USDA hopes for more roadside markets % WASHINGTON, D.C. - Do you long for the good old days when you could travel out into the country and buy locally grown produce at a roadside stand - or do your own picking of tree-ripened fruit at a farmer’s orchard? Those days may be back if federal and state agricultural officials have anything to say about it. *1 A (TP IlVJlv AGRISPON the farmer’s proven way for more profit, nature’s way. AGRISPON stimulates the nitrogen cycle which takes nitrogen from the air, converts it to a useable form and stores it in the soil until needed by the plants. AGRISPON assists in the decomposing of all organic matter turning them into readily available plant nutrients. This process also generates organic acids which converts inorganic minerals into plant nutrients. Plants treated with AGRISPON grow as well as or better than those treated with chemical fertilizer Can be used on all crops, pastures, fruits and berries, gardens and lawns For further information contact EVERETTE C. HEDRICK, RD#2, Delta, Pa. 17314, 717-862-3971. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been paying grants to states that devise innovative ways to en courage sales of agricultural products direct from far mers to consumers. Federal funds are granted under the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976, which runs through 1978. By mid-April, USDA’s Dealerships available for York and Adams Counties Agricultural Marketing Service and Science and Education Administration will have paid out nearly $2 million under the Act in grants to 23 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The grants will fund 22 projects. Here’s just a sampling of the projects underway: Arizona is organizing producers to sell then: farm products directly to con sumer cooperatives. Small producers are being organized to sell through roadside markets, and consumer groups in Phoenix and Tucson are being organized to buy directly from producers. Georgia and South Carolina have teamed up to establish farmers’ markets in Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C. The plan is designed to bring small farmers and low-income consumers together at inner city markets. Colorado is working to set up open-air markets. New Jersey is encouraging pick-your-own farms, where city people can pick fresh produce and pay by the size of the container - maybe even picnic while they enjoy cnsp country air. Florida is looking into ways to develop a produce market on wheels to serve heavy-populated areas of the state, like Dade Country and Miami. On April 11-13, officials from 23 states and USDA gathered in Kansas City to discuss progress in carrying out projects funded late last year and prospects for the projects funded this year. FISHER SPRAY PAINTERS (Henry K. Fisher Inc.) SANDBLASTING and SPRAY PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Aerial Ladder Equipment Office & Shop - 667 Hartman Station Rd Residence - 2322 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, Penna For FREE Estimates Call 717-393-6530 Holding the lamb is Mrs. Kenneth Borry, portraying Noah and holding the dove of peace is the Rev. Frank Nickel, and supporting the calf is Larry Garber. Ail took part in the production “100 Per Cent Chance of Rain”. Noah’s Arc filled with live farm animals (Continued from Page 104) Jamie Hilton, Wendy Rice, and Tracy Schweers. Also included were: Bob Cunard, Beth Fackler, Theresa Fackler, Bobby ON Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 22,1978 Fanus, Kenny Fanus, Melissa Geib, Brian Good, Cindy Greenly, Michelle Grove, Susan Hogan, Diann Longenecker, Joanne Manