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North Country Fruit and Vegetable Seminar and Trade Show With the resurgence of local farming and the growing interest in local foods, farmers are looking for information that will help them keep up with consumer demand. So UNH Cooperative Extension Agriculture Educators in Coos and Grafton counties, Steve Turaj and Heather Bryant, teamed up to hold the North Country Fruit and Vegetable Seminar and Trade Show on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield, NH. More than 135 producers visited booths representing 18 local and regional businesses whose products and services support farmers. They heard from New Hampshire experts on bramble production, pumpkin and squash pests, curing and storing vegetables, UNH research on season extension, and tips on how to grow a prize winning giant pumpkin. The day’s only shadow was a sobering update on the Spotted Wing Drosophila, a highly destructive invasive pest that attacks small fruit like raspberries and strawberries right before harvest time. One farmer commented, “I will store my pumpkins far better now and tell others how to do it right!” Another said, “The talks on pests will help me protect my crops before there is a problem.”

UNHCE Fruit and Vegetable Specialist Becky Sideman discusses curing and storing vegetables. Mountain View Grand’s Chris Diego, said he feels “Too many people don’t know where their food comes from.” This observation has helped to cement Mountain View

Vendors primarily from New Hampshire, but also Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont set up trade show booths.

Grand’s commitment to local food and to working the state’s agriculture into the experience they offer their guests. Chef Brian Aspell showed that commit-

ment in a lunch menu that included produce and cheeses from eight area farms. Aspell said he was excited about the contacts he made and the quality of local products.

Moving the dairy: Change of location, focus at Balfour Farm by Tamara Scully Balfour Farm Dairy, newly located in Pittsfield, Maine, is family owned and operated by Doug and Heather Donahue, and daughters Emily and Erin. The Donahues recently relocated their dairy — and changed its mission — from New York state to Maine, just shy of a year ago. The 2011 season has seen plenty of progress for the dairy, and the new Country House Creamery at Balfour Farm is churning out dairy products of all kinds, made fresh on the farm from the milk of their small dairy herd. Along with changing location, the Donahues downsized their dairy herd to match the grazing capacity of their new farm. The 100 acre farm is home to just over one dozen Normande cows, which are rotationally grazed, out on pasture year-round, 24 hours per day, with the exception of milking time, and are able to wander in and out of the barn at will. “The land base available in Maine is smaller than in New York, so our herd size needed to match the available grazing acreage to meet organic requirements,” Heather Donahue said. “Our children are getting older; both will be in college by next fall. It is always difficult to find reliable help on a dairy farm, so we wanted to have a herd size that we could manage by ourselves.” In New York, their herd of 50 cows was pastured and rotationally grazed, but not as extensively as is now practiced. The former herd consisted of Normande, Red and White Holsteins and some Jersey, but with the farm’s emphasis shifting from fluid milk to cheese and yogurt, the Normande were chosen to remain. Operational changes “Since we were changing the purpose

Balfour Farm is home to just about a dozen Normande cows, which are rotationally grazed, out on pasture year-round, 24 hours a day, with the exception of milking time. Photo courtesy of Balfour Farm Dairy of our milk, our herd needed to change, too,” Heather Donahue said. “So when we sold the cows, we kept the cows that were easy to handle, produced good components, and overwintered well.” The herd also was changed from a tie stall barn to a covered, composted bedded pack barn. The cows now wander freely from the barn to the pasture, and come into the milking parlor once a day for milking. The sturdy Normande breed thrives in this environment, and are known for their very friendly dispositions. The Donahues do all of their own breeding, via artificial insemination.

The cows, while primarily grass-fed, do enjoy a bit of grain to entice them to stay put during milking. The grain also helps to make the supplemental minerals more palatable, Heather Donahue said. The hay and baleage is either from their own farm, or purchased from a local organic farmer. The farm does have some other livestock, including a few pigs, raised primarily for the family’s own use, which enjoy the whey byproduct of the creamery. They also raise 100 broilers/year, again for their own use, although adding chicken as a retail product is a real possibility, she said. They also maintain a flock of lay-

ers for egg sales. Creamery products The Donahue’s new focus since moving to Maine has been the establishment of their on-farm creamery, and production of a wide array of dairy products. Donahue has nothing but praise for the Maine Department of Agriculture, as well as with state regulations that permit raw milk sales in retail outlets and at farmers’ markets, as well as on-farm. This differed from the New York state laws, where raw milk was only permitted for direct onfarm sales. “The Maine Department of Agriculture and the Dairy Department were wonderful to work with. I stress “with,” because they truly were helpful and do recognize the value of farmstead operations such as ours,” she said. Now that the creamery is up and running, and the Donahue’s have established a viable retail presence off-farm, they have been experimenting with new products, and are in full production. “Just this week we stopped shipping milk and will be processing all of our own milk on the farm,” Donahue said. The creamery bottles whole, unhomogenized raw milk. They also offer raw buttermilk, as well as cultured pasteurized buttermilk. A cultured, pasteurized cream — similiar to sour cream — as well as half and half is available. The farm’s own cultured butter, as well as whole milk yogurt — a treat with cream on top as it is not homogenized — is always in demand. And, quark, a soft German-style cheese similar in use to cream cheese, is a big hit too, Donahue said. The quark is made from low-fat milk, with added organic herbs and flavors.

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Rhode Island Food Policy Council aims to expand local food system Council’s team reviewed other states’ Food Policy Councils in developing the Rhode Island model. Schiff said the Council’s goals are to strengthen the local food economy, to help everyone access fresh healthy food and practice good environmental stewardship. Food Day attendees are invited to join Working Groups to address challenges and develop best practices. Schiff concluded by thanking the Van Beuren Charitable Trust for their assistance in helping put the Council together. Shayna Cohen of Karp Resources shared the highlights of her firm’s RI Food Assessment: 1. Rhode Island’s Food System is diverse and has substantial, innovative assets. 2. One in seven Rhode Island consumers is food insecure and does not have access to healthy fresh food. Formerly known as Food Stamps, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requests have more than doubled since 2007 with over 25,500 SNAP vouchers

Dr. Michael Fine, Rhode Island Director of Health, stressed the importance of access to fresh, affordable, locally-grown fruits and vegetables.

issued monthly in 2010. Forty-one percent are used at Farmers Markets. 3. Poor access and nutritional education have contributed to nearly one in four citizens becoming obese and 7.4 percent of Rhode Islanders developing diabetes. Both numbers are up significantly from 10 years ago. 4. Farm producer numbers grew in Rhode Island while declining in the rest of the country despite the state having the highest land price per acre. Rhode Island has the greatest number of small farms in the country per capita. The number of new farms grew 42 percent to 1,219 from 2002 to 2007. 5. Rhode Island foods are actively promoted through the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative and Farm Fresh RI. There are well over a dozen Community Gardens across the state. Rhode Island ranked third in the nation in Direct Market sales. 6. Food processing and delivery systems are diverse and capable of delivering safe foods across New England. They employ local people, buy regional and local services and produce, and they donate to local food banks. 7. Still too many natural resources are wasted. Up to one third of food ends up at the landfill rather than being donated to food banks or composted. 8. Rhode Island waters are clean and generally well protected. This is crucial to agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and the quality of life for state residents. Cohen stressed four of many leverage points: 1. Increase retail access to affordable food for low income citizens. By increasing the connection to farmers and agriculture, habits and overall health will improve. Efforts will be made in increase the value of SNAP and WIC programs and increase the number of farmers markets able to accept these EBT programs. The goal is to get more of the $185 million spent at grocery stores to be spent with local farmers and at farmers markets. 2. Decrease the amount of processed food and increase the fresh produce used at schools and institutions. Rhode Island benefits from a private/public partnership bringing local fresh produce to schools in the “Farm to School” program. Expand this program to hospitals, government cafeterias and other institutions. 3. Improve coordination and consistency at Farmers Markets. Simplify regulations and ease compliance burdens

Stephanie Chaffee, Rhode Island's First Lady, read a proclamation by the Governor declaring Oct. 24 Rhode Island Food Day. Photos by Sanne Kure-Jensen

while maintaining high quality of food processing and distribution systems. 4. Enhance local and regional land use policy to decrease startup costs for new farmers as well as encourage neighborhood and urban farms on available lots. Rhode Islanders spends about $4 billion on food annually. Most of that money goes to large producers like California. To increase Rhode Island food security, Herrera urged antendees to keep more of that money here, expand our economy and increase the number of local, living wage jobs for farmers, producers, processors, distributors and marketers. He urged us to be sure our working groups include the populations affected by food insecurity. District 37 State Sen. Susan Sosnowski, chairwoman of the Committee on Environment and Agriculture, said “the face of farming has changed.” As the number of small farms grows, so does the diversity of Rhode Island’s agricultural industry. As more Farmers Markets and CSAs open each year, the average distance to market drops. As a whole, New England currently produces less than 10 percent of the fruits and vegetables and less than 50 percent of the milk and cheese eaten here. Little Rhode Island produces less than 1 percent of the food eaten here.

Katherine Brown, executive director of Southside Community Land Trust, opened the afternoon session at URI’s Providence Campus describing the RI Food System as a cycle including these six elements are producer and grower, processor, distributor, marketer and retailer, customer and eater, composter and waste handler. A proclamation from Providence’s Mayor Angel Tavares declared Oct. 24 Food Day in the city of Providence. Over half of the state’s agricultural operations were nursery, greenhouse and sod operations. With the decline in homebuilding, these businesses have been hard hit. Many have diversified into produce and market gardens and some closed. For more information on the Rhode Island Food Council, see www.rifoodcouncil.org or contact Leo Pollock at leo@southsideclt.org or call 401-273-9419 ext. 28. The RI Food Policy Council also has a Facebook page. The goal of National Food Day is to accelerate progress across a broad range of health, environmental, animal-welfare, food-security issues through educating children and adults and to build support for local, national policies including healthier diets, farmers markets and humane treatment of farm animals. To learn more about National Food Day, see www.foodday.org .

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by Sanne Kure-Jensen “Nearly 15 percent of Rhode Island households are food insecure,” announced Stephanie Chafee, Rhode Island’s First Lady, Antihunger and Healthy Eating Champion. These families don’t know where money for their next dinner will come from; they regularly eat meals at shelters. Each month, 55,000 meals are served to Rhode Island’s hungry. Before a standing-roomonly audience on Rhode Island Food Day, Oct. 24, the Rhode Island Food Policy Council was launched at the Rhode Island State House in Providence. The Council also released a comprehensive Rhode Island Food Assessment report compiled by Karp Resources. Janet Coit, Director of RI’s Department of Environmental Management moderated the announcements. Andrew Schiff, executive director of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and RI Food Policy Council member, noted that the new Council will allow greater access to grants. The

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National Rural Health Day salutes safety organizations BURLINGTON, VT — The first-ever National Rural Health Day is planned for Nov. 17 to increase awareness of rural health-related issues and promote the work of health and farm safety organizations nationwide in rural and agricultural communities. Created by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), the day helps recognize the efforts of organizations including University of Vermont (UVM) Extension whose farm health and safety programs provide ongoing education and assistance to farmers and rural residents throughout the state. These programs include Rural and Ag VocRehab, the Vermont AgrAbility Project, the Vermont Roll Over Protection Systems (ROPS) Program and the Vermont Farm Health Task Force. In Vermont approximately twothirds of the population live in rural areas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. These residents may not have easy access to health care, whether due to distance or lack of local health care providers or may not seek help because they are uninsured or underinsured. Farmers also face

health and safety issues unique to their work situation, including chronic illness and disabling conditions from on-farm accidents or exposure to chemicals, dust and other contaminants. UVM Extension helps address these concerns by serving rural Vermonters through the following programs: Rural and Agricultural VocRehab A collaboration between UVM Extension and VocRehab Vermont, this program provides health evaluation, counseling and assistance (including direct financial aid) to individuals with chronic illness or injury to help them find employment or adapt their workplace so they can continue to work. RAVR staff are located in UVM Extension offices in Rutland at 800281-6977, St. Albans at 800-639-2130 and St. Johnsbury at 800-545-8920.

On the Cover Posing with some of the local foods on the day’s menu are (L to R), in front, Sally Zankowski and Peter Perkins of Creampoke Sally’s, and chef Brian Aspell of the Mountain View Grand. In back are Steve Turaj of UNHCE, Zack Mangione of Meadowstone Farm, Craig Putnam of Echo Hill Farm, Roger Maykut of North Country Orchard, Heather Bryant of UNHCE, and Matt and Barbara Smith of Peaslee’s Potatoes.

