 3-31-07 Sire: Fieldhouse Lee Leanaroo Grand Sire: Comestar Lee Dam: Benrise Ledulsacha G-79 2 Yr. Old Gr. Dam: Benrise Storm Javana G-78 2 Yr Old Name: Benrise Sally Fields Just Calved on 1-22-12 Milking Over 100 Lbs. This cow has been scored VG-85 as a 4 yr old!

She will score excellent this lactation! She will work in tie stall or free stalls. One of a kind cow!

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

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Eastern States Exposition 1305 Memorial Ave • West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone: 413-737-2443 • Fax: 413-787-0127 FROM SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT Take Rte. 10/202 North to Southwick, Mass., turning right onto Rte. 57 East (4.7 mi.) to center of Feeding Hills. Continue straight on Springfield Street to Rte. 147 East, about 2 1/2 mi. to ESE grounds. Continue to ESE's Gate 9 parking lot.

FROM BOSTON AND POINTS EAST Take the Massachusetts Turnpike West to Exit 6 (Springfield). Go left at the light, following I-291 South to I-91 South (right lane) to Exit 3 and follow signs. OR, take the Massachusetts Turnpike West to Exit 4, to Rte. 5 South to Rte. 147 West. Continue approximately 3/4 mi. to ESE's Gate 9 parking lot.

FROM CONNECTICUT AND POINTS SOUTH Take I-91 North from Rte. 2, I-84, I-95 or the Merritt Parkway -Follow I-91 North to Mass. Exit 3 to Route 5 North to Rte. 147 West, Memorial Avenue approximately 3/4 mi. to ESE's Gate 9 parking lot.

ALTERNATE ROUTES FROM CONNECTICUT AND POINTS SOUTH Take I-91 North to Conn. Exit 38 (Poquonock) to Rte. 75 North to Rte. 147 East. Continue approximately 1/2 mile to ESE's Gate 9 parking lot.

Take I-91 North to Conn. Exit 40 (Bradley Int'l. Airport) to Rte. 20 West to Rte. 75 North to Rte. 147 East. Continue approximately 1/2 mile to ESE's Gate 9 parking lot.

FROM THE BERKSHIRES AND POINTS WEST Take the Massachusetts Turnpike East to Exit 4, to Rte. 5 South, to Rte. 147 West. Continue approximately 3/4 mi. to ESE's Gate 9 parking lot.

FROM VERMONT AND POINTS NORTH Take I-91 South to Mass. Exit 13B, to Rte. 5 South, to Rte. 147 West. Continue approximately 3/4 mi. to ESE's Gate 9 public parking lot.

FROM NEW YORK CITY From New York City, take I-95 North to New Haven, Conn., travel North on I-91 and follow above directions from Connecticut and Points South. Or, follow Merritt Parkway or I-84 to I-91 North.

FROM LONG ISLAND Take the Orient Point Ferry to New London, Conn. or the Port Jefferson Ferry to Bridgeport. (See following)

FROM NEW LONDON Take I-91 North to Conn. Exit 42 to Rte. 159 North to Rte. 147 East. Continue approximately 1/2 mile to ESE's Gate 9 parking lot. Follow I-95 South and from Bridgeport, follow I-95 North to New Haven and follow above directions from Connecticut and Points South.

Take I-91 North to Conn. Exit 47 West to Rte. 190 West to Rte. 159 North to Rte. 147 East. Continue approximately 1/2 mile to ESE's GPS INFO Gate 9 parking lot.

If you are attending a show/event at Eastern States Exposition (The Big E or non-Fair), use 875 Memorial Avenue, West FROM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Springfield, Mass., as your destination address (coordinates: 42 °05'38.88"N - 72 °36'42.36"W - Elev. 52') to enter Gate 9.

Take Rte. 75 North to Rte. 147 East. Continue approximately 1/2 For Gate 1, use 1761 Memorial Avenue as your destination mile to ESE's Gate 9 parking lot. address (coordinates: 42 °05'29.21"N - 72°37'28.35"W - Elev. 53')

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DIRECTIONS

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Ford 7710 - 86 PTO HP, 4wd, Cab, New Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,575

Recent Trade In: 1993 John Deere 5200 - 40 PTO HP, 2wd, 2 Rear Remotes, Side Mount Sickle Bar Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,275

1999 New Holland 4630 - 55 PTO HP, 8x8 Transmission, 2wd, 2 Rear Remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,975

Recent Trade In: 2005 New Holland LS180B- 67 HP, 2200 lbs. Lift Capacity, Cab w/Heat & A/C, 2 Speed, 1800 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,975

2009 New Holland L190 - 80 HP, 2800 lbs. Lift Capacity, Ford 5555C Loader and Backhoe - 2wd, Cab w/Heat, Cab w/Heat & A/C, Pilot Control, 2 Speed, Very Clean, Rebuilt Motor, Good Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,975 Excellent Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,275

Case 8330 Mower Conditioner - 9’ Cutting Width, Roll 2000 New Holland 1431 Discmower - 13’ Cutting Width, Conditioning, Good Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,775 Roll Conditioning, Field Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,475

Ferris Zero Turn Mower - IS3100Z, 72” Deck, Apporx.

1100 Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,875

2007 Brillion Pulvi-Mulcher - 25’ Working Width, C-Tines, Notched Front and Rear Rollers, Tooth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,475

Case RB454 Round Baler - 4x5 Bale, Silage, New Endless Belts, Great Condition, Field Ready . . . .$24,975

Degelman Stone Picker R570H - Field Ready . .$6,575

Crop Insurance pays for losses resulting from: Adverse Weather Conditions Insects - but not damage due to insufficient or improper application of pest control measures Plant disease - but not damage due to insufficient or improper application of disease control measures Wildlife - unless control measures have not been taken Others: fire, earthquake, failure of irrigation water supply

Other options you can insure for are: Replant Payment Late Planting Protection - for up to 25 days after normal planting deadline Prevented Planting - is any insurable cause of loss that keeps you out of the fields through the normal planting deadline, providing the cause is general in the area, and other requirements are met.

Contact a crop insurance agent to help you evaluate your risk exposure and your crop insurance options.

If you don’t have a crop insurance agent, look on the USDA Risk Management Agency website at their list: http://www3.rma.usda.gov/apps/agents/.

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Farmland assessments In 1971, New York State passed the Agricultural District Law, which included the Agricultural Assessment Program.

This assessment program puts into place a procedure for owners of agricultural lands to receive a lower assessment on eligible properties. During these years of increasing property taxes, this program could save you from paying a considerable amount in taxes and making it more affordable to retain as open, agricultural land.

Owners whose land satisfies the minimum eligibility requirements may apply for an agricultural assessment. The following eligibility requirements must be met: 1) Land must consist of seven or more acres that is used for the production for sale of crops, livestock, or livestock products 2) The annual gross sales of agricultural products must average $10,000 or more. If an agricultural enterprise consists of less than seven acres, it may qualify if the annual gross sales equal $50,000 or more. Additional special stipulations are given to horse boarding operations, aquaculture, orchards and/or vineyard operations.

Land rented for agricultural purposes may receive an agricultural assessment. If the rented land does not satisfy the average gross sales value requirement, but does satisfy the other requirements, it may still be eligible if it is farmed under a written rental agreement for at least five years, with other farmland that satisfies all eligibility requirements.

To apply for an agricultural assessment in Oswego County, you first must contact your local assessor’s office and obtain the Agricultural Assessment application (form RP-305). You must have one application form for each and every tax parcel you wish to apply for. Next, call the Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District Office at 315-592-9663 to schedule an appointment. This office will explain to you the next step(s) required in completing the application process. A service charge of $20 per tax parcel will be assessed in completing what is known as the

Soil Group Worksheet (form APD-1).

The completed application with all other required documents must be received at the local assessor’s office by March 1, 2012. There are different steps in completing this application, so please

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do not wait until the last day to file. Begin the process now. A reminder for those landowners already enrolled, please remember to contact your local assessor’s office annually and inquire if you need to renew your current application for next

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year’s tax roll.

If you are interested in signing up for this program or know of someone that may be eligible, please call now at 315592-9663 and ask for more information about the Agricultural Assessment Program. It could

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be well worth your time and effort. For those landowners in counties surrounding Oswego County, please contact your respective Soil & Water Conservation District office.

For more information on other programs or nat-

607-753-9656

315-446-5656

ural resource issues in Oswego County, stop in at your Soil and Water Conservation District office at 3105 NY St. Rt. 3, located just west of the Bristol Hill Landfill, or check out their web page at www.oswegosoilandwater.com.

315-539-7000

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BLACK BEAVER SHAVINGS Selling Bulk Green Shavings, delivery available. Call 315778-8841 & leave message.

GREEN SAWDUST, 35 yard load, $400.00. Delivered free 30 miles. Fingerlakes Firewood 607-659-7718

PUREBRED ANGUS feeders, 15, sired by Performance bulls, vaccinated & wormed.

