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1 RURAL RUMBLINGS & K.I.L.E. TALES LATE FALL 2011 THE PUBLICATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION RON MILLER NAMED HALL OF FAME WINNER The Pennsylvania Livestock Association 2011 Hall of Fame Award was presented to Ronald Miller at the KILE Opening Ceremony. He was nominated by his peers for his outstanding contributions to the livestock industry. Ronald Miller was raised in Pine Grove Mills, Centre County, Pa. and has actively worked in the livestock industry for over 40 years. He has shown and fitted sheep and beef cattle at shows and sales in over 40 states. Ron has judged livestock shows on the local, state, and national levels throughout the US. During his high school years he started his livestock career working at the Penn State Swine Barns for the late Vern Hazlett and Dave Hosterman. In college, he worked at the Penn State Beef Barn and then assisted Dick Kuzemchak with sale sheep at the Penn State Sheep Ron Miller is congratulated by Secretary of Agriculture Greig Barns. While attending Penn State he raised registered Rambouillet sheep and fitted sheep for the Nevin Zerby Family on the Pennsylvania county fair circuit. Ron graduated in 1974 with an Associate Degree in Agricultural Business. That same year he was the Grand Champion Showmen of the Penn State Block and Bridle Club s Little International Livestock Exposition. Ron married Joan Hoffman Miller in 1976 and they worked together showing sheep at county and state fairs. In the fall of 1976, Ron took a job as Shepherd and Farm Manager at Ralston Farms in Roscoe, Illinois, a farm with 1500 head of sheep. He returned to Pennsylvania in December of 1978 and became a field manager for Vigortone AG Products covering 13 counties in southwestern Pa. and West Virginia. Ron joined the Keystone International Livestock Show Sheep Committee in 1983 and became Assistant Sheep Superintendent in In 1985, he became farm manager and shepherd at Wey Farms in Kutztown, Pa, a purebred sheep and horse farm, where he exhibited registered Shropshire and Hampshire sheep at county, state, and national shows and fairs. Ron accepted the position of Agricultural Fair Fund Administrator in 1995 at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, a job requiring him to visit the fairs in the state on a regular basis. He became Assistant Competitive Exhibits Manager at the Farm Show in the fall of 2002 and was in that position until July of 2003, when he became Livestock Programs Coordinator for the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services in PDA. In his current position, he works with livestock identification programs across the state. Ron is the current President of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. Ron has been a member of the Pennsylvania Livestock Association since He has served on the board of directors and is the current Vice President. He is a member of the Executive Committee of KILE and has served as Chairman of the Sheep Committee since Ron s daughter Amanda shares her father s love of the sheep industry and owns a flock of Southdowns. Congratulations to the newest member of the PLA Hall of Fame. Ron s photo is now with the elite group of winners whose photos are on the wall outside the large arena in the upper concourse of the Farm Show Complex.

2 President: Brian Kreider 14 Eastfield Drive Lebanon, PA First Vice-President: Ronald C. Miller 612 Skyline Road Bernville, PA PLA OFFICERS Secretary: Harold Harpster 324 Henning Building University Park, PA Treasurer: Tammy Weaver 22 Camp Rogers Road Ephrata, PA Executive Secretary: Lois Rankin 77 South Ridge Road Spring Grove, PA KILE Show Manager James Sharp Farm Show Complex 2300 N. Cameron Street Harrisburg, PA KILE Promotions Manager Dave McElhaney 149 Pittsburgh Grade Rd. Hookstown, PA PENN STATE STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE 2011 KILE Submitted by Helene McKernan The Keystone International Exposition (KILE) that was held Oct 1-9, 2011 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA was a wonderful opportunity for youth and adults to show case their prize livestock, including both light and draft horses. Not many events provide an opportunity for both exhibitors and spectators to witness such a large number of cattle, sheep, swine and horses under one roof. Everyone has the opportunity to intermingle with the main stem of the agricultural industry, the farmers. One little known secret of the KILE is the opportunity it provides for Penn State University students in Ann Swinker Ph.D. Associate Professor of Equine Science s Animal Science 297C Equine Events Management Class. The Equine Events Management class provides education in the many aspects of management that is needed to plan, coordinate and staff a large event. During class time prior to the KILE event, the students are introduced to the many different aspects and opportunities equine events offer to prospective graduates. The five main goals of the class are as follows: 1) Understand the program planning process, 2) Possess