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Vermont AgrAbility Vermont AgrAbility offers education and technical assistance on safe, practical ways to continue working to farmers who have been injured or have a chronic illness. This includes modification of farm equipment and tools or help in acquiring agriculture-related assistive technology. The program also provides information and referrals for farmers for services available in agriculture, rehabilitation and their community as well as connects them with others in similar situations for peer support. To learn more, contact Gail Lapierre, 802-656-5420 or 800-5710668 or by e-mail at gail.lapierre@uvm.edu . Vermont ROPS Program Tractor rollovers are the leading cause of death on the farm. This rebate program helps farmers who

want to retrofit an old tractor by offering a 70 percent rebate of the cost of the rollover protection kit (roll bar and seatbelt). Farmers may register and get information on which roll bar kits are available for their model by calling the toll-free hotline number, 877-7677748. For more information about the program, contact Matt Myers at 802888-4972, ext. 404, or 866-260-5603 or by e-mail at matthew.myers@uvm.edu . Vermont Farm Health Task Force This consortium of more than 50 Vermont health care practitioners, agriculture professionals, state agencies and non-profits based in the agricultural community works collaboratively to improve the lives of the Vermont farm families by providing support, as well as training in areas such as agricultural medicine, for rural health professionals and others who work with farmers and their families. It also links UVM Extension's farm health and safety programs to national organizations such as AgriSafe and NOSORH. For information, contact Margaret Gilman 802-773-3349, ext. 272 or 800-281-6977 or by e-mail at margaret.gilman@uvm.edu .

Disaster assistance sign-ups for 2010 crop losses begins Nov. 14 BANGOR, MAINE — Kennebec County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Maria Granger announced that the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program enrollment for 2010 crop year losses begins Nov. 14. “Producers across the state experienced several natural disasters during the 2010 crop year that caused hardship and financial losses to many agricultural operations,” said Granger. To qualify for a SURE payment, the producer’s operation must be located in a county or contiguous to a county that that was declared a disaster for 2010 and have at least a 10 percent production loss that affects one crop of economic significance. Producers with agricultural operations located outside a disaster county are eligible for SURE benefits if they had a production loss greater or equal to 50 percent of the normal production on the farm. The counties that received a disaster

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designation or are contiguous to a county receiving a designation during 2010 are Aroostook, Hancock, Knox, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo and Washington. To meet program eligibility requirements, producers must have obtained a policy or plan of insurance for all insurable crops through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and obtained Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage on non-insurable crops, if available, from FSA. Eligible farmers and ranchers who meet the definition of a socially disadvantaged, limited resource or beginning farmer or rancher do not have to meet this requirement. Forage crops intended for grazing are not eligible for SURE benefits. For more information on SURE program eligibility requirements contact the Kennebec County FSA office at 207-622-7847 or visit the website at www.fsa.usda.gov/sure

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Other products include a drinkable yogurt, Greek-style yogurts, soft mozzarella and “Bevre,” which is a cow’s milk chevre. They have recently begun with hard and semi-hard cheeses, making raw milk gouda, which will be first available this fall, along with a chive and onion Cotswold-type cheese. They will begin offering mold-ripened cheeses soon, as well. The creamery, in its infancy, has already established a loyal customer base, both on the farm, at farmers’ markets, via cooperatives and at local natural food stores. They recently participate in the Maine Cheese Guild’s Open Creamery Day, held over Columbus Day Weekend.

“Customers at the farmers’ markets have been delighted to find raw milk at market, and really like the quark and Bevre,” Donahue said. “The butter is also very popular and we often sell out at market.” The Donahue’s plan to continue to craft the highest quality farmstead dairy products. They do offer some opportunities for apprentices to learn and assist at the farm and creamery as well. While a change in location did require some adjustment, Balfour Farm has found Maine to be a welcome environment, and has made a successful transition to a full-on farm creamery and dairy.

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Transition to certified organic milk production by Lisa McCrory, Earthwise Farm and Forest Before you transition: make a plan The following guidelines are based on the National Organic Program (NOP) final rule (United States Department of Agriculture [USDA], 2000). Farmers planning to make the transition to organic dairy production should consider all of the following areas, as well as the time and investment that will be required for compliance with certification requirements. A farmer interested in making a transition to organic production should create a transition plan which includes a timeline from the day that organic practices have been implemented to the day that the farm will ship organic milk. This process takes a minimum of one year and can take up to three years, depending on your farm, current farming practices, and when the last prohibited substance was applied. Fields can be transitioned to organic on a field-by-field basis with each field required to be free of nonapproved inputs for 36 months before the first organic harvest. Your cows will be transitioned as an entire distinct herd and will go through a one-year transition to organic. Before you begin your organic transition, find a market for your organic milk and decide on your organic certification agency. Your certifier will be able to refer you to Organic System Plan

templates and recordkeeping forms that you can use to document your transition to organic production, as well as for each year following. You will be required to supply a year’s worth of production documentation for your livestock and three years worth of production information for your land when you first apply, and annual documentation when you reapply for certification each year. You will want to choose your organic certification agency early to make sure you follow instructions for certification generated by the agency that will certify your operation. If you have questions about the requirements or about the status of a particular input, contact the certifier. All accredited certifiers are required to provide sufficient information to persons seeking certification to enable them to understand and comply with the requirements. Since there are regional differences in available inputs, climatic conditions, agronomic practices, and so forth, it is always a good idea to work with a certifier who is knowledgeable about the conditions, practices, and inputs used in your region. Shippers or processors that buy organic milk may have contract or production requirements in addition to the NOP final rule. Be sure to learn what their requirements are before deciding who will be your organic milk buyer and going through the USDA organic certifi-

cation process. Dairy herd transition guidelines There is a once-perfarm, whole-herd transition provision for all dairy herds converting to organic production.During this 12-month transition, all animals — including existing youngstock and calves born during this time — must be managed according to NOP requirements, including compliant feed, pasture, feed supplements, housing, and health management practices. Once the transition starts, you are not allowed to purchase or add nonorganic stock during that year, since these animals would not then have the full oneyear transition time along with the existing herd. If you want to add production animals to your dairy operation, you must either raise your own replacements, or purchase them from other certified organic farms. Once you have completed your year of transition and have a certified organic dairy herd, all organic dairy replacement animals must be managed organically from the last third of gestation (three months prior to birth). Livestock feed For the 12 months prior to selling organic milk, feed for all production animals on the farm (milk cows, dry cows, heifers, and heifer calves) must be 100 percent organic, or harvested from your land that was between 24 and 36 months from the last application of a prohibited substance

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— in other words, in its third year of transition to organic. The 100 percent organic feed ration includes forages and grains as well as any agricultural products, such as oat bran, that are used as carriers or bulking agents in feed supplements. The provision for feeding farm-raised, third-year transitional feed is only allowed for herds in the transition to organic. Once you are shipping organic milk, feed from transitional land cannot be fed to any current or future organic production animals. Time your transition to have your silos, bins, and hay storage empty of transitioned crops, and full of certified organic crops when you are ready to be on the organic milk route. All purchased grains and forages must be certified organic. “In-transition” organic feed (managed organically for 2436 months) cannot be purchased from other farmers and fed to a dairy herd during transition. You must keep all receipts and organic certificates as documentation of your organic feed purchases, making sure that the receipts provide the seller’s name, transaction

date, a copy of the seller’s certificate of organic status, and the amount of feed purchased. All feed supplements, including minerals and salt, must be approved for use by your certifier. Antibiotics, GMO-derived products, animal by-products, artificial colors/flavors, synthetic flowing agents, and synthetic preservatives are not permitted in any feed products. If a supplement contains soy oil, wheat middlings, or molasses, for instance, these are agricultural products and must be certified organic. Please ask your certifier for a list of approved products and suppliers in your area who serve organic farmers with approved feeds and supplements. Calves should be fed organic whole milk and organic feed. As of April 2006, the National Organic Standards Board voted to remove nonorganic milk replacer from the National List, meaning it is no longer allowed for use under any circumstances. Pasture is mandated for all ruminants. The NOP final rule defines “pasture” as “land used for livestock grazing that is managed to provide

ORGANIC FARMING feed value and maintain or improve soil, water, and vegetative resources” (USDA, 2000). All animals, once they have functioning rumens (usually by six months of age), must have daily access to pasture during the grazing season. Although specific guidelines are not given as to the number of acres of pasture per cow to be provided, the animals must be able to obtain a significant portion of their daily feed intake from pasture during the grazing season. Green chop or dry hay fed to cows is not considered “pasture.” A dry lot is not considered “pasture” since there is no forage on the ground that offers feed value. Pastures must be managed in a way that prevents erosion and/ or water quality problems. In addition, access to streams and rivers must be restricted and/or managed in order to prevent these problems. For more information visit www.extension. org/pages/18552/transition-to-certified-organic-milk-production

Advanced ethanol companies press Ag Committees on Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter to Senate and House ag leaders, the Advanced Ethanol Council (AEC) urged the current farm bill discussion to include extensions and smart modifications to a number of important rural energy initiatives currently being administered by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Specifically, AEC Executive Director Brooke Coleman pressed lawmakers on three specific provisions:

• Extend the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Loan Guarantee program for biorefinery projects, but improve critical provisions of the program to more effectively facilitate participation by lending institutions. • Support USDA’s efforts to build out ethanol refueling infrastructure via the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to allow ethanol to compete in the market based on price. This will facilitate

market access that is critical to the ongoing development and deployment of advanced ethanol fuels. • Reform the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) to increase cost effectiveness and better encourage and “de-risk” energy crop production for the advanced biofuel sector, including efforts to preserve the environmental benefits of land coming out of conservation programs by incenting sustainable energy crop

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of the AEC expressed interest in working with lawmakers to modify the Repowering Assistance program to help existing biorefining operations deploy advanced ethanol technologies and feedstock utilization. Many emerging advanced ethanol technologies will provide value to existing ethanol production facilities by diversifying feedstocks and improving efficiencies as well as creating new opportunities as stand alone facilities.

“We are aware that the funding available for the new Farm Bill will be reduced significantly,” wrote Coleman. “That said, we look forward to thinking creatively with you about comprehensive solutions that cut cost but continue to provide meaningful value to an emerging advanced ethanol industry.”

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Transmission pilot project brings a line to your town Putting America’s wind power on the grid In the midst of an ongoing quest to create jobs and boost the renewable energy industry, President Obama’s administration may have found a way to do both. The White House unveiled a new plan to modernize the grid by fast-tracking the approval of seven muchneeded electric transmission lines. According to Johnathan Hladik, Energy Policy Advocate, for the Center for Rural Affairs, this effort will serve as a pilot project demonstrating streamlined federal permitting and im-

proved cooperation among federal, state and tribal governments. The goal is to demonstrate and create long-term changes to the transmission siting and permitting processes. The Center for Rural Affairs has created an interactive map to help the public engage in this process (www.cfra.org/ clean-energy-transmission-map), where landowners and rural leaders can access information on proposed transmission lines throughout the Midwest and Great Plains. The database includes the

Hampton-Rochester LaCrosse line, which covers parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin and is one of the seven projects included in the administration’s pilot program. “Rural communities have much to gain and their involvement in the planning and permitting process is essential,” said Hladik. “And that is why we created this interactive map, to ensure that as many people as possible are heard in the review and approval processes.” The projects announced will bring jobs to a total of 12 states, ranging from the SunZia

Project which will create 3,408 direct jobs while transporting renewable energy from Arizona and New Mexico to markets across the Desert Southwest to the 700-mile Transwest Express stretching across Wyoming, Utah and Nevada. “The expedited permitting process and resulting construction will create new jobs in rural areas, improve our nation’s energy independence and increase confidence among manufactures of renewable energy infrastructure, creating additional economic

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Community Wind Act will move America toward clean energy and new jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) supports the Community Wind Act, introduced Oct. 20 in the U.S. Senate and co-sponsored by Senators Al Franken, D-MN, and Jon Tester, D-MT. The bill would expand the existing small wind Investment Tax Credit to projects with capacity up to 20 MW. “This bill helps expand community wind, which has been extremely important for rural development,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “Community wind projects keep profits local, providing more than three times as much economic benefit and producing 2.6 times as many jobs as wind projects with outside ownership.” The current wind tax credit is available for community wind projects with a capacity of no more than 100 kW. The Community Wind Act would open those tax credits to all projects with a capacity of less than 20 MW. “Family farmers and ranchers are instrumental in harnessing other sources of renewable energy, such as wind,” said Johnson. “It is critical to ensure that farmers, ranchers, and rural community members have every opportunity possible to take advantage of this tax credit. By providing the proper incentives, we can spur economic development of community wind projects and get America on a path towards energy independence. More than 120 stakeholder organizations support this legislation. We urge members of the Senate to support the Community Wind Act.”

ALTERNATIVE FUELS and job creation opportunities,” said Hladik. According a previous Center for Rural Affairs report authored by Hladik, renewable energy sources are most abundant near rural communities, where up to 275,000 MW of potential wind power remain unconnected due to a lack of available transmission. Developing these resources will encourage economic development while keeping much of that money in local communities. Wages paid to those involved in transmission construction average $65,300 compared

to $33,760 across all industries. The report also notes that now is an opportune time to upgrade the transmission system. A majority of transmission lines were constructed 30 to 50 years ago. “The system needs to be upgraded. By investing strategically, we can improve the reliability of the transmission grid and unlock new wind potential at the same time,” concluded Hladik. “The White House’s pilot program to fast-track approval of these seven crucial transmission lines is a good first step.”

