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Great American Wheat Harvest

23 Jan
Jody L. Lamp
National Executive Co-Coordinator406-698-9675 (m)

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Hi Patrick,Independent filmmaker, Conrad Weaver of ConjoStudios, LLC announces the Great American Wheat Harvest (GAWH) documentary film’s 2013 production launch beginning with footage he recently shot at the John Deere Harvester Works Gold Key Factory Tour in Moline, Ill.

Please find attached the following:

Press Release …including quotes from Jim Deibert of JKD Harvesting, a premier custom harvesting business based in Colby, Kan, taking his fourth exclusive Gold Key Experience tour to pick up his John Deere STS combines…

We’ve know many of our customers for more than 20 years,” Jim Deibert says. “We rely on our customers to raise good crops, and they rely on us to bring good people and equipment to harvest them.”

and from…

John Deere communications manager, Jennifer Hartmann “We appreciate how the Great American Wheat Harvestdocumentary film will tell the complete ‘farm-to-table’ story by including the important role harvesting equipment helps to increase efficiency in the field.”

 

Photos with Caption Sheet

 

For more information, visit the greatamericanwheatharvest.com website. To schedule interviews, speaking engagements or inquire about sponsorship opportunities/benefits contact me, Jody L. Lamp at (406) 698-9675 or by email at jody@greatamericanwheatharvest.com.

With Highest Regards,

Jody

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming 2013 events for the Great American Wheat Harvest include:Ag Connect Expo & Summit, and U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc., Annual Convention, both in Kansas City, Jan. 29-31; and National Ag Day, March 18-19 in Washington D.C.

For more information about sponsorship packages, media interviews, speaking appearances of the filmmaker and questions, contact Jody L. Lamp, GAWH National Executive Co-Coordinator, call (406) 698-9675 or by email at jody@greatamericanwheatharvest.com.

2013 PA Farm Show

10 Jan
Inside PDA
Jan. 9, 2013
The 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in the nation, featuring nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. The show runs Jan. 5-12 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. Admission is free and parking is $10. Visit www.farmshow.state.pa.us for details.

‘Time Warp’ Spins Winning Wrap in Farm Show Sheep-to-Shawl Competition

At the deft hands of Montour County’s “Time Warp” team, wool from a newly shorn sheep was woven into a winning shawl for the second consecutive year during the 34th Sheep-to-Shawl competition on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. More…

Bedford County Woman Wins First-Ever Fudge Contest

Marian Fields of Bedford County received the first place rosette along with $125 and gift bag at the first Fudge Contest on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show. More…

Twenty Teams Power Through Horse Pulling Contest

Jay Kessler of Bradford County and Scott Brown of Westmoreland County won their divisions in the Horse Pulling Contest on Tuesday, Jan. 8 the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show. More…

PA Rep Mike Tobash Wins Celebrity Draft Horse Driving Contest

Elected officials and local celebrities tried their best at driving a draft horse hitch team through an obstacle course Tuesday night Jan. 8, at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show. More…

Farm Show Celebrates 461 Years of Family Farming with New Century, Bicentennial Farms

Agriculture Secretary George Greig recognized three farm families for working their Pennsylvania farms for generations Wednesday during the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. More…

Weathermen Cook Up a Storm at the PA Preferred® Best Cheeseburger Showdown

Eric Finkenbinder and Ryan Cole Of WHTM-ABC27 aren’t just meteorologists, but master chefs as they served up the winning the PA Preferred® Best Cheeseburger Showdown Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. More…

Adams County Teens WIn Fleece-to- Shawl Competition

While other teens were slowly beginning a regular school day, fiber fanatics were unloading looms, prepping patterns and decking out displays, anxiously awaiting the signal to start. More…

Dutchman ‘Flies’ to First Place Finish in Arena Carriage Race

The Flying Dutchman, exhibited by Aaron Sullivan of Lancaster County flew to a first place finish during the Arena Carriage Race held on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. More…

Mifflinburg FFA and Cumberland County 4-H Top Farm Safety Quiz Bowl

Mifflinburg FFA and Cumberland County Team A won their respective brackets at the Farm Safety Quiz Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. More…

PA Sen. Waugh Named Top Celebrity Showman

State Sen. Mike Waugh of York County won the Celebrity Dairy Showmanship contest on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show. More…


2013 PA Farm Show

6 Jan
Inside PDA
Jan. 6, 2013
The 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in the nation, featuring nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. The show runs Jan. 5-12 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. Admission is free and parking is $10. Visit www.farmshow.state.pa.usfor details.

Lancaster Youth Takes Top Beef Breeding Honors at PA Farm Show

An Angus heifer exhibited by Matthew Mitchell of Reinholds, Lancaster County, was named Supreme Champion of the Jr. Beef Breeding Show on Sunday, Jan. 6, during the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. More…

Greene County Boy Forces ‘Eclipse’ at Junior Market Lamb Show

Hayden Demniak of Carmichaels, Greene County, won Grand Champion Market Lamb, on Sunday, Jan. 6, at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show with his 159-pound wether, “Eclipse.” More…

Juniata County’s Omen Takes the Cake in The Angel Food Cake Contest

Lucinda Donough of Port Royal, Juniata County, won the Angel Food Cake Contest with her “Angel Food Deluxe” garnered with roses and strawberries at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show. More…

Berkoski ‘Thumbs’ Her Way to the Top in Thumbprint Cookie Contest

Debra Martin Berkoski of Conestoga, Lancaster County, won the Thumbprint Cookie Contest with her Cherry Thumbprint Cookies at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show on Sunday, Jan. 6. More…

Fayette County Exhibitor Earns Top Banner With Crossbred Steer

Samantha Fabian of Acme, Fayette County took home Grand Champion Market Steer honors with her 1,330-pound light heavyweight crossbred steer, Beau, on Sunday, Jan. 6 at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show. More…

Pennsylvania’s Got Talent at the 2013 Farm Show

The Zepp Family Band from Lehigh County won first place in the Vocal Group Senior Division playing the violin, bass, guitar and mandolin on Sunday, Jan. 6, at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. More…

Garden Tractor Pull is a Family Affair at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show

Tractors from across the mid-Atlantic competed in the garden tractor pull on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. More…

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