Officers elected for meat federation board WASHINGTON. D C -The S Meat Export STOLTZFUS MEAT MARKET Our Own Beef Right From The Farm -FRESH BEEF AND PORK— OUR OWN HOME MADE SCRAPPLE & FRESH SAUSAGE Bacon and Country Cured Hams Orders taken for freezer Meats —Custom Butchering PH. 768-3941 Directions: 1 block east of Intercourse on Rt. 772 - Newport Road Reg. Hours: Thurs. 9-5; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5 Beef Cottlemen Cut feed consumption 10.6% with new Pennfield 726 Full details on page 5 A REMINDER FARMERS FIRST BANK... about Savings Accounts. Earn 5% interest compounded daily to Or, earn 5 50% interest compounded * yield 20% on eit her a passbook or daily to yield 5 65% on a Goiden Pass A statement savings account Depositor book Funds must be on deposit at withdraw money anytime least 90 days before withdrawal. about Insta-Chek. 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Federation (MKF) today riveted permanent officer* rk M EPHRATA EPHRATA NORTH INTERCOURSE LANC SHOPPING CENTER LINCOLN LITITZ MARIETTA NEFFSVILLE PARK CITY find signed a cooperalor agreement with the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U S Department of Agriculture With these steps, the MKF moved closer toward the implementation of a program aimed at development of expanded foreign markets for US - produced meal and meat products The MEF is made up of associations and firms from the producer, processor and distributor segments of the red meat industry It and the FAS will jointly carry out market development programs For every dollar of funding provided by MEF. the FAS will provide $2. At the first MEF board meeting today, Peter Marble, Deeth, Nev , chairman of the foreign trade committee of the I 'i Financial Counseling Business Services Home Mortgage Loans Travelers' Checks Personal Loans HRSTIMM Member F O I C American National Cat tlemen'* A**oclation. wn* elected Chairman for the coming year Also elected by the MEF board were Vice Chairman. Hichnrd I.yng, prc*idcnt of the American Meat Institute, Washington, DC . Secretary, John Mohay, executive vice president of the National Independent -Meat Packers Association, Washington, D C . and Treasurer, Baxter Freese, Wellman, lowa, of the lowa Beef Industry Council In addition to electing officers, the MEF signed a formal coopcralor agreement with the FAS It now will be possible for FAS to begin providing funds and to work with the MEF in improving access to foreign markets and in expanding those markets in the years ahead. The new program will be similar to that earned out by the U S. Feed Grams Council The MEF also named a selection committee, which will screen candidates and appoint a chief staff officer This staff officer, who will have the title of president, w ill establish a headquarters office in Washington, D C , and will initiate and ad minister the new program Marble said the selection screening committee will welcome applications from qualified persons with ad ministrative ability and a background in foreign trade and the meat industry Lancaster Farming. Saturday, March 13.1976 — The MEF wan started several months ago through the united efforts of the American Meat Institute, ANt’A, National In dependent Meat Packers Association, and National Pork Producers Council The organization now has a total of 20 member groups In addition to the four charter members, these organizations arc the National Live Stock and Meal Board, lowa Beef Industry Council. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Nebraska Beef Industry Foundation, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, California Beef Council, California Cattle Feeders Association, Arizona Cattle Feeders Association, Idaho Beef Council, Wyoming Beef Council, Kansas Livestock Association, John Morrell & Co , Armour & Co , Otto & Sons, and the lowa Development Commission Additional organizations and companies are expected to join in the near future More information of MEF and the top staff position may be obtained by writing to MEF at P 0 Box 3556, Washington, D C 20007 TRY A CLASSIFIED AD! 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KARL VAN DYK York, Pa New Literature; Poultry Feed Ingredient Analysis Table The 1976 Poultry Feed Ingredient Analysis Table is now available from the Nutrition & Animal Health Division of Diamond Shamrock. Designed as a convenient wall chart, the table shows available amino acid per centages as well as other nutrients present in 74 ingredients necessary for the calculation of feed formulas. Copies of the table may be obtained by contacting Diamond Shamrock, Nutrition & Animal Health Division, 1100 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Freezer Cleaning About twice a year, clean the interior of your freezer Don’t use strong detergents Remove stubborn stains with a sponge and mild soap and water Rinse with clear water and wpe dry If the freezer has cons on the back, clean about twice a year with a vacuum cleaner or brush Clean the outside of your freezer with a damp cloth or sponge at least a couple times a week Vegetable Filler Brussels sprouts gel their name from Brussels Bel gium, the area where they originated For a zippy taste, try adding a dash of curry powder in the sauces for creamed vegetables And Pennsylvania produces 60 per cent of the nation s 300 million pounds of mush rooms annually (717) 665-4853 (717)436-2574 (717) 665-2809 (215)926-2722 (717) 755-8849 87
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