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    The document summarizes the recognition of the Boeckman family farm in Mercer County, Ohio for its commitment to environmental stewardship. The farm was awarded the 2008 Environmental Stewardship Award from the Ohio Livestock Coalition and Ohio Poultry Association for implementing exemplary conservation practices like no-till farming, composting for mortality management, recycling turkey litter as fertilizer, and working with neighbors on manure application. The farm raises 5,500 turkeys and 2,000 hogs annually using environmentally sound approaches.

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    The document summarizes the recognition of the Boeckman family farm in Mercer County, Ohio for its commitment to environmental stewardship. The farm was awarded the 2008 Environmental Stewardship Award from the Ohio Livestock Coalition and Ohio Poultry Association for implementing exemplary conservation practices like no-till farming, composting for mortality management, recycling turkey litter as fertilizer, and working with neighbors on manure application. The farm raises 5,500 turkeys and 2,000 hogs annually using environmentally sound approaches.

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    The document summarizes the recognition of the Boeckman family farm in Mercer County, Ohio for its commitment to environmental stewardship. The farm was awarded the 2008 Environmental Stewardship Award from the Ohio Livestock Coalition and Ohio Poultry Association for implementing exemplary conservation practices like no-till farming, composting for mortality management, recycling turkey litter as fertilizer, and working with neighbors on manure application. The farm raises 5,500 turkeys and 2,000 hogs annually using environmentally sound approaches.

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    Page 52 - COUNTRY LIVING - JUNE 2008

    entrusted in their care while at the same time ensuring productivity and prof-
    Mercer Co. Poultry Farm Recognized itability for their farm’s operations,” said Sandy Kuhn, OLC executive direc-
    tor. “That’s what stewardship is all about – faithfully developing and using
    For Environmental Stewardship gifts, talents, and resources to realize the maximum possible return on the
    resources that have been entrusted in one’s care.”
    Boeckman Farm, a family farm that raises 5,500 turkeys and 2,000 head of The Boeckman Farm received a plaque from OPA and a proclamation of
    swine annually in Mercer Co., has been honored for its commitment to the congratulations and recognition of their commitment to the basic principles of
    environment. The Boeckman family has received the 2008 Environmental environmental and natural resource stewardship from Ohio Governor Ted
    Stewardship Award from the Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC) and the Ohio Strickland.
    Poultry Association (OPA). The Environmental Stewardship Program recognizes the many accom-
    The Environmental Stewardship Awards program annually recognizes the plishments made by family farmers to protect the environment and conserve
    outstanding accomplishments made by individual beef, dairy, pork, poultry, natural resources. The OLC coordinates the awards program while seven
    sheep, and grain farmers in developing and implementing exemplary conser- cooperating member organizations – Ohio Cattlemen’s Assn., Ohio Dairy
    vation and resource stewardship management practices. Producers Assn., Ohio Pork Producers Council, Ohio Poultry Assn., Ohio
    Neil and Gina Boeckman, contract growers for Cooper Farms, have raised Sheep Improvement Assn.; Ohio Soybean Assn.; and Ohio Corn Growers
    turkeys for 11 years and hogs for 10 years. They have demonstrated that their Assn. – sponsor the individual commodity awards along with Ohio’s Country
    commitment to quality extends not only to the turkeys and hogs they produce, Journal.
    but also to the environmental and conservation practices they implement daily 5/08-2

    on their crops.
    “We recognize that our farm must not only be a good steward of the envi- QUARTER PONY: 13.5 hands mare. ELEC. LIFT CHAIR: Very good cond.
    ronment, but also must be a responsible animal caretaker, environmental inno- 17YO. Professionally trained Western, Neutral color. Celina 419-586-4388
    vator, community leader, civic volunteer, and contributor,” said Neil English, & driving. Shown successfully in
    4-H. $700 OBO. South Vienna WANTED TO BUY: Scrap metal of all
    Boeckman. He said choices about the farm’s manure and mortality manage- kinds. Certified scale on site. Top dollar
    937-568-9591
    ment programs are made not only on the basis of what makes good economic paid. Roll off container service available.
    sense, but also what makes good sense for the community as a whole, particu- POOL LADDERS; utility trailer, Celina 419-363-2277
    larly those neighbors with whom the farm shares a property line. 54”Wx10’L, $350; 27” buzz saw, belt-dri-
    ven, $25; ‘72 VW, 4 spd. trans., $100. No 3-1/2”x6”x19’ channel iron, $50. Mortar
    The Boeckman Farm uses no-till practices to reduce erosion. Additionally, mix. (25) 80# bags. $75. Rossburg
    checks. N. Hampton 937-964-3012 or
    the farm has adopted and implemented an environmentally sound approach to 937-360-1643 937-338-3501
    mortality management. The Boeckmans use composting practices which
    4x4 HAULER: 3 spd., w/reverse. Auto. WIRELESS Driveway Alarm: Easy to
    reduces odors and further protects water quality. They also recycle the turkey
    clutch. Power dump bed. Brush guard on install. Save your trip-will ship!
    litter and use it as a fertilizer. Manure application is properly timed and efforts Coldwater 419-678-2594
    grill. Cleated tires. Hour meter. 1/2 ton
    are always made to obtain approval from the farm’s neighbors. hauling capacity. Covington
    “The Boeckmans have worked hard and smart to protect the resources TROY-BILT Tiller: 14” wide. 3.75 Briggs
    937-473-3635 engine. GC. Covington 937-473-3635

    NOTE TO COUNTRY LIVING Notice of Sale


    of Gertrude Whitenack Farm
    FREE WANT ADVERTISERS Real Estate by Sealed Bids
    Gertrude Whitenack shall offer at private sale by sealed bids
    Each month our office personnel receive literally hundreds of phone the following described farm real estate:
    calls from readers who wish to submit want ads for publication. While we
    are always happy to accept ads (two per call) over the phone, we would Being 30.36 acres situated in the northwest quarter of section seven (7),
    township seven (7) north, range four (4) east, Monroe Township, Darke
    like to remind our readers that submitting ads through the mail offers less County, Ohio; twenty-five (25) acres located in the township, 5.36 acres
    possibility of error in typesetting your ads. As our Country Living dead- located in the village of Pitsburg. A complete legal description of said
    line nears, our telephone lines are constantly busy, sometimes making it tract is available upon request.
    necessary to put some callers on hold while other lines are answered. Said farm real estate and buildings are being offered as follows:
    Our staff makes every effort to ensure your ads are correctly worded The subject property and buildings are being sold as is.
    The seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
    and the numbers are accurate. Of course, some errors are inevitable. Said sealed bids may be delivered to the law office of Craig A. Dynes, LLC,
    Sometimes our operators misunderstand what is said over the phone, or 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49 N, Suite B, Arcanum, Ohio or Gertrude Whitenack, 7051
    ads are submitted in illegible handwriting, and yes... sometimes our type- Studebaker Rd, Tipp City, Ohio prior to the date of bid opening or may be sub-
    setters, being human, just plain make a mistake. mitted on date of bid opening.
    Again, if you wish to call our office to submit your ads, we will be Said sealed bids shall be opened on the 21st day of June, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
    at which time any bidder may increase his/her bid. Said bids shall be opened at
    happy to help you. But if time allows, it is always better to submit a neat- the Darke County Law Library, 124 W. Fifth Street, Greenville, Ohio.
    ly printed or typed ad. Our mailing address is: Country Living, 395 S. The successful bidder shall execute a non-contingent contract for the purchase
    High St., Covington, OH 45318. of said real estate. The successful bidder shall make a ten percent (10%)
    Other options some readers take advantage of include faxing their ads earnest money deposit of the purchase price on date of sale. The balance of
    said purchase price shall be due and payable upon delivery of deed within thir-
    to us at 937-473-2500, or you may E-mail your ads to: ty (30) days.
    [email protected] Possession of farm ground shall be given upon harvest of current growing
    AND ONE MORE VERY IMPORTANT ITEM: MANY ADVERTIS- crops.
    ERS OVERLOOK INCLUDING THEIR CITY, AREA CODE AND Possession of buildings shall be given upon delivery of deed. Buyer shall
    PHONE NUMBER – THE MOST VITAL INFORMATION IN YOUR receive one-half of the 2008 cash rent.
    Any statements made on day of sale shall take priority over any statements
    AD! made in this advertisement.
    We regularly hear of positive results from those wishing to sell, buy or
    trade items through our Country Living want ads. We are pleased to offer
    Questions concerning the farm real estate or the buildings
    you this service and will always make every effort to publish your ads cor- may be directed to:
    rectly! Gertrude Whitenack, 937-679-5015
    Questions concerning the bid process may be directed to:
    Thank You Craig A. Dynes, 937-692-5712

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