some time management skills, 3) Understand the management of the volunteer and paid staff, 4) Develop an events program/schedule, and 5) Understand facility selection and preparation for an event. There is a need for well-trained managers in the equine and livestock organizational fields throughout the United States and abroad. A career in this area demands that the students be prepared for the possible job opportunity in breed associations, product promotions, show/fairground managers, equine facilities, stable managers, livestock operational businesses and basically all aspects of the livestock/equine industry. Often the students are placed in these positions without the skills and knowledge to succeed. This PSU students gain this knowledge by cumulating their class during the equine portions of the KILE. The students work close with the show secretary and assisting in operating the actual event. The students, in a final assignment, document and relate how their experience, in assisting with the KILE, better prepared them for a possible career in events management. Not only do the students benefit from this experience, but their comments and thoughts assist the KILE Equine Show Superintendent in obtaining fresh insight into ideas that can be incorporated into future KILE horse events and improvement in already existing schedules. Penn State University would like to thank the KILE Board for allowing the students to participate and experience an exceptional livestock event. As the coordinator for the equine section of the KILE, I wish to thank all the students for their insight, hard work and participation during the 2011 KILE. 2

3 PLA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS AT KILE The Pennsylvania Livestock Association presented educational scholarships to six outstanding young individuals at the Keystone Livestock Exposition on October 6, PLA President Brian Kreider made the presentations at the opening ceremony of the 55th anniversary of the show. Each of the recipients filled out a detailed application, including academic transcripts and personal references as well as a narrative about their livestock involvement. They were chosen on the basis of outstanding leadership skills, a keen interest in the livestock industry and an involvement in KILE and support of PLA, among other traits. KATIE HARVISON Katie Harvison is the daughter of Lloyd and Brenda Harvison of Titusville, PA. An honors graduate of Maplewood High School, Katie is a sophomore at Penn State with a dual major in Animal Sciences and Agriculture Education. 4-H has played a major role in Katie s life since she joined at the age of eight. She has carried projects in swine, sheep and goats showing locally, regionally and at the PA Farm Show. In 2008, Katie used her organizational and public speaking skills to lobby the Crawford County Fair to add the Market goat and Boer goat production department to the fair. She was successful in this endeavor and has seen a more than doubling of market goat entries and a fivefold increase in production does in just three years. Topping off her 4-H career this past summer, she showed the grand champion market goat, best Boer and was champion goat showman and fitter at the Crawford County Fair. Katie has held positions of leadership including President of her local 4-H Club, has been both a camper and counselor at 4-H camps and was a representative to the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta in At this year s 4-H State Days, she placed third overall in the Livestock Judging Contest. For her senior project at school, Katie organized a Livestock Showmanship and Fitting Clinic for all 4-H and FFA members who exhibit at Crawford County Fair. This included recruiting presenters who taught attendees how to properly show and fit market steers, lambs, pigs and goats. Katie says this clinic helped her fulfill her responsibility to give back to an organization that has shaped me into the individual I am today. At Penn State, she exercises her love of livestock with involvement in Block and Bridle, Collegiate FFA, and Dairy Science Club. Following college, she plans on being certified to teach general science, agricultural sciences and biology at the high school level. More ambitious is the possibility of vet school to become a large animal vet. TROY LONGENECKER Troy Longenecker is the son of Paul and Joy Longenecker of Annville, PA in Lebanon County. An honors graduate of Annville-Cleona High School, Troy is a sophomore at Penn State majoring in Animal Science. At Penn State Troy is active in Block and Bridle, Dairy Science Club, Ag Student Council and Collegiate Farm Bureau. He is a member of the North Annville Bible Church. Troy s livestock career began at a young age in 4-H as a member of the Lebanon County 4-H Livestock Club where he held offices including President and other leadership positions. He was a member of the State Champion 4-H Livestock Judging Team in Troy has shown his Polled Dorset and Southdown sheep and Hereford cattle at local, regional and national shows, including KILE. He holds membership in the national junior Dorset, Southdown and Hereford Associations. As a member of the Little Dutchmen FFA, he also exhibited his leadership skills earning Greenhand, Chapter and Keystone Degrees. Troy s musical talents have led him to singing the Naitonal Anthem numerous times at KILE, Farm Show, NAILE and other livestock exhibitions. Following graduation from Penn State, Troy plans to go to vet school with the long term goal of becoming a large animal vet specializing in large animals with an emphasis on embryo transfer. He hopes to combine this career as well as maintaining his own livestock. KATE LIVINGSTON Kate Livingston is the daughter of Tim and Nancy Livingston of Dover, PA in York County. A 2010 graduate of Dover Area High School Kate is a sophomore at Penn State University majoring in Agriculture Education, Production Option and plans to minor in Animal Science. She has been an active member of the York County 4-H program and a member of the Beef Club, Davidsburg Club, County Council and Senior Exchange. Kate has held many offices in her clubs and volunteered many hours over the years as a teen leader. Kate was a delegate to the 2009 National 4-H Congress, in Atlanta, GA. Kate also helps out on the family farm. She helps with hay and in the fall harvesting pumpkins. She is also a member of Paradise Lutheran Church. At the 2009 KILE Kate received the Outstanding 4-H Award. Kate is also an active member of the Dover FFA Chapter where she has received many Chapter Degrees as well as the Keystone Farmer Degree. She hopes to be recognized with the American Farmer Degree in the fall of Kate (Continued on page 4) 3

4 (Continued from page 3) has developed her own herd of Angus and Shorthorn cattle. She shows mostly bred and owned cattle from her herd. She has also shown market swine and market lambs and is currently starting a flock of crossbred lambs. Kate has shown beef cattle at KILE since Future plans are to continue her fourth generation family farm with crops and livestock saying, I intend to always keep our farm open to others as a place to learn and experience day to day operations. Kate participated in Meats and Livestock Judging throughout her 4-H and FFA careers and was a member of the 2009 State 4-H Livestock Judging Team. Kate is a member of the National Junior Angus Association and the Pennsylvania Junior Angus Association where she has held the office of president and secretary. She has shown cattle locally and at the national level. She has participated in many contests sponsored by the National Junior Angus Shows such as public speaking, CAB Cook off contests, quiz bowl, and photography. In 2007 Pennsylvania hosted the Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show where Kate served as Show Secretary and more recently she served as Co-Chairmen of the 2011 National Junior Angus Show in Harrisburg, PA. Kate has been recognized by the National Junior Angus Association for her achievements with Bronze and Silver Awards as well as Certificates of Achievement from the American Angus Auxiliary. In 2008, 2009 and 2011 she and other members of the PJAA have attended the Leader s Engaged in Angus Development Conferences held in Billings, Montana; San Francisco, California; and Saint Louis, Missouri. Kate has always had a passion for agriculture and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. MORGAN LIVINGSTON Morgan loved KILE at a very young age. Her first competitions were the Agri-Olympics and Tractor Pull which the youngest exhibitors look forward to with great anticipation each year. As a 3rd generation exhibitor Morgan began showing Duroc hogs at age 5. She participated in both the open hog show and the NJSA Eastern Regional ever since. One of her most memorable KILE moments was proudly watching as her grandfather, Clyde McConaughey, was inducted into the Hall of Fame. At age 8 Morgan exhibited her first Angus show heifer at KILE. She also has competed in both KILE Stockman s contest and 4-H livestock judging as a member of the 2009 Pennsylvania Livestock Judging team. Morgan is a member of the York County 4-H Beef & Swine Clubs and well as the Loganville 4-H Club serving as President. In 2010 she represented York County at National 4-H Congress. She placed 2nd in Public Speaking at 4-H State Achievement Days in She is a member of the Pennsylvania Junior Angus Association and served as Youth Chair of the Education Committee for the National Junior Angus Show in Morgan represented Pennsylvania in the National Junior Angus Showmanship contest in 2011 as well. In 2007 Morgan chaired the Education events for the Eastern Regional Junior Angus show. Morgan has maintained a small registered Angus herd through out her life. She is proud of her accomplishments in the show ring with her bred and owned cattle including: 3rd place Carcass Steer at the National Junior Angus Show 2011, Champion Junior Angus Market Steer Pennsylvania Farm Show 2010, and Junior Show Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf Pennsylvania Farm Show 2010, Junior Show Senior Bred and Owned Champion