Meeting Minutes from Pennsylvania Egg Marketing Association
Ben Burkholder opened the session with reports on member interests and Ray Sauder was tasked to discuss prior assignments. Sauder urged marketers to supply buyers with what they want when they want it while noting production planning and education of producers to meet demand. He warned against price disruptions and emphasized that costs are high and reduction is unlikely. Earl Hess pondered whether the marketing issue is buying or selling eggs, predicting a shift to sophisticated merchandising by dealers. Tom Smith compared regional costs to the south, noting a six cent cost differential and freight gaps, and urged better organization and closer cooperation to meet competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sauder
Ray
Egs
Earl Hess
Tom Smith
South
The Bible and Faithful Action Stand in Scripture
A devotional meditation urges doing the works of him who sent us as Jesus did. It argues blocks come from not acting on God given ideas and invites careful meditation on realizing that God works through thoughts in our mind. Act on divine ideas to see good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Holiday Fire Safety with Christmas Trees
Advice stresses using freshly cut trees kept moist in water or sand to prevent fire risk. Do not place candles near trees or drapes. Keep fire prevention in mind during holiday decorations.
Pennsylvania Egg Quality Push at Meeting
President Burkholder appoints Irwin Musser Richard Buss and David Lehman to the Nomination Committee to report at the January 9 meeting. Sam Berenson and K M Sonders are named to the Auditing Committee. General discussion notes buying and selling pressures with selling stronger, and the organization cites store door delivery as a competitive advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkholder
Irwin Musser
Richard Buss
David Lehman
Sam Berenson
K. M Sonders
South
Training A Dog 4 Hers in the Dog Project
Basic hints for 4 H members training dogs emphasize a stern controlled voice with one word commands when possible. Sessions should be about ten minutes to avoid boredom or fatigue and feature plenty of praise and petting for correct performance. Contact the county agent for information on the 4 H Dog Project.
Smallest to largest hummingbirds span tiny to nine inches
A historical note reports hummingbird sizes from the smallest bee sized birds to the largest reaching about nine inches, highlighting extraordinary range in the species.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pa. Egg Marketing Association
Presdent
Ben Burkholder
Secretas
Tiea
Lancaster
Leroy Zook
C. B. Hoober & Son
Starline
Lancaster Silo Company
Creek Hill
Pennsylvania
John Deere
John Deere Toys
Wenger Implement, Inc
A. B. C. Graf
New Holland
F, Inc
M. S. Yearsley & Sons
West Chester
Schotzberger
van Dale
Caleb M
Wenger
Drumore Center
R. D
Quarryville
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