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I grew up on a 330 acre dairy farm in Washington County and my father got up every morning at 3:15 A.M. to start the milking. He did this every day of the week except on Sunday morning when my uncle (Robert Coffman) would do the early milking to give my dad a break. Generally, my dad did not get to bed until sometime after 8:30 P.M. He did this every day of the year except for two to three days when our family would go to Cleveland Indian’s games. Every Saturday night my dad (Ralph Sr.) and my mom (Dorothy Stotler) would go bowling with friends and my grandpa (Clemens Coffman) would baby sit for me and my three brothers (John, Terry, and Chris) so mom and dad could have a night out together. My Uncle Hugh Coffman’s example is the reason that I became an Agricultural Education teacher. My mentor in teaching was Doug Mercer. I got to work with thousands of students at Fort Frye. I have been so blessed in my life!

We must stay informed by checking animal rights updates at: www.consumerfreedom.com
The majority of local humane societies support farmers and supported State Issue 2. If someone chooses to be a vegetarian that is fine with me, however, they do not feel that way about my rights – why not? What would happen if farmers did nothing (to fight) and just let HSUS and friends have their way? Farmers would lose everything and society would have more imported food that would be less safe and much more expensive. What would happen if HSUS and their friends did nothing and just left hard working and productive farmers alone? Nothing.

“Freedom is not, never has been, and never will be, free” Thank you to our service men, women and our veterans!

Please feel free to call me to discuss the View – I do appreciate your input both pro and con. Also, remember any repeated information is for our new readers.

“I wish you and your family Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”
The Agricultural View – I hope you are on our mailing list for 2010 – see you in January J Ralph & Alta, my best friend, sweetheart and wife (all one person for me J)