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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1976
Page
1
About 40 people attended a question and answer session with USDA Assistant Secretary Richard L. Feltner in Leesport to discuss federal farm policy. The event aimed to inform local residents and farmers about policy developments and implications.
Walter Shaub of Stevens received a special plaque of appreciation from the Lancaster County Poultry Association after serving two years as president. The honor came during the association’s Thursday evening banquet at Historic Strasburg with over 300 attendees.
Lancaster County 4-H dairy projects honored at the Farm and Home Center. Doug Hershberger of Berks County Ag Center won the top prize during the evening amid a crowd of about 200. The Washington official spoke on marketing and consumer services as part of a Pennsylvania tour. Shaub presided as president noting new programs including an in service day for home economics teachers. Penn Field Feeds sponsored a prize for the Solanco area Holstein exhibitor.
About one third of meeting attendees were farmers. Feltner led the opening address during a long Q and A. Teachers toured Cloisterdale and Victor Weaver then returned to the Farm and Home Center for an eggs and poultry demonstration. Promotion material and Pennfield prizes for dairy breed projects were awarded to Lois Warner Brown Swiss Warren Schmuck Ayrshire Connie Balmer Guernseys Ellen Schmuck Jerseys.
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