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Oil: some good news I have two Internet spies in Madison County. One of them sent me a link which I would happily relay to interested parties. I’ll hit the high spots of that message, then switch to some local developments. Cruz Construction is one of the largest dry-

land oil-drilling facility contractors on the planet. They started a division in North Dakota (ND) just six months ago. They sent all nine of their big-rig Kenworth tractors from Alaska’s north shore to ND, along with several drivers. Cruz also bought two new Kenworths to add to that

fleet; one being a Tri Drive tractor, and the other a new 65-ton lowboy to go with it. They also bought two new cranes (one crawler and one rubber tired) for that division. CEO Dave Cruz said they have moved more rigs (oil rigs… not big rigs) in the last six months to ND than his company had moved to Alaska in the last six years. Williston, ND, is like a gold rush town; the big contractor moved one of their 40-man camps down there, since there are no rentable rooms available. In anticipation

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For years, U.S. oil exploration has been considered a dead end. Even the ‘Big Oil’ companies gave up searching for major oil wells decades ago. However, a recent technological breakthrough has opened up the Bakken’s massive reserves, and we now have access to upwards of 500 billion barrels. And because this is light, sweet crude oil (which takes minimal refining input), each of those billions of barrels will cost Americans just $16 to refine! That’s enough crude to fully fuel the American economy for the next two millennia. And it keeps getting better. Further west, hidden 1,000 feet beneath the surface of the Rocky Mountains, lies the largest untapped oil reserve in the world. It has more than two trillion barrels, i.e., four times larger than Bakken. On Aug. 8, 2005, President Bush mandated its extraction. In three and a half years of high oil prices none has been extracted. With this enormous underground treasure of oil, why are we still fighting over off-shore drilling… not to mention wallowing in oil-based wars? According to The Denver Post, the U.S. has more oil inside its borders than all the other proven reserves on earth: 8 times as much oil as Saudi Arabia, 18 times as much oil as Iraq, 21 times as much oil as Kuwait, 22 times as much oil as Iran, and 500 times as much oil as Yemen. And it’s all right here in the Western U.S. Why are we not extracting this oil? Sadly, overly militant environmentalists and others have blocked all efforts to help America become independent of foreign oil. It seems that a small group of people are allowed to dictate our lives and our economy. Using the above oil reserve data, leading researchers say we’ve got more untapped oil in this very compact area than the entire Middle East. According to The Denver Post, that’s more oil than all the documented global reserves of crude today. For those who don’t think OPEC will drop its price… even with this find… think again! It’s all about the supply-demand competitive marketplace. Some cynical folks think that OPEC may be subsidizing the environmentalists to lobby against oil drilling expansion; stranger things have happened.

But let’s return to New York State for more local energy opportunities… good things, not just the Marcellus shale, an issue which raises eyebrows and hair on human necks. Mohawk Biofuels Cooperative, Inc. (MBCI), the tiny co-op with which I am involved, recently sold Mr. Wu to a large Central New York dairy farm. Who or what is Mr. Wu? Mr. Wu is the name our co-op gave to the small (400#/hr) oilseed press which we imported from China. The new owner, who has been renting Wu from MBCI over the last five years, has agreed to custompress oilseed, primarily canola and soybean, grown by local producers. Presently Wu’s new owner is blending SVO [straight veg oil (from canola)] into farm diesel at a 10 percent inclusion rate. This blend seems to improve the power output of tractors burning it. Then I talked to one of my consultees (I’m not sophisticated enough to call him a client), in Western New York. He bought two Chinese presses in May of this year. He is a dairy farmer, and grows all his own forages and grains, including soybeans. With two units, he doublepresses his soybeans, and filters the virgin oil through maple sap filtering equipment. He then blends gasoline at 10 percent inclusion rate into his soybean oil. Next he blends this mixture with farm diesel in one: one proportions, thus producing a finished product that is 45 percent home-grown, with the meal serving as highquality protein supplement for his dairy cattle. When MBCI imported Mr. Wu from China in 2006, the logistics of so doing were complicated, darned near undercover ops: the importer was in Portland OR, the dealer was in Kansas. Phone contact between MBCI and these two parties was next to impossible. Nowadays, the U.S. (and presumably Canadian) sales of Mr. Wu’s relatives are handled by an outfit in Wisconsin (WI), which sold my Western New York consultee his two units. These folks in WI also provide locals custom-pressing services. Feel free to contact this dealership in WI at their website at www.waldermfg.com, or call them at 715-5811525, and ask for Mark. If you do, you’ll feel good, and I’ll look good.

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of an oil boom, unemployment in ND has dropped to the lowest rate in the nation: 3.4 percent. Strangely enough, there has been darned little national news about how the oil industry is fueling ND’s economy. The “Bakken” (this ND oil reserve) is the largest domestic oil discovery since Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay, and has the potential to eliminate all American dependence on foreign oil. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates this reserve is at 503 billion barrels. Even if just 10 percent of the oil is recoverable (5 billion barrels), at $107 a barrel, this resource base exceeds $5.3 trillion. “When I first briefed legislators on this, you could practically see their jaws hit the floor. They had no idea...” says Terry Johnson, the Montana Legislature’s financial analyst. “This sizable find is now the highestproducing onshore oil field found in the past 56 years”, reports The Pittsburgh Post Gazette. This geologic formation, known as the Williston Basin, is commonly referred to as the ‘Bakken’, stretches from Northern Montana, through ND, and into Canada.

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New Farmer Project offers course on developing a business plan BURLINGTON, VT — A strong business plan is key to a successful start for farms, specialty food businesses and other agricultural enterprises. To help ag entrepreneurs get off on the right foot, the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension New Farmer Project is offering a six-session business planning course at five locations this winter. “Building a Sustainable Business” is targeted to start ups and ag businesses less than five years old and is designed to help individuals develop a viable plan tailored to their business interests and needs. It will be offered simultaneously at the UVM Extension offices in Berlin, Brattleboro, Middlebury, St. Albans and St. Johnsbury, beginning Dec. 6. The curriculum is based on a comprehensive business planning guide developed by the Minnesota

UNH hosting Field Crop Meeting Nov. 17 UNH Cooperative Extension will be hosting its annual Field Crop Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Bath Congregational Church, in Bath, NH. The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. The agenda for this gathering will include presentations on managing bedstraw, evaluating small grains as forage crops, nitrogen management in corn, dealing with flood-damaged crops, pest management in alfalfa, insurance programs for crops and dairy cattle, weed ecology and weed management. Registration is $15 per person. Pre-registration is appreciated by Nov. 9. Credits available are 2.5 pesticide and 3 Certified Crop Advisor. For answers to your questions and for any special arrangements including dietary, physical access, or other accommodation requests, including the ability to pay, contact Heather Bryant, Extension educator, Agricultural Resources, UNH Cooperative Extension at 603-787-6944. Ten working days are needed to facilitate special needs requests.

Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. Participants will learn how to assess their resources, develop marketing strategies and gain a better understanding of the financial side of operating an agricultural business. Although not a requirement, people who have completed the Growing Places course, also offered through the UVM Extension New Farmer Project, and/or who have at least one year of production or financial records from their business will get the most out of this course. The registration fee for Growing Places graduates and anyone who registers by Nov.18 is $150. Registrations after that date will be charged an additional fee. Confirmation, directions and other details will be sent upon receipt of payment. For registration materials, visit www.uvm. edu/newfarmer and click on “Classes” or contact Jessie Schmidt at new-

farmer@uvm.edu or 802223-2389, ext. 203 or 866-860-1382, ext. 203 (within Vermont). Anyone requiring disability-related accommodations to participate should contact Schmidt by Nov. 22. Scholarship assistance may be available through the UVM Extension Women’s Agricultural Network’s Vermont Farm Women’s Fund or the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. A link to these resources can be found on the online registration form. In addition, participants may request financial aid by submitting a written request by e-mail to newfarmer@ uvm.edu or by regular mail to UVM Extension, attn: New Farmer Project Classes, 617 Comstock Road, Berlin, VT 05602. Future course offerings include an Introduction to Ag Financial Management class in February and Taking Stock, a business course for experienced farmers, in March. For details, visit the UVM Extension New Farmer Project web site at www.uvm.edu /newfarmer .

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FARMER TO FARMER MARKETPLACE LOVEBIRDS, cage feed, $100; wood coal barrel stove, $100; Battery Charger, $17; Dog houses and cages, $18.; Rollaround toolbox, $17. 315-531-8670.(NY)

EZ Boardwalk, portable band sawmill with trailer package; Also, 3 milk goats, born 0315-2011; Vernon Yoder, 429 Fisher Road, Fultonville, NY 12072

CASE SKID STEER, 1737, gas, runs good, needs TLC, $3,000 best offer. 315657-2485.(NY)

JD 444 corn head, $2000; Gehl 1287 tandem spreader, hyd. gate, $2,500. 518-4296576.(NY)

REGISTERED Black Angus heifers, wormed, weaned, vaccinated, ready to go! 315-706-1693.(NY)

WD AC WFE, good rear tires and rims, ran three years ago, been inside, $850. Dave Shearns, Marion. 315-483-9419.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND TL90A 2wd with 52LA loader, 2008, 110 hr, ROPS canopy, AMFM radio, dually remotes, kept inside, new, $32,500 OBO. 315-247-5616.(NY)

BREEDING STOCK, Show Poultry, leghorns, riwhites, moderns, Polish Lafleche, Dominique guineas; Also, bantams, leghorns, wyandottes, rocks, old English, best offers. 315-843-7563.(NY)

FOR SALE: Maytag wringer washer, single rinse tub, $100 for both, working condition. No Sunday Calls!! 585-554-4423.(NY)

HAY, round and square, two chopper wagons. 607-692-4622.(NY)

JD 100 blower, good condition, new band, new ROPS for 656, AC 190 XT diesel, typical transmission, PTO power. Call 518686-5675.(NY)

WANTED: Bedding chopper, fair condition, 2 work horses for sale, $750. each, leave message. 518-568-7271.(NY)

BERKSHIRE bred sows, gilts, Berkshire herd boar, New Holland 1412 discbine, field ready, Seppi orchard mulcher, bred Black Angus cows. 518-868-2211.(NY)

SPRINGFIELD 30-06 sporterized stock, $300; Bolt action 16 gauge shotgun, $100. Rough cut lumber: pine, basswood, hemlock. 607-661-5150.(NY)

PARTING Internation 674 diesel tractor, rebuilt engine, good tin work, good 14.9x28 tires, tight front end, call for prices. 716-870-3155.(NY)

(3) New Holland 66 hay balers, running, $1,200. 860-485-1452.(CT)

PAY PHONE, mint condition. 315-3763460.(NY)

FENCE EQUIPMENT four slot crimping tool, $55; 18 3/4”x12” gate bolts, $90; 3 auto gate latches, $40; Also, additional items. 518-789-3035.(NY)

AUTOMATIC stationary roller mill w/ 3 hp motor, $300; 6 units fertilizer coulters for corn planter. Also, 6 no-till coulters. 315781-2572.(NY) WANTED: 2 pt. fast hitch sickle bar mower to fit super C 200, 230; Also, other implements wanted to fit fast hitch. 607-5328512.(NY)

FARMALL “C” Restored, new tires, battery, paint, decals, hydraulic, runs good, $1,800 OBO. PTO Like new. 716-942-3994.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 315 baler, kicker, EC condition, stored inside, completely redone by New Holland dealer. 518-894-8111.(NY)

REG. Holstein bulls, MR Marvelous X Ramos G+P; 2191 and 202S, $850 OBO. 607-243-5912.(NY)

WANTED: Barley or Spelts wanted. L. Martin. Penn Yan. 315-536-1091.(NY)

JD 9300 backhoe, will fit JD 350 or 450 crawler, good condition, $3,500. 315-5366698.(NY)

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24’ deckover gooseneck tri-axle 4’ dovetail 5’ ramps, six almost new 10 ply tires, LED lights, dovetail hay wedge, $3,500. 585728-5783.(NY) CASE IH 1660 combine, excellent condition, 30.5x32 tires, dual rims, 1020 flex head, 1063 corn heady. Chevy C70 diesel, 16’ dump. 315-945-5131.(NY)

FUEL TANK, round, 260 gallon, 34” by 56” metal, skid, 2 in. fill and pump access on top, $160. 802-425-7015.(VT) VERSON 60 ton press brake, 10’ wide bed, 8’ between columns, set up for punching, stamping, dies available. $5,300 Cicero. 315-699-4157.(NY) 1840 skid steer, good runner, looks rough, $4,000. INT. 574 diesel, $4,000; NH 40 blower, 1,000 RPM, very nice, $1,250. 585526-5685.(NY)