Pennsylvania Breeder s Show The income from Morgan s livestock projects finance her college education. Morgan is a freshman enrolled in the honors program at Shippensburg University majoring in Social Work with plans to become a counselor. Morgan says, my main aspiration is to be a positive influence on the people around me. She is active in the HOPE SU, Social Work Organization, Campus Ministry, Circle K Volunteer Club, and volunteers at the local pregnancy center in Shippensburg. She attends Shippensburg First Church of God and works part time at Hoss s Steak and Sea Restaurant. Morgan is the daughter of Bob and Darlene Livingston of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. RYAN NOLT The son of Eugene and Charlene Nolt of New Holland in Lancaster County, Ryan Nolt is a junior at Penn State University majoring in Animal Sciences. He graduated from Eastern Lancaster School District and attended Berks Campus of Penn State before moving on to Main Campus. Ryan is an integral part of his family s farm operation which includes hog finishing, tobacco production and beef cattle. He assists in all aspects of the farm, especially their Angus cattle where he works to build and improve their herd. Ryan grew up in the 4-H program and has shown both his market steers and breeding animals at local, state, regional and national shows including KILE. He is especially proud of the champions he has had with his bred and 4 (Continued on page 5)

5 (Continued from page 4) owned cattle. As a member of the Lancaster County Red Rose 4-H Beef Club, Ryan has served in many leadership roles as an officer and committee member. Ryan also credits FFA with helping him develop into the person he is today. As a member of the Garden Spot FFA Chapter, he achieved the Red Rose and Keystone Degrees. He also participated in both Livestock and Poultry Judging through FFA. This past summer, Ryan worked in the internship program at Boehringer Ingelheim. His future goal is to work in the livestock industry and he has not limited his career options in the industry. He says, My goals and aspirations in life are to become an influential and helpful part of the agriculture industry. He also feels its important to give back to 4-H and FFA for all the opportunities which those groups afforded to him. LINDSAY UPPERMAN Lindsay Upperman is the daughter of Steve and Jane Upperman of Chambersburg in Franklin County. She graduated first in her class at James Buchanan High School this past spring and is a freshman at Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kansas where she if pursuing a degree in Animal Science. While in high school, Lindsay was active in sports including volleyball, basketball and track. She was also a member of the National Honor Society. An active member of Franklin County 4-H, Lindsay has held many offices, been a camp counselor, and participated in exchanges. She has been most proud of her achievements with her bred and owned Angus cattle. She had the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Heifer at the 2010 KILE Show. Lindsay was one of the PA delegates to the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA in She has been very active as a junior member of the PA and American Angus Association from holding offices to being PA Angus Queen. In 2009, she attended the Leader s Engaged in Angus Development Conference held in San Francisco and most recently was the Jr. Chair Fund Raising for the National Jr Angus Show held in Harrisburg. A future goal is to run for American Angus Queen. Lindsay has a very ambitious career path laid out beginning with her studies at Butler Community College. Upon her completion of two years at Butler, she plans to obtain a BS at Kansas State while participating in Livestock Judging at both schools. Finally, she plans to head to Iowa State for a doctorate in animal genetics. Lindsay s ultimate career goal is to be a research geneticist. She says, I hope to always represent agriculture in my daily life, by promoting those who work every day to feed our nation. PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW January 7-14, KILE YOUTH AWARDS Youth Awards were presented at the Opening Ceremony of the 55th Keystone International Livestock Exposition on October 6, 2011 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Selected from a field of candidates submitted by county extension personnel and vocational agriculture teachers throughout the Commonwealth, awards are presented to outstanding 4-H and FFA youth. This year s 4-H winners were Morgan Bankert and Andrea Foore. FFA winners were Daniele Riley and Kaleb Long. The awards were presented by Mike Firestine, Youth Committee chairman assisted by Secretary of Agriculture, George Greig. MORGAN BANKERT Morgan Bankert of East Berlin in York County is the daughter of Greg and Karena Bankert. She is currently a senior at Spring Grove Area Senior High and is planning to attend a four-year college next fall to earn a degree in the sports field, with a possible minor in German. Morgan is currently enrolled in college through high school courses with Harrisburg Area Community College. 5 (Continued on page 6)

