Barley family thanks supporters for saving 58 acres farm
The Barley family expresses gratitude to God and all Lancaster County residents who signed petitions wrote letters spoke for them or supported efforts to preserve their 58 acre farm. They urge ongoing public involvement as land use issues are addressed at all government levels. Abe and John Barley Conestoga.
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Lancaster County
Abe
John Barley Conestoga
Critics dispute Harrisburg on Game Law changes and deer policy
A reader blasts a Dear Editor piece calling Game Law violations up 275 percent and disputes claims of major changes since 1947. He argues the law is largely the same, cites shifts in hunting hours and seasons, revenue focus, and asserts selective enforcement and farmer deer damage proposals.
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Harrisburg
Rip van Winkle
Mr. Rabbit
Briar
York praises Bergland on dairy parity price rise
John C. York, General Manager of the Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative, commends Secretary Bergland for raising dairy support to 83 percent of parity. He notes the move helps offset rising production costs but warns it is not a cure for drought and rain effects. He urges a new Farm Bill and highlights long term budget declines in agricultural spending.
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United States Secretary of Agriculture
Robert Bergland
Senate Agriculture Committee
Vermont
New York
United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
John C. York
Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative Assoc., Inc
Wise land use urged amid farmland condemnation concerns
A reader praises Lancaster farming articles on eminent domain and farmland loss. They reference the Red Creek Dam near Lindingville and Barley Brothers farm being taken for a garbage dump, urging broad state action to curb highway takings and waste disposal.
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Lancaster
Red Creek
Landingville
Schuykill County
Barley Brothers
Glastonbury and Joseph of Arimathea in Easter tale
The article muses on Glastonbury as a sacred site and the tradition that Joseph of Arimathea brought Christianity to Britain. It reflects on Joseph as a possible discreet follower who bravely claimed Jesus' body, transforming his life at the crucifixion and leading to the garden tomb of the resurrection.
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England
Glastonbury
Arthur
Guinivere
Glastonbury Abbey
Britain
Jesus Christ
Joseph of
Arimathea
Joseph
Jesus
Mark
Jerusalem
Luke
Matthew
Pilate
Simon Peter
Council
Easter Faith Links Thomas India to Joseph Arimathea Britain
The article reflects on Easter Sunday as more than Jesus resurrection, extending the theme to include the Apostle Thomas in India and Joseph of Arimathea to Britain. It frames Easter as a call to courage and renewed life for believers.
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Apostle Thomas
India
Joseph of
Arimathea
Britain
Jesus Christ
Joseph
Winter hazards for rod grounding and field prep
During winter months hay, straw or other materials may catch on the rods and ground cables can rust or be pulled from moist soil. Ensure the rod system is well grounded, free of obstructions, and grounded into moist soil. It remains early spring and time to plow and start crops.
Farm Calendar Week of April 10 11 12
Sunday April 10 Have a Happy Easter. Monday April 11 Conrad Weiser Chapter of Young Farmers hosts Solar Energy meeting at the high school vo ag dept. Berks County training on multiflora rose control at the Ag Center. Tuesday April 12 Spring banquet for Lancaster County Farmers Association at Sherwood Knoll Dining Room. Poultry Sales and Service short course at Penn State. Lancaster Farm and Home Foundation board meeting at Farm and Home Center. Ontelaunee Grange Open House with James Ross as speaker. Wednesday April 13 Lebanon County Conservation District board meeting at 8 p m Room 207.
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Conrad Weiser
Young Farmers
Vo-Ag
Lancaster County Guernsey Breeders
Penn State
Lancaster Farm and Home Foundation Board of Directors
Farm and Home Center
Ontelaunee Grange 1617
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