Weather and Crop Service Begins Second Century of Service
The Weather and Crop Service marks its 100th anniversary in November. Originating in 1872 under the Army Signal Service, it now operates as a joint USDA Statistical Reporting Service and NOAA effort. It relies on about 3,000 county agents 13,000 volunteer observers and thousands of crop reporters to provide weekly weather and crop data guiding production inventories and prices.
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Army Signal Service
Weather and Crop Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Statistical Reporting Service
Commerce Department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Harness Racing Funds to be Sent Earlier to Fairs
Pennsylvania state and county fair associations will receive 1972 harness racing revenues 90 percent early. Secretary Jim McHale ordered a simplified form to allow five months early allotment. balances paid after the annual audit. Last year's disbursement from unknown.
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Pennsylvania
Jim McHale
Fair funds boost economy and youth groups statewide
Harness racing revenues for fairs reach 1.3 million dollars. An additional 250,000 dollars is distributed to nearly 120 county Future Farmers of America and 4-H groups while 41,000 dollars supports eight state wide organizations for agricultural competitions and education. McHale notes county fairs stimulate agriculture interest and boost local economies by funding treasuries earlier in the year.
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Future Farmers of America
McHale
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the Weather and Crop Service
the Beacon Dealers OF
Lancaster County
H. Jacob Hoober
Intercourse
H. M. Stauffer & Sons, Inc
Leola, Pa
Kenneth McCracken
Earl Sauder, Inc
New Holland, Pa
PAN Allis-Chalmers
Gramelli
Quarryville, Pa
Nissley Farm Service
Washington Boro
L. H. Brubaker
Lancaster, Pa
Roy H. Buch, Inc
Ephrata
R. D
Eter Hetet
Limestone
Organic Plant Food CO
Norman Road
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