Agriculture chief releases farm survey findings in Harrisburg
Acting Secretary Kent Shelhamer reported results of a week old survey showing rural roads blocked by ice as the top issue for farmers. He cited assurance from Transportation Secretary William Sherlock that rotary plows and other measures will be used to restore access to farms.
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Harrisburg
Kent Shelhamer
Commonwealth
Shelhamer
Transportation
William Sherlock
Weather hits farmers nationwide in 1977 winter
Severe winter of 1977 spurs broad farm impact across sectors. Experts warn small grains hay and crops may suffer damage while fruit, vegetable, and egg production face declines and higher prices. John Hoffmann of the Pennsylvania Poultry Federation cites eggs as the immediate pressure point.
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John Hoffman
Pennsylvania Poultry Federation
Red Rose 4 H Club Honors Members at Annual Dinner
The Red Rose 4 H club honored members at their annual dinner at the Farm and Home Center. The event featured recognitions for work with animals and performances. Marty Burkins of Holtwood received two gifts including a silver trophy to preserve memories of the year. Continued on Page 27.
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Agands
Bir Yee Ene Besarte Beef Club
Marty Burkins
Holtwood Ri
Marty
J. C. Snavely & Sons
Landisville
Schools Save York County Dairies From Milk Dump
Governor Shapp reopened Pennsylvania schools delaying a milk surplus in York County. M Ebert Rutter of Rutttery Dairy York said schools opening allowed diversion of milk to other state areas or plants. Green's Dairy of York halted school processing as cuts began.
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Joyce Bupp
York County
York
Shapp
Pennsylvania
M. Ebert Rutter
Tery Dairy
Rutter
Green
Dairy situation under control in rough weather
Jim Sumner of Inter-State Milk Producers says weather disruptions threaten gas for plants and delays in milk sales. He notes a 6 percent rise in production risking surplus, while public and private sectors monitor daily changes and act to stay ahead. Acting Secretary Shelhamer confirms status shifts.
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Dieter Krieg
Lancaster
Jim Sumner
Inter-State Milk Producers
Philadelphia
Sumner
Inter- State
Kent Shelhamer
Northeastern dairy losses soar in deep winter freeze
John C. York of the Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative reports milk losses could reach sixty thousand dollars daily as a blizzard cripples farms across Pennsylvania and New York. He cites unplowed roads, 20 foot drifts, and a regional emergency in several counties including western New York and St. Lawrence.
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Syracuse
N.Y
United States
John C. York
Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative
Quarryville
Pennsylvania
New York
York
St. Lawrence
Red Rose 4-H Beef and Sheep Club trophy photo lineup
A group photo captures Red Rose 4-H Beef and Sheep Club members with their trophies after the annual dinner. Seated are Gary Eberly champion county showman Marty Burkins champion county and district steer Jeff Martin reserve district steer. Standing are Tim Hess reserve county steer and Frey cousins Ernie Jamie Fritz with the champion lightweight trio. Ken Brubaker was absent as state Farm Show beef showman.
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Red Rose 4-H
Gary Eberly
Marty Burkins
Jeff Martin
Tim Hess
Frey Cousins
Frey
Ernie
Jamie
Fritz
Ken Brubaker
Farm Calendar and Home Life Highlights
A compilation issue listing sections such as Homestead Notes Womens' Calendar Jr. Cooking Edition and features on FHA Home Ec, DHIA reports, and sale results plus public sales register. It notes pages for Joyce Bupp Chester Berks and district farm topics across 46 48 51 52 54 and sale reports at 110.
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Joyce Bupp
Chester Dhia
Berks Dhia
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Red Rose
Sarah Lynn Brubaker
Barbara Herr
Harriburg
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