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FOR SALE: 10 Reg. Black Angus heifers born 2/1/11 through 3/14/11. Call for information, 607-829-3451 Empire Angus Farm

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WANTED: Feeders 250 lbs+ up, year round buyer. Beef for sale, 700 lbs. plus. 518-7961818

BRITISH WHITE HEIFERS, mostly July 2010. ready to breed, $1,500 OBO. 518-3292405

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REGISTERED Polled Hereford Bull, 3 years old, Remitall-Feltons, excellent calf ease, $1,400.

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WANTED: Quality grain finished beef cattle. Now booking for March. 518-231-0239 WANTED: Steers 200# & up.

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LOWLINE ANGUS CALVES for sale. purebred bulls, percentage heifers, steers. Call 315-497-0095

#1-40YR painted steel, galvanized & galvalume, also #2 available w/all trim & accessories. Complete Building Packages. Before you buy call Mohawk Metal Sales, 315-853-ROOF(7663)

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250 ($45.00); 500 ($65.00); 1,000 ($75.00). Call Lee Publications 518-673-0101 Beth bsnyder@leepub.com

Bedding

Bedding

BEDDING SAND for COW STALLS

• Stones • Gravel • AgLime Mark J. DuPont, Owner Cell 315-796-5084 Home 315-845-8471

• Cheaper than sawdust shavings or straw.

• Reduce mastitis & cell counts.

• Use in place of Hydrated Lime.

• Improves your soil • Available in bulk.

GRIP X 1 Barn Dry • Barn dry filling your gutters & tanks?

Gypsum dissolves.

• Use less! More absorbent than lime products.

Try Grip X1 Today! www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379 Dealers wanted in select areas Also Available at: Central Dairy & Mech.

Delmarva Farm Service Elam Miller Himrod Farm Supply Homestead Nutrition Genesee Valley Nutrition Levi Fisher Martin’s Ag New Bedford Elevator Norm’s Farm Store Robert Rohrer Steve B. Stoltzfus Walnut Hill Feeds

Martinsburg, PA Kennedyville, MD Fort Plain, NY Penn Yan, NY New Holland, PA Piffard, NY Honey Grove, PA Shippensburg, PA Baltic, OH Watsontown, PA Millmont, PA Lykens, PA Shelby, OH

ph 814-793-3721 ph 888-348-1747 ph 518-993-3892 ph 315-531-9497 ph 888-336-7878 ph 585-243-9597 ph 717-734-3145 ph 717-532-7845 ph 330-897-6492 ph 570-649-6765 ph 570-898-1967 ph 717-365-3804 ph 419-342-2942

Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

607-869-9483

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Buildings For Sale 30’x200’ BUILDING w/aluminum roof, will sell package or erect on your site. FMI 570772-2352 FABRIC STRUCTURES: 30’65’W, any length. Compare our prices $4.00Sq.Ft. Free Delivery on 5,000Sq.Ft. or larger. Zimmerman Sales, 1077 Hall Rd.,Lyndonville,NY 14098

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

R A R E & FA S T ‘06 Caddy CTS-V

Construction Equipment For Rent

Custom Butchering

New York Custom Processing, LLC

HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR RENT. 315-497-0095

Custom Butchering

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

LARRY’S CUSTOM MEATS

• USDA Facility • All Processing Available • Smoking Done on Premises

FA R M R A I S E D H O M E BUILDER, featuring Bill Lake Homes. Your plans or ours. www.kdhomesny.com Call Dave KD HOMES 315-841-8700 kdhomes@frontiernet.net

3487 St. Hwy. 205 Hartwick, NY 13348 (607) 293-7927

6.0 liter V-8, 6spd std, all options, black w/tan leather interior, 46,000 miles.

GOT MEAT? WILL TRAVEL. Brandt Mobile Slaughtering offers custom processing of beef, pork, sheep, poultry & venison. Call Jordan at 315493-9120

Custom Butchering

Now Open & Booking Animals

No Lines ~ No Waiting All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product Call For Appointment

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084

ATTENTION FARMERS

Reduced to $ 2 2 , 5 0 0 Buildings For Sale

518-221-4103 3 orr 518-673-0104

Double O Builders, LLC

Collectibles

1133 Clinton Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339

WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

518-673-1073 “Pole Barn, Garage” Winter Price Specials Basic Building Prices

20’x20’x8’ 24’x24’x8’ 24’x32’x9’ 24’x32’x10’ 24’x40’x10’ 30’x32’x10’ 30’x40’x10’ 30’x48’x10’ 30’x48’x12’ 30’x64’x10’ 30’x64’x12’ 30’x80’x12’ 40’x60’x12’ 40’x60’x14’ 40’x60’x16’ 40’x80’x12’ 40’x80’x14’ 40’x80’x16’ 40’x96’x14’ 50’x96’x14’ 50’x96’x16’ 60’x96’x16’ 60’x120’x16’ 70’x120’x16’ 70’x120’x20’

$6,660 $7,320 $8,200 $8,450 $8,900 $8,900 $9,600 $11,300 $12,600 $15,050 $15,456 $19,320 $19,320 $19,800 $21,300 $23,600 $25,900 $28,200 $31,050 $35,000 $37,500 $44,900 $49,500 $57,800 $60,200

Prices Good Within 50 Mile Radius of Fort Plain, NY

Do your site prep now and take advantage of some of our good winter prices!

Cow Mats

Collectibles WANTED-CA$H PAID: For old jewelry, books. Dolls toys, even if broken, 1970s older.

1960s & older: Clothing. Old frames, Christmas, Halloween items. Interested in almost anything old. Shirley 315-8949032.

Cow Mats

Now Booking Hogs & Beef Farmer’s Place, International Gold Medal winner for Ham, Bacon, Sausages, and Beef Jerky. Now taking Beef and Hog appointments. Ham and Bacon smoked on site.

Call 607-847-8234 for your appointment.

Special Rates for Spring!

“We are still processing our award winning venison products.”

FARMER’S PLACE

256 Co. Rte. 20, South Edmeston, NY 13411 607-847-8234 • www.joesfarmersplace.com

Custom Services

Prices subject to change

HAULING of Heavy Equipment and farm equipment.

OVERSIZE OK. 315-4970095

Custom Services

Custom Butchering Basic Buildings Include: (1) 10’ Wide Overhead Door (1) Entry Door Flush Eves and Gables Painted 40 Year Steel Erected on Your Level Site

Optional: 36”x36” Window - $165 • 48”x36” Window - $175 48”x48” Window - $185 • 12” Overhang 7.90 a Linear Ft. Overhead or Sliding Doors • Wainscoting Lifetime Warranty Metal • Clear Skylights Board “N’ Batton Siding • Concrete Floor We will help you Design and Customize your building to suit your “Wants, Needs and Dreams”.

FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELFERS: Complete Kits Available for Homeowners or Contractors Give us a call before you build!

Custom Butchering

USDA FACILITY RETAIL STORE OPEN! Hickory Smoking on Premises

ON SPECIAL

By Order Whole & Half Pigs For Your Freezer

Custom Services

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Custom Services

Custom Services

B.K. Transfer 5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Barb Kelley Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123 Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

Dairy Cattle

Monday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

Dairy Cattle 2 REGISTERED Red & White Holstein year old bulls, 1 sired

by Absolute Red from a dam w/records to 28,000; 1 sired

by Matrix Red w/records to 24,000, $800.00 each. Also several Reg. Red & White Holstein calves. Niels Skovsende Oneonta,NY 607-829-8509 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

95 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due February & March. Had all shots. 315-269-6600

Dairy Cattle

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

A MESSAGE TO ALL DAIRY FARMERS We’re not the largest Livestock Dealers, we don’t have the largest advertisements, but we can promise to be honest, fair, and caring when it comes to purchasing and selling your complete dairy herd. You and your cows deserve that much. We also have a quality selection of Reg. and Grade cows at all times for you to choose from.

So if you are thinking of buying or selling, from one cow to an entire herd, give us a call. You will be glad you did.

Bose Quality Dairy Sales

Tom 845-482-4380 • Sonny 845-482-4166

ATTENTION FARMERS

WA N T E D

Down - Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows For Rendering - Courteous Service

315-793-0043

ATTENTION FARMERS Operating 6 Days~Monday thru Saturday

WANTED

Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows for Rendering

PINE TREE RENDERING Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

315-375-8459

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Equipment

Herd Expansions

WANTED

USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT

All Size Heifers

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

WANTED Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600 REG. HOLSTEIN COWS High Type - High Production Fresh Cows Milking 80-100 lbs.

Show Calves - Breeding Bulls Call Greg 518-284-2991

HEIFERS (ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

Bulk Milk Coolers, Stainless Steel Storage Tanks, Pipeline Milkers, Milking Parlors, Vacuum Pumps, Used Milking Machine Plus Agitator Motors, Stainless Steel Shells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159

- WANTED -

DELAVAL MILK PUMP Model 76 w/3hp motor; compressor for 600 gallon milk tank, like new. 315-350-4877

Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

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

Heifers & Herds

USED COWS WANTED

ALWAYSS AVAILABLE: Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

Dairy Cattle

Dogs BOSS LIVESTOCK: WANTED Holstein Jersey or Mixed Dairy Herds, immediate payment and removal. Also Dairy Cows For Sale: One or 100your choice, quality replacements. Call Chris Boss 315219-0590(cell), 315-8581651(home).

FOR SALE: 8 good big holstein heifers, springing. Some close, take pick. 315-6955671

DEAD - DOWN - DISABLED CATTLE

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email

Call 607-722-5728 Anytime

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876

1-800-777-2088

www.cattlesourcellc.com

AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY

Dairy Equipment

Do You Grow or Sell Fruits, Vegetables, Greenhouse or Nursery Crops?

If You Answered Yes You May be Interested in Our

Country Folks Grower T M T P F C H HE ONTHLY RADE APER OR OMMERCIAL ORTICULTURE

CALL

888-596-5329 For a Free Sample

1000’S OF PARTS FOR SALE

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD puppies, minis and standards, all colors, $250-$300. Also Corgie-Aussie mixed pups, call around 7pm, 315-5498776 Irish Wolfhound puppies, F/M, ready, beginning Feb., vet checked, home raised. 518568-5817

Farm Equipment

61 Years in Business

Tarryk’s Farm Supply 860-822-6013

FOR SALE: Heavy duty double auger three point hitch snowblower, hydraulic chute, asking $2,800; Farmall M in very good condition, stored inside, asking $2,800. 315858-0658

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

Mueller, Westfalia, Surge, Ritchie, Clay, Norbco, Condi & More!

M ID - W INTER

B A R GA I N S 2011 McCormick X-10 40 4WD w/Loader, Nearly New! Only 15 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,500 JD 5440 4WD Forage Harvester w/P.U. Head, 4500 Hrs., New Dura Drum Cutterhead rebuilt in 2011, Priced Right!. .$12,500 NH 8560 4WD, Cab, 3500 Hrs, Powershift, 4 New Tires, Very Nice!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 JD 325 Skid Steer w/Cab & AC, Hi flow, 68 Hrs!! . . . . . .$28,900 Claas 46 Round Baler w/Netwrap, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . .$8,750 Krone RR280 5x6 Round Baler, Very Good . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,750 Case IH C80 2WD, 3500 Hrs, Bargain!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 ‘07 Krone KW1102 36 Ft. Tedder, Like New!! . . . . . . . . .$12,500 JD 4050 4 Post, Quad, 4500 Hrs, 3Pt, 2 Hyd, Future Collector Tractor, Factory Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 15 Ft. Brillion Land Commander Very Good . . . . . . . . .$15,000 NH 2120 4WD Tractor w/Loader, 1500 Hrs . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 Case IH 9X, 800 Spring Reset Plows, Very Good!! . . . . . . .$9,500 2009 JD 582 Round Baler, Roto Cut, Cover Edge, Like New!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,750 Ford 6610 Series 2, 1600 Original Hours! . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 2006 Landini PowerFarm 105 4WD Open w/Alo Loader, 99HP, 2 Year Warranty, 0% for 48 Mos!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000

MACFADDEN & SONS INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20 • Sharon Springs, NY 13459

518-284-2090 • email: info@macfaddens.com

www.macfaddens.com Lots More Equipment & Parts In Stock - Stop In

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Equipment

Farm Machinery For Sale

KINZE 3000 6-row no-till corn planter, double frame, excellent shape, asking price $20,000. NH 1431 Discbine, excellent shape, $12,500.

518-965-8269

Farm Equipment

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale 6 E-Z TRAIL HAY RACKS on 8-ton running gear, high floatation tires, 3 at $3,500 each, 3 at $3,000 each. North of Watertown,NY 315-7830595

Farm Equipment

Country Folks New York Farm Show Issue ADVERTISING DEADLINE

Wednesday, February 15th

8’ SNOW PUSHER, standard quick tach, others available.

Pine Ridge Welding and Machine, Penn Yan, NY. 315536-2102

If you would like to place a classified ad Call Peg at

1-800-836-2888

or 518-673-0111

or email classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale 13hp VALMETAL bedding chopper, used 2-1/2 years, $1,800; Brock feed bin, 21 ton, exc. shpae, $2,500; 140’ Patz barn cleaner chain, counter-clockwise, $2.00/ links, $4.00/16” paddles, sell as package. 518-497-6114

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

BEST BUYS IN USED SKID STEERS

2006 NH 575 Square Baler, super wide sweep, hydraulic t e n s i o n , # 7 2 t h r o w e r, $16,500.00; 2006 Kahn 4120 GP Gyro Rake, $4,000.00; JD 3960 1000 RPM, Long Tongue, 2 Row Corn Head and Hay Head, $6,500.00.

315-688-4531, 315-483-5725

GHEL 5240 SKID STEER 1125 HRS

2010 EDGE high-flow snowblower, used one season, 36”H 86”W, chute hydraulically controlled, $8,900. 518872-1386

18 BALE HAY grabber, works with New Holland bale wagons, set up with quarter turn for loading trucks, $4,800. Call 315-945-2259 1997 GVM ROW CAT sprayer, 80’ booms, 800 gallon SS tank. 315-822-6883 20’ N-TECH manure auger, wic bedding chopper, 16”x20’ belt conveyor. 315-495-6506, 315-404-6721 2004 JD 5520 2x4 w/Deluxe cab w/AC, heat, stereo & JD loader, 75-80hp dsl., low hrs., power reverser, 12 speed, super clean inside & out! $27,500. Call 315-245-4361, all calls returned.

Farm Machinery For Sale

2010 John Deere 5083 farm tractor, 4x4, cab, air, 2 remotes, $35,500. 315-4970095 2010 Kubota 3400D loader backhoe, 195 hours, 4x4, $16,500. 315-497-0095 3 POINT HITCH bedding chopper, real good condition.

315-963-3586 call before 7 pm.

(4) JD 750 no-till grain drills, (1) 1560 15’ w/seeder. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 588 WHITE 6 bottom variable width plow from the mid-west, good condition, $5,900. 315335-3020

Farm Machinery For Sale

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS

(3 Available) CASE 1840 SKID STEER - (2 AVAILABLE) CASE 40XT SKID STEER - 5000 HRS CASE 420 SKID STEER - 2107 HRS (2 AVAILABLE) CASE 435 SKID STEER - 960 HRS CASE 70XT SKID STEER - 2040 HRS CASE 75XT SKID STEER - 3565 HRS CASE 85XT SKID STEER - 9000 HRS GEHL CLT60 TRACK LOADER - 2500 HRS GEHL SL3640E SKID STEER - 2486 HRS GEHL SL3935 SKID STEER - 1418 HRS (2 AVAILABLE) GEHL SL4635SXT SKID STEER - 4103 HRS (2 AVAILABLE) GEHL SL4840 SKID STEER - 1484 HRS (4 AVAILABLE) GEHL SL5625DX SKID STEER - 2807 HRS GEHL SL5635 SKID STEER - COMING KUBOTA SVL75 TRACK LOADER - 43 HRS

LOOK UP AND ORDER YOUR PARTS ONLINE THRU OUR WEB SITE: www.whitesfarmsupply.com 4154 State Rt. 31, Canastota (315) 697-2214 (800) 633-4443

1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’

962 State Rt. 12, Waterville (315) 841-4181 (800) 859-4483

Includes Motor & Wheels

8207 State Rt. 26, Lowville (315) 376-0300

Other sizes available Call for prices.

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

www.whitesfarmsupply.com

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

Farm Machinery For Sale

©2007 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved. Case IH is a registered trademark of CNH America LLC. CNH Capital is a trademark of CNH America LLC. www.caseih.com

Farm Machinery For Sale ‘99 Jimmy 4x4, clean, $3,500; ‘96 Dodge 4x4, Dakota, $2,500; ‘99 Ford pickup, $1,500; ‘66 Cadillac Fleetwood, loaded, $9,500; IH dsl. dump truck, $2,500; new dump trailer, $5,000; 9 ton trailer, $1,500; Excavator, $12,500; Case 450 Dozer, $8,500; JD 350C Dozer, $11,500; White 4x4 ldrhoe, $9,000; Case ldrhoe, $6,000.

