National 4-H Center to host 29th Conference in June
The piece notes the 29th National 4-H Conference will open in Chevy Chase Maryland near Washington D C and run through Friday June. It highlights the new Center's 1214 acre site dedicated to youth development and the Four H aims Head Heart Hands Health. A Friends of 4-H Day will honor public contributions and Pennsylvania 4-H members helped furnish center bedrooms.
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State Soil Commission Seeks End to New Start Ruling
State Soil Conservation Commission opposes federal limits on new starts under Public Law 566 and urges merit based funding. The letter notes 600000 acres already filed in 1959 and highlights Lackawaxen Tributaries project in Wayne County as the one start authorized in Pennsylvania. Dr. Mueller and associates at Penn State report temperature effects on egg shell strength, showing 85 F for 8 months yields thinner shells, lower calcium, and 20 percent less feed.
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USDA Defines Policies On Lamb Buying Systems
USDA announces interpretation under the Packers and Stockyards Act noting unfair practices by packers dealers and market agencies in lamb purchasing. Methods include paying only for a designated average weight and subtracting weight from true weight, causing incorrect tickets and misleading market information. A complaint example shows price discounts applying to total weight, creating contingency pricing based on excess weight.
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Don’t Forget Annual Chicken Barbecue Today
Community event at Lititz Springs Park features a chicken barbecue from 3 to 7 p.m. Queen and cooking contests begin at 7 p.m. Adults pay 1.50 and children 1.00. Proceeds support local activities.
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