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December AVolume 20, Issue 23Organic Trader

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IN THIS ISSUE: Business Classifieds..................................2Midwest Feed, Grain & Forage..................3Midwest Miscellaneous............................4Mideast, West & South..........................6-7Northeast & New England .......................8Business Classifieds..................................9Feed Department................................10-12Business Classifieds............................13-19

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Wanted: 50-70 grazing, organic Hol-steins. Bred Holsteins and crossbred cows preferred. Burlington, WI (262) 939-0048 12B

For Sale: Organic bred heifers. Best eight out 30. Three due Dec.-Jan. Five due March-April. Holstein cross. BF: 4.75, Protein 3.75. $2,800 or best offer. Need to move! Dubuque, IA (563) 543-4140 12B

For Sale: Six Holstein heifer calves, five months old. MOSA certified. $500 each. Rewey, WI (608) 943-8521 12B

For Sale: Two to three large Holstein certified organic springing heifers. Due around the first of year. A.I. bred. They're nice! Also two to three open Holstein heif-ers ready for breeding. Wisconsin (920) 596-3004 1A

For Sale: Four certified organic Holstein heifers, fall freshening. All A.I. bred with calving ease bulls. $2,500 each. East Central, MN (320) 983-2491 12B

For Sale: 12 certified organic cows. Various stages of lactation. Mostly Jersey cross, some Normande. $2,600 each. Elmer W. Borntreger, 11441 Fish School Rd., Soldiers Grove, WI 54655 1A

For Sale: Overstocked organic dairy. Looking to sell 35-45 milking cows. Wis-consin (608) 434-1280 1A

For Sale: 30 Berkshire cross feeder pigs, 40-50 lbs. each. Leave a message if interested. Southern Wisconsin (608) 967-2125 1B

Wanted: Organic Normande or Normande cross dairy heifer. Bottle calf up to bred heifer. Wisconsin (608) 929-1123 1A

Wanted: Looking for a New Zealand Frie-sian bull. Iowa (319) 936-0615 1B

For Sale: Five bred heifers; four months bred. Two Holsteins, two red and white Holsteins and one Ayrshire cross. Rewey, WI (608) 943-8521 1B

For Sale: Eight Holstein heifers due Nov.-Dec. Good build; nice looking animals. AI bred. Call for more info. Fennimore, WI (608) 943-6149 1B

For Sale: Five organic Holstein cows due Dec.-Jan. A2/A2 bred. $2,500 each OBO. Taopi, MN (507) 582-3330 1B

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As we are planning for the Holidays this year we have re-alized we will have 2 large trees to decorate this year. In the past our tree has been deco-rated with ornaments donated from our employees and our farmers, as we are all part of our CROPP family. I would really appreciate if you could communicate this request out to the farmers. The ornament can be mailed to HQ, to my attention and it would be fabulous if they would write their family name somewhere on it. Thank you so very much, Amy

Happy holidays from your CROPP family in Wisconsin! Each year, Organic Valley spreads holiday cheer by decorating a tree on each of our employee campuses. Staff and farmers are encouraged to join in the fun and donate ornaments. Represent your region ! Send us an ornament (or two) for all visitors and staff to see. Don’t forget to include your family name and farm location.

Send to:Attn: Amy Forgues

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M i d w e s t - F e e d , G r a i n & F o r a g e

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For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa. First and third cuttings 3x3x8. Large squares. Test results available. Delivery available. Brad Konrath, Allenton, WI (262) 305-7623 12B

For Sale: Three semi-loads of organic winter triticale. Five loads of 3x3x8 winter triticale straw bales. Paul, Green Bay, WI (920) 585-5331 12B

For Sale: 2016 soybeans. Not harvested yet. Green Bay, WI (920) 585-5331 12B

For Sale: 4x6 round hay bales. Quality 135-222 RFQ. Dairy quality. Green Bay, WI (920) 585-5331 12B

For Sale: MOSA-certified high moisture corn. 22 acres still in the field. Kingston, WI (608) 279-2879 1A

For Sale: 4x5 polytwined certified round bales. Approx. 900 lbs. First crop hay. Truck-ing can be arranged (usually 38 bales per load). Call or text. Northern Wisconsin (715) 685-4291 12B

For Sale: 2,000 individually wrapped big sq. bales organic baleage. Five to six ft. long. RFQ 98 to 199. Grass and alfalfa mix. Deco-rah, IA (563) 517-0998 12B

For Sale: Organic pea/barley, organic Vinton soybeans, organic corn. Curtis S., Min-nesota (507) 278-3760 or (415) 386-0849 or [email protected] 12B

For Sale: 100 net-wrapped 4x5 corn fodder bales. Cuba City, WI (608) 744-2895 12B

For Sale: One 17-month-old Ayrshire Holstein cross herd bull, and one all white Milking Shorthorn Normande cross herd bull. $2,000 each. Greenwood, WI (715) 267-6732 1A

For Sale: Very nice alfalfa grass hay. First, second, third, fourth, and fifth cutting. Large sq. bales, Most of them are wrapped. RFV up to 190, RFQ up to 230. Reasonable price. Ettrick, WI (608) 525-2510 1A

For Sale: Certified organic corn, oats, barley, and straw. Hortonville, WI (920) 378-2642 1A

Retirement Sale: Dry hay, 4x5 rounds, MOSA certified. 73 bales of first crop, $30 each. 70 bales of second crop, $50 each. 15 bales third crop, $60 each. Nice grassy mix, no rain, tested good! Stored inside. Larry Sprotte Farm, Wisconsin (715) 748-6863 or (715) 560-1501 1B

For Sale: Organic alfalfa and alfalfa/ grass. 3x3x8 sq. bales. Test results available. Good quality, fair price. Delivery available. Dave Silbernagel, Organic Farms, Linton, ND (208) 867-9939 1A

For Sale: Certified organic. Bright, clean, dry, wheat straw. Corn shreds baled in the spring, 3x8 bales, $45 each. Order early.Baleage, third and fourth crop, $65 each. Tim, Wisconsin (608) 797-0181 1A

For Sale: Winter wheat, corn and soy beans. Small squares of first and second crop hay. Small squares of straw. Stoddard, WI (608) 457-2693 1A

For Sale: One semi-load roasted soybeans. 5,000 bu. dry corn. Dairy quality hay, 3x3x8 bales, fine stemmed alfalfa grass mix. Adam, Bloomer, WI (715) 933-2494 1A

For Sale: MOSA-certified first cut dry 3x3x8 large squares. 210 RFQ. Some second and third cut dry also available. Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 1B

For Sale: Second, third and fourth cut bale-age, individually wrapped, dairy quality. Have test results. Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 1B

For Sale: 35 winter rye straw 3x3x8 bales. 2 semi loads of 3x3x8 ft corn shreds, very dry and clean. Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 1B

For Sale: Oats/peas baleage, inline wrapped. Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 1B

For Sale: Small sq. bales of second and third crop hay. Alfalfa-grass-clover no rain-baled dry-weed free. Very nice hay quality tests available. Wisconsin (715) 577-4577 or (715) 879-5572 1B

For Sale: Organic oats, corn. Hay, wrapped and dry. Straw, big bales. Can deliver. South-ern Wisconsin (608) 574-2160 1BFor Sale: Organic dairy quality alfalfa/ grass hay; first second and third cuttings. RFV: 130-214, PROTEIN: 19-26 percent. 3x3x8 squares. Fourth crop wrapped bailage 3x3x5. Organic oat straw, 5x5, net-wrapped round bales. West Central Minnesota (320) 491-0788 1B

For Sale: Nice second cutting of certified organic hay. Semi loads. 3x3 large sq. bales. Great pricing! Kalona, IA (319) 430-4435 1B

For Sale: Certified organic big sq. 3x3x6.5 bales. 2016 first crop hay, no rain, 21 per-cent protein, 175 RFV. Also certified organic big sq. 3x3x7 bales. 2016 winter wheat straw. Cuba City, WI (608) 778-4240 1B

For Sale: MOSA Certified first, second and third crop alfalfa-grass-clover baleage. Wisconsin (715) 577-4577 or (715) 879-5572 1B

For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa. 3x3x8 bales. First and second cuttings. RFV 160-200, Protein 19-21. Stored inside. Krumm Farm, Strasburg, ND (701) 336-7644 1B

For Sale: Certified organic hay. Second and third crop dry hay large squares. First crop baleage. Ben Winnes, Minnesota (507) 226-5737 1B

For Sale: 3,000 bu. of 2016 organic shell corn. 300 bu. of 2016 feed-grade organic soybeans. Jordan, MN (952) 495-4059 1B