JD 4630, nice, $12,500; JD tractor & ldr, compact, $10,500; Hesston 4x4 w/cab, $7,500; White 4x4 w/cab, 135hp, nice, $12,500; Int. 4x4, $10,500; David Brown, $3,500; Baler, $2,000; Round Baler $1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500; Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200 up; several Woodsplitters; Brush Hogs, Discs, Harrows, Plows & more. Buying Machines Dead or Alive

518-634-2310

ALLIS CHALMERS D-19 gas, snap coupler, 1962 model, project tractor. Ph. 518-6735474 BP20 HESSTON round bale shredder, $4,000. Hull-O Farms 518-239-6950 BRAND NEW NH TD5050, 4x4, cab; NH 8560, TW15, 8830, 9700; Case 4890, 4494, 2870, 2470, 1370, 2590, 2390. 585-732-1953 BRILLION 26’ X-FOLD PACKER, nice, $9,200; 4 Kilbros gravity bins w/gears. 315-5363807 CASE IH 6 row 955 corn or soybean planter, dry fertilizer w/cross auger, bug boxes, always stored inside, excellent shape, $12,000. 518-5685129 after 8pm or 518-6693197 CASE IH MXU125, 4WD w/deluxe cab, quicke loader, low hours, $48,000; 1966 JD 4020, power shift, 18.4x34, $9,500; NH 575 square baler, nice, $10,500. 518-703-4767 CASE/AMCO, 24’ folding disc, H.D. bearings, 18” blades, rock flex, asking $7,500/OBO. 716-213-7843 CIH 8575 big square baler, 60,000 bales, works good, $28,000. Call Lewis at 315531-9315 COMBINE:Case IH 2388, 4WD, loaded, w/2 heads 2206 & 2020, great condition, $165,000. 540-825-6929 E-Z TRAIL & STOLTZFUS kicker bale wagons, 9’x18’ w/ gear, $3,600; 12 bale, low profile, round bale carrier, 31’ long, $3,600; and feeder wagons. Sunnyhill Farm, 518-8855106.

FOR SALE: JOHN DEERE 7000, 6 row corn planter, dry fertilizer, $5,500. 607-7695199

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

FULL LINE OF USED EQUIPMENT: 7000 JD corn planter, no till & dry fertilizer, $8,000; 93 JD 4960 w/Degelman blade, $45,000; Fan manure separator, $15,000; sawdust shooter, $500; sand shooter, $1,000. 802-272-7009 or 802223-3868

JD 4455, 2WD, $37,500; JD 4450, PS, $32,900; JD 4650, PS, duals, 2WD, $35,000; JD 2955, recent rear OH, $19,500; JD 6200 w/loader, $18,900; JD 7200, 2WD, loader, $28,500. Most recent arrivals. zeisloftequip.com

JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

IH 4166, 10’ blades, excellent condition, $12,000 OBO. 518857-7406 IH 5488, 190hp, 7800 hrs, 20.8x38 duals 70%, rebuilt motor, great condition, $18,500. 607-435-1478 IH 700 trailer, 7 bottom, good condition; White 498, 4,5&6 bottom; IH 720 6 bottom onland, nice. 315-536-3807 IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202 JD 7000 conservation 4 row corn planter, grain-mounted no-till coulters, markers, monitor, dry fertilizer, very good condition, $4,200. 607-3345918

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 8300 drill, 21x7, no seeder, double disc, very good, grains or soybean drill, $2,400; IH 620 press drill, double disc, packer wheels, seeder, $2,400; JD 2700 spring plow, 5x18, works great, $2,850; White 252 14’, JD BW 13’ discs, $2,850 & $2,300; JD 7000 planter, 6x30, dry fertilizer, no-till coulters, planted all my corn last year, $4,000. Mike Franklin, 607-749-3424 JD 8420, 8200, 7920, 7700, 7405, 7210, 5500, 4955, 4560; Case IH 215, MX200, 8930, 7140, MX135, MX120, JX95, C80. NH 900 chopper.

Degelman 14’ blade. 585-7321953

JOHN DEERE 1770, 12 row 30” conservation planter, no till coulters, precision finger pickup, set up for dry fertilizer & has 2.5 bushel boxes, planter goes thru shop each spring & is in above average condition, $35,000. 315-5856373 JOHN DEERE 3020 power shift w/double ring chains, mid-west tractor, excellent condition, $15,500. 315-3353020 JOHN DEERE 6310 4WD w/640 loader, $18,500; sawdust side shooter also available. 518-361-7957 JOHN DEERE 6400 MFWD, dual hydraulics, open station, rebuilt trans, 540/1000 PTO, good condition, $14,500. 315536-3807

JD MoCo 936 discbine, excellent condition $11,900. 518527-2701.

JOHN DEERE 8420, duals, weights, power shift, $104,000. 315-447-3008

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale JOHN DEERE 915 flex head, $3,800; Clark DPR30 all terrain 6000# forklift, $4,300.

607-423-6144

Combine Salvage

K & J Surplus 60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

Farm m Equipmentt Dispersall All conditions are used, fair to excellent condition.

Please call Thomas: 607-316-5954 1 - NH Model 1411 Discbine, field ready. $10,500 John Deere 530 Baler John Deere 8350 Single Disc 10 ft Grain Drill Night Mixer Wagon 3142 - Brand New. $29,500 Calf Hutches - $100-$150 each 2 - Ford 17ft Dump Trucks Knight 8030 Manure Spreader 2 - Feeder Wagons. $2600 & $2100 2 - Hay conveyors 2 - Stave Silos with un-loaders 24x70 & 20x60 Rome Construction Disc Case IH Model 600 Silo Blower Dion Silo Blower Ford Post Hole Digger 3 point hitch 09' Bobcat Skid Steer Model S175 5400 hours. $13,900 37' Barrett Aluminum livestock Heavy Duty Trailer w/dual wheeled 14k Axles

CATSKILL TRACTOR, INC. 384 Center Street • Franklin, New York (607) 829-2600

BEST DEALS ON USED EQUIPMENT CIH 385 4x4 Tractor w/Loader . . . . . . . . .$13,750 CIH 8420 Round Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 CIH 8530 Inline Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . .$8,990 Bush Hog SH1560 Disc Chisel . . . . . . . . .$4,999 Bush Hog 1439 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,495 Anderson M90 Log Loader . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,995 Coyote C26 Payloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,695 Fella SM165 3Pt Disc Mower . . . . . . . . . . .$2,975 Fella KM167 Drum Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,695 Ford 5000 Tractor w/Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,795 Ford 575D TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,750 Gehl MX65 Grinder Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,295 Great Plains EWNT10 No Till Grain Drill . .$5,885 IH 550 Box Manure Spreader . . . . . . . . . . .$3,275 IH 496 21’ Wing Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,795 Pictures and Full Listing on web www.catskilltractor.com Financing Available ~ Delivery Available

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

• 6420 burnt • 6215 burnt • 5400 4WD burnt • 4430 qd, cab • E4020 •L4020 PS • E3020 • 3010 • 2840 • 2630 • 2010 We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All Units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS 800-730-4020 315-536-3737

JUST ARRIVED: JD 7810, MFWD, very nice. 4 remotes, unknown hours, priced for quick sale, $59,900. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 JUST PURCHASED 17 later model JD & Case IH combines.

Some have arrived. I bought ‘em right & can sell lower.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver” 3pt Snowblowers & Front Snow Pushers; PTO Generators; Rotary Mowers: 10’, 7’ & 6’; 4x4 JD 4200 Heated Cab 20HP Dsl, Hydro w/72” JD mower, exc. mower/snowblower tractor $8,950; 4x4 Kubota L3410 Heated Hard Cab 34HP Dsl, “Ag” tires, hydro w/new 3pt snowblower 5’ $9,950; 4x4 Kubota B1750 w/Ldr & Mower Deck 800 hrs, 20HP Dsl, hydro $7,950; 4x4 Landini 75-80HP Ds, dual outlets, field ready $8,250; Pequea 50Bu (New) PTO driven spreader (New List $3,565) Our Price $2,800; Lots More Tractors & Equipment In Stock

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

Maine e To o North Carolina

Let’s tow a trailer Farm to Farm Cutting costs further PleasantCreekHay.com NEW HOLLAND baler, 283, quarter turn chute, $3,500.

NH 1037 stack liner, 105 barrel capacity, $9,500. 315-8682226

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Farm Machinery Wanted

NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS

WANTED: McDeering HeavyDuty Green crop hay loader.

Ben Weaver, 9120 Fraser Road, Holland Patent, NY 13354

• Buckets • Manure Forks • Pallet Forks • Bale Spears • Round Bale Grabbers • Feed Pushers • Adapter Plates • Skid Steer Hitch

Truck Freight Available

MARTIN’S WELDING 315-531-8672 MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768 Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

PARTING OUT: Case 930, 970, 1070, 1370, 2290, 1394, 1494; Ford 8000, 6000, 4000; Int. 5088, 1486, 986, 886.

New & Used tires & rims of all sizes. 585-732-1953 TRANSPORT AUGER, 55’8”, good condition, $1,500 OBO. 315-497-0598 VERTICAL TMR Mixer Wagon. NDE 551LP, 550ft³, low profile, 2-speed gear box, scales. Works Great. Bought new 2003. $16,000. 802-4343269

WANTED

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn RED CLOVER SEED for sale, $70.00 per bushel or $1.20 per pound. 315-536-8675

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

WANT TO PLACE A (315)) 549-82266 Fencing CLASSIFIED AD? WEILER’S CALL: GRAIN ROASTING 1-800( 3 1 5 ) 5 4 9 - 7 0 8 1 MIRACO HEATED WATERERS 836-2888 ALL L SIZES S Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats Romulus, NY 14541

FOR SALE: 1500 tons corn silage, 1500 tons haylage. All in Ag Bags. 607-565-9677

AND D STYLES

150’ AG BAG corn silage, $30.00 per ton. Trucking available. 315-335-3020

FOR SALE: Baleage 4x4 2nd grass 16% $45 per bale.

