vjf'* /thaulfc/' >}pin>i Lancaatar Farming. Saturday. Nov. 29, 1975 Agri-women develop policies MILWAUKEE. WI - “Realising that food la a global concern, we accept the reapondbtlity to mpport American agriculture and the family farm.” With that atatement precluding a aerlea of nine concema, several York County farm women participated in the □rat animal meeting of the American Agri-Women recently at the Marc Plaza here. American Agri-Women (AAW) la a national coalition of farm women and farm women’a organizations formed last November at the conclnaion of the first National Farm Women’a Forum and named by Gail McPherson, New Park, who now serves on the goal setting committee for AAW. Its membership is open to any farm woman or organization which accepts the statement of purpose adoptedat the first meeting: MEMO HAY, STRAW and EAR CORN SALE EVERY MONDAY AT 11A.M. EVERY WEDNESDAY 12:00 NOON NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES, INC. Phone 717-354-4341 Lloyd H Kreider.Auct WAIVER OF FINANCE, INTEREST FREE ON ALL NEW CASE & DAVID BROWN TRACTORS TILL MARCH 1, 1976 PARTS • SERVICE • RECONDITIONED EQUIPMENT _____ CONVENIENT FINANCING Your Complete Tractor Headquarters A. L HERR ZIMMERMAN’S & BRO. FARM SERVICE 312 PARK AVE. QUARRWILLE, PA. [7l7] 786-3521 “We aa women’s agricultural organizations and indlvldoala, unite together to communicate with one another and with other consumers to promote agriculture for the benefit of the American people and the world.” Serving as a com munication link-up for those who join the coalition, the organization hat worked together on national issues of mutual interest and concern for the past year. The new set of goals encompasses a wide spectrum of issues vital to the family farm: 1. To support Federal legislation increasing the marital deduction for inheritance tax purposed to $250,000; extending the time limit for the payment of these taxes to in' months; and eliminating the requirement that the sur viving spouse prove a con tribution to the estate. 2, To urge government regulatory agencies to utilize imput from the agricultural industry to prevent un necessary and ill-advised regulations cod to encourage congressional reassessment of agency accountability in regard to their economic impact on the cost and availability of food. 3. To work for fair and just marketing programs in the United States and abroad on the basis of individual commodities, including the requirement of the same BETHEL, PA. 1717)933-4114 standards of quality for imported and domestic foods. 4. To support the Capper- Vollstedt Act which enable* farmer* to maintain in dividual bargaining power through cooperatives. 5. To end the poll tic* of reprisal and begin the politics of reconciliation in labor-management relationships in agriculture. 6. To develop better channels of communication by providing the public with comprehensive agricultural information. 7. To establish an AAW Resource Center to function under the direction of the AAW Education Committee; to develop educational programs about modern American agriculture for the public, teachers and school children. 8. To promote the con tinuation and development of food research programs to meet future demands. 9. To investigate local land use proposals and participate in the decision making process, because we accept land as the basic tool of agriculturalists in the production of food and fiber. Ethel Gross, Manchester R 2, participated actively on the AAW Ways and Means Committee, while Joyce Bupp, Seven Valleys R 2, took part in the Public Relations Committee activities while in Milwaukee. Mrs. Bupp reiterated the BINKLEY & HURST BROS. 133 ROTHSVfLLE STATION RD. LITITZ.PA. (717) 626-4705 necessity of AAW to women in agriculture after retur ning from the convention; ‘‘Fanners represent only 4 per cent of the population. By working together ef fectively we can magnify our political clout and we can educata other conaomera and the consumers of the future (our school children) as to the needs of agriculture and the family fanner.*’ In this age of women’s liberation, the farm woman fits right in, according to Mrs. Bupijx In fact, die’s always been an integral part of her industry. “Women are collaborators and in novators,” she suggest*. “We can try new approaches to old problems and help achieve success in promoting and improving agriculture for the benefit of the American people and the world." “Our men are so busy being the best food and fiber producers in the world that we women must help them SR 40 PC ACKER automatic belt collecting system from Cage Houses to Washing/Packing Candling/Packrng ... Grading/Packing Operation Length: 9*5” Height Adjustable from nr Shipping Weight Approx. MO Ik. FOB Pennington, N.J. Spring infeed provides reserve egg supply • Disc-type orientars and cup conveyors einrinalf checking • Automatic Egg Flo* Controls • Self-powered • 40 Cases per hour The SR4OPC Packer is uniquely desiined to accept etfs at random and orient them with al points iadni the saaie diredion. A sinfle operator places filer flats on the eas; each filled flat then moves around the drum and is discharged on conveyors to be taken to the processinf room or packed on palets or cases in the cape house. WE SELL, SERVICE AND INSTALL njD MODERN POULTRY "T* SUPPLIES, INC. with lb* problems created by 111-advlsad legislation, baraancracy, marketing inadequacies, urbanised Mwsmadla and a boat of other problems," contends tbs dairy and beef producers wife. She urgaa all farm women to get involved in AAW and other farm organisations that promote the interests of the “new minority, the fanner." "You can first inform yourself and then your legislator! and the general public. You are needed to make phone calls, write letters, talk to teacher and school children, legislators, other con sumers, participate in meetings and investigate issues and problems." "There is a Job and need for everyone. It la challenging, exciting, educational, hard work and sometimes frustrating. But it is always rewarding wben you have helped your fanner with agriculture’s problems,” asserts this proud partner. With this challenge and affirmative commitment, Mrs. Bupp advocates membership in AAW to all those women concerned with JAMES J.ENCK OFFICE: 1044 EAST KING STREET LANCASTER, PENNA. 17602 717-299-0828 or 717-397-5850 tht aenrtval of agiieeltara la Uds coaatry, Information mar bo aWalnad from her, Mn. OroH or Mrs. Mc- Pherson. The oowslattar mbacrlpdan far AAW cornea artth mambarahlp dnoa of p which may bo seat to Sharon Knight, Rl. Naches, Washington, M 837. ****** On November 14, on the cold Plains of Abraham, American forces demanded the surrender of Quebec. British Gen. Sir Guy Carlo ton. possessing an pie food and water, and protection from the harsh weather, answered the Amer ican demand with gunfire. Under long siege, Quebec held and Canada re mained under Brit ish control. for use with left lines boaitariMuSc SpravcadiN cowqw for Mlf |Mil) pOSiflß OH Developed os on dhefiK ■eons orMnoHi cnecmn and bratot, ffeest hi|b quaSty slarkss-ifetl sprints are predsion-avMcred to provide leather-soft cushioning get maintain posifive conboi of al egg movements. WAREHOUSE (PICKUP]: 752 EAST ROSS STREET LANCASTER, PENNA. 17602
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