Govt and farmers discuss farm fuel supply problems
Representatives of 17 farm groups met in Washington with Under Secretary J. Phil Campbell and other officials to address agriculture energy needs. Campbell said there is no quick fix and the problem must be managed week by week. ASCS will take Departmental responsibility for the energy crisis with Nicholas H. Smith as energy coordinator, continuing until resolved. Farm groups pledged support for conservation while warning about consumer impacts.
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Washington
J. Phil Campbell
Campbell
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Nicholas H. Smith
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Smith
Lancaster County Farmers at Camp Hill Convention Address Fuel Issues
A large Lancaster County delegation attended the Pennsylvania Farmers Association meeting in Camp Hill. Speakers warned reduced planting and possible crop loss if farm diesel fuel remains scarce. ASCS officials outlined hardship procedures while urging conservation and coordination with USDA and state agencies.
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Pennsylvania Farmers Association
Camp Hill
Lancaster County
Donald Hershey
Reid Wissler
Jesse Balmer
Ivan Yost
Carlton G
Breez
Tate
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