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Aug 6, 2024 | 
lancasterfarming.com | Melissa Harrop
Opportunities are the currency of growth, catalysts that propel us forward on the intricate journey of life. Whether they manifest in the quiet moments of personal reflection or in the bustling corridors of our professional endeavors, opportunities hold the power to redefine our paths, shape our destinies and unlock our potential. In the realm of our personal lives, opportunities often disguise themselves as challenges or moments of introspection.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
lancasterfarming.com | Melissa Harrop
Scorching summer temps are not only hard on crops and livestock, but those working on farms as well. Each year, thousands of farm workers become ill or injured as a result of heat exposure in their workplace, according to the OSHA. While dealing with hot temperatures can be managed to a certain degree, excessive heat exposure can be fatal.
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May 27, 2024 | 
lancasterfarming.com | Melissa Harrop
Taking a step back in time is appropriate as Memorial Day approaches. The holiday, originally called Decoration Day, was established in the aftermath of the Civil War but did not become an official national holiday until the 1960s. Looking through the pages of history, we turn to a time when the outcome of World War II was in doubt. In the winter of 1943, farmers were called to meetings at their local high schools to listen as speakers urged them to increase food production for the war effort.
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May 12, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Melissa Harrop
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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May 12, 2024 | 
lancasterfarming.com | Melissa Harrop
Lately, a lot of people have been asking me how I find the time to raise kids and run a farm at the same time. While my oldest two are on their own, my youngest is just coming into her teenage years. With all the normal school and sports activities that kids her age are involved in, I am definitely feeling the crunch when it comes to finding time to get things done on the farm. Finding the balance between raising kids and livestock is tough.
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May 4, 2024 | 
lancasterfarming.com | Melissa Harrop
USDA’s new influenza testing rules add a step to transporting dairy cows across state lines, but it’s not clear if the cattle market will be affected. John Painter, a dairy farmer from Tioga County, Pennsylvania, is concerned about dairy farmers who sell cull dairy cows to packers in other states. “It will have a major impact on producers along the border who generally ship their cull cows to New York facilities,” he said.
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
lancasterfarming.com | Melissa Harrop
HARRISBURG, Pa. — About 200 dairy cows and heifers took to the ring on Jan. 12 at the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show dairy cattle competition. Exhibitors, both youth and adult, competed in their animals’ breed classes to make it to the big show: the supreme champion drive. The grand champion cow from each of the seven recognized dairy breeds were paraded into the ring to be given a careful look over by the judge.
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Nov 25, 2023 | 
lancasterfarming.com | Melissa Harrop
The gift-giving season is upon us, meaning the difficult task of finding the perfect gift for everybody is here again. For 4-H or FFA members, whether they’re a livestock showman or a rocket launcher, here are five great gift ideas that might make this season a little less stressful. This is a gift that keeps on giving, right into the show ring. Exhibitor numbers often end up torn in the show ring or before. A harness helps keep numbers in good shape for the whole week.
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Sep 13, 2023 | 
lancasterfarming.com | Philip Gruber |Melissa Harrop |Eric Hurlock
Update: On Sept. 13, Chester County Emergency Services reported at 8:18 a.m. that Danelo Cavalcante is in custody. Farmers are on alert with a convicted murderer on the run in one of Pennsylvania’s leading agricultural counties. Police say Danelo Cavalcante, 34, stole a farm vehicle, and corn fields across central and northern Chester County have been swept up in the two-week search for the Brazilian national.
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Sep 12, 2023 | 
lancasterfarming.com | Philip Gruber |Melissa Harrop
Farmers are on alert with a convicted murderer on the run in one of Pennsylvania’s leading agricultural counties. Police say Danelo Cavalcante, 34, stole a farm vehicle, and corn fields across central and northern Chester County have been swept up in the two-week search for the Brazilian national. The search has disrupted life in this county of Philadelphia exurbs, with school and road closures shifting with the search area.