For Sale: 4,500 – 5,000 bu. of organic corn. MOSA certified. Stored, dried in bin. Can store until next harvest if needed. Holy Cross, IA (563) 542-1254 1B

For Sale: 2,000 bu. of certified organic shell corn. 400 bu. of certified organic barley. 50 bales of organic barley straw, net wrapped and stored inside. Calmar, IA (563) 419-2636 2A

For Sale: 6,000 bu. organic corn in a bin. Central Minnesota (320) 836-2956 2A

For Sale: Certified organic corn. 4,000 bu. Trucking available. Iowa (319) 560-2969 2A

For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa. Large squares and large rounds. Rock Valley Lab tests available. Trucking available. Iowa (319) 560-2969 2A

For Sale: 1,000 - 2,000 bu. of MCIA-certi-fied organic barley/field pea grain mixture. Feed quality tests available. Also MCIA-certified organic corn. Ryan, Minnesota (507) 220-1036 2A

For Sale: “Dry” certified organic hay. First cut (200 bales, 3x3x6) and third cut (125 bales, 3x3x6 or 3x3x8). Good quality alfalfa hay. Dry small sq. bales of wheat straw, good quality straw (1,000 bales). Also have second cut good quality alfalfa baleage, 45 percent moisture (3x3x6 wrapped, 115 bales). Dry big bales of wheat straw (3x3x6,60 bales). Wisconsin (608) 452-3641 2A


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MISCELLANEOUSFor Sale: Equipment. Two-row narrow New Idea corn picker. 12-roll husking bed, good condition. New Holland 411 Discbine, 1,000 RPM, good condition. Each $3,500 Oconto, WI (920) 834-0254 12BWanted: Berg 16-in. barn cleaner chain: 270-ft. + right hand/clockwise flights. Mi-chael Luebke, Maribel, WI (920) 863-6385 12BFor Sale: Agri-Val hammer mill. $1,000. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 12A For Sale: Barley spouting system. 1,000-lbs., four-rack system. $8,500. Bonduel, WI (715) 758-8116 1BFor Sale: Kuhn 15-ft. rotovator with packer. L shape teeth at about 70 percent. Call for more details and pictures. $12,000. Adam, Bloomer, WI (715) 933-2494 1BFor Sale: Barn cleaner drive unit, $1,600. Berg Chore Master 401. Clockwise. Includes complete mounting for flat use. Purchased new and then used 4-6 times only. Rudolph, WI (715) 570-0782 1BFor Sale: John Deere 318D skid-loader. 1007 hours, cab, heat and A/C, nice shape. Lime Springs, IA (641) 220-3279 1B

For Sale: Barn cleaner chain, $1,200. 16-ft. Berg low flight hook chain. 300-ft.+ Two-thirds of life left. Rudolph, WI (715) 570-0782 1BFor Sale: 12-row Krause cultivator. Excel-lent condition. $3,000 OBO. Taopi, MN (507) 582-3330 1BCalf Raising: Will do custom raising of organic calves. Daniel Borntreger, W14686 County Rd. H, Melrose, WI 54642 1BWanted: John Deere 24T baler. Must be in good condition. State price in first letter. Write: Perry Yoder, S3865 Shreve Rd., Hills-boro, WI 54634 2AFor Sale: John Deere 7000 four-row corn planter and four-row flamer. Have seed corn attachments and soybean seed attachments for planter. Wisconsin (608) 452-3641 2AFor Sale: Roller mill. Originally from feed mill. Plus 21-ft., 11-ft., and 5 ft. 4-in. augers. Plastic hopper. Kewaunde, WI (920) 388-1116 2AFor Sale: Big wheeled Massey Harris grain drill. This drill is not complete, but would make a nice antique. Was stored inside. Take a look before it's gone. $200. Write: Perry Yoder, S3865 Shreve Rd., Hillsboro, WI 54634 2A

LANDFor Sale: Organic farm land in Waseca Country, Southern Minnesota. 120 acres eligable for organic production. Sealed bid on Nov. 15, 2016. For notice of sale or infor-mation packet contact Karen Schrupp (512) 394-1169 or [email protected] 1ACustom Grazing: 80 acres available. Can easily certify organic. Up to 60 head. MIG/rotational grazing. Will manage daily. Good fences. 15 miles north of Decorah, IA (563) 880-0538 1BWanted: Couple or family to manage 10,000 organic layer operation. Extra time may be available on organic dairy and crop side of the operation. Housing available. West-Central Wisconsin (715) 662-3844 2B


