—Unwter Farming. Saturday. Oct. 11. 1975 74 scrkamim; mimi The incensed hen ostrich at Marine World Afnca/LSA amusement park. Redwood City. Calif., is mad because the photographer invaded her privacy and moved in for a closeup. Berks Co. farmers group hold dinner The Berks County Far mers Association observed its 25th anniversary at a dinner meeting recently held at the Vo-Tech East School, Oley. (To be a member of the organization ones principal business must be farming.) This anniversary represents a continuous growth in numbers and activities for the 25 years. Over one-half of the people engaged in agriculture in Berks Co. are members of the group. Mr. William Myer, Myerstown Rl, president, presided at the affair. The four men who organized this group are: Mr. Alvin Derr, Alburtis, Pa.; Webster Fetterman, Barto; Owen Gerhard, Bali; John Grubb, Bechtelsville; Alan Schantz, Barto. Members for 25 years (each was given a cer tificate): Paul Anthony, Strausstown; Curtis R. Bashore, Bethel; Stanley Fox, Palm; Horace Hoff man, Barto; Ernest Johnson and sons, Boyertown; Lloyd Masemore, Barto; Andrew Schertel, Barto; Lawrence Schoenly, Barto. Mr. Melvin Hoffman, Leesport; Mr. John Grubb, Palm; and Mr. William Moore, Myerstown were honored as past presidents of the organization. Mr. Albert Trexler, Executive director of the Berks Co. Soil Conservation Service was recognized for his outstanding assistance and contribution to the \M- Old Guard IjaoaflQEKaO S® ODD pi" fflY/ fanners since I H l Mi " A financially strong Company who is dedicated to providing the broadest coverage at the lowest rates to Pennsylvania farmers Let us show you what we can do for you See our agent in your area NEVIN E. HUNT, cien Rock, pa J. WILBUR MARTIN, 215 Manor five , MillerSville, PA LUKE M. MARTIN, 367 Valley View Or, New Holland, PA Short courses offered at Penn State Pest Management and Environmental Quality Correspondence Course The basic principles of pest management and their application to improving the environment are included in Correspondence Course 181, Pest Management and Environmental Quality. The 11-lesson course discusses management practices in control of common insects and mites. Weed control, formulations and toxicity of pesticides, how to read a pesticide label, pesticide safety, and other items which contribute to association in the con servation of our natural resources. The policy development process of Pennsylvania Farmers Assoc, which is affiliated with Farm Bureau, starts at the local level and at this meeting 32 policies were read, discussed and voted on by the general membership. These are submitted to the state office and will be voted on at the state annual meeting to be held in Pittsburgh Nov. 9-12. The membership drive will be conducted from now until Jan 1. Mr. Evald Wicks, Strausstown and Mr. Ernest Heckman, Lehartsville are cochairman. Gene McDowell, Organizational Regional Director showed slides of farm operations in Berks Co. A “Meet the Candidate” night is planned for Oct. 17 at the Berks Co. Agriculture Center. XXX Milk Is Regularly Checked Dairy cooperatives and processors have complete quality control programs to assure consumers that the milk they purchase is free from adulteration, says Sidney E. Barnard, Ex tension dairy specialist, The Pennsylvania State University. Federal and state regulations require regular checking for an tibiotics and pesticides. Dairy farmers follow exact procedures to be sure that milk is not adulterated. pest control and a cleaner and safer environment. Although the course was written for Pennsylvanians who want to be certified as Private or Commercial Applicators or restricted use pesticides, any individual can enroll. Non- Pennsylvanians cannot be certified but will receive a Course Examination. Pennsylvanians who do not desire certification also will receive the Course Examination. The Private Applicator Examination of The Penn sylvania Department of Agriculture will be for warded with the course to Pennsylvanians desiring certification. A special application form is necessary; it can be secured from any County Agent office. To enroll in the course, send a check in the amount of $6.00, payable to The Pennsylvania State University, to Course 181,307 Agricultural Administration Building, University Park, Pa., 16802. Farm Income Tax And Social Security Social Security Short Course The annual Farm Income Tax and Social Security BIG HUB TIRE SERVICE LOCATED 1 MILE WEST OF BLUE BALL ON ROUTE 322. PHONE 354-4931 Short Course for 197 S will be held from December 8 to 12 on the main campus of The Pennsylvania State University. The 1975 Farm Income Tax and Social Security Short Course has been completely revised to in clude tax developments as they pertain to child care, self-employed retirement, and the annual employer’s return. Members of the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration will join University staff in discussing filing requirements, reporting depreciation, treatment of other income, .completing the 1040, Social Security, prorating expenses, filing corrected returns, net operating loss, capital gains and losses, investment tax credit, changes in income averaging, special tax matters, involuntary conversion, balance sheet, Pennsylvania corporation tax, preparing for an in formal audit, and how to be a good tax practitioner. Special emphasis will be placed on Public Law 94-12 (Retirement Plans HR-10 and IRA) and itemized and standard Deductions. The registration fee is $4O for Pennsylvanians and $45 for non-Pennsylvanians. Please do not pay in ad vance; fee is payable at registration time on December 8,1975, Advance application is desirable since facilities may limit the number ac cepted for the course. Application blanks and a dairy schedule can be secured from the Director of Short Courses, 306 Agricultural Admin. Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa 16802, or from your local county agent. Ice Cream Short Course The annual Ice Cream companies to small family Short Course of The Penn- businesses, soft serve sylvania State University operations, and sales and will be held January 12-22, technical personnel from 1976. Lectures, demon- allied industries. Students strations, laboratory come from throughout the practice and visits to large United States, and several and small ice cream plants foreign countries are usually are intergrated to provide represented, information about the for- The registration fee, which mulation, manufacture, and included field trip tran distribution of both hard and spoliation costs, is $5O for soft ice cream and ice milk, Pennsylvanians and $6O for sherberts, ices, vegetable fat non-Pennsylvanians, products, and other types of Enrollment is limited to 45 frozen desserts. Because of students, the diverse interests and Application blanks and background of the students further information can be who attend, course content is secured from the birector of broad in scope. Short Courses, *306 Ag. Ad- Lectures cover quality min. Bldg., University Park, problems and their solution, Pa. 16802. industry trends, formula selection, ingredients, equipment, mix processing, freezing, aeration, har dening, and storage. In struction and practice are given in the procedures involved in mix calculations. Approximately 40 frozen dessert samples will be prepared, evaluated, and compared to commercial products purchased through normal channels of distribution. Previous experience in the ice cream industry is not required. A typical class includes representatives from the largest ice cream w *.
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