6 (Continued from page 5) Morgan has raised and shown market lambs for eight years as a member of the York County 4-H Lamb Club and says it has taught her the important life-lesson of getting back what you put into things. From learning how to select, feed and raise champion lambs to understanding the importance of good records and how to solicit buyers for her lambs, Morgan has had the opportunity to learn many aspects of the industry. Morgan s involvement in 4-H goes beyond livestock. While a member of the Thomasville Community Club, she exhibited numerous other projects including cooking, sewing, woodworking and other various crafts. She also participates in the Sr. Exchange Club and has had the opportunity to both travel to other states and host 4-Hers from those states back home. Like many of our scholarship winners, Morgan has taken the opportunity to hone her leadership skills through her involvement in 4-H, holding the offices of president, secretary, news reporter and historian in the clubs she belongs to. Sports are a very important part of Morgan s life. She has played softball and basketball for many years and added cross country this year. In softball she enjoyed the reward of being part of four division championship teams and four trips to district playoffs. In addition to sports, she is involved with the school newspaper and this year was chosen to be the sports editor. Outside of school, Morgan is involved in her church youth group at Paradise Lutheran Church, has attended various youth gatherings and had the honor of being invited back for a second year of Leadership Training Camp. This year she is one of the leaders of the Young Adult Sunday School Class. During the summer she works at Buttercup Farm Market. Responsibility, creativity and helping her to become more outgoing are some of the things Morgan credits 4-H with helping her develop. These attributes, along with the profits from her lamb projects, will certainly aid her in her college career and future plans. ANDREA FOORE Andrea Foore is the daughter of Mark and Christine Foore of Seven Valleys, PA in York County. A nine year member of York County 4-H Clubs, she has been active in the Beef Club and County Council. She has held many offices in each of her clubs and projects include leadership, livestock judging, market steer, and beef breeding. Andrea s leadership role in 4-H is evident in the many hours she volunteers at 4-H camps including overnight camp, Day Camp, Pre-Teen Counselor Retreat, and other activities. Each year the York Fair awards outstanding youth awards, and Andrea was a recipient of the Outstanding 4-H Member Award in She also earned the honor to serve as the York County delegate at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA this year. A senior at Susquehannock High School in Glen Rock, Andrea has participated in the Field Hockey and Girls Lacrosse program throughout all 4 years of high school and serves as the Junior High Field Hockey Team Manager and Assistant Coach this year. She also served as a LINK Crew Leader, a mentor program for incoming freshman. This year, Andrea attends Penn State York as a dual enrollment student while completing her senior year in high school. As a fourth generation Angus breeder, Andrea is also an active member of the PA Junior Association, and has shown her Angus cattle locally and nationally including KILE. Andrea has held many offices in the Association and currently serves as the Vice President. She was the Junior Chair of the Decorating Committee for the 2011 National Junior Angus Show, hosted by Pennsylvania, and served on the show Executive Committee. With the National Junior Angus Association, Andrea has attended Leadership Conferences in Philadelphia and St. Louis. For several years, Andrea has been a recipient of the American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement. She is also a member of Paradise Lutheran Church, and was selected to represent the youth in her congregation at the Lower Susquehanna Lutheran Synod Leadership Training for two consecutive years. She also joined the youth in her congregation to attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, which included post-katrina community service projects. Andrea s future plans are to attend Penn State to earn a degree in Public Relations and Advertising with a minor in Ag Communication. DANIELE RILEY Daniele Riley is the daughter of Donald and Denise Riley of James Creek, PA in Huntingdon County. She is a 2010 honors graduate of Huntingdon Area High School where she was a member of the Standing Stone FFA. She was chosen to receive the award based on her Sheep Production Proficiency Area. Daniele is currently a sophomore at Wilson College in Chambersburg studying for a bachelors degree in Veterinary Medical Technology. While a member of the Standing Stone FFA, Daniele received Star Greenhand and State Chapter Degrees as well as 6 (Continued on page 7)