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FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE

For Sale: Certified organic hay, 4x4 rounds. Baleage and dry hay. Straw, corn, oats, soy-beans and wheat available. Delivery is avail-able. Perrysburg, OH (419) 308-1416 12B

For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa dry hay. 4x5 net-wrapped round bales. Tested, all cuttings. Delivery available. Central Michigan (989) 601-0920 1A

For Sale: Certified organic western alfalfa. Dairyland tested. Case Devries, Greeley, CO (970) 324-4057 1A

For Sale: 15 round bales. Corn fodder bedding. Some grass. $40/bale. Elkton, KY (270) 265-2175 1A

For Sale: Rye seed. Sterling, OH (330) 939-5980 1A

For Sale: Certified organic 4x4.5 baleage, grass hay. First cutting made late. Dry cow and heifer hay, etc. $100/ton. Butler, OH (419) 883-3949 or (954) 298-3686 1A

For Sale: Certified organic oats and corn. Northern Michigan (989) 255-4859 1A

For Sale: Dairy quality organic hay/bale-age. Heifer and dry cow hay, organic straw, organic corn stalks. Dennis Wood Farms, Fort Wayne, IN (260) 433-6878 1A

For Sale: Organic corn fodder in small bales. Samuel A. Stoltzfus Jr., 1268 Burkley Rd., Cadiz, KY 42211 1A

For Sale: 20 large square bales of first crop mixed hay. Middlebury IN (574) 202-3250 1A

For Sale: Organic barley straw. 90 4x4x8 bales, $100 ton. Gary Morgan (719) 580-4000 1A

For Sale: 700 ton of organic alfalfa. 200+ RFV. 4x4x8 bales. Gary Morgan, Colorado (719) 580-4000 1B

For Sale: 100 bu. of organic Red Mammoth Clover seed. $4/lb. purchase price. Central Michigan (989) 666-3637 1B

For Sale: Certified organic red clover bale-age. RFQ 166. 45 large bales. Also have fall red clover baleage. Not tested yet. Last year RFQ was 231. Can deliver. Michael Jones, 689 Butler Rd. S, New London, OH 44851 (419) 577-2809 1B

For Sale: 2,000 bu. of organic corn. Market price. 10720 South Johnson Rd., Blanchard, MI 49310 2A

For Sale: Certified organic shell corn. Masters Choice, floury variety. Crude protein 8.2 percent, dry matter basis. 800 bu. Can deliver. Michael Jones, 689 Butler Rd. S, New London, OH 44851 (419) 577-2809 1B

For Sale: Certified organic food-grade soybeans that are roasted. 46.29 percent crude protein. Can deliver. Minimum 30 bu. tote. Michael Jones, 689 Butler Rd. S, New London, OH 44851 (419) 577-2809 1B

For Sale: Roasted organic soybeans. Fair-view, MI (989) 335-0080 1B

For Sale: Organic corn. Approx. 1,500 bu. Ashtabula County, OH (440) 294-2011 1B

For Sale: Rye seed. Sterling, OH (330) 939- 5980 2A

For Sale: Bales of alfalfa grass baleage. 15 bales, RFQ 182. 11 bales, RFQ 191. 16 bales, RFQ 202. 29 bales of triticale and peas, RFQ 201. Middlebury, IN (574) 825-0216 ext. 2 2A

For Sale: First, second and third cutting baleage. Individually wrapped, 4x4.5 round bales. Dry hay and bedding also available. Reasonable pricing, trucking available. Steve, Century Grass Farms (412) 580-9692 or [email protected] 2A

For Sale: Organic hay. RFQ 125-140. Ask-ing $1.20-$1.30 per point per ton. Dry or wrapped. Neal or Michele Reishus, Indiana (765) 628-3381 2A

For Sale: First cut clover/alfalfa mixed baleage. Delivery available. Roasted soy-beans. Free delivery in Ohio. (419) 685-0234 or (419) 685-0395 2A

LIVESTOCK

For Sale: 80 crossbred milk cows. 35 bred heifers. 45 young heifers. Motivated to sell. Central Michigan (989) 287-2071 12B

For Sale: Four organic Holstein cross heifer calves, one to two months old. $200-$300 each. Dundee, OH (330) 359-5616 1A

For Sale: New Zealand Friesian bull. One year and nine months. A2/A2. Ready to go. Clair Shirk, Michigan (989) 390-3451 1B

