Noah Kreider Jr Named To Committee For Potato Promotion
Noah Kreider Jr. of Manheim has been named to a Pennsylvania potato growers committee to study a self-assessment fund for research and promotion under the Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act of 1968. The panel will consider fund size, assessment rates, and methods with temporary chair John Epler and other members from across the state.
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Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Noah Kreider Jr
Manheim
John Epler
Northumberland
Robert H Jones
Bath
Elwood Handwerk
Germansville
Robert Barnett
Coudersport
Lawrence H. Hinkle
Union City
Owen L Barkley
Pennsylvania Cooperative Potato Growers
State Potato Marketing Advisory Council
County Farmers Assn Pions Spring Meeting
The Lancaster County Farmers Association plans its spring meeting for Tuesday March 11 at the Farm and Home Center at 7 30 pm. Chester County Commissioner Carl Empie will discuss higher land taxes and solid waste disposal impacts on agriculture, with John Weidman of Mt Joy showing Russia trip photos. Refreshments will be served.
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Carl Empie
Pennsylvania Farmers Association
Chester County
John Weidman
Mt Joy
Russia
Farm Calendar March Meetings Highlight Local 4H and Dairy Groups
Farm Calendar lists events across Lancaster and Elizabethtown regions. Ayrshire Jersey 4H Dairy Club gathers at Farm and Home Center Monday 7 30 pm, followed by Meat Packers Procers meet Tuesday 11 11 12 at Hershey Community Center. County Dairy Day and Farmers Association meeting occur at Farm and Home Center with 730 pm start. Elizabethtown Donegal Community 4H Club meets at Donegal High School.
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Ayrshire — Jersey
Meat Packers & Processors
Hershey Community Center
Elizabethtown- Donegal
Donegal High
Hackman Receives State Resolution For Conservation Work
Henry H. Hackman of Manheim received the Outstanding Lancaster County Conservationist award at the Soil and Water Conservation District event. State Rep. Jack Horner presented a unanimously passed state resolution praising Hackman for twenty years promoting wise use of natural resources through tours lectures and illustrated presentations. The gathering dubbed Henry Hackman Night at the Farm and Home Center included an enlarged picture presentation after the surprise recognition.
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Lancaster County
Soil and Water Conservation District
Jack Horner
Elizabethtown
Hackman
Henry Hackman
Abram Dombach
Solanco FFA Parent Son Banquet Honors Members
The Solanco Future Farmers of America chapter hosted its Annual Parent and Son Banquet in the school cafeteria. Officers recognized two adults as honorary members Henry N Wenger and John C Hoffman. Kreide named Star Chapter Farmer and Keystone Farmer from Solanco. Scott Mull named Star Greenhand. Local corn production awards went to Glenn Kreider first Roger Campbell second Tom Aaron third.
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Solanco
Future Farmers of America
Henry N Wenger
John C. Hoffman
Lewis Kreide
Yong Kreide
Keystone
Charles Smith
Scott Mull
Glenn Kreider
Roger Campbell
Tom Aaron
Cope
Why Didn’t Farmers Grow Sugar Beets
Lancaster County farmers say sugar beet acreage for the coming season is unlikely due to low profit prospects and high equipment costs. Willis Kilheffer recalls a past test plot and suggests a base guarantee like broiler producers receive to offset crop failure risks.
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Lancaster County
Willis Kilheffer
Manheim R1
Horse Owners Meeting Discusses Barn or Board Plans
A special meeting for all horse owners is set at the Farm Home Center on Wednesday March 12. James P Gallager Extension Animal Specialist Penn State will speak on the topic Board My Horse or Build A Barn and discuss economies and value.
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Farm Home
James P Gallager
Penn State
Jay Irwin
Livestock Day at PSU March 25
Pennsylvania State University hosts Fast Penn State Livestock Day on Tuesday March 25 with sections for beef cattle swine and sheep. The morning program opens at 10 am in the Jarvis Keller Building with 930 am registration and no fee. Keynote speakers include Herrell De Craff of the American Meat Institute and Jerry W Stiles of Agway Inc. Di DeGraff will speak on the importance of...
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State
Thomas B King
Department of
Animal Science
Jarvis Keller
Herrell DeCraff
American Meat Institute of Chicago
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County Farmers Assn
Pions Spring Meeting
Lancaster County Farmers Association
Farm and Home Center
Henry H. Hackman
Manheim K2
House of Representatives
Amos Funk
County Conservation District
Henry Hackman Farm
Solanco Ffa
Horse Owner's Meeting
Psu
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