7 NOTES FROM KILE FARM CITY DAY More than 600 elementary students in second through fifth grade from schools in Cumberland and Dauphin counties participated in the 15th annual Ag City Day. Secretary of Ag, George Greig, welcomed the group. KEYSTONE CLASSIC BBQ Mike Fay and Andy Sawran, the two-man team behind Aporkalypse Now, won over 47 other teams in the fourth-annual Keystone Classic Barbecue Competition on Oct. 8 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition. Fay, from Springfield, Va., and Sawran, from Hershey, Dauphin Co., received a trophy and $500 prize. Second-place team, Lo -N-Slo BBQ from New Providence, Lancaster County, won the Pennsylvania State Cup, in addition to the second-place trophy and a $300 prize. The cup is awarded to the top placing Pennsylvania team that is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association (MABA). The Weaver s Best Bologna was won by Diva Q, Bell & Evans Golden Wing first place prize was won by Big D s BBQ, and A2Z BBQ won first place in the dessert category. The Bell & Evans Best Legs in Town People s Choice was won by Redneck Caviar, taking home the leg lamp trophy. Each first place winner took home a trophy and $500. COLLEGIATE AND JR LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST Michigan State University and the Kentucky 4-H teams swept the competition in the Intercollegiate and Junior Livestock Judging contests held on Saturday at KILE. Ethan Bossard of Michigan State was high individual of the collegiate contest with a total of 940 points. Travis Drumm from Kentucky 4-H, won the junior contest with a total of 844 points. Participation was up this year with 116 individuals from 27 colleges state 4-H and FFA. They placed 12 classes including five cattle, four swine and three sheep. ADM Alliance Nutrition joined PLA in sponsoring the contest. TONY DOBROSKY STOCKMAN S CONTEST A 4-H team from Chester and York counties took home top honors during the 34th Stockman s Contest. The Chork team, Morgan and Garrett Livingston of York and Sarah Nafziger and Joy Beam of Chester, participated in the National 4-H Livestock Skillathon in Louisville where they placed 9th overall, 2nd in Quality Assurance and 1st in keep/cull goat class. They were all within 8 points of each other and all placed in the top half of the contest. Way to go!! 347 youth from IN, NC, PA, MD, OH and WV participated. (Continued from page 6) the Keystone FFA Degree awarded at the PA Farm Show. She will receive the American Degree at National FFA Convention this year. While in FFA, she competed in various competitions including livestock judging and stockmans contests. Her record books in FFA have received gold and silver medals at state and national competitions. An active member of the Marklesburg 4-H Club, Daniele held various offices in both 4-H and FFA. Her projects included beef, sheep, goats and dairy beef which she showed at fairs and jackpot shows locally as well as at KILE and the PA Farm Show. While in high school, Daniele played softball and field hockey. She volunteers at the Chambersburg Food Pantry and Homeless shelter and the Shook Homes. At Wilson she is part of the VMT Club and a Curran Scholar. Daniele s long term goals are to own a farm and pursue her interest in large animals as a veterinary technician. KALEB LONG Kaleb Long is the son of Gordon and Tracy Long of Millersville, PA in Lancaster County. A honors graduate of Penn Manor High School, he was a member of Manor FFA. He was chosen to receive the award based on his Swine Production Proficiency area. Kaleb is currently a freshman at Delaware Valley College enrolled in the Secondary Ag Education Major. After showing market hogs for five years, Kaleb started his own swine herd with purebred Hampshires, Yorkshires, Chester whites, Spots and Durocs which is his main breed. He has achieved a goal of showing his bred and own animals locally and at the PA Farm Show. Although he raises show hogs, breeding swine and butcher hogs, his focus is on show hogs and breeding stock. During his tenure at Manor FFA, Kaleb received the Star, Dekalb and Keystone FFA Awards. He attended FFA Week at Penn State and was an FFA Summer Convention Delegate. Kaleb s goals include becoming a State FFA Office and maybe a National FFA Officer. Following graduation from Delaware Valley, Kaleb plans to become an agriculture education teacher in Lancaster County. He will also be continuing his swine production enterprise working alongside his brother who is taking care of the business while Kaleb attends college. 7

8 Pennsylvania Livestock Assn C/o Lois Rankin 77 South Ridge Road Spring Grove, PA CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Send your information for inclusion in the Calendar of Events) December 15: Winter meeting of PLA Board of Directors, Farm Show Complex January 7-14, 2012: Pennsylvania Farm Show, Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA September 29 October 7, 2012: 2012 KILE, Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA Merry Christmas to you and yours! Please plan to help out at the Food Booth at Farm Show. Contact Lois to schedule a time or just show up!! 8