Delivery available. 1st small squares $3 per bale. Mead Farms 518-848-7194

We Also Carry Posts, Gates & More

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

SMITH AG SERVICE Morrisville, NY 315-447-7579

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

315-841-4910

Hrs.: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm; Saturday By Appointment

www.williamsfarmfence.com m • williamsfence@gmail.com

Improve Your Farm Efficiency

ALL TYPES OF FENCES Quali Guara ty nteed

mark@smithagservice.com

Farm Machinery Wanted

814-793-4293

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, running or not. Early or late models. Will 315-777-2357 WANTED: GEHL 1315V sidekick manure spreader in top condition, float tires preferred.

845-866-9322

LOCUST POSTS, POLES, Split Rails, 6x6’s, 4x4’s. Other hardwood & softwood boards and planks, custom cut. Also lots, land cleared, woodlots wanted. 518-883-8284

IN N STOCK!

814-793-4293

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

ELECTRIC FENCE CONTROLLER REPAIRS. Factory authorized warranty center for Zereba, ParMak, many others.

No charge for estimates. Quick turn-around time. Send or bring to our shop, any make, any model. 518-284-2180

2033 Brothertown Rd., Deansboro, NY 13328

Massey Ferguson

WANTED

Fencing

Grain Roasting On Your Far m

Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Farm Supplies

Farm Supplies

Cyclops Energizers Made in USA

BOARD • VINYL • WOVEN WIRE • HI TENSILE Serving The Northeast

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY

Heavy Duty Galvanized Gates

Fencing

771 St. Hwy 163, Fort Plain, NY

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR “Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

AG LIME HI-MAG

3 0 To n M i n i mu m Spreader & Spreading Available

Call T J Allen 315-845-6777 315-868-2438

518-993-5177

Fencing

To place a Classified Ad Large Quantity Discount ALSO BEDDING SAND & CHICKEN MANURE

E&A Fence LLC

315-534-8948

1-800-836-2888

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

ROY’S

SPREADING SERVICE LLC Spreader By Float

Roger E. Rider - Independent Dealer Give Us a Call or Shop On-line for All Your Auto, Truck, Ag and Equipment Lube and Filter Needs

Rider Oil 585-657-6496 or 585-261-0593 www.rideroil.com

roger@rideroil.com

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

(315) 364-5240

cell#

607-434-1024

Roy Van Warner

607-432-7476

New Lime Hi - Cal

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Financial Services

Generators

Hay - Straw For Sale

GENERATORS

STANTON BROTHERS

GENERAC SERVICE CENTER PTO Units in Stock 25 & 40 KW. Portable & Standby •Shipping Available•

GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE, INC. 518-966-4346 FAX 518-966-4647 Goats GOAT RANCH FOR SALE, with livestock. Saugerties, NY 845-706-3633 GOATS: 10-20 bred goats, Alpine and Saanens, 6-10 dry yearlings, good show and milking stock. Must sell. 607838-8227 or 607-280-6617

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344 1st & 2nd CUTTING Baleage, $50.00 per bale. Delivery available. 315-767-5688 1st & 4th cutting haylage, mixed grass, price on request.

Oneonta, NY 607-267-4657 1st CUTTING square bales; 4x5 wrapped 1st cutting silage bales. All good quality.

Roscoe,NY 607-498-5812 3x3x8 SECOND CUTTING grass hay, reed canary timothy mix, $190/ton. Pulaski,NY 315-651-2265 4x4 BALEAGE, $35.00/bale.

607-965-8184 4x4 NET WRAPPED round bales stored inside, $25.00 each cash or best offer. 315658-9917

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

5000 BALES 1st cutting grass hay, $3.25/bale. Hudson,NY 518-828-0611, 518-567-7497

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs Grain Handling Equip.

• Custom Mill Righting Bins & Dryers

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service Grain Handling Equip.

• Dryer BinsService & Dryers

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

500 BALES grass hay, $40/bale, quantity discounts.

St. Lawrence County, NY. 315393-2818

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

DRY HAY: Several grades & quality levels available for horse, cow, sheep & goat.

Large square, barn stored, no rained-on hay. Also, straw available. Pick up or deliver.

Free loading. Fox Valley Vail Farms 518-872-1811

Call for Competitive Prices

FOR SALE: Baleage, 1st cut alfalfa grass, Sudex 4x4 bales. Ph. 518-673-5474

TOP QUALITY HAY FOR SALE

GOOD QUALITY hay & straw.

Large Square Bales. Will load or ship direct. 802-849-6266, GOOD QUALITY Timothy Grass square bales, 1st cutting; also 2nd cutting. 607286-3391 GRASS BALEAGE 4x4 2nd & 3rd cutting, $25.00 per bale.

607-278-5757 GRASS BALEAGE 4x4, early 1st cut, plus 2nd & 3rd cutting. $35.00 per bale. Windsor,NY area, 607-723-8707 HAY FOR SALE: 4x5 dry wrapped bales. Larchar Farms, 607-847-8393 HAY SAVER Plus Hay Preservative, 68% Propionic Acid.

87¢ per pound. Product available in Waterloo, NY. Delivery Available. Conoy Ag, Elizabethtown, PA 717-367-5078

H AY

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Hay - Straw Wanted

WANTED

Hay & Straw - All Types We Pick Up & Pay Cell 717-222-2304 Buyers & Sellers

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

Since 1980 the Cristaldi Family located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Washington County in Greenwich, NY have provided the Northeast including Martha’s Vineyard with top quality hay. We take pride in our production assuring repeat customers. Due to the quality & customer base we are now limited to first cutting mixed grass hay harvested in late May & June. Deliveries are available.

Please call our office from 8-5, M-F @ 518-692-2647 or Home 518-692-2791

Hay - Straw Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

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Heating

Wet and Dry

CENTRAL BOILER EClassic OUTDOOR FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call North Creek Heat 315-8663698

Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

STRAW

BRAND NEW Outside Central Boiler wood stove CL-5036, burns green or dry wood, $6,800/Firm. 607-498-6093

CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 HAYLAGE BALES & dry round bales. 700 bales baleage, 400 bales dry hay.

Mulch/bedding round bales available. Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050

Central Boiler E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Buy NOW and save up to $1500! The next generation of cleaner wood furnaces has arrived. 97% Efficient. Call Today Border Drive Heating/Royal Stoves 570537-2447

JUNE CUT 1st cutting round bales, grass hay, $35.00 each; 2nd cutting grass hay, $4.50/bale. 518-281-5293 Large 3x3x8 Squares & Small Squares approx. 5560 lbs. Also 4x5 round bales.

Really early cut & timothy hay. All hay stored inside on pallets. Also approx. 20 large square bales of mowed rye straw, excellent for horses.

Picked up or delivered, large quantity. 518-929-3480, 518329-1321 MADE IN AMERICA!!!

Quality Hay = Healthier Animals! All hay is tested and meets production and nutrient needs... Dry Round, Square & Wrapped, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th.

Delivery available. 845-9857866

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

CENTRAL BOILER E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call today Halloran Farm 845-482-5208.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Organic Valley is looking for an East Region Pool Coordinator Recruitment & producer support of dairy producers/members in PA and MD.Work with other regional support & procurement team members in the region. Dairy/livestock experience required.

Knowledge of Organic standards preferred.

Visit www.organicvalley.coop or call 608-625-3314 for more info and how to apply.

Help Wanted

WANTED: Ag Service Tech

Cazenovia Equipment Company, a premier John Deere Dealer is looking for experienced service technicians to join our team in any of our eleven locations in New York.

The right candidate has strong mechanical skills, understands the performance of farm equipment and implements applications.

The job requires computer knowledge and good communication skills. John Deere equipment repair knowledge and experience is a plus.

Technicians have access to state-of-the-art computer diagnostic information, John Deere education programs, as well as performance incentive programs.

Cazenovia Equipment offers competitive compensation package, 401K retirement program, employee discount, personal leave days many group employee benefits.

Apply now...

Fax Resume to (315) 655-8433 Email Resume: jobs@cazequip.com

www.cazenoviaequipment.com CONNECTICUT FARM MANAGER POSITION: Seeking full time person to oversee beef and hay operation. Housing, medical benefits and compensation market competitive.

Good schools and social amenities local. Contact creamhillfarms@gmail.com DAIRY FARM Currently Accepting Applications for upcoming openings: Equipment operators and milking staff. Reliable transportation required. Hourly pay based on experience. Send resume/ cover letter to: PO Box 511, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428.

Fax: 518-673-3451 or email: dairyfarmer1999@gmail.com Absolutely no phone calls or unscheduled visits.

EXPERIENCED CHEESE MAKER Established, well equipped grass-based sheep dairy in Cazenovia, NY producing on-farm artisanal yogurts and award winning cheeses seeks experienced head cheese maker starting April 2012. Commercial acumen and marketing experience a plus.

