Ephrata Fair Opens Amid Rain With High Spirits
Despite rain, the 59th annual Ephrata Fair kicked off with livestock shows, FFA judging, and tractor driving demos at mini park. Winners crowned in the greased pig and rooster scramble events included Todd Howell and Frank in the 12 to 15 year division, with other youth prizeholders from Lititz and Denver areas.
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Ihrata
Phrata Livestock Breeders
Imen
Minurity Park
FFA
Lancaster County
Martin
Dogwood Drive
Ephrata Ri
Todd Howell
Ysuckle Lane
Ephrata
Frank In
Denver Ri
Gary ‘G
Fourth Street
Denver
Fick Wolf
Jesse If
Sleepy Hollow Road
Lititz
Ule Fox
Fox
Pennsylvania Egg Promotion Aims to Boost Restaurant Sales
The Pennsylvania Egg Marketing Association completed a restaurant promotion program intended to lift egg sales to eating establishments. Early observer reports suggest strong potential as 20 to 30 percent of eggs are eaten away from home. Further details to follow on page 22.
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Dieter Krieg
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Egg Marketing Association
Farm Calendar and Notes Highlights
A compact page lists items from Farm Calendar to Public Sales with sections on editorial comments life on the farm and farm events. It includes notes on horse show listings DHIA data and local classifieds across Lampeter Dauphin Berks York Park and Lebanon areas.
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Farm Calendar
Ida
Joyce Bupp
Lebanon
DHIA
Lampeter Fair
Pumpkin and squash harvest expected in Lancaster County
Lancaster County growers report a satisfactory harvest this year with pumpkins and squash of good size. Arnold Lueck notes a generally favorable season for vine crops and predicts strong Halloween and Thanksgiving sales. Growers mention spraying for insects and blight with no major problems, while jack o lantern types remain popular as Halloween approaches.
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Kendace Borry
Lancaster County
Thomas
Step Qipkins
Ted
Pesticide Certification Boost Affects Private Buyers
Harrisburg reports that by October 21 private pesticide applicators must show certification to purchase restricted chemicals. Only about half have tested so far, while commercial applicators show a similar gap. Continued on page 16.
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Dieter Krieg
Harrisburg
Oley Valley Fair Draws Crowds Despite Saturday Rain
Thousands attended the 31st annual Oley Valley Community Fair in Berks County. Exhibits ranged from needlecraft to fruit and vegetable displays with livestock shows and a tractor pull. Rain failed to dampen the turnout.
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Laurel Schaeffer
Berks County
Oley
Oley Valley
Little Berks
Ha Secoudiday AP Tie Dent
Pumpkin Man Awaits Busy Season Near Hinkletown
A roadside stand near Hinkletown Pennsylvania shows the pumpkin man preparing for the harvest season as crowds are expected to buy locally grown gourds and seasonal decor.
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Hinkletown
Egg industry outraged by USDA school egg limit proposal
Lancaster area egg producers react to a USDA plan to cap egg use in school lunches at three per week. Industry figures urge supporters to oppose via letters to lawmakers. Public comments accepted for four weeks to William G. Boling, USDA Child Nutrition Programs, Washington DC 20250.
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Dieter Krieg
Lancaster
U.S
William G. Boling
USDA
Food and Nutrition Service
Washington, D.C
Lancasters Farming
James P. Fleming
United Egg Producers
American Heart Association
Cow pastures spared nuclear bomb residue
Eastern U S dairy regions report no milk contamination after a recent atomic blast from Red China. Inter-State Milk Producers Cooperative says continuous tests show milk safe and pastures unaffected. ongoing monitoring will continue.
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Southampton
Red
China
United States
Inter-State Milk Producers Cooperative
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