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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1977
Page
1
A compact local page features letters from readers, homestead notes, and gardening notes including home on the range reflections and plant lovers corner. It mentions local contributors and brief community updates alongside small caregiver notes and classified glimpses.
In Frystown, Pennsylvania, Joel C. Habegger unveils a total confinement hog operation joining Pennfield Corporation. The over 32 790 square foot barns aim for strict cleanliness with hospital like standards. Swine Service Specialists built the facility at a cost over six hundred thousand dollars and plan to use part of the site for Pennfield research plus Open House events for area farmers. Other companies participated in the rollout.
Lancaster County orchardists forecast an above average to very good harvest this year for apples peaches pears and plums though cherry crops suffered earlier from a cold snap in April. Richard Haas of New Danville, farming 175 acres, expects full crops from his apples and fruit despite a dry spell that has cooled recently.
Paul Keene, a 500 acre organic farmer near Penns Creek, explains that organic methods favor balance with nature rather than warfare on pests. The concept traces to Sir Albert Howard in India and aims to maximize productivity by maintaining ecosystem harmony.
York County visit by Penn State Livestock Specialist Dr. Ak e Lee and agronomists highlights warm season grasses. Big Blue Grass and Switchgrass form a blend tested at Warrington Green livestock farm since 1973. The grasses yield well and extend summer grazing during hot weather.
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