TD6 PTO box will man from 20 miles south of Utica, call us please!! Sander fits 4 wheeler/pick-up. 518-686-5418.(NY)

FARMALL 560 new TA clutch, new pump, painted with 462 NH disc mower, good condition, $6,500 bo. 508-802-1369.(MA)

2-JD 4400 COMBINES, one gas, one diesel, 4 row corn head, grain head, pickup head. All in working condition. Make offer. 607-592-1878(NY)

BOER goat doelings, two 88%: $125. each; one 100%, $175; Born 5/11, ABGA registerable with Ennobled bloodlines. Chenango Forks. 607-648-2618.(NY)

DRY ROUND bales, 1st cut in early July, 4x4, stored inside, grass hay, $25. each. Boonville. 315-942-4475.(NY)

(2) 20.8x38 tires, 1Goodyear Dyna torque radial, 20%, $100; (1) Firestone all traction radial, 30%, $200; Seneca Co. 315-6513076.(NY)

IH 820 4 row corn head, was used last fall, tin work in nice condition, $2,000 OBO. 315-781-2571.(NY)

FOR SALE: Corn sheller, flat belt drive, $100. 585-303-0311.(NY)

WANTED: BOER goats, any percentage, young ones to start a herd of our own. Possible delivery needed to our farm. 315-5676631.(NY)

FOR SALE: Smucker barn, lime spreader, Latham time clock. Steuben Co. 607-3461067.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 520 no 3 pt., $3,500. 620 new tires, 3 pt. $6,875.; 430 needs, rims, $2,975. 315-536-1206.(NY)

JERSEY BULL, norm 1-10, purebred, $1,000; $1,100 with papers. 413-8247614.(MA)

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Biodiesel industry statement on renewable fuel study NBB VP Steckel comments on National Research Council Report oil, and creating jobs. We believe the biodiesel industry is doing just that by displacing nearly 1 billion gallons of petroleum diesel this year while supporting some 31,000 jobs across the country. We were happy that the authors recognized a wide variety of environmental and economic benefits from biodiesel. For example, they noted that soy biodiesel — about half of U.S. biodiesel production — has a positive impact on livestock feed prices, helping hold down costs. This is because only the oil — which accounts for about 18 percent of a soybean — can be used for fuel, and the highly nutritious soybean meal is used for feed. The report also reaffirmed that biodiesel significantly reduces particulate matter and other harmful

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Anne Steckel, vice president of federal affairs for the National Biodiesel Board, made the following statement regarding the report released recently from the National Research Council on the Renewable Fuel Standard: “We were pleased to see the authors reaffirm that biodiesel is an Advanced Biofuel that can meet the biomass-based diesel targets under the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2). In fact, biodiesel — as an Advanced Biofuel under RFS — is also well-positioned to help fill the program’s general volume requirement for Advanced Biofuels. We agree with the authors that biofuels must be produced in a sustainable way to achieve our goals of improving the environment, reducing U.S. dependence on imported

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Farmers offer vision for farm programs in Hill publication In a letter to Roll Call published Oct. 27, the National Corn Growers Association, American Farmland Trust and the National Farmers Union explain why maintaining a strong safety net for growers remains important even as farm programs face reform. The authors note that, while farmers support reform that will help our nation during these difficult economic circumstances, government support of a farm safety net is necessary if American agriculture is to remain robust. “Failure to adequately assist farmers and ranchers in managing risks they have no other option to protect themselves from will, at best, invite dramatic consolidation of farms and, at worst, make American citizens dependent upon foreign countries for food

just as we depend on others for oil,” the joint letter notes. “For nearly a hundred years, American public policy has believed that the health of agriculture is important and affects our national security — especially if we want to feed and clothe ourselves.” Following this explanation of the benefit of supporting U.S. farmers, the authors explain the goal of a modernized system. “Today, public policy for agriculture is clearly evolving toward the one guiding principle: Government support should help farmers manage risks that are beyond their control,” it explains. Offering a vision of what a program of this nature would look like, the three organizations stress the importance of creating a system that

works with crop insurance as it functions today. “A modern farm safety net needs to and can be created that complements crop insurance — rather than duplicates it as we have in the past — while also saving the taxpayer significant money,” it offers. “Proposals we offer have put tens of billions of dollars of savings on the table while achieving an appropriate

balance of public and private involvement in managing risks on the farm.” The letter goes on to offer the specific elements that would be core to such a program. “We strongly believe that producers must show they have suffered a real loss before they receive a payment,” it states. “The new safety net should be revenuebased and adjust to

volatile and dynamic global markets. The new program should help farmers manage longterm market risks unlike crop insurance that protects against risks within a crop year and affect individual farms.” Finally, the letter stresses the importance of ensuring the program would not create artificial incentives to produce on land that could have detrimental envi-

ronmental impacts. Signing the letter were NCGA President Garry Niemeyer, AFT President John Scholl and NFU Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule. Source: NCGA News of the Day, Thursday, Oct. 27

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Different countries, similar challenges by Tracy Grondine American journalist Linda Ellerbee once said that people everywhere are pretty much the same. “It’s only that our differences are more susceptible to definition than our similarities,” she said. After participating in a recent agriculture fellowship in Germany, it is clear that both U.S. and German farmers share more sim-

ilarities than may initially meet the eye. German farmers have a deep love for what they do, which is paralleled with their commitment to their animals, the future of their industry and the good of their country, which is not so different from U.S. farmers. But, as people are pretty much the same everywhere, so, too, are consumers, activists and

the media. And because of this, German and U.S. farmers are also facing very similar challenges with how they farm in a world that is becoming more and more removed from agriculture. While two-thirds of Germans live in rural areas and every eighth job in Germany depends on agriculture, farming is not the thriving sector it once was. Like many

American Farm Bureau Federation within the food chain. As in America, animal welfare has become a hot-button political issue in Germany. Because of the 2009 European Union ban on hen cages, many German farmers have moved their hens to other countries with less rigid regulations, only to sell them back into the German system. As the saying goes, “Aus den augen, aus dem sinn,” or out of sight, out of mind. Unlike America, there is little open discussion in Germany on most issues, biotech crops being a prime example. Ninety-eight percent of Germans are against biotech food technologies. The issue was null and void from the get-go. Currently, the country is finding itself in the same situation with the use of nuclear power. After the crisis of Fukushima in Japan, without much thought or discussion, activist groups have been on a crusade to abolish all German nuclear energy plants. Unfortunately, for

German agriculture organizations, there’s not enough money in their budgets to meet these activists head on. So, farming groups are instead using their resources to train farmers to be spokespeople. They are having conversations with consumers and becoming more transparent on their farms. German farmers are getting personal. They are “andere seiten aufziehen” — changing tune and getting tough. Sound familiar? By defining our similarities instead of focusing on our differences, German and U.S. farmers will likely find they are very close to one another in their ideals and challenges, sharing more commonality than an ocean can divide. Tracy Grondine is director of media relations at the American Farm Bureau Federation. In October, she visited Germany as a McCloy Fellow in Agriculture as part of an exchange program supported by the American Council on Germany.

FARM program reaches 50 percent mark In just one year, 50 percent of the nation’s milk supply has implemented the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program

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of an increased focus on on-farm practices within the dairy industry. Dairylea and DFA support this program. Source: Friday Facts, Oct. 28

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other countries, urban encroachment, stringent regulations and food politics are forcing farms out of production in Germany. Seventy percent of the German population resides outside of the cities, yet a sentimental majority of people want to see a “romantic” countryside. A farm with more than 10 cows is considered too many. And while German farms are relatively small by U.S. standards, this growing feel-good sentiment is hindering German farms from expanding and diversifying. Consumer opinion is displayed most prevalently on German grocery store shelves. Because of a growing push for sustainability from activists groups, more and more grocery chains are requiring sustainable certification on food products. According to German food policy experts, it’s very difficult to get a grocer to sell a product if it’s not deemed sustainable. Yet, grocers will not pay additional for sustainable products, the cost stays

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

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Has Fluid Milk Won the Battle But Lost the War? Issued Oct. 28, 2011 I hit a milestone this week, turning 60. I’m being fitted for a walker next week; just kidding. It’s amazing how young 60 looks when it appeared so old in my 20s. Age is indeed a number and I love the message from a preacher I recently heard on the radio. He had walked through a cemetery and noticed the dates on the headstones; the year of birth and the year of death. But, he said the most important part is left blank and that is what went on in “the dash,” the years between the two dates. He asked; “what are you doing with your dash?” That’s profound and I challenge you today with that question as well! Back to business; all eyes remain on dairy product prices which continue to keep pundits gainfully employed trying to figure out what

they mean. The cash Cheddar block cheese price closed the last week of October at $1.7725 per pound, up 5 1/4-cents on the week, and 13 1/4-cents above a year ago. Barrel, which traded a few days above the blocks, closed at $1.7675, up 7 3/4-cents on the week, and 10 1/4 above a year ago. Seven cars of block found new homes on the week and 11 of barrel. The NASSsurveyed U.S. average block price hit $1.7271, down a penny, and the barrels averaged $1.7417, up 1.9 cents. Butter closed Friday at $1.88, up 2 cents on the week, but 30 1/2-cents below a year ago. Thirteen cars were sold. NASS butter averaged $1.8039, up 5.1 cents. Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk lost 6 cents on the week, closing Friday at $1.43. Extra Grade held all week at $1.58. NASS powder averaged $1.4969, down 2.6 cents, and dry whey av-

eraged 62.08 cents, up 0.2 cent. Checking the cupboard; the latest Cold Storage report shows September butter stocks at 151.1 million pounds, down 9 percent from August, but 16 percent above September 2010. The CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR) says the decline was the smallest for the month in 10 years and barely half the historical rate. USDA’s Dairy Market News says “Butter producers and handlers are indicating that orders remain strong for upcoming holiday needs.” American type cheese stood at 632.6 million pounds, down 2 percent from August, and 1 percent below a year ago. The total cheese inventory stood at 1.04 billion pounds, down 2 percent from August and a year ago. The data suggests “little improvement in cheese sales in September as the total inventory is 15 percent above the five year average for that date and American stocks are 10 percent above the five year average,” according to the DDR. FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks said in Tuesday’s DairyLine that

the drawdown in stocks wasn’t as much as he thought it would be but the American type cheese inventory decline was between the 5 and 10 year average and a little stronger than the 5 year average but overall “pretty typical” for September. He doesn’t see that having much impact on the market.

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Mielke from 18 milk production is resulting in making more cheese than we otherwise would have, given where prices are and where producer’s profitability is at, according to Brooks, so even though the Dairy Products report showed cheese production has slipped some “it wasn’t enough to offset the slowdown in demand and that kept inventories from growing a great deal. They bounced around and didn’t go in

any one direction, Brooks concluded, “and now sellers have product they want to get rid of and buyers are willing to buy it.” Jerry Dryer’s October 21 Dairy and Food Market Analyst predicted that cheese would “bop around $1.70 until cheese supplies simply overwhelm orders.” He reported that order takers in the cheese business “might as well be on holiday.” “July felt like October,

now October feels like July,” according to an Upper Midwestern broker. He was referring to the fast pace of orders in July and the extremely slow pace this month; Dryer said, “Just the reverse of a typical year.” Retail cheese sales were down about 4 percent in July, August, and September, according to Dryer, and Kraft’s sales were off 16 percent, based on Nielsen data. Most other brands were in positive sales ter-

ritory, he said, but beverage milk sales were also down 4 percent in the same period. The DDR reported that American cheese use in the June-August period was down 3.1 percent, while disappearance of other cheese varieties was up just 1.5 percent, according to USDA data. That left total cheese disappearance down 0.4 percent in the threemonth stretch, the first decline in total cheese use in two-and-a-half

years. Cheese export growth slowed to +4.2 percent and domestic use was off 0.6 percent in the three-month period, according to the DDR. Looking “back to the futures” combined with the announced Federal order Class III prices, the Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was at $18.72 on September 29, $19.16 on October 7, $18.97 on October 14, $19.12 on October 21, and was hovering around $ 19.34

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at our deadline on October 28. Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 13 requests for export assistance this week from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 3.92 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through March 2012 and raised CWT’s 2011 cheese export total to 78.9 million pounds. FC Stone’s e-Dairy Insider reminds us that Mexico has lifted its retaliatory tariffs following resolution of a U.S.-Mexico trucking dispute, opening prospects for increased exports to that country. Meanwhile; farm milk production is steady in the Northeast and Central regions and some states in the Southwest, according to USDA. Idaho and Utah milk supplies are decreasing. Florida and California milk is steadily trending higher. Weather hadn’t taken a toll on production the week of October 17 but manufacturing milk supplies continued to be lessened by fluid milk demand. Cream demand from ice cream accounts softened but interest in cream for sour cream, dips, cream cheese and other holiday-related items is increasing. Cost of production is one of the top concerns for farmers, especially those regularly purchasing feed inputs. Alfalfa hay supplies are tight. During 2011, domestic buyers are increasingly competing with off shore buyers for hay. Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) reports for January to August had U.S. exports of alfalfa hay, at 1.1 million tons, up 13 percent from the same months of 2010. FAS reports Japan and United Arab Emirates lead in importing alfalfa hay. Milk supplies also are heavy in New Zealand and Argentina as I reported last week however the Daily Dairy Report says a natural gas pipeline leak on New Zealand’s north island this week resulted in the closure of 15 Fonterra dryer plants and subsequent dumping of an estimated 30 million liters of milk per day. Some plants were soon back on

