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Show 'Xm' If CP Cows convert unused energy sources into milk for man. Their importance to America and its economy is emphasized in the national 4-H dairy program sponsored by Insurance Company of North America. More than 90,000 young people 9-19 take part in this Cooperative Extension Service supervised program. 4-H Dairymen Energy Conscious jects. Wisconsin has the largest larg-est project enrollment-over 10,000 4-H'ers-of any. state. Through the ownership and care of dairy animals, 4-H'ers gain skills in feeding, breeding and management. They are introduced to how dairy products are marketed, processed and distributed. And they may also start their own herds. CHICAGO-'Trotein and energy for food are in short supply in many parts of the world but not in the U.S.," says Dr. Richard F. Davis, chairman of the dairy science department at the University , of Maryland. Much of America's potential potent-ial supply would be wasted, he notes, without the dairy cow. Nearly 60 per cent of the cow's diet is from protein sources that humans cannot use-grasses and legumes, ' factory by-products, corn stover, brewery wastes and bran. And cows convert this unused energy into milk -a nutritious, nearly perfect food for man. Awards for achievement Some of last year's national nation-al winners of college scholarships scholar-ships donated by Insurance Company of North America bred outstanding Jersey and Holstein cattle, served on judging teams and took top prizes at state fairs. ,' In addition to six $800 national scholarships, the company provides an expense-paid trip to the 54th National 4-H Congress, Nov. 30-Dec. 4 in Chicago, to one top 4-H'er from each state. Up to four medals of honor go to dairy program members in each county. Winners are selected by the Extension Service on the basis of their records of accomplishment. Additional information on the national 4-H dairy program may be obtained from county extension exten-sion agents. Dairying's importance Encouraging an awareness of the dairy industry's significance signi-ficance to the nation and its economy is one of the goals of the national 4-H dairy program pro-gram conducted by the Cooperative Coop-erative Extension Service. Awards for achievement in the program are donated by Insurance Company of North America and arranged through the National 4-H Service Committee, Chicago. Across the country more ' than 90,000 boys and girls from 9 to 19 participate in learn-by-doing 4-H dairy pro- |