02 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1967
Page
1
County Agent M M Smith informs 4H Baby Beef Club members of a two day roundup. On Tuesday December 5 livestock arrivals occur between 800 am and 11:00 am at the Stockards hog barn for tagging weighing and stall placement. The event opens at 1:00 pm with the county roundup focusing on project completions and State Farm Show selection.
Everett Newswanger reports on Lanford Martin of the Garden Spot Chapter who on a Wednesday after school farm visit says the cost of land and the cost of living are the major challenges facing farmers today. His remarks reflect worries from Lancaster County agriculture.
Agrime is a crushed limestone sold by grade under state and ACP standards. It sweetens soil by raising pH and supplies calcium magnesium and trace elements. The article notes variability in composition and a lowest acceptable grade of 65 percent CaCO3. It also discusses farmers’ costs and self-sufficiency through diversification and education, featuring youth Linford and teacher Philip Ogline.
Syracuse report on the National Grange Centennial Session closing with goals for the second century. The organization seeks rural parity in income and public services, more jobs, and expanded medical, literary, water, and sanitary facilities. It urges a national land policy, non-recourse farm loans, import quotas on meats, and enforcement to protect domestic prices.
Lancaster Farming marks an anniversary with this issue and notes editorial reflections on Page 4. The edition emphasizes milestone progress and community farming coverage.
Farm calendar notesPenn State University hosts a tax and social security short course Monday December 4 from 4 to 6 pm at the Farm building Manheim Young Farmers Farm Management Meet at 7 30 pm at the School Ag Building Tuesday December 5 features a 4H Baby Beef Show at Lancaster Stock Yards.
Rep Richard Fulton of Tennessee told a Nashville farm audience that urban lawmakers understand agriculture and that American farming delivers the basics of life. He urged policies to let farmers gain income parity without harming taxpayers or consumers. A Thursday dairy barn tour by Albert Mellinger Farm in Strasburg and other area stops highlighted farm construction ideas amid snow.
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