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Mielke from 19 line with back-up gas supplies. Estimates vary, the DDR said, but as much as a third of New Zealand’s milk production was reportedly withheld from the market on Tuesday, October 25. In politics; the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) gave a thumbs-down to the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) front-of-pack nutrition labeling rating and symbols recommendations, saying it uses a “flawed formula that could confuse consumers seeking information on the nutrient content of food and beverages.” “According to the proposed labeling system, low-fat dairy products, which are recommended as nutrient rich foods to encourage in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, would receive a rating of 2 stars while products devoid of positive nutrients such as a diet soft drink could qualify for 3 stars,” said Cary Frye, IDFA vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs. “A labeling system that focuses on calories and ‘nutrients to avoid’ does not provide consumers with the full range of information needed to

make healthy and nutritious choices,” IDFA said. The call was made for a simplified label symbol that would go on the front of all food packages and highlight the number of calories per serving. The symbol would also use a 0-3 star, or point, system to indicate how healthful a food is based on eligibility criteria and qualifying levels of saturated fat and trans-fat, sodium and added sugars. “Providing a complete picture of the product, including nutrients to encourage and others to limit, in an easy-to-understand, consistent labeling format would be much more helpful than this over-simplified approach,” said Frye. The continuing slide in fluid milk sales remains a disappointment for the dairy industry and some question whether fluid milk promotion is “spending good money after bad.” Dairy Management Incorporated’s Joe Bavido told me in an interview at World Dairy Expo that DMI’s board has had similar thoughts after spending $50-70 million per year in the ‘90s on the “Got Milk” and “Milk Mustache”

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food outlets like McDonalds. Bavido said fluid sales have grown there and DMI concentrated on doing a better marketing job of milk in schools, offering a product “the way kids wanted it and where they wanted

it.” The repackaging of milk was also part of that switch, he said, pointing to the plastic, single-serve, re-sealable bottle, which helped spur fluid sales. The latest challenge is to chocolate milk and its

sugar content. Bavido said their answer has been to work with processors to reduce the sugar level so it comes into compliance with new dietary guidelines

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Updated plant genebank system available soon by Sandra Avant A free, user-friendly online database system for managing the world’s plant genebanks will be launched this year, thanks to a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The international project involves updating a germplasm man-

agement system called GRIN, originally developed by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The updated system, called GRINGlobal, will be initiated at CGIAR centers by December 2011, and in the United States in 2012. ARS uses GRIN — the Germplasm Resources Information Network — to manage agricultural data on plant genetic resources at various

genebank sites. Using GRIN-Global, other nations will have the ability to document their plant germplasm and deliver that information worldwide, according to Peter Cyr, information technology specialist and project leader at the ARS North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station in Ames, Iowa. Each genebank will have its own local version of the GRIN-Global software,

which is capable of supporting different languages. Curators can customize the system to fit their specific needs and keep track of genetic material origins, traits and properties. They can maintain a more accurate inventory status, noting which seeds, plants and tissues are available and how much. In addition, GRIN-Global will make it possible to keep

Beans of various sizes are just a sample of the variety of specimens in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), which will soon be available to researchers worldwide as GRIN-Global. Photo by Keith Weller

Mielke from 20 and in areas where they have reformulated chocolate milk, sales have been successful. Whenever flavored milk is eliminated in schools, there’s a definite decrease in sales, Bavido said, but the reduction in sugar content has not resulted in lost chocolate milk sales. The reformulation was initially tested with kids, he said, and the processors who have done so have not lost volume sales. I asked if the data reported on fluid sales included milk sold in fast food outlets and schools and he said yes but added the caveat that 70 to 78 percent of fluid milk sales are in retail, the gallon or half gallon jugs. “We haven’t done anything to innovate changes to the consumer so we haven’t given the consumer incentive to increase retail sales,” Bavido admitted. This still has to be addressed by processors and the checkoff program and research needs to be conducted to find out what we can do. There is “unmet demand there,” he concluded, “We just have to reach the consumer in that area.” To this reporter it’s pretty sad when bottled water outsells milk. Bavido admitted that bottled water is “one of our biggest competitors but the board still believes there’s a way to resolve that if we find the right way to approach the consumer.”

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records of requests for seed and plant material. Public researchers also will have access to germplasm information and material in the system. Scientists, educators and other germplasm users will be better informed about material in genebanks and find it easier to choose exactly the samples they need.

Agricultural organizations push to maintain EQIP funding by Bob Gray The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is the only major federal conservation program that specifically directs funding to assist livestock and poultry operations with nutrient management issues, including manure.

And only 60 percent of EQIP funds are targeted to animal agriculture. EQIP is one of the more recent conservation programs to be authorized by the Farm Bill. It has an authorization level of $1.2 billion and has been funded at about $1 billion annually. That

means that just $600 million is available to dairy, livestock and poultry operations for costshare on manure management and related conservation projects. At the same time there is a huge backlog in requests by farmers for EQIP funding that is not able to be met.

Projected budget cuts in conservation funding could reduce EQIP money by 10 percent or more in the years ahead. Recognizing how important EQIP is to the animal agriculture sector a number of dairy, livestock and poultry organizations joined together

MANURE recently to send a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees requesting that funding be maintained for EQIP. When you add up all of the conservation funding for cropland, wetlands, wildlife habitats, etc. it

dwarfs the funding available for EQIP. And in terms of value of agricultural products produced by dairy, other livestock and poultry, it far outweighs the value from feed grains and fruit and vegetables. Source: NDFC E-letter for Oct. 21

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AGvocate Program helps to create farm-friendly towns in Connecticut In the last two years, the AGvocate Program has worked successfully with 10 Last Green Valley towns to strengthen the farm-friendliness of their municipal regulations and to improve the long-term viability of agricultural businesses within each community. Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Eastford, Franklin, Hampton, Sterling, Thompson, Windham, and Woodstock have all established Agriculture Commissions or Committees (some combined with Conservation) in order to give agricultural businesses a more formal voice within town government. With AGvocate support, each town has reviewed its land use planning documents and regulations to ensure they support agricultural businesses. Canterbury, Franklin, Sterling, and Thompson drafted Agriculture sec-

tions for their Plans of Conservation and Development, and Canterbury, Eastford, Franklin, Hampton, and Thompson passed Right-to-Farm Ordinances. Ashford drafted a comprehensive agriculture section for its zoning regulations, and Brooklyn and Sterling reviewed properties in their towns that had been placed in agricultural and forestry tax classifications to help define and better understand the range of agriculture producers. Thompson drafted an ordinance that allows tax exemptions for certain farm machinery and buildings. Canterbury worked with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture to complete the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) on Wanungatuck Farm, preserving 124 acres for agriculture use in perpetuity. All of the AGvocate

NFU suggests adjustments to dairy legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) sent a letter to leaders on the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Agriculture Committees urging them to continue working to reform dairy policy in the farm bill as part of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction process. The Dairy Security Act of 2011 (DSA) could lead to further vertical integration of the dairy industry if additional steps are not taken. “The DSA, in its most recent form, will likely encourage the use of forward contracts,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “For many years, NFU has opposed the increased use of forward contracting for dairy producers. Similar to the consolidation and vertical integration that has occurred in the poultry and swine sectors, the DSA could lead to in-

creased forward contracting by dairy processors will only serve to transform the American dairy industry at a heavy cost to farmers and rural communities.” The DSA currently has no program for farmers who opt out of the insurance program, which would likely lead to further vertical integration of the dairy industry. “Without a program that will help smaller dairy producers, the use of forward contracting should be prohibited in order to prevent the consolidation and vertical integration of the dairy industry,” said Johnson. “The DSA must include a program that could provide protection to dairy farmers if prices fall too low. This is especially helpful for family dairies, to ensure that they are able to continue producing during difficult times.”

communities sought creative ways to publicize and promote local agriculture. Eastford developed and hosted the first annual “Eastford Agricultural Faire,” and worked with Eastford School to plant a “Pizza Garden,” while Canterbury created a float and marched in the town’s Fourth of July parade. Brooklyn hosted guest speakers, presented community workshops and conducted an agricultural producers’ forum. Franklin worked with the local elementary school’s library to expand and update agriculture publications on hand, and Sterling worked with the “Agriculture in the Classroom” program to provide agricultural books and materials to its teachers and town library. Each town identified all of its agricultural product and service providers and developed a “Grown In…” brochure to advertise its locally-produced prod-

ucts. The eye-catching brochures are available in town halls or at http://aginfotlgv.org/ , click on the “AGvocate Program” link on the lefthand menu, then “Town Ag Resources.” The AGvocate Program is currently funded by an Agriculture Viability Grant from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, and in 2011 it has grown to include four additional towns — Bozrah, Killingly, Pom-

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fret, and Scotland. The AGvocate Project Leader, Jennifer Kaufman, will focus on these communities but will continue to be available for technical assistance to the original 10 towns. “Each AGvocate community has its individual differences but is facing similar struggles” said Kaufman. “The AGvocate Program brings the agricultural community together in each town and makes is easier for AGvo-

cate towns to share information and learn from each other. The town’s accomplishments over the last two years are a testament to the hard work of all the AGvocate communities and their desire to improve agriculture viability in The Last Green Valley.” For more information about the AGvocate Program, contact Jennifer Kaufman at agvocate@ yahoo.com or 860-4506007.

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of Martin’s specialties is the science of composting. “That sometimes includes dead animals that faced a fate sometimes worse than you can imagine.” His observation was immediately followed by a photographic example of damage to a poultry farm in the wake of a tornado. There are four major ways of disposing of animals in Pennsylvania: burial, incineration, rendering and composting. But in an emergency situation there often isn’t a lot of time to handle this. “If you’re thinking about burying,” Martin said, “if you have super saturated soils, and you bring in

a backhoe to dig a hole to bury your cow, what are you going to find? A pool of water.” Accordingly, you have to consider the fastest way of animal disposal. Conventional wisdom says the process should be underway within 48 hours. “The best I can suggest in time of great need for high loss,” Martin counseled, “is the use of composting. That’s an above ground arrangement of organic material so that you can at least stage the dead animals for later disposition.” Or have it as the sole method of disposal. In this scenario the animals are sure to be fair-

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as a final filter. As the animal is consumed by bacteria, it is filtering that air as it comes out. “A properly constructed pile of compost will have no odor at all to it,” Martin says, “no matter what you have in there. In fact, it should look like a pile of mulch, if done correctly.” And with larger animals you’ll want to lance the rumen which helps prevent what’s called blowback. Lancing prevents bloating and intestinal explosion and hastens the composting process. “Another thing you want to do,” Martin advises, “is to monitor the composting cycle, which we do with the thermometer.” Composting temperatures found in piles will range between 104° to 140°F. Turning of materials can be done after three or four months, maybe longer. A second composting cycle will start after this turning, or stirring. If you try to cut corners or abridge the process in some fashion you’re going to see things happening. You’re going to smell odors and see leachate or murky water coming out of these piles, symptoms of lack of organic matter in the pile. Livestock Indemnity Program The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 authorized the Livestock Indemnity Program to provide benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather. “Basically, the only requirement we have for that program,” according to Julie Holland with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) “is that you can prove your beginning inventory and your ending inventory; how many you had before the disaster and how many after. That covers all types of production poultry and livestock. They must be production-related animals, not horses or other non-productive animals.” And disasters include hurricanes, floods, blizzards, disease, wildfires, extreme heat and extreme cold. Livestock death losses must also have occurred in the calendar year for which benefits are being requested. For more information get in touch with your state’s FSA or local extension office.

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HADLEY, MA — Hampshir e/Hampden County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Ted C. Smiarowski Jr. has announced that the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program enrollment for 2010 crop year losses begins Nov. 14. “Producers across the state experienced several natural disasters during the 2010 crop year that caused hardship and financial losses to many agricultural operations,” said Smiarowski. “The SURE program provides assistance to producers when disaster strikes, so

I strongly encourage producers with 2010 crop losses to contact the Hampshir e/Hampden County FSA office to learn more about the program," he said. To qualify for a SURE payment, the producer's operation must be located in a county that was declared a disaster for 2010 and have at least a 10 percent production loss that affects one crop of economic significance. Producers with agricultural operations located outside a disaster county are eligible for SURE benefits if they had a production loss greater or equal to 50 percent of

the normal production on the farm. Hampshire and Hampden counties received a disaster designation during 2010. To meet program eligibility requirements, producers must have obtained a policy or plan of insurance for all insurable crops through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and obtained Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage on non-insurable crops, if available, from FSA. Eligible farmers who meet the definition of a socially disadvantaged, limited resource or beginning farmer do not have to meet this requirement. Forage crops intended for grazing are not eligible for SURE benefits. For more information on SURE program eligibility requirements contact the Hampshir e/Hampden County FSA office at 413-585-1000 ext. 100 or visit the Web site at www.fsa.usda.gov/sure .