Send resume to resumes@meadowoodfarms.com

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Horse Equipment

FARM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WANTED

2008 2 horse draft size trailer, bumper tow, new paint. 315778-7141

Basic mechanic skills are necessary. Responsibilities include: equipment operation, feeding, cleaning, cropping and equipment maintenance. Prior experience required. References required. Heated shop. 85 cow registered Holstein farm and farmstead creamery. Housing is available.

Horses

603-838-5560 HUSBAND/WIFE TEAM: Milking major responsibility, mostly night shift. Housing, possible cow equity in nationally ranked Jersey herd. Non smokers. Great opportunity for couple. 845-626-7713

PATTERSON FARMS

Is Looking for a Self Motivated Team Player to Join Our Team If you are a Jack or Jill of all things, we are looking for you. Repairs, crop, dairy animals and manure. Positive attitude a must and Class A license helpful.

Please Call Jon at

315-729-0438

SEEKING HERDSPERSON MANAGER 2400 Cows Skaneatles,NY

Family Owned Operation Compensation Based on Experience

315-730-4111

Maple Syrup Equipment & Supplies Serving NY Maple Producers For More Than 80 Years.

Large Inventory In Stock For All Your Needs!

• BRAND NEW •

Countryside Hardware PO Box 409, Albany St., DeRuyter, NY 13052

wide track w/ rack,

5’x14’

315-963-3586 Call before 7 pm STOCKY 6-1/2 year old haflinger from Reg. line, 2 months professional riding/ training, up to date shots and ferrier. 518-236-5736 TEAM OF Haflinger geldings, rides and drives, broke the best, others available. 315558-9133

Lumber & Wood Products BAILLIE LUMBER CO. buys all species of hardwood veneer logs, sawlogs and standing timber year round.

IMMEDIATE LOCAL PAYMENT AND TRUCKING AVAILABLE. Please call for an updated price and spec sheet today! Smyrna Sawmill 607-627-6547. Mark Mowrey 315-796-6644; Phil Day 315436-2766; Jonathan DeSantis 315-882-8174; Sean Karn 315-436-3588. Boonville Sawmill 315-942-5284. Dave Prezyna 315-436-5329; Paul Snider 315-827-4062 (home) or 315-436-0949 (cell); Tom King 315-436-0936; Lukas Myers 315-263-6909. $$$ Logging $$$- Buying Standing Timber: Professional Free Consultation. 15-1000 acres. Paid before cut. 315668-3786, Cell 315-706-4592

Maple Syrup Supplies

Phone: 315/852-3326 • Fax: 315/852-1104 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat. 8:00 to 4:00; Sun. 10:00-2:00 www.countrysidehardware.com Shipping UPS Daily

Poultry & Rabbits

COOPER'S ARK FARM 17 Week Old Laying Hens Coming March 13 Day Old Guineas $3.00 each Day Old Turkey Poults $3.25 each Cornish X Broilers: 2 weeks old - $2.25 4 weeks old - $3.75

Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Clearview Hatchery

Pick-up Schoharie

PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

From 6AM to 7PM

(717) 365-3234

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

518-295-7662

7945 Maxwell Rd. • Clinton, NY 13323

Home/Fax: 315-835-7798 Email: info@shawsmapleproducts.com www.shawsmapleproducts.com

Curt Shaw Cell: 315-725-6512

Carol Shaw Cell: 315-725-0547

Van Billings Real Estate, LLC Van Billings, Broker/Owner 14 S. Main St., Dolgeville, NY 13329

315-429-0300

www.vanbillingsrealestate.com

Want To Sell Your Farm or Land?

Call Van!

HELP WANTED

Parts Badger Farm Parts, Wic, Miller, Miraco, Ideal & Honda Parts.

Lowville Sport & Farm Equipment

Call 315-376-3329

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

DAN & JEN WILLIAMS HOOF TRIMMING • 28 Years Experience • VET RECOMMENDED • 607-591-0885

CDL R.O. Machine, 1200gal/hr, Mark1 membranes, professionally cleaned annually.

Used 3 seasons. Like new condition. $15,500. 802-4343269

Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

Hoof Trimming

Hoof Trimming

Hoof Trimming

Poultry & Rabbits

SHAW’S MAPLE PRODUCTS

2000 TAP SUGARBUSH line wants to sell raw sap.

Andes,NY 845-676-4501

or email resume to steve@twinbirch.net

Maple Syrup Supplies

real set of bobsleighs

SPRINGVALE FARMS Landaff, NH erbs@ncia.net

Maple Syrup Supplies

PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Parts & Repair

ZERO

BULK TANK REPAIR PARTS For All Makes & Models

MARSHALL ELECTRIC Venice Center, NY

315-364-8452

Parts & Repair

Active farm real estate broker seeks person with extensive farming experience to handle farm sales in Madison County and nearby areas.

Must have real estate license or be willing to get one.

Phone Van Billings @ 315-429-0300

FARMS

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

1-800-248-2955 STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

NEEDED: 100-300 Acres Tillable

IN

MADISON COUNTY - LEBANON - EATON - EARLVILLE

QUALITY BUYER WILL PAY MY COMMISSION

Oppenheim - 37.1 Acres - $110,000 Beautiful old multi-level barn would make an excellent home. A drilled well, 2 septics and electricity already on the property. 37.1 acres of nice farmland, great hayfields, beautiful and magnificent distant views all makes a perfect spot for a retreat.

Manheim - 42 Acres - $135,000 Barn on about 42 acres with apartment built into barn. Includes the business of Zook’s storage shed, lawn furniture and food goods, but does not include the inventory.

Excellent main roadbusiness site.

Minden - 81.6 Acres - $299,900 Superb Horse Farm - 36x96 Morton Building with 8 gorgeous stalls. Plus old dairy barn, turn out sheds, equipment shed, pond, all fenced.

Remarkable post and beam passive solar design on home with very open floor plan.

Spectacular private setting at end of road. Any offer is subject to court and bank approval.

Manheim - 83 Acres - $440,000 Vintage brick farmhouse fully restored with beautiful floors and trim, keeping the original look, yet with a modern kitchen and baths.The main house has 3200 sq ft including 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. There is a 1 bedroom, 1800 sq ft apartment with a huge great room, amazing fireplace and wonderful views. Could be used as a 2 family or in law apartment. Set on 83 magnificent acres of useable farmland this property is ideal for horses or a small sustainable farming operation. There is an old barn and two modern steel barns. The Morton pole barn, 40X80 has water and electricity. Part of a larger parcel, taxes to be determined.

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ORGANIC DAIRY FARM/ CREAMERY, 318 acres. 8 miles from Cooperstown,NY. Two 3 bedroom homes, 100 cow freestall, Double 6 milking parlor. Many outbuilding for young stock, hay & equipment. New cheese room, aging facility & solar electric system. 200 acres fenced for grazing. $998,500. 607-2869362

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Real Estate For Sale

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DEMEREE REALTY Little Falls, NY 13365 Phone (315) 823-0288

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com

WANT TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD? CALL: 1-800836-2888

Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2316 6 - 120 0 acree m/ll Hobbyy Farm situated on a quiet road.

30 acres of farm ground used for pasturing and making hay, two year round streams, balance woods, some timber, lots of firewood, excellent hunting. Good 2 story 4 bedroom farm house inside has been remodeled. New front porch. Good 2 story 30 stall dairy barn, would work well for beef or horses. Good 32x40 shop, concrete floor, and power. Nice building to work on equipment or vehicles. This farm has a great location close to Lake Delta for boating and fishing. Snow mobile and ATV trails close by. Mins to Rome or Utica, shopping and hospitals close by. Nice area to live and farm, handy to everything. Death in family forces d too $215,000. This is a great buy sale Price has been reduced on a nice little farm of this size.

2311 1 - Madison n Countyy Farm - 240 acre Farm bordering large State Land and the Brookfield Equine Trail System. 60+ acre tillable mostly hay 70 acres in pasture, balance woods.

Older 2 story barn for 70 head of cattle. 2 out buildings for

Specializing in Teardown & Rebuilding New & Used Staves Silos

e Metall Roofing g & Siding..

BUY DIRECT – Wee manufacture

ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712

Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.

www.abmartin.net • Email: sales@abmartin.net

Seeds

Seeds

NCGA A Winning g Hybrids s

Repair Retaining Walls Strength Existing Masonry Walls Stanley, NY

Buy Wholesale Direct

Roundup Ready Hybrids Quad Stack Hybrids Conventional Hybrids

585-526-6575

starting at $115 per bag 607-237-4871

MID-STATE TECH INC.

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

6024 Greene Rd. Munnsville, NY

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machinery storage. Older 2 story 5 bedroom home. Excellent hunting. Sits on a very quiet road with lots of possibilities.

Raise beef or horses. Excellent hay making farm. Road frontage on two roads. Farm could be easily sub-divided for investment.

Gas and Mineral rights convey. Owners are relocating their dairy operation to another area this spring and have priced this farm very reasonable to move it. Priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $310,000 22799 - Madisonn County, Near Brookfield State Lands. Good little buy on a good little farm. 18 surveyed acres mostly tillable.

Beautiful year round trout stream. 2 story barn with 50 stalls.

