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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1981
Page
6
A Knight Ridder summary warns the U.S. food system faces a looming crisis as energy costs rise and resources dwindle. Agriculture officials and planners warn that price spikes and limited availability could occur within decades, with central cities at potential earlier risk.
A 1980 study titled The Cornucopia Project warns that U.S. food systems face “kingsize problems” from soil loss to energy and water strain. It notes 6 million acres yearly lost to urbanization and rising petroleum use in farming, with transport costs often exceeding growing costs.
Controversy over the herbicide 2 4 D grows as officials, scientists, and residents clash over its safety. Allen Erickson cites blood tests showing no dangerous residues, while others warn of possible links to cancer miscarriages and neurological effects. Milham finds no link to spraying near Ashford, but debate continues among environmental groups, farmers, and industry.
Two summer tractor pulls are scheduled at Lorain County Fairgrounds this weekend. The Lorain County Junior Fair Board sponsors the event with weigh in from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Wellington fairgrounds. Entry is 8 dollars, prizes pay back a percentage of entry fees with 25 percent to first, 15 percent to second, and 10 percent to third. spectator admission is 2 dollars.
The Lorain County Agricultural Society sponsors the annual OS TPA sanctioned tractor pull at the fairgrounds Saturday at 7 p.m. with classes from 3 000 to 17 000 pounds and entry fees of 20 dollars. Spectators pay 5 dollars and prize money totals 6 300 dollars. Contact Dorrell Pitts for details.
The Grafton 4-H Club will sponsor a small animal show July 19 at the Lorain County Fairgrounds for all 4-H members. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and judging begins at 11 a.m. Rabbits and chickens are among the entries, with trophies and ribbons awarded.
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