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To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, November 7 • 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. Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 pm Dairy. 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 • 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. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104. • 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. 1:00 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 • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, 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,

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lar sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104 Thursday, November 10 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Reserved for a major New York Herd Dispersal w/ a BAA of 110%! Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 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. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104. • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 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 • 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. Friday, November 11 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-5683579 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All

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Breeds Sale. 100 head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Selections are underway. Call if you want to participate.Brown Swiss Semen selling: 11 units of Wonderment selling bring your tanks. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, November 12 • Madison, NY. Fern Hill Farm II Milking Herd Dispersal. 100 outstanding registered Holsteins sell. Jack Russin & Family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Racine, WI. Late Model Earthmoving Equip., Truck Tractors, Dump Trailers, Equip. Trailers, Campers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: 89 Church St., Refton, PA. Fall Consignment Auction. Tractors, Construction & Farm Equipment. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128 or 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:30 AM: Jasper, NY (Steuben` Co.). Eggleston Farm Equip. & Machine Shop Liquidation. Nice tools! Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Monday, November 14 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles

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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • 11:30 AM: Spencer Farm. Complete Holstein Dispersal for Arvo Rautine. 130 head of AI sired freestall cattle. 65 milking age, ave. 70#/cow. DHI RHA 22,484. 65 head of youngstock from newborn to springers. SCC 163,000. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, November 19 • Ledyard, CT (Foxwood Casino). Earthmoving Construction Equip., Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Support, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Equip. & Dump Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com Monday, November 21 • 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. Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, November 23 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, December 2 • 11:00 AM: 3144 Dalton Rd., Cato, NY. Andrew Dennison Equipment Dispersal. Having sold the cows selling complete

line of late model equipment. Hilltop Auction Co., Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 Saturday, December 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 7 • Newport, VT. Complete Dispersal of Registered Holstein and Registered Ayrshire herd for Agawam Farm. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:15 AM: Ulysses, PA (Potter Co.). Hoopes Turf Farm, Inc. (Preston Hoopes) Sod Farm Dispersal in conjunction with Fox Hill Farms Retirement Auction at 11 am. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com

Wednesday, December 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, December 15 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-4277845. Wednesday, December 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, January 7 • 10:00 AM: 3517 Railroad Ave., Alexander, NY. Z&M Ag & Turf Auction. Public Auction Sale of Farm Tractors, Machinery, Landscape, Tools and Lawn Tractor-Mowers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com Friday, January 20 • 12:00 Noon: 73 West First Ave., Windsor, PA. Public Auction of Windsor Meat Market. Operating business wit retail meat sales & custom slaughtering. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128 or 610-6628149 www.leamanauctions.com Monday, February 6 • Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.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

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! 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

Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 Ray - 802-525-6913 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

Phone/Fax 585-567-8844 ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE MARCEL J. ROBERTS Specializing in farm liquidations. 802-334-2638 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities. Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.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

TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak

MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung

WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 • www.williamkentinc.com

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs. Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 717-354-4341

R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment

WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 • www.wrightsauctions.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

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N. of New Berlin). Monthly Heifer Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 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, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, November 15 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equip., Aerials, Forklifts, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, November 16 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 150th Top of Vermont Invitational Dairy Sale. Free turkey for every buyer! Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-5254774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-6268892 neks@together.net • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-7382104. • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 17 • Bow, NH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-4277845. Friday, November 18

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT October 31, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .18-.23; 6175# .25-.28; 76-90# .30-.35; 91-105# .37.5-.40; 106# & up .42.5-.48. Farm Calves: .55-.60 Started Calves: .15-.20 Veal Calves: .75-.90 Heifers: Open .65-1.02.50; Beef .80-.89. Feeder Steers: .65-.97.5; Beef .70-.90. Stock Bull: .75-.90 Beef Bull: .72-.83 Sows: one at .43 Butcher Hogs: one at .41 Feeder Pigs (ea): 9 at 45/ea. Sheep, ea: 60-125 Lambs, ea: 85-220 Goats, ea: 40-235; Kids (ea) 55-105. Canners: up to 61.5 Cutters: 62-67 Utility: 68-73 Rabbits: 5-15 Chickens: 4-14 Ducks: 5-25 ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT October 31, 2011 Cattle: 129 Calves: 271 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 70.50-74; Boners 80-85% lean 66.5072.50; Lean 85-90% lean 50-67.50. Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 65-125; 80-92# 6585. Vealers: 90-100# 35-68; 80-90# 35-65; 70-80# 3450; 60-70# 25-37. COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA November 2, 2011 Cows: Canners 25-55; Cutters 56-64; Util 66-73.50. Steers: Ch 112-116.50; Sel 74-110.50; Hols. 81-91.50. Heifers: Ch 108-111.50; Sel 80-107; Hols. 77-84. Calves: 10-41/ea. Feeders: 49-108 Goats: 101-261/ea. Kids: 51-181/ea. Sows: 48 Hogs: 50-60/ea. Feeder Pigs: 37-65/ea. Chickens: 2-7.50 Rabbits: 2.50-12 Ducks: 5-15.50 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm. FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA November 1, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .35.48; Cutters .44-.58; Util .55.68; Bulls .65-.85; Steers .90-1.15; Heifers .70-.80. Calves: Growers No. 1.201.65; Veal .70-.90; Heifers .70-1.20. Hogs: Feeders 30-35/ea; Roasters 35-50/ea; Sows .40-.48; Boars .22. Sheep: .80-1.05; Lambs 1.50-2.20. Goats: 100-150/ea; Billies

150-220/ea; Kids 50-150/ea. NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA No report due to storm. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY October 27, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .50-1.50; Grower Bulls over 92# .801.20; 80-92# .50-1. Cull Cows (/#): Gd .63-.77; Lean .45-.62; Hvy. Beef Bulls .66-.82. Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 800-1450; Springing Cows 750-1300; Springing Hfrs. 800-1400; Bred Hfrs. 700-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 750-1350; Open Hfrs. 350-900; Started Hfrs. 150300; Service Bulls 5001000. Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder .75-1.30; Market .801.50;Slaughter Sheep .30.60. Goats (/hd): Billies 75-150; Nannies 65-100; Kids 20-45.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY October 31, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower over 92# .90-1.20; 80-92# .55.70; Bob Veal .50-.58. Cull Cows (/#): Gd .65-.70; Lean .58-.63; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.78. Beef (/#): Ch 103.50. Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder 1.75-1.90; Market 1.902.40;Slaughter Sheep (ea) 72-82.50. Goats (/#): Billies 1.101.40; Nannies .85-1.10; Kids (ea) 77.50-100. Swine (/#): Hog .60. *Buyers always looking for pigs. CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY October 26, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfr. Calves 1.60; Grower over 92# 1.101.50; 80-92# .60-1.25; Bob Veal .05-.40. Cull Cows (/#): Gd .620.755; Lean .40-.67; Hvy. Beef Bulls .68-.78. Dairy Replacements (/hd): Springing Cows.

1150;Springing Hfrs. 1250; Service Bulls 550-700. Beef (/#): Ch 1.05-1.13; Sel .80-.88; Hols. Ch .90-.92; Sel .78-.82 Lambs (/#): Feeder 1.702.05; Market 1.80-1.875; Slaughter .50. Goats (/#): Kids 1.70-1.95. Swine (/#): Hog .73-.82; Sow .55. DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY October 26, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfr. calves .601.30; Grower Bull over 92# 1.10-1.80; 80-92# .80-1.20. Cull Cows (/#): Gd .66-.77; Lean .58-.68; Hvy. Beef Bulls .65-.70. Beef (/#): Feeders .96-1.06; Hols. Sel .86-.90. GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY October 27, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .50-1.425; Grower Bull over 92# .751.675; 80-92# .50-0.875; Bob Veal .20-0.575. Cull Cows (/#): Gd .63-.78; Lean .58-.69; Hvy. Beef .620.975. PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY October 24, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower Calves over 92# 1-1.325; 80-92# .50-1.25; Bob Veal .05-.50. Cull Cows (/#): Gd .60-.80; Lean .40-.65; Hvy. Beef Bulls .75. Beef (/#): Beef Ch 1.101.13; Hols. Sel .80-.87. Lamb/Sheep (/#): Slaughter Sheep .45-.50. Goats (/#): Kids 1.50-1.70. Swine (/#): Hog .68. BATH MARKET Bath, NY October 27, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .70-1.70; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.201.65; 80-92# .75-1.15; Bob Veal .20-.60. Cull Calves (/#): Gd .66.72; Lean .58-.66; Hvy. Beef Bulls .69-.84. Beef (/#): Feeders .70-.88; Hols. Sel .80-.85. Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1.40-1.60; Slaughter Sheep .60-.70. Goats (/hd): Billies 70-.90; Nannies 50-80; Kids20-25. Swine (/#): Sow .46-.54; Boar .20-.25; Feeder Pig (/hd) 35-40. FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY November 2, 2011 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 58-75.50; Canners/Cutters 38-68; Bulls dairy HY Util 64-76. Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 40-60; 80-95# 3557.50; 60-80# 30-55; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 76-84. Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 121; Sel 84.50-90; Hols. Ch

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(grain fed) 88-103; Sel 77.50-84.50. Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 165-230. Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 80-190. Slaughter Sheep: M 75125. Rams: Ch over 130# 85132.50. Goats (/hd): Nannies L 85165. Feeder Sale October 15, 2011 Beef Feeders: 301-500# 70-136; 501-700# 60-133; 701# & up 53-110. Beef Heifers: 301-500# 62134; 501-700# 58-129; 701# & up 51-106. Beef Bulls: 301-500# 58131; 501-700# 57-125; 701# & up 54-108. Holsteins: 301-500# 60-78; 501-700# 54-74; 701# & up 52-73. Bred Replacements: 210870. Families: 700-980. FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No report Produce Mon. @ 10 am, Wed-Fri. @ 9 am sharp! FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No report Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp. HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY October 31, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .60-.80; Canners/Cutters .58-.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn. Bulls: Bulls/Steers .68-.79. Calves: Bull Calves 96120# .80-1.45; up to 95# .10-.95; Hols. Hfrs. under 100# 1.50. Jones Dairy: Top Milking Age 1900; Top Bred Hfr. 1150. BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA October 26, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 66.25-70.24, hi dress 73-74, lo dress 62.75; Boners 80-85% lean 61.2566.75, hi dress 68.25, lo dress 55.75-59.75; Lean 8590% lean 56.25-61.25, lo dress 49.75-55. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1170-1520# 67-70; Bullocks 880# 74.50. Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 395-505# 86-98; L 2 725# 67; L 3 Hols. 310-390# 6569. Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 95-125# 117-146; 90# 125; No. 2 Hols. 95-130# 87125; 85-90# 67-80; No. 3 80110# 47-75; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 90-110# 110-152/hd. Vealers: 65-85# 26-52. Sows: US 1-3 350-400# 205-215/hd. Boars: 550# 70/hd. Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2055# 16-37; 60-90# 42-80. Slaughter Sheep: Ch 2-3 45# 160.50; 70-105# 190200; Gd & Ch 1-2 40-55# 105-125; Ewes Gd 2-3 150# 95; Rams 180# 140. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-65# 115-120; Sel 2 under 20# 5-20; 20-40# 32.50-80; 45-65# 55-110; Nannies Sel 1 100-160# 100-130; Billies Sel 1 120# 170; Sel 2 110# 110. CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA November 1, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 1260-1525# 116-124.50; Sel & Lo Ch 1100-1560# 107-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 1375-1745# 107-110.50; Ch 1415-1585# 104-105.50; Sel 1250-1350# 95.50-99; Ret to Feed 89-93.50. Slaughter Heifers: Ch 1210-1470# 113-120.50; 2 hd 1035-1310# 100-105; Hols. Ch 1375-1505# 10.50110.50; Beef Cows/Hfrs. 81100.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 73-77.50; Boners 66.5072.50; Lean 63-70; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 54-65.50; Shelly 55 & dn. Bulls: 1265-1940# 68-87. Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 285-290# 104-109; 310390# 105-114; 420-550# 103-114; 1030-1075# 93.50-98; Hfrs. L No. 1 245300# 86-101; 355-375# 87100; 430-455# 79-98; 515610# 91-100; Hols. 240490# 63-80; Bulls L No. 1 545# 80. Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 135145; No. 2 80-120# 105-135; No. 3 80-105# 70-105; Util 65 & dn. Swine: Hogs 330# 67.50; Sows 520-645# 62.5064.75; 355-485# 60.7564.25; Boners 48-54; Boars 190-240# 47-52.50; 410635# 34-35. Feeder Pigs: one lot 31# black 104. Goats (/hd): Fancy Kids 145-177; Fleshy Kids 72125; Small/thin 36-77. Lambs: Ch 55-90# 200205. Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Nov. 15 & 29. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Nov. 18. 1 pm. CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale November 1, 2011 Rabbits: 1-13.50 Rabbit Family: 13.50 Ducks: 4.50-5.50 Pigeons: 2.50 Chickens: .50-6.50 Turkeys: 6-18 Guineas: 7 Guinea Pigs: .50-.75 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm. CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Pig Sale Carlisle, PA October 28, 2011 US 1-2: 31-39# 99-137; 4248.5# 79-90; 52-59# 90-100; 60-67.5# 91-100; 71-79# 75-90; 83# 79; 95# 80; 115# 85. US 2-3: 47# 20. As Is: 31-48# 2-50; 52-75# 10-40.