Wanted: A2/A2 polled Jersey Bull for 2017 breeding. Butler, OH (419) 883-2026 1B

Wanted: Purebred Viking Red bull or bull calf. David N. Miller, 5020 Township Rd. 353, Millersburg, OH 44654 (330) 674-2915 1B

For Sale: 19 breeding age and bred heifers. Holstein and cross bred mix. Tustin, MI (231) 829-5035 1B

For Sale: Organic Holstein heifers. Two just freshened, well started. One to freshen this fall. $2,600 OBO. 9210 State Route 138, Hillsboro, OH 45133 1A

For Sale: 10-30 certified organic springing heifers or milk cows. Crossbred—a little bit of everything. $2,500 to $3,500. Lavon Yoder, Georgia (478) 244-0081 2A

For Sale: 10 grazing organic dairy heifers. Holstein and Jersey cross. Due to calve from Dec.–March. Rockville, IN (765) 344-7501 ext. 2 2A

For Sale: Five certified organic cows: four Holsteins and one Holstein-Jersey cross. Winter and spring freshening. Millersburg, OH (330) 893-2089 2A

For Sale: Two yearling Holstein bulls; 25 percent New Zealand genetics, sired by Hugo son. One polled. $1,000 each. Joe Miller, Clare, MI (989) 386-3679 2A

For Sale: Organic Holstein heifers. Two just freshened, well started. One to freshen this fall. $2,600 OBO. 9210 State Route 138, Hillsboro, OH 45133 2A

For Sale: 15 bred Jersey-Holstein cross heifers. Due within the next two months. Ohio (419) 685-0234 or (419) 685-0395 2A

MISCELLANEOUS

For Sale: FarmTek Fodder Pro 3.0 commer-cial feed system. Sprouts up to 1,150 lbs. of fodder per day. Used for approximately one month. In almost new condition. Some trays have never been used. $9,200. Michigan (231) 924-2877 or (231) 923-8500 12B

Wanted: TMR mixer for a 40-cow dairy. Millersburg, OH (330) 897-6080 12B

For Sale: Equipment. D.I.Y. sprouting racks and trays. Eight RN dry fertilizer side dresser. John Deere 400 rotary hoe 15'. Hatz 18-horse air compressor. Sterling, OH (330) 939-5980 1A

Wanted: Six milk buckets, four lids. Prefer-ably DeLaval. Reasonably priced. Stephen Kinsinger (304) 882-8245 1B

For Sale: Collie puppies, white or sable/white. AKC. $350-$450. Fairview, MI (989) 335-0080 1B



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Help Wanted: Job opportunity for committed individual to milk six to nine shifts per week in a team of two persons. Will also assist with all general farm and field work at our organic dairy farm (80 milk-ing cows). Candidates interested to begin (organic) dairy farming as well as those willing to share their experience are welcome to apply. Expected to work independently and proactively in good cooperation with the rest of our team. Dutch Acres Farm, LLC, Williamsburg, IN (765) 939 8142 or [email protected] 12B

Opportunity: Looking for dairy farm to buy into or an employment opportunity. Call or text. Michigan (616) 299-0790 1B


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FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE

For Sale: PCO-certified organic corn silage or shelled corn. 27 acres. Fort Covington, NY (518) 358-2196 12B

For Sale: Do you need digestible fiber? Try organic soy hulls! Also available: organic spelt. Call for prices. Honey Brook, PA (610) 273-9048 1B

For Sale: 200 round bales. Certified organic, clean spelt straw, $180 a ton. Rush-sylvania, PA (937) 468-2439 1B

For Sale: Certified organic hay. First cut-ting grass round bales, baleage and bedding hay. Sussex, NJ (973) 875-2849 1B

For Sale: 120 bu. clean organic spelt. $10/bu. Garrett, PA (814) 634-0427 1B

For Sale: 75-100 wrapped round grass hay bales. $80 each, take one or all. Bernville, PA (717) 278-9577 1B

For sale: Organic soybean meal and raw soybeans. Starting price $760/ton soybean meal; $710/ton raw soybeans. Price ad-justed based on volume. Swatara View Farm, Meyerstown, PA (717) 933-9173 1B

For Sale: Wrapped round bales. Several hundred 4-ft.x52-in. bales of early first- and second-cut grass/clover. Good quality. Larry and Marlene Ashline, Mooers Forks, NY (518) 236-7445 2A

