State soil conservation bid favors rapid land protection
A state official urged accelerating conservation easement purchases to preserve open space near cities, citing Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh where a $7 million park project led to a 40 million assessment rise. The talk warned delaying urban land conservation will raise costs, while a district skit illustrated farmer objections to soil programs.
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County Soil Conservation Awards Honor Local Workers
Amos Funk and officials presented certificates of commendation to Abner Houseknecht and Steve Mace for service in soil conservation. W Martin Muth received a special award for lifetime work with the Soil Conservation Service. Campbell noted Muth’s long county impact. Forney Longenecher won the district plaque for outstanding conservation work in 1964. Benny Givler delivered the annual report.
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Arthur R Campbell, Jr
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County Soil Conservation Office
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Forney F Longenecher
Benny Givler
Lancaster County Soil Conservation District
Foney F Longenecker
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