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EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA October 31, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1195-1240# 116-117.50; Hols. Ch 2-3 1305# 100. Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1150-1180# 113-116. Slaughter Cows: Prem. Whites 65-75% lean 74.5079, hi dress 82; Breakers 75-80% lean 70.50-74, lo dress 67-68; Boners 8085% lean 66.50-69, hi dress 70.50-72, lo dress 63-66; Lean 85-90% lean 61-65, hi dress 68, lo dress 58-60.50. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1475-2250# 74-79, few hi dress 81-82; YG 2 11402290# 66-73. Steers: M&L 1 300# 132.50; 500-700# 109-125; M&L 2 500-700# 80-91; L 3 700900# 77-85. Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 110-125; 500-700# 99112.50; 700-900# 95-102; M&L 2 300-500# 95-107.50, few 111; 500-700# 93-105. Bulls: M&L 1 300-500# 125-137; 500-700# 102121; M&L 2 300-500# 100115, few 122.50-137.50; 500-700# 90-105. Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 90-120# 120-140; No. 2 90-130# 102.50-117.50; No. 3 85-120# 50-100; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-90# 150-170; Beef Calves 220# 117.50;

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Eighty-Four Vealers Util 65-120# 30-45. Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 500-600# 54-64; Boars 200# 43; 400# 25.50; 700# 23. Slaughter Lambs: Ch 1-3 60-80# 201-215; 80-100# 195-206; 110-115# 180188; Gd 1-2 60-80# 167.50174; Yearlings 85-160# 132160. Slaughter Ewes: Util 1-2 112-128# 60-70. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 65-85# 132.50-147.50; Sel 2 35-50# 60-90; 60# 100115; 80-100# 112.50-140; Nannies Sel 1 115# 111/cwt; Sel 2 100-160# 72.50-102/cwt; Billies Sel 1 100# 122.50; Sel 2 115# 117.50/cwt; Whethers Sel 2 155# 97/cwt. GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA October 31, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1554# 122.50125; Ch 2-3 1256-1534# 117-122.50; full YG 4-5 1378-1532# 110-116; Sel 13 1104-1450# 111.50116.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1472-1576# 103-105.50; Ch 2-3 1420-1606# 97-103; 1706-1730# 94.50-98; Sel 1-3 1412-1598# 92-96.50. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1164-1340# 118.50122.50; Ch 2-3 1118-1358# 113-118; Sel 1-3 12481250# 107-111.50. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 68.25-71.50, hi dress 73.75-74, lo dress 6367.75; Boners 80-85% lean 63-68, hi dress 69-71, lo dress 57-62; Lean 85-90% lean 57-64, hi dress 66-68, lo dress 52-57. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1528-1736# 75-88, hi dress 1700# 86.50; lo dress 10821312# 69-73; 1856# 77. Feeder Steers: M&L 1 1012# 114; Herefords 556# 102.50; M&L 2 300-428# 102.50-120; 598-664# 96106; L 3 Hols. 560-1164# 79-97. Slaughter Heifers: M&L 1 463-476# 100-123; M&L 2 304-485# 95-105; Herefords 311-350-442# 78-80; 721# 80.

Slaughter Bulls: M&L 1 356-444# 117.50-119; 5721008# 101-118; L 2 792# 89. Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-120# 125-150; No. 2 94116# 95-125; 84-92# 72.50100; No. 3 94-104# 57.5085; 76-92# 50-75; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 84# 145; Vealers Util 62-110# 10-67.50. Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 55-68# 187.50-237.50; 70102# 187.50-227.50; 120148# 187.50-202.50; Yearlings 92-108# 100-162.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 137-217# 80105; Util 1-2 150# 67.5077.50; Rams 152-242# 80100. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 130-137.50; 6575# 130-165; Sel 2 20-40# 47.50-52.50; 45-60# 71115; Sel 3 20-45# 10-37.50; Nannies Sel 1 100-140# 112.50-135; Sel 2 100# 105; Billies Sel 1 130-150# 195205; Sel 2 120# 95. INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA October 20, 2011 Slaugter Steers: Ch 2-3 1422-1480# 109.50-111; Sel 1-2 1378# 103.50104.50. Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1316-1476# 107-110.50. Slaughter Cows: Prem. Whites 65-75% lean 74-79; Breakers 75-80% lean 68.50-70.50, lo dress 67; Boners 80-85% lean 66.5068, lo dress 61.50; Lean 8590% lean 60-63.50, hi dress 66, lo dress 58-59. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1788-1906# 72.50-75; YG 2 1500-2550# 65-68. Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 600# 97; Hfrs. M&L 1 500# 111; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 105-122.50. Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-125# 112.50127.50; No. 2 90-125# 80105; No. 3 85-120# 50-80; No. 2 84-144# 160-200; Beef type 144-174# 90-100; Vealers 70-120# 10-15. Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 298-314# 73-75; 40-45% lean 322# 69; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 56.50-61; Boars 350# 35;

950# 25. Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 30# 27.50-42.50/hd. Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 60-80# 192.50-200. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 65# 120; Whethers Sel 1 120# 150. KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA No report LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA October 28, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1255-1580# 124129.50; Ch 2-3 1195-1565# 117.50-126; Sel 2-3 11201490# 110.50-120; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1235-1595# 100-106; Ch 2-3 12651670# 93-96; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1200-1340# 119.50122.50; Ch 2-3 1050-1420# 115.50-120. Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 7074.50, hi dress 75-78.50, lo dress 64.50-69; Breakers 75-80% lean 65.50-71, hi dress 71-77.50, lo dress 6265.50; Boners 80-85% lean 62-68, hi dress 68-73, lo dress 59-62; Lean 85-90% lean 58-63.50, hi dress 63.50-67.50, lo dress 50-58. Slaughter Bulls: Mon.YG 1 1430-1555# 77.50-81, hi dress 1185-1690# 83-88; very hi dress 1635-1745# 97-101; Bullocks 900-1340# 75-80; hi dress 920-1250# 91-96, very hi dress 9551450# 101-108; lo dress 845-1315# 68-72; Thurs. YG 1 1445-1995# 72.50-78. Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-135# 140-160; 85-90# 85-90; No. 2 95-135# 120-137; 80-90# 70-80; No. 3 100-110# 7080; 75-95# 50-70; Util 70105# 40-60; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90-100# 120-170; No. 2 80-100# 70-120; non-tubing 60-90# 20-62; Tues. No. 1 95-122# 122-146; 85-90# 97-107; No. 2 95-112# 126138; 83-90# 72-99; pkg 74# 30; No. 3 94-108# 112-120; pkg 94# 82; 74-82# 22-57; Util 70-100# 13-42; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 94-113#

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA October 25, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1115-1265# 118-120. Slaughter Heifers: 2-3 1225-1405# 117-120. Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 95-120# 120-140; No. 2 95-115# 90-120; No. 3 80110# 40-75; Util 70-105# 1040. LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA October 26, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1250# 123; Sel 2-3 11901365# 114.50-116.25; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1315# 104; Ch 2-3 1385-1620# 96.50100; Sel 1-3 1200-1365# 8690. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1130-1165# 117.50121; Ch 2-3 1040-1235# 109-112. Slaughter Cows: Prem. Whites 65-75% lean 71.5073.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 64.50-69; Boners 8085% lean 61-64.50, hi dress 65-68.50; Lean 85-90% lean 55-60, hi dress 63.50-66, lo dress 49-54. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1285-1785# 75-82; YG 2 1275-1540# 65-70. Feeder Cattle: Steers L 3 Hols. 200-245# 57.50-65. Vealers: Util 60-110# 1067.50. Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 137.50157.50; 80-90# 65-110; No. 2 95-120# 97.50-137.50; No. 3 80-120# 60-100. Lambs: Ch 2-3 60-65# 202.50-215; 110-125# 142.50-137.50; 140-185# 105-132.50; Ewes Gd 1-2 135-150# 89-90. Goats: Kids Sel 2 15-25# 40-56; 50-60# 70-82.50. MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA October 25, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1255-1550# 122-124; Ch 2-3 1120-1570# 117.50122.50; 1640-1675# 115116; full YG 4-5 1435-1535# 110-115.50; Sel 1-3 11101540# 112-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1545# 104-109; Ch 2-3 13151590# 98-103.50. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1200# 119; Ch 2-3 1150-1390# 114.50-117; Sel 1-3 1090-1230# 109.50-

113. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 69-74.50, hi dress 75.50-78, lo dress 6469; Boners 80-85% lean 63.50-68, hi dress 68-71, lo dress 55-61; Lean 85-90% lean 55-61.50, lo dress 4955. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1095-1905# 78-84.50; lo dress 1570# 72; YG 2 11151540# 66.50-73; Bullocks 1040# 90. Feeder Steers: M 1 385425# 125-132; 645# 117; Herefords 420-465# 90-112; 930# 87; M&L 2 540-595# 95-110; L 3 Hols. 430# 80; 535-765# 62. Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 337-427# 100-117; 545585# 98-105; Herefords 310-410# 79-92; 730-832# 75-92; M&L 2 295-450# 96107; 630-665# 83-86; Herefords 385-520# 70. Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 465# 125; 550-785# 88-115; L 2 875# 75; Herefords 510# 67. Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 120-155; 90# 102-110; No. 2 95-115# 95120; 80-90# 72-97; No. 3 95125# 60-85; 75-85# 55-70; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-100# 125-200; No. 2 75-105# 65115; Beef X 75-100# 62-75; Vealers Util 65-110# 17-60. Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 240-277# 73-76; single 83.50; 279295# 69.50-74; 45-50% lean 232-265# 71-73; 360-365# 60-66. Sows: US 1-3 425-475# 49.50-56; 515# 60. Boars: 740-755# 29.50-30; Jr. 380# 55. Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 3550# 26-34; 65# 34. Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 52-65# 155-202; 70105# 165-190. Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 5055# 92-107; 65-80# 125152; Sel 2 30-40# 47-65; 4555# 60-85; 60-70# 92-125; Sel 3 20-40# 20-30. Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 110-140# 85-107; Sel 2 100-110# 60-80; Sel 3 7090# 25-60. Billies: Sel 1 150# 185; Sel 2 100-160# 125-170. MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA October 31, 2011 Cattle: 140 Steers: Ch 105-113; Gd 100-105. Heifers: Ch 105-112.50; Gd 100-105. Cows: Util & Comm. 63-70; Canner/lo Cutter 60 & dn. Bullocks: Gd & Ch 73-83. Bulls: YG 1 68-77 Feeder Cattle: Steers 90110; Bulls 90-105; Hfrs. 80105. Calves: 93. Ch 100-110; Gd 80-95; Std 15-55; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 60-130. Hogs: 16. US 1-2 75-83; US 1-3 70-75; Sows US 1-3 52-

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DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA October 31, 2011 Cattle: 154 Cows: Breakers 67.50-71; Boners 64-66.50; Lean 52.50-63.50. Bulls: 1930# 76. Feeder Heifers: 300-500# 88-97; 764-830# 96-101. Feeder Bulls: 300-450# 89101. Calves: 160. Bulls No. 1 94124# 140-150; 84-92# 110132; No. 2 94-120# 117145; 80-92# 100-117; No. 3 94-116# 70-110; 80-92# 6285; Hfrs. No. 1 92-106# 150185; No. 2 82-102# 65-135; Util 10-50. Feeder Pigs: 10-40# 3542/hd. Lambs: 62-82# 177-195; 112# 175-177. Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 4050# 85-97; 100# 120; Sel 2 30-40# 50-70; 40-50# 6267; Nannies 80-120# 77-90. Hay: 15 lds, 100-398/ton. EarCorn: 3 lds,155-290/ton. Straw: 1 ld, 280/ton. Firewood: 6 lds, 60-102/ld.

