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Campaign Steering Committee reports progress in Farm Gifts drive
Area Chairmen announced volunteer canvassers have been recruited in half the county districts with the rest to be added by January. The Farm Gifts Division aims for 250000 dollars from farm families and agriculture related business, plus 125000 from other donors to support a Center for agricultural meetings and services. The Center will host advisory agencies, lectures, exhibits, and conferences under the Foundation and local groups. The effort is endorsed by major agricultural groups and local business associations including the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and a Citizens Committee. Tobacco show guidance describes leaf selection and exhibit prep. county exhibitors may move to the State Show if not shown locally, with January 8 as transfer day.