Milking equipment still intact. Patz barn cleaner. Good 40x80 machinery building. Additional older 2 story barn with side addition for storage. Remodeled 2 story home. Good 2 car garage. Farm is close to the beautiful Brookfield State Forest and the Equine trail system with over 300 miles of trails for riding horses. Close to snow mobile and ATV trails, great hunting and fishing. Nice little farm to raise a few horses or beef. Farm is reasonably priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $140,000 Owner would consider fair offer.

22755 - Madison n Countyy Gentleman'ss Farm. 190+/- acres.

60 well drained high lime tillable acres. Balance woods and pasture. 2 large machinery buildings. 50x70 loose housing livestock barn. Also an older 72x175 Free stall barn. Good completely remodeled 2 story Victorian home. House is ready to go for two families but could easily be changed to one 5 bedroom home. Farm has a great location, 25 mins to Syracuse. Beef, horses, or gentleman farming. Farm has been reasonably priced to sell . . .Price Reduced from $300,000 to $280,000

For All Your Automation and Filling Needs Call:

Center State Ag. Service Morrisville, New York

315-684-7807

Feeding Systems by Jamesway and VanDale

VoluMaxx Silo Unloader

Magnum Silo Unloader

Pow’r Ring Silo Unloader

Manure Systems

Electric Pumps 5 to 100 HP

• Shotcrete Relining • Distributors • Fill Pipe • Replacement Doors • Roofs • Chutes • General Repair

Will Buy Good Used Concrete Stave Silos SHOTCRETE SERVICE

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#40 - DAIRY OF DISTINCTION - very nice 395 acre river bottom dairy farm w/240 tillable, 70 pasture & 80 woods - 350 ft. stone barn w/108 tie stalls & room for 75 young stock - 1500 gal. B.T. & 2” pipeline - 6 stall garage & 100x25 ft. carriage barn - 4 concrete silos w/unloaders & 40x80 ft. bunk silo - 3 bdrm. brick home & 2 fam. tenant house - also 5 rm. mobile home - 1 lg. pond, 2 springs & 100 ft. well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $1,500,000 - machinery available. #69 - Farm w/150 A. - 130 tillable, 20 woods, nice apple orchard, outstanding looking property w/very good 2 story home w/beautiful lawns and nice in-ground swimming pool - also outside wood furnace, 2 story barn with lg. heated shop at one end - nice creek borders property - located across the road from #70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Priced at $435,000 #267 - Hobby/horse farm w/49 acres - 27 tillable, 12 pasture & 8 woods - 10 rm.

2 story home in good condition w/deck, above ground pool, vinyl siding, steel roof, circular driveway & full basement - 84x40’ 2 story barn w/cleaner, 34x18’ horse barn w/4 stalls - 24x74’ garage w/shop - 26x75’ hay storage shed & 14x30’ steel silo - 2 wells & half acre pond w/fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210,000 #26 - Ten plus acres between Middleville & Herkimer on Rte. 28 near KOA campgrounds with 40x80 ft. maintenance/shop/garage w/two 16 ft. over head doors, one 14 ft. door, 16x30 ft. storage space inside plus office space - radiant heat in floors, 250 gal. oil tank, dug well & septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,000 REDUCED TO $129,000 C-14A - 130 Farmland, 80A tillable, 29A pasture, 21A woods; large, level fields of prime farmland, pond located in pasture; can qualify for organic status. Priced at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$330,000 C-76 - 186A. Dairy Farm located in the Town of Canajoharie/Montgomery County. 156A tillable, 10A pasture, 20A woods; high tensile fencing in place for pasturing cropland; 120 head freestall barn, double four parlor-no units, holding area, 625 gal. bulk tank, tie rails for heifers and calves, 24x60 concrete stave silo with unloader, two drilled wells; two-story farmhouse, 5BR, 2 1/2 baths, full basement, coal and wood burning furnaces. Additional small residence across the road with older barn for storage. Buildings needs some TLC. Located in a great farming community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $425,000

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2003 Sterling Southern Truck, 3126 Cat, 250HP, 6 Spd Trans, 33,000 GVW, Air Brakes, Low Miles Priced To Sell Or Trade

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JAN 26 - FEB 23 4-H Veterinary Science Program SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY. 6:30-8 pm. Participation is limited to 24 youth aged 14 to 19. The registration fee is $20 for enrolled 4-H members or $30 for non-4-H members, which is due with program registration. Registrations will be received on a paid, first come first served basis. Contact Jenny Lang, 845-340-3990 ext. 313.

JAN 30 - FEB 27 4-H/Toastmaster Public Speaking & Leadership Program No young person between the ages of 11 to 19 years old should miss this opportunity. The program is a 5 week series, offered for 5 Monday nights from 6:30 - 7:45 pm with a projected start date of Jan. 30. Only 15 spaces available in this free program. Call 845-292-6180.

FEB 6, 7 & 8 VA No-Till Alliance Conferences • Feb 6 - Rocky Mount, VA • Feb 7 - Harrisonburg, VA • Feb 8 - Colonial Heights, VA. Further details are available at www.virginianotill. com FEB 7 Albany County FSA Office Consolidation Proposal meeting Albany County FSA Office, Room 1, 24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, NY. 10 am.

Take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by e m a i l i n g james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment

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2000 Sterling Drywall Boom/Flatbed, Cat 3306 300hp with engine brake, 8LL, 18k front axle, 46k full locking rears, double frame, 25’ deck, 30’ of frame behind cab, 177,269 miles. Fasse 300SE boom lift. Rubber 90%. $38,500 We will separate the boom from the chassis.

(Qty 2) 2000 Osh Kosh 6 x 6 Cab and Chassis, Cummins 330hp, 9LL, 160,000 miles, Southern Trucks, No Rust, 20k front axles, 46k full locking rears, 18’ 8” of frame behind the cab, 150” C-T $24,000 each

(Qty 3) 2000 IH 4700 Bucket Trucks 7.6L 230hp, Allison automatic, double frame Dakota utility body, rear mount 50’ bucket with 4 stabilizers, 26,000 miles. $19,900 each

2009 Peterbilt 367 Daycab Cat C-15 475hp, 8LL, air ride cab, 20k front axle, 46k rears, air ride, 220” wheelbase, aluminum wheels, 364,000 miles. Call for Price

2008 Kenworth W900 Daycab, Cat C-15 475hp, 13 speed, 13,200# front axle, 46k full locking rears, aluminum wheels, 165k miles, southern truck $94,900

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2006 Deere 310G 4x4 Backhoe, EROPS, Extenda-hoe, 2050 Hrs. Excellent Condition $46,950

2005 Sterling LT9522 Dump Truck, Detriot 14L 515hp, 8LL, 18k front, 46k rears, clean southern truck, 1999 Western Star 4964SX Cat 3406E 600hp, 18 speed, 20k front 16’ aluminum body with tarp, 230,000 miles, axle, 46k full locking rears, 4 lift axles, 25’ of frame behind the cab good rubber $54,000 (double), 195” C-T, Chalmers suspension, aluminum wheels $55,000

(Qty 2) 2005 IH 9400i Cummins ISX450hp, 10 speed, air ride, 410k miles, 72” double bunk sleepers, rubber 90%, $34,900 each

1998 Freightliner FL112 Tri-axle Dump Truck, Detriot 12.7L 500hp, 8LL, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rears, 20k air lift axle, 18’ steel body with electric tarp, 317k miles $26,900

Aluminum Grain Hopper Trailers in stock and arriving weekly.

Prices Starting at $22,500

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2006 Traileze 35 Ton Hydr Tail Equipment Trailer, 48’x102” Air Susp, Winch, Hydr Ramp to Top Deck, New Tires, Very Good Condition $32,500

888-497-0310 Wanted WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

Calendar of Events to James Barber, SED NY Farm Service Agency, Suite 356, 5th Floor, 441 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202, no later than Feb. 17. Contact New York Farm Service Agency, 315-4776303.

Saratoga County FSA Consolidation Proposal Saratoga County FSA Office, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY. 1:30 pm. FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Saratoga County FSA office is being considered for consolidation.

Contact NYS USDA Farm Service Agency, 315-4776301.

Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop CCE Sullivan County, Liberty, NY. 6-8 pm. Contact Cindy, 845-292-5250.

Transition Cow Workshop Series Featured during The Northern New York Dairy Institute Winter 2012 Workshop Series.The series is especially designed for farm personnel with responsibility for transition cow management and dairy industry consultants and advisors. Sessions will include on farm, hands on activities in addition to interactive classroom time.

Jefferson & Lewis Co. Sessions Tuesdays, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7. Note other locations in Northern New York:

Wednesdays - St. Lawrence County (contact 315-3769192). Thursdays - Franklin / Clinton Counties (contact 518-483-7403). Four weekly sessions, 10:30 am-3 pm.

Lunch provided. Register for one or for all. Each session stands alone; $35/session; $100 for all four sessions (FSA Borrower Credits available). Earn certificate of completion by attending all four. For more information, contact: Jefferson County: Ron Kuck at 315-788-8450 or rak76@cornell.edu or Lewis County: Frans Vokey at 315-376-5270 or fjv2@cornell.edu..

