12—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 16, 1962 National Farmers Organization Backs Administration Program The National Farmers Or ganisation this week came out in fax or ol the tann hill as repoited out of the House Ag nrultuie Committee In a letter to all the mem ben, ot the House Of Repre sentatu es, the oigamzation repi esentmg laimeis in eight com belt states, took a stand in taioi ol the pending legis lation Roheit E Casper, nee pre sident and legislatne lepre sentative of the group, wiole in the letter, “The National Fanners Oigamzation has, up to now taken no stand on the pioposed new tann legislation The national boaid ot dnec tors of the NFO, meeting 3Ma> IS, 1962. said national boaid consisting ot memheis ot both political paities, has decided to issue a statement in sup port ot the Bill lepoited out by the House Agucultuial Committee”. With lefeience to the case of the “so-called Estes at fait the lettei said in pait “M e think it is moie impor tant to lealize that the real scandal lies in the passage ot programs by Congress that have cost billions of dollars in the handling and storage ot tarm, commodities for ■which theie has been no immediate mar ket. and the failure of farm eis and farm organizations to accept their responsibilities in adjusting supply to de mand.” Casper said his organization believes farmers must adjust the supply of goods to meet the demand whether there are farm programs or not. But, he pointed out, if there were no orderly programs to help the farmer make this ad justment, it would be made thiough “some sort of chaos in our agricultural system ” He said the KFO believes the faun problem is primarily the responsibility of the farm er, and that he should expect no more exemption from re sponsibility for solving his pro blem than exists for the tax payer. “For those who believe, in so-called free markets and the elimination of government from the picture, they will, for the first time, hate a chance to vote for this ... We do not believe they should expect more,” the letter continued. Casper said the EFO took the stand because they believ ed the older farm organiza tions (Grange, Farm Bureau, and Farmers Union) had re versed their stands on farm legislation. He cited congres sional debate on the legisla tion passed in 1954 in which it was stated that Farm Bureau had written the bill, and Farm Bureau and county agents were accused of pack ing public meetings held for discussion of the proposed bills. In 1954, Casper said, both the Farmers Union and Grange opposed the bill vigor Buell Soil Needed - - ff you’ie planning to plant vine crops, such as cucumbers, squash pumpkins and musk imelons, xou’ll need a good ncu loam soil containing plent\ of oigame matter, explains James O Dull, -vegetable extension specialist Vine crops also need plentv of fertilizer and insect control If irngation is needed do it m the da>time Conti ol Flies -- Sanitation is Atill the most important factor ously claiming that it regi mented farmeis. He said, the NFO believes fanneis can and should do manj of the things foi theni sehes that the> now expect the go\eminent to do foi them “Me suppoit such legislation as will best maintain om pie sent social economics, and political stiuctme and will aid tanneis in their e'torts to help themsehes." the letter com hided. Take Guesswork Out of Dairy Feeding... The amazing new electronic COWculator eliminates profit loss from over feeding or under feeding. . . helps you obtain the greatest possible income over feed cost. Taking into consideration -all the variables which affect milk profits, the COWculator electronically computes the Maximum Profit Feeding program for each cow. ... in just 60 seconds. PASTURE CAN’T DO IT ALONE. For peak milk production, supplement your pasture with Farm Bureau’s popular DARI-PAK Dairy Ration. It’s available in 14% and 16 %, tasty Coarse Tex ture or palatable Pellets. Take yours in bags or bulk either way you benefit from our Grain Ex change Program full retail price for your home grain. Ask about our Large-User Program • extra discounts and refunds based on size of deliveries and volume of feed used. Start Today::.Feed the Farm Bureau Way! Guernsey 4-H Holds Judging Practice Meet A session of practice judg- A total of 33 members, out In* was the mam feature of of * membership of 42, were tl e recent meeting of the at le meeting. Guernsey 4-H club at the home At the July 11 meeting on of Her\ey Ferguson, Kirkwood the farm of Robert McSparr- Rl. mg and showing demonstia- Offlcial nidge at the prac- tlon wIR b e presented. Mary tice iassion was Byron Gmter, Eu en Mumma, daughter of a student in dairy husbandry an( j ji 13- Harry Mumma, at the Pennsylvania State Uni- Manheim R 1) an(i winner of versity and a member of the .. . „ . ... 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Qualified FIELDMEN are anxious to serve and assist you in designing a PROFITABLE DAIRY FEEDING PROGRAM For Prompt Courteous Service, In Bogs or Bulk, Coll . . • Lancaster EX 4-0541 New Holland Quarryville ELgin 4-2146 STerling 6-2126 Harry Mumma farm at Man heim Rl, gave a set of rea sons for his placing of the classes. He will be a senior student when he returns to campus in the fall. • an, Peach Bottom Rl, a fitt- Manheim 665-2466 sent a fitting demonstr; Last year’s champion o' sey showman at the 4-n r{ up, Donald Ankrum, Soj Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anp Peach Bottom, will strate showmanship. During the 20 yearn World War 11, Ameruvni sumed about 20 po IIIU butter and margarine p Pr son each year. Wait.me ages contributed to xe»iu combined consumption lecord low of 14 4 ponmj;, u 1946. In 1947-49, u slße * the two spreads was 16 pouid| and has since increased to only 17 pounds, still lo per cent b«. low the 1935-39 ateiage. 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