Better deal proposed bill 219 shields landowners
Editorial notes a Senate Agriculture Committee bill 219 passed 172 to zero in the House would require review before land takings for highways landfills or rights of way. A governor appointed panel and state officials plus three farmers would oversee protections, urging reader contacts to legislators.
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Highway Department
State Secretary of Agriculture
State Planning Commission
College of Agriculture
Penn State
Environmental Resources
Questionable TV ads for agricultural chemicals prompt debate
A reader questions wintertime color TV ads for weed killers aimed at farmers, noting high costs and limited market reach. The piece argues ads should educate about farming and the industry, not merely push products, and suggests broader applicability beyond a tiny audience.
LCFA plans public agriculture showcase at Park City Mall
Lancaster County Farmers Association organizes a week long public relations event at Park City Mall from October 18 to 23. The non profit group will showcase farming to shoppers with merchant support and no cost to LCFA. Big crowds expected for mid October displays and exhibits opening opportunities for public awareness.
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Lancaster County Farmers Association
Park City
LCFA
Lancaster Farming
How Free Are We Lesson From May 23 1976
The article discusses modern freedom as a mixed blessing citing biblical references from I Corinthians 6 and Galatians 5. It cautions that unrestricted appetites physical emotional and spiritual can become bondage and warns that true freedom comes with self discipline responsibility and choosing what is right. It also includes gardening and pond maintenance notes on hay maturity and pond treatments sourced from local agricultural guidance.
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Paul
Now Is The Time To Mow Pastures And Read Labels
Pasture grasses should be clipped in the next weeks to boost production and prevent seed growth which stops mowing. Regular clippings promote new growth and more beef or milk per acre. Read chemical labels and follow directions to avoid trouble and ensure proper use.
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Penna Fish Commission
Open House and meetings on farm calendar week events
Sunday May 2 open house at Welsh Mountain Medical Center 3 to 5 p.m. Monday May 24 Red Rose DHIA board meeting at Farm and Home Center Lancaster 8 p.m. Drumlore Elementary School program on Agricultural Preservation 7 30 p.m host John Munson. Tuesday May 25 Lancaster County Extension Association board meeting 8 p.m. Agway Lancaster store 1140 Dillerville Rd. Continued on Page 12.
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Welsh Mountain Medical Center
Red Rose Dhia
Lancaster
Drumore
John Munson
Lancaster County Extension Association
Board
Agway
Dillerville Rd
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State Senate Agriculture Committee
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Bugs
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