160-180; No. 2 84-93# 100150; pkg 74# 45; non-tubing 63-85# 12-52. Graded Bull Calves: Thurs. No. 1 114-128# 137-147; 94112# 149-152; 80-92# 6880; No. 2 102-128# 130-144; 94-100# 87-100; 80-92# 5060; No. 3 72-130# 42-50; Util 90-110# 30-50; 60-88# 1520; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 90125# 125-165; No. 2 80100# 50-100.

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MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA October 31, 2011 Alfalfa: 300, 1 ld. Grass: 195-240 Round Bales: 175-195 Lg. Sq. Bales: 195 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm. MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA October 31, 2011 Roosters: 3-6.50 Hens: .25-1.50 Banties: .10-.75 Pigeons: 1-2 Guineas: 5 Ducks: 1-4 Geese: 6-7.25 Bunnies: 1.25-4 Rabbits: 3.50-11.50 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm. NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA October 27, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1255-1525# 125129.50; Ch 2-3 1195-1565# 122-126; Sel 2-3 11201450# 116-120. Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1355-1565# 95-96; Sel 2-3 1255-1520# 88-94. Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1070-1230# 116-120. Slaughter Cows: Prem. White 65-75% lean 7174.50, hi dress 75.50-78.50, lo dress 64.50-68; Breakers 75-80% lean 67-71, hi dress 73.50-77.50, lo dress 66-68; Boners 80-85% lean 63-67, hi dress 68-73; Lean 88-90% lean 60-63.50, hi dress 63.50-66.50, lo dress 54-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1445-1995# 72.50-78. Graded Bull Calves: Hols. No. 1 114-128# 137-147; 94112# 149-152; 80-92# 6880; No. 102-128# 130-144; 94-100# 87-100; 80-92# 5060; No. 3 72-130# 42-50; Util 90-110# 90-50; 60-88# 1520. Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-125# 125-165; No. 2 80-100# 50-100. NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA October 31, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-traditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 227-241; 60-80# 226-240; 80-90# 222-237; 90-110# 218-232; 110-130# 212226; 130-150# 183-197; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 210-227; 60-80# 191220; 90-110# 190-205; 110130# 172-187; 130-150# 170-185. Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 106-120; 160-200# 88-102; 200-300# 79-88; WF 120-160# 91104; 160-200# 86-100; 200300# 91-101; Hair Sheep 120-160# 112-126; 160200# 108-120; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 85-100; WF 120-160# 76-91; 160-200# 72-81. Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 125-155; 60-80# 155193; 80-90# 180-195; 90100# 204-219; 100-110# 216-231; 110-120# 225240; Sel 2 30-50# 86-109; 50-60# 118-141; 60-80# 126-152; 80-90# 155-170; Sel 3 30-40# 56-70; 40-60# 65-90; 60-70# 78-86. Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 145-160; 130-180# 165-180; Sel 2 80-130# 122-137; 130-180# 127-143; Sel 3 50-80# 89-

104; 80-130# 110-125. Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 210-245; 150-200# 230-245; Sel 2 100-150# 170-185; 150250# 202-217. 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 steady to .05 higher, wheat sold steady to .05 higher, barley sold .05-.10 higher, Oats sold steady & Soybeans sold steady to .05 lower. EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton. Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.95-7.50, Avg 7.20, Contracts 6.07-6.11; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.956.65, Avg 6.37, Contracts 6.14-6.39; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-5.80, Avg 5.33, Contracts 4.50, Oats No. 2 Range 4-5, Avg 4.66; Soybeans No 2 Range 11.4711.71, Avg 11.59, Contracts 11.47-11.84; EarCorn Range 200-210, Avg 205. Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.85-7.25, Avg 7.04; Wheat 6.65; Barley No. 3 Range 4.75-5, Avg 4.87; Oats No. 2 Range 4.30; Soybeans No. 2 Range 1111.80, Avg 11.43; EarCorn Range 195. South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.75-7.10, Avg 6.93; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.60-6.80, Avg 6.14; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6, Avg 5.01; Oats No. 2 Range 3-5, Avg 3.89; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11-11.60, Avg 11.38; EarCorn Range 180-

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TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’ Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

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Dairy Apprentice Apprentice sought for a 42 cow grass based Jersey operation. We currently bottle our own milk. A full scale creamery will be operating by Jan. of 2012 processing our milk into butter, cream, yogurt and cheese by our award winning cheese maker John Miller. Appleton Farms a 1000-acre farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is owned by The Trustees of Reservations, a nonprofit land conservation organization. The farm supports hayfields, woods, wetlands, and a Community Supported Agriculture produce operation. The farm is conveniently located near several towns, beautiful beaches, and the commuter rail to Boston. Responsibilities include milking, feeding, cleaning and management of the dairy facilities, assisting with herd health, caring for 100-200 laying hens, and other farm related tasks as needed. Compensation: Includes stipend and a private room with shared living 3 miles from the farm. Position available: Nov. 1, 2011 and will last 10-12 months. To apply, contact Matt Lombard, Livestock Manager at 978-356-5728 or by e-mail at mlombard@ttor.org

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The Lands at Hillside Farms a 65-cow, grass-based/sustainable mixed herd dairy farm, seeks a herdsman with a minimum of 2 years experience with dairy cows and field work. Duties include: milking, feeding, field work, and other barn chores as assigned. Position offers competitive pay and benefits with on-site housing negotiable. The Lands at Hillside Farms is a non-profit educational farm based in Shavertown, PA (approximately 10 minutes from Wilkes-Barre).

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FARM - 57 +/- acres, 2 ½ miles to Colgate University in the village of Hamilton, New York The farm is composed of 15 +/- acres of woodland with the remainder fields and pasture. Restored 4/3 bath house dated circa 1850 - 1880. Two barns circa 1850. Machine shed. Everything in very good condition. Beautiful views from property. Stream. Marketable timber. Potential building lots, great investment potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$395,000

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POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607) 334-9727 Cell 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

Near Beautiful Cazenovia, NY 2254 - Neat, Clean, & Turn-key. 220 acre farm, 160 exceptional well drained tillable acres with additional 40+ acres to rent. Balance mostly pasture, some woods. Two story 68 stall dairy barn with attached 80 stall free stall for dry cow and young stock. 3 very nice Morton machinery buildings. Nice 2 story 5 bedroom 3 bath Modern Home. This is truly an exceptional farm that has everything. Great milking facility, room for heifers and dry cows, plenty of machinery storage, and enough supporting lands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $550,000 cattle, machinery, and feed available 2223 - Madison Countty Free Stall Operation - 500 acres, 330 tillable well drained high lime very productive soils w/additional 200 acres rented with more land available. 2 Modern Barns w/305 free stalls 2 other barns for 100 head of young stock or dry cows. 36x80 machinery building with heated shop. Large pad for corn silage and haylage. Separate heifer facility for 200 head of heifers available for rent close by. Good remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home. This is a great area of Central NY to farm in. Everything is close by. Long growing season, good milk markets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $1.35 million

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2302 - Otsego County Free stall Operation. Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, 3,000 gallon bulk tank, large concrete pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loam soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable. Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and farm. Priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askinng $245,000 2272 - Located on the Beautiful West Canada Creek. Herkimer County 123 acre Gentleman's Dairy Farm with roadside vegetable stand. This farm has lots of opportunities. Very nice 2 story 65 stall barn, Patz cleaner, tunnel ventilation with side addition for heifers. 60x80 machinery building plus large green house. Good 2 story 3 bdrm home w/large 2 car garage. Farm borders the creek lots of good fishing and hunting. Nice farm to milk cows and sell vegetables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priced reduced from $325,000 to $3000,000 2265 - Hunting and Recreational Paradise! 220 acres of land located on a quiet road. Good 36x100 2 story barn used for beef and hay storage. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Large beaver pond great for ducks and geese. Snow mobile and ATV trails close. Barn could be used for storage, snow mobiles, ATVs, etc. 15 mins from I81, easy to get to, 1/2 hour from Syracuse, NY. Owners are retiring, property has been priced to sell at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220,000 2307- Herkimer County - 100+/- acres all wooded. Power and telephone. Year round stream. Awesome deer & turkey hunting. Mins from the Adirondack Park. Mins from I90, hour to Albany. Seller would like to sell before spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000 to $90,000 for this good property . . . . Reduced from $11

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www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #93-A - HUNTING CLUB SPECIAL!!!! 716 ACRES IN ADIRONDACK PARK Great for recreation - all wooded with creeks & ponds thru out property - great hunting and fishing - hunting cabin - logging road up thru middle of property 4-wheeler trails thru property - Town of Ohio - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Price $798,000 REDUCED TO $494,000 #93-B - Great property for hunting & fishing is joined on its northern border by 93-A, its mostly wooded, 475 acres with creek going thru - road goes by east end of property & log road thru west end - mostly level with hills on east end. Located in Town of Ohio, Herkimer Co., southern part of Adirondack Park, Poland School District - priced to sell fast at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$327,750 #93-C - Another great property for hunting & trout fishing is joined by 93-B on the east - mostly wooded, 157 acres, log road thru property, trout stream going thru center of property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sale Price $108,330 #93-D - 574 ACRES OF LAND BORDERS 93-A - great for recreation and hunting - mostly wooded, creeks & ponds - trees marked for cutting with over ONE MILLION BOARD FEET OF LUMBER . . . . . . . . . . .Priced at $575,000 93-A + 93-B + 93-C + 93-D form a square of 1,922 acres. This great piece of property in the Adirondack Park joined together sells for . . . . . . . .$1,504,080 C-69 - 85+ Acres of good cropland being seperated from a large operating dairy farm. A farm road leads to the land making this a very private setting. Located in an Amish community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $212,500 C-68 - 107.6 A. Farm, 81.6 prime river bottom farmland with 27 A. woods; spacious, 2400 sq. ft. well-maintained, 150 yr. old farmhouse, 10 rm., 5BR, 1 1/2 baths, new windows and furnace, full cellar, enclosed porch, furnishings included; two-story dairy barn, 48 stanchions, heifer/calf tie-stalls; Patz barn cleaner in covered manure room; 14x70 concrete stave silo; three-bay garage with overhead doors; additional bldgs for storage, all in excellent condition; one pond and year round creek runs through property . . . . . . . .Asking $395,000

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Nov. 9. Contact Heather Bryant, 603-787-6944. NOV 29 Working Together to Preserve Farmland Canterbury Community Center, 1 Municipal Dr., Canterbury, CT. 6:30-9 pm. Free workshop Contact Jennifer Kaufman, 860-4506007 or e-mail AGvocate@ yahoo.com. DEC 7 Massachusetts Network of Farm Based Educators 2012 Planning Gathering Battle Road Farms, Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord, MA. Call 978318-7871. On Internet at www.farmbasededucation.org DEC 8-12 Acres USA Conference & Trade Show Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH. See Web site for details. Call 800-355-5313. On Internet at www. acresusa.com JAN 7 VA Sheep Producers Assoc. Annual Meeting Blacksburg, VA. Contact Scott Greiner, 540-231-9163 or e-mail sgreiner@vt.edu. JAN 12 Farm to School & FarmBased Education: Benefits of Kids Learning on Farms Call 978-318-7871. On Internet at www.farmbased education.org

JAN 14 NOFA 25th Annual Winter Conference Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA. Contact Cathleen O’Keefe, e-mail wc@ nofamass.org. On Internet at www.nofamass.org/ conferences/winter/index.php JAN 18 Southeast Agriculture Mediation Workshop: Conflict Resolution Skills The Carver Public Library, 2 Meadowbrook Way, Carver MA. 6-8 pm. Call 508-2952212 ext. 50 or e-mail balexander@semaponline.org On Internet at http:// semaponline.org. JAN 20-21 16th Annual VT Grazing & Livestock Conference Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT. Featuring local, regional and national speakers on multiple species grazing management & production. Several workshops Contact Jenn Colby, 802-656-0858 or e-mail jcolby@uvm.edu. On Internet at www. uvm.edu/pasture JAN 22-24 The National Mastitis Council (NMC) 51st Annual Meeting TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL. For dairy professionals from around the world to exchange current information on udder health, mastitis control, milking management and milk quality. Call 727-367-

6461. On Internet at www. nmconline.org JAN 25 Vermont Sheep & Goat Association Annual Meeting Barre, VT. Contact Jane Woodhouse, 802-592-3062. JAN 27 & 28 4th Annual Winter Green-up Grazing Conference Century House, Latham, NY. Please contact Tom Gallagher at tjg3@cornell.edu, Lisa Cox at lkc29@ cornell.edu or Morgan Hartman at blackqueenangus@ yahoo.com for more information and to get on the mailing list for registrations. Contact Lisa Cox, 518-7653512. FEB 14-16 45th Annual World Ag Expo International Agri-Center, 4450 South Laspina St., Tulare, CA. The Expo is the largest annual agricultural show of its kind with 1,600 exhibitors displaying cutting edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds. On Internet at www.WorldAgExpo.com MAR 9-12 ABCs of Farm Based Education: A Project Seasons Workshop for Farmers Shelburne Farms, VT. Call 978-318-7871. On Internet at www.farmbasededucation.org

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