• The Roy Simpson and Sons farm in Butler County exhibited prize-registered Holsteins while competing in the 45th All-American Dairy Show last month at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.

One entry, Miss Simpson's Metro Grace, claimed Grand Champion at the Northwest District Championship show in July in Meadville, then went on to win first place at the state fall championship show in Harrisburg.

The animal also was named All-Pennsylvania 4-year-old Holstein for 2008.

The All-American Dairy show attracts exhibitors from all over the United States. In the 4-year-old open show, Simpson's Grace placed fourth, behind cows from Delaware, Texas and Connecticut.

The Simpson farm is in Penn.