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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1975
Page
2
Farm commentary urges Lancaster area fairs to maintain accessible records and catalogs and to provide ready access to show results and prize animals. It stresses cooperation between fair chairmen publicity directors and reporters to achieve strong photographic and written coverage within space limits.
A narrator recalls a monthly trip to Red Lion to deposit a milk check and pay a $1794 mortgage. The milk check fell short by nearly a hundred dollars, triggering worry for bills and herd redraws as the drive home grew tense.
An article recalls a woman who spread the Fish program across a county, turning a personal effort into a multi-church cooperative offering emergency help, meals, and resources. It highlights lay witness, shared faith, and salt of the earth impact. Also included are gardening tips for pruning 1975 raspberries, applying Malathion and Captan sprays, and a September 30 deadline for a 8c per gallon gasoline tax refund for farmers.
County Agric Agent Max Smith urges farmers to map Johnson Grass infestations and apply Eradicane next spring before corn planting. Extension Office offers details. He also advises farmers to review farm building contents and liability coverage with insurers to ensure adequate replacement cost and liability protection.
Community Press Service outlines August and September activities in Lancaster County. Manheim Young Farmers meet August 25 with high moisture corn program at Manheim High School. August 26 features Lancaster 4 H Hog Show and Sale at the Stockyards. Ag Progress Days start at McDowell Farms near Mercer. September 3 conservation district meeting at Farm and Home Center.
Ed Hart Farmfest 76 executive director urges focusing on America's long agrarian and civic journey, not just war reenactments. He says the Bicentennial should salute all 200 years of sovereignty and achievement, highlighting broader celebrations.
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