For Sale: First, second and third cutting baleage. Individually wrapped, 4x4.5 round bales. Dry hay and bedding also available. Reasonable pricing, trucking available. Steve, Century Grass Farms (412) 580-9692 or [email protected] 2A

Wanted: Organic hay. Dairy quality. Prefer grass hay. Pennsylvania (814) 422-0654 2A

For Sale: Organic dried shelled corn. David, Jasper, NY (814) 326-4496 2A

LIVESTOCK

For Sale: Grass-fed Jersey cows. Two to choose from. John Ivan Zimmerman, 128 California Rd., Narvon PA (610) 913-6757 12B

For Sale: Organic Holstein bred heifers, due Jan. through April. Pick 10 out of 16. Newburg, PA (717) 423-6685 12B

Wanted: 20-30 organic cows. Fresh or due in Nov.-Dec. Fort Covington, NY (518) 358-2196 12B

For Sale: Certified organic springing heif-ers. Holstein and Holstein Shorthorn crosses. Varying freshening dates. Arie Landis, New York (315) 269-4030 1B

For Sale: 10 certified organic bred cross-bred heifers. $1,000 each. Maine (207) 757-7268 1A

For Sale: 12 organic heifers. Due to freshen in April. Low-grain dairy. Mike Geiser, Mansfield, PA (570) 549-2319 1B

For Sale: Certified organic Jersey cow. A2/A2, fresh 10/16/16. $3,000. Lebanon, PA (717) 274-2959 1B

For Sale: Eight crossbred heifers. Due in Nov.-Dec. Bred to a Jersey bull. Ezra Kanagy, New York (607) 263-2530 1B

For Sale: Five certified organic Holstein and Holstein cross cows. Fresh July 2016. $1,900. Kinzers, PA (717) 768-8423 ext. 2 1B

For Sale: Grassmilk cows. Two just fresh, $3,000 each. 17 pregnant and short bred, due May-July, $2,000 each. All registered Jerseys, most polled. Out of our spring calving season. Ron, Maryland (240) 529-4000 1B

For Sale: PCO-certified organic heifers. Pick from group of three months to 12 months old. Pennsylvania (814) 422-0654 2A

LAND OPPORTUNITIES

Wanted: S&L two-row cultivator and a tine weeder. John Ivan Zimmerman, 128 Califor-nia Rd., Narvon PA (610) 913-6757 12B

For Sale: New Holland 7635 tractor. Four-wheel drive, 95 horse, 4,200 hours. Good rubber and runs great. $15,500 OBO. Rushsylvania, PA (937) 468-2439 1A

For Sale: New Holland 1411 disc bine. Good working condition. $7,500. Rushsylva-nia, PA (937) 468-2439 1A

For Sale: J&M 250-bu. gravity wagon w/kilbros gear extend a tow. $750. Rushsylva-nia, PA (937) 468-2439 1A

For Sale: New Holland 469 hay bine. Aver-age condition. $1,200. Rushsylvania, PA (937) 468-2439 1A

MISCELLANEOUS

For Sale: Equipment. Four-row Brillion cultivator. Four-row John Deere corn planter. 12-ft. wooden drag. Two row I&J cultivator. John Ivan Zimmerman, 128 California Rd., Narvon PA (610) 913-6757 12B

For Sale: Lewis cattle oiler. John Ivan Zimmerman, 128 California Rd., Narvon PA (610) 913-6757 12B

For Sale: Five double colony chicken nests. Used only one year. John Ivan Zimmerman, 128 California Rd., Narvon PA (610) 913-6757 12B

Wanted: Lineback A2/A2 straws. John Ivan Zimmerman, 128 California Rd., Narvon PA (610) 913-6757 12B

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity Wanted: My name is Nick Armato. I am 22 years old and looking to become an organic dairyman. Looking for a farm in the New England or New York area. Housing required. Limited experience but eager to learn. Looking for an opportunity to build a herd of cows/equity. I would also like to learn how to operate and maintain equip-ment, manage crops, hay, and pasture. Willing to start ASAP. (802) 779-1021. or [email protected] 1A

Service: Experienced farm-sitting services. References available. Arie Landis, New York (315) 269-4030 1A

Wanted: Heifers to board on certified or-ganic pasture and indoor facilities. Newport, VT (208) 673-9011 1A



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C R O P P C O O P E R A T I V E ’ S


WisconsinCorn$8.55-$8.95 bu. (19 loads)

MinnesotaCorn$8.55-$8.95/bu.(15 loads)

IowaCorn$8.55-$8.95 bu. (8 loads)

South DakotaCorn$8.55(5 loads)

Featured Products

CROPP Cooperative - Available Crops

Spouting Barley: 99 percent clean with 96 percent germination rate. $9.50/bu. FOB Minnesota — totes available.

