Farm Wives The Most Overemployed And Happiest
A column reflecting on farm wives who juggle off farm jobs and farm duties. The writer notes as many as 50 percent hold outside work, with women handling books and field tasks while shouldering household and community duties. She highlights evolving partnerships, political engagement, and the enduring stereotype of machismo on farms. The piece ends with a vivid anecdote about Evelyn Landis and a green dress moment.
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Wild horse as an unusual Christmas gift idea
Frank and Doris Goodlander of the Northeast Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Center in Lewisberry Pa urge adopting a wild horse as a unique Christmas gift. About 60 young horses are on hand with a $125 adoption fee. Call 717 938 2560 or write PO Box 178 Lewisberry PA 17339. The center has since 1982 seen over 1600 horses and burros adopted.
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Doris Goodlander
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Ohio crop report notes ahead pace for corn and soybeans
The Ohio weekly crop report shows corn harvest at 82 percent, behind last year and the five-year average, while soybean combining stands at 98 percent complete, ahead of last year by two points with a five-year average of 99 percent. Winter wheat remains in good condition. The 1985 season summary highlights ideal mid-April weather, early corn and soybean planting progress, and waterlogged northwest fields causing standing water but not major harm.
Subsidy dispute stalls farm bill debate in congress
Washington AP House Senate conferees on the 1985 farm bill met briefly to approve agricultural research provisions then split to negotiate commodity trade and food stamp sections They approved staff recommendations for new research funds biotechnology emphasis and support for small farms but could not resolve dairy grains cotton and rice subsidy disputes Helms said progress by small groups was encouraging and a agreement could come next week with a Dec 13 adjournment looming The bill seeks to replace policies expired Sept 30 covering subsidies and food stamps.
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