Land use in Lancaster County and farming impacts
A Lancaster Farming feature discusses upcoming land use debates shaping how residents work, live and farm. It highlights conservation plans required by 1977, costs of terraces and silt ponds, and urges farmers to engage with REAP funding and taxation referendums while urging public support for preserving rural character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Save Solance
Environment and Leaf
Lancaster Environmental Action Federation
State of
Pennsylvania
Congress
Reforming REA loans to reflect modern rural power needs
The article notes the shift from 2 percent REA loan subsidies to new terms including 5 percent insured loans and guaranteed loans where private capital is available. It argues for adjusting federal energy subsidies toward fiscal responsibility while maintaining rural electric service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Departments
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Freedom and responsibility in human choice sermon
A high school cafeteria discussion explores why God permits suffering, stressing human freedom to choose good or evil. The sermon recalls Genesis creation, man as steward, and a final judgment where all are held accountable for their use of gifts from God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Earth
Paul
Modern Farm Advice on Hay Stretching and Parasite Control
Farmers advised to stretch hay supplies this spring due to high prices by cutting hay purchases and using grain or silage. Inspect and treat parasites like lice and ringworm promptly,Capstan fungicide recommended for ringworm. Emphasizes careful farm planning with seeds and supplies bought ahead and risks from stray animals and birds to livestock.
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Lancaster
Land Use and Farmer Action
LEAF
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ In the USA
Community Press Service
Tao
Iame Er ii
Rev
Althouse
Max Smith County Agr
Agent Telephone
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