Apple Cider Vinegar: 275-gallon totes. $6/gallon FOB Cashton, Wis.

The crops listed below are currently available for sale with the Feed Department for 2016’s harvest on forward contracting. (FOB Pricing.)

Delivery prior to December 31, 2016.

888-809-9297

Straw Availability

Oat and Barley straw is available now in the Midwest!

Contact the Feed Department (888) 809-9297

2016 Midwest Hay SALE

Sale Extension! All 2016 Hay has been discounted for any deliveries prior to

December 31, 2016. RFQ: 180+ 15 loads (dry) 204 loads (baleage)

RFQ: 160-180 1 load (dry) 72 loads (baleage)

RFQ: 140-160 0 loads (dry) 37 loads (baleage)

RFQ: <140 6 loads (dry) 39 loads (baleage)

Protein: 10-22%

NEL: .58-.70

Protein: 18-24%

NEL: .52-.72

Protein: 18-26%

NEL: .66-.74

Protein: 20-26%

NEL: .70-.76

Ohio - Bulk FeedEstimated delivery pricing.

Holmesville, OH(FOB Pricing)

Corn - $10.50-$11.50/bu. (25 ton load)

Soybean Meal - $850/ton (25 ton load)

Dry Hay - $380/ton (188 RFQ; 20 percent CP – small quantities)

Flax Meal - $860-$875/ton (Bulk or 23 tote load)

Anyone interested can contact the Feed Department at 888-809-9297.

Other Products Offered

Grains: Corn, Soybeans, Barley, Oats, Wheat, Flax,

Spelt, Grain Sorghum (Milo)

Animal Supplements: Apple Cider Vinegar, Molasses, Kelp

Forages/Bedding: Hay and Straw

By-Products: Soybean Meal, Flax Meal, Wheat Midds,

Screenings, Soybean Hulls, Alfalfa Pellets, Hominy, Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs),

Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder

Other products available upon request!


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Wheat $8.50 $9.80 Wheat $8.25 $9.55 Wheat $8.65 $9.95 Wheat $8.75 $10.05Soybeans $18.55 $20.25 Soybeans $18.30 $20.00 Soybeans $18.70 $20.40 Soybeans $18.80 $20.50

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MICHIGAN

Region: SOUTHWEST

Region: NEW ENGLAND(VT, NH, ME, MA, RI, CT)

November 2016

Region: MIDWEST (SOUTH)

November 2016

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Region: MIDWEST (WEST)

November 2016

Region: MIDWEST

November 2016

(southern MN, WI, U.P. of MI) (northern MN, ND, SD, NE, KS)

Region: MIDEAST

November 2016

Region: NORTHEAST(NY, PA, MD, DE, NJ)

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Region: WEST Region: WEST COAST(MT, ID, UT, NV, CO, WY) (WA, OR, CA)

November 2016

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Region: KEN/TEN

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EMPLOYMENT

Northeastern Hauling Coordinator

Organic Valley is seeking a Northeastern Hauling Coordinator responsible for coordinating milk route pickups and managing relationships with contracted milk haulers that are assigned to the position. This position is remote, ideally located in or around Central Pennsylvania where employee can reach hauling bases in the assigned territory with a 4- to 6-hour drive. Experience working with farmers and the milk hauling industry or trucking

industry is preferred.

For additional information, visit www.ov.coop/jobs or call 608-625-3548.

Organic Valley is hiring!

Want Energy Independence?

Stanley Minnick, Energy Services Manager: (888) 809-9297 | [email protected]

Want to know how solar and wind energy can power your farm? Want to learn about energy-efficient upgrades like plate coolers, refrigeration heat recovery and lighting upgrades? We can help evaluate options, choose a contractor, analyze proposals and apply for grants and rebates that may

be available. Contact us to explore energy upgrades on your farm!

On-farm energy services are free for Organic Valley farmers!



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• Forage Energy, represented by NDF-d or TTNDFD is the reason for Byron’s existence from its beginning.