FEB 7, APR 4 & MAY 10 Basic Farm Business Management Planning 5 dates and locations, choose the one most convenient for you. Helping your farm business achieve success, $25. Choose the site, time most convenient for you.

• Feb. 7 - CCE-Washington Co, 411 Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, 6-8:30 pm.

• April 4 - CCE-Albany Co, 24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, 6-8:30 pm.

• May 10 - CCE-Greene Co, Acra, 6-8:30 pm.

Contact Sandy Buxton, 518380-1498 or sab22@ cornell.edu.

FEB 8 Farm Market Management and Regulations: What Every Vendor Should Know CCE of Ontario County 480 North Main S., Canandaigua, NY. 9 am - 3 pm. $25/person, includes lunch and handouts.

Contact Nancy Anderson, 585-3943977 ext. 427 or send name, address and phone number to nea8@cornell.edu.

Fundamental Farm Finances Farm Credit East, Burrville, NY (Downstairs Conference Room). 12:30-3 pm. Cost of

the Program is $10. Contact CCE Jefferson Co. 315-7888450 or CCE Lewis County at 315-376-5270..

NRCS Local Work Group Meeting USDA Service Center, 5653 State Rt. 5, Herkimer, NY. 1:30-4:30 pm. Directions and phone numbers to your local USDA Service Center can be found online at http://offices.sc.egov.usda.g ov/locator/app?state=NY. FEB 8-9 2012 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit Lancaster Host Resort in Lancaster, PA. Registration information and a program brochure are available online at www.padairysummit.org.

To request a copy of the brochure, e-mail info@padairysummit.org or call 814-355-2467 with your contact information. For more information about the summit, contact Caroline Novak at 717-889-1065 or caroline@pdmp.org or Jayne Sebright at 717-259-6496 or jsebright@centerfordairy excellence.org.

FEB 9 2012 Hudson Valley Nursery, Greenhouse & Vegetable Production Workshop CCE of Orange County located 18 Seward Ave., 3rd Floor, Middletown, NY. Either AM or PM session: $45/person, if received by Feb. 1, ($55 thereafter including by phone). Entire Day: $75/person, if received

by Feb. 1, ($95 thereafter including by phone). At the door subject to availability.

No refunds, substitutions are allowed. For more information, call Rose Baglia 845-344-1234 or e-mail rsb22@cornell.edu or Teresa Rusinek 845-340-3990 or email tr28@cornell.edu. For snow closing call 845-3441234. To view the agenda and to download the registration form, visit http:// counties.cce.cornell.edu/ora nge/greenhouse.htm.

2012 Oneida County Crop Congress Whites Farm Supply, 962 Route 12, Sangerfield, NY. 9:45 am - 3 pm. Growers will receive 1.5 recertification credits in categories: 1A, 21, 23 and 10. CCA credits are available. Lunch is being provided by Whites Farm Supply.Please pre-register

by Jan 31. Contact Mary or Jeff, 315-841-4181.

Exploring Controlled Environment Agriculture CCE of Orange County located 18 Seward Ave., 3rd Floor, Middletown, NY. Registration fee is $45/person, if received by Feb. 1, ($55 thereafter - including by phone). At the door subject to availability. No refunds, substitutions are allowed.

Contact Rose Baglia 845344-1234 or e-mail rsb22@cornell.edu or Teresa Rusinek 845-340-3990 or email tr28@cornell.edu. For snow closing call 845-3441234.

No Land... No Horses CCE Saratoga County, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa, NY. 7-9 pm. Join us for this free workshop where we will introduce you to a panel of local land conservation and trail organization leaders.

There is no cost, but please call or e-mail Sharon LaPier at stl32@cornell.edu or 518-

885-8995 to register.

FEB 10 Greater Capital Region Farmers’ Direct Marketing Conference Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY. The conference will feature inspirational speaker, Bruce Baker, who is an expert on booth design, marketing, sales and market trends. Bruce is a dynamic presenter who will provide you with many valuable tips to increase sales.

The cost of the conference including lunch is $40/ person if registered by Feb. 3 and $45/person after Feb. 3.

Contact CCE Saratoga Co., 518-885-8995.

Locally Grown Foods Festival Union Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY. $5/person $10/family. Register at the door or in advance at https://secure.qgiv.com/for /cornellce/event/4188.

FEB 10-12 Advancing Cooperation Together (ACT) Conference Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, NY. DFA and Dairylea members, between the ages of 18-40, are invited to attend. Contact Jessica Kneaskern, 888-589-6455 ext. 5771.

FEB 11 Beef 101 Day Malone, NY, at the 911 Building. 10 am - 3 pm. For beginning beef producers from across the six northernmost counties of New York State (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence). Free.

Lunch provided. Pre-register

by Feb. 8, your local Cornell Cooperative Extension office: Clinton County: 518-5617450, Essex County: 518762-4810, Franklin County: 518-483-7403; Jefferson County: 315-788-8450; Lewis County: 315-3765270; St. Lawrence County: 315-379-9192.

Beekeeping Seminar Wayne County Cooperative Extension - Old Cafeteria Meeting Room, 648 Park St. (Park Street Comp-lex), Honesdale, PA. 10 am - 1 pm. $15/person, payable the day of the Seminar. For additional information about the “2012 Beginner’s Beekeeping Seminar” or, for preregistration for this event, please contact Ed Pruss at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension at e-mail Waynerxt@psu.edu or edp4@psu.edu, by telephone at 570-253-5970, ext. 4110, or Dolores Motichka, e-mail dmotich@ptd.net.

Greene County Maple School CCE of Greene County, Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY. Contact Mick Bessire, 518-622-9820 or e-mail rgb8@cornell.edu.

NY Forest Owners Association Winter Meeting Spencer-Van Etten High School Auditorium. 9 am noon. Contact Brett Chedzoy, bjc226@cornell.edu. On Internet at www.nyfoa.org Seed Starting Workshop Extension Center, 123 Lake S., Cooperstown, NY. 1-3 pm. There is a $5 fee for this workshop. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 8. To preregister or for more information, please call Cornell

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Weekend Warrior Farming Tamarac High School, 3992 NY 2, Troy, NY. 9:30 am 12:30 pm. Learn about nutrition, general diseases, parasites and when to call the vet. Animals covered will include: swine, goats, sheep and poultry. Cost is $25.

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FEB 12 Corn Crop Insurance Meeting Jeffersonville Public Library, Jeffersonville, NY. 10-11 am.

There is no charge to attend the meeting. Light refreshment will be served. Registration is required, minimum attendance needed to conduct the meeting. Contact Trish Westenbroek, 845292-6180 ext. 109 or e-mail at paw34@cornell.edu.

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Saturday, May 12, 2012 9:00 A.M. 27th Annual Palmyra Municipal Equipment Auction Town of Palmyra Highway Department Palmyra, NY (Rochester area)

Saturday, March 17, 2012 8:00 A.M. Saxby Implement Corp. Public Auction 200 Lawn Mowers, Vehicles, New Trailers & Much More Mendon, NY

Saturday, May 19, 2012 9:00 A.M. Important Public Auction Recreational Equipment, Farm Machinery, Heavy Construction Equipment C.N.Y. Power Sports Rt. 11, Cortland, NY

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:00 A.M. CORYN FARM SUPPLIES, INC. Public Auction of Farm Equipment & Tools 3186 Freshour Rd. Canandaigua, NY Saturday, March 24, 2012 9:00 A.M. Z&M Ag and Turf Farm Equipment Auction Clymer, NY Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:00 A.M Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction Farm Tractors & Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment Routes 39 & 219 Springville, NY

Saturday, June 2, 2012 8:00 A.M. Special June Auction Teitsworth Auction Yard Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks Geneseo, NY Saturday, June 16, 2012 9:00 A.M. Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction Selling Heavy Equipment, Trucks & Trailers Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY

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Friday, August 10, 2012 9:00 A.M. Farm & Equipment Auction Next to Empire Farm Days Show Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction equipment Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY

Saturday, April 28, 2012 8:00 A.M. 42nd Annual New York's Favorite Consignment Auction Teitsworth auction yard Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY

Saturday, September 8, 2012 9:00 A.M. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction Town of Lansing Highway Dept.

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February 7-14, 2012 March 6-13, 2012 April 3-10, 2012 May 1-8, 2012 June 5-12, 2012 July 10-17, 2012 August 14-21, 2012 September 11-18, 2012 October 9-16, 2012 November 6-13, 2012 December 4-11, 2012

RTI Online Auctions

Keep in mind we also have a web based auction monthly!

This is an efficient and convenient way to sell equipment of all kinds. It runs from the first to the second Wednesday of every month. Please contact Milo @ 585-739-6435, Richard @ 585-721-9554 or Cindy @ 585-738-3759 to consign to any of these auctions.

“WE SPECIALIZE IN LARGE AUCTIONS FOR DEALERS, FARMERS, MUNICIPALITIES AND CONTRACTORS”