Farm fairs gain funds under new law for premiums and purses
State Agriculture Secretary Leland H. Bull says the measure provides thousands for exhibitor premiums and supports rural Pennsylvania growers. Eligible groups include county and independent societies, statewide organizations, and youth clubs like 4H and FHA. Basic payments total 2060 for operating expenses with up to 10000 cap for other premiums. harness racing may add purses up to 5600 plus 5000 for related costs. Youth groups may receive 2000 for general agricultural operations.
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Pennsylvania
Leland H. Bull
Bull
Cieties
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4 H Club News on Horses at Oasis Ice Cream Parlor
The column continues from Page 14 detailing activities at the Oasis Ice Cream Parlor on Route 230. It references 4 H Club members and their engagement with horses, highlighting local youth programs and community space.
Promotion Deductions For Wool and Lamb To Remain The Same
The American Sheep Producers Council reports promotion deductions for wool and lamb unchanged. Deductions include 1 cent per pound on shorn wool payments and 5 cents per hundredweight on five unshorn lambs, with funding directed to advertising and market development under a 1962 65 agreement approved by producers.
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American Sheep Producers Council,Inc
ASCS
Secretary of Agriculture
Jolly Stitchers Attend Dress Revue
Eight members of the Jolly Stitchers 4-H Club of Farmersville attended Dress Revue on August 16 at Penn Manor High School. Attending were June White Rhoda Halligan Barbara Gockley Sharon Roden Jean Miller Gail Smith Jane Smith and Kaye Smith.
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Jean Miller
Jolly Stitchers 4-H Club
Farmersville
Penn Manor High School
June White
Rhoda Halligan
Barbara Gockley
Sharon Roden
Gail Smith
Jane Smith
Kaye Smith
Chicago Markets Report Prices for Prime and Choice Cattle
Chicago market notes show Prime and High Choice cattle at 29.60 per cwt 1200-1350 pounds and 28.75 for 1500-1585 pounds. Several loads offered Monday with Mixed Good and Choice weights 900-1300 pounds at 24.75-26.50. Bulls, feeders, and heifers priced varied from 21.00 to 26.50 for 600-750 pounds.
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Lancaster County
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Chicago
L. H. Brubaker
Strasburg Pike
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Lititz
Strasburg
Organic Plant Food CO
Grofftown RD
Waterworks
Agway Inc
New Holland
Honey Brook
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