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Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk

Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales

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Midwest Organic Prairie Cull CowNovember Market Report

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Low Yielding 3-

11/4 $1.43 $1.33 $1.13

11/11 $1.40 $1.30 $1.10

11/18 $1.36 $1.26 $1.06

11/25 $1.35 $1.25 $1.05

Wanted: Midwest Certified Cull CowsWe need your cull cows. High beef demand

means an excellent opportunity for dairy pro-ducers to join Organic Prairie’s Beef Pool. Our

collection routes cover the Midwest.

Contact Jeremy Matthes, Meat Pool Manager: (888) 809-9297

Ask the Expert Conference Call:The Dirty Dozen and Beyond

Some say a weed is just a plant growing in the wrong place. If the “wrong place” is your place, you should listen in for expert weed control tips from CROPP Farm Transition and Support

Coordinator, Daryl Hinderman. We’re looking forward to hearing your weed control tips too!

Teleconference InformationDecember 15, 2016

11 a.m. Central(866) 946-0405PIN: 8282485#



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• On-farm compost made easy• Compost windrows with custom blending minerals in the row • Compost windrow turning & aeration • Compost application rates from 500 lbs./acre to 10 tons+/acre• Diamond t Ag products including new MOSA-approved organic

foliar feed Liquid Carbon Cal for feeding growing crops• Full range of custom manure handling for both liquid and solid

manure hauling and spreading needs

CARBON CYCLE CONSULTING

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Compost windrows with custom blending minerals in the row

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Compost application rates from 500 lbs./acre to 10+ tons/acre

Diamond t Ag products including new MOSA-approved organic foliar feed Liquid Carbon Cal for feeding growing crops

Full range of custom manure handling for both liquid and solid manure hauling and spreading

Nominate a farmer for CROPP’s Sustainability Award

This award honors a farmer in CROPP Cooperative who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Nominations may be submitted by a CROPP farmer, family member, staff member, or a partner—such as a certifier. (Yes, you may nominate yourself. Don’t be shy!)

The winner receives $2,500 toward an on-farm sustainability project or education and an all-expenses paid trip for two to CROPP’s Annual Meeting.

Apply on Farmers.coop or contact Nicole Rakobitsch at 888-809-9297 or [email protected] for an application.

Nominations due December 31!

Apple cider vinegar is acetic acid. When broken down in the rumen, it produces three volatile fatty acids that provide the “gasoline” for energy to every cell in the body. When fed with molasses, its an excellent energy and metabolism booster. Just 2 oz. per day is enough to provide a therapeutic and metabolic benefit. It’s an effective, natural, inexpensive insurance policy to protect the health of your herd.

Benefits include: More information on Farmers.coop.

Pricing good through December 31, 2016.

To order, call the Farmer Hotline 888-809-9297

$6/gallon 275-gallon caged totes FOB

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High in mineralsExcellent source of potassiumPromotes oxygenation of the bloodHolds down pathogens in the rumen

Reduces inflammationReduces bacteria in the urineHelps prevent ketosisHelps recovery time of sick or low-energy cow

MEMBERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR LIVESTOCK NUTRITIONISTS ON THE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT. CROPP COOPERATIVE CAN NOT GUARANTEE RESULTS OR PROFIT AND THEREFORE MEMBER AGREES TO RELEASE THE COOPERATIVE AND ITS EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE COOPERATIVES ADVISE OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IN A MEMBER’S PRODUCTION.



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Danielle Parr - Display Ad Manager (608) 625-7659 | [email protected]

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A one year subscription for the Trader is $50.

REMEMBER – ALL FARMER CLASSIFIEDS ARE FREE.MUST BE CERTIFIED ORGANIC.

Always request an organic certificate to verify feed and animal status. CROPP is not responsible for misrepresented items.

All guarantees and agreements are between the buyer and seller.

CROPP (Cooperative Regions of Organic Producer Pools) markets un-der the Organic Valley and Organic Prairie labels. Organized in 1988,

the cooperative represents more than 1,800 farmer-owners in 34 states and three Canadian provinces. Organic Valley produces more than 130 organic products, including organic milk, soy, cheese, but-

ter, spreads, creams, eggs, produce and meats.

Call to place your ad today! 888-809-9297 Deadline for ad placement is the 5th and the 20th of every month.

All ads are printed in black and white.

Organic Trader Editor: Libby Brandl888-809-9297

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Farmer ads are free and run four (4) issues. Please let us know if your product/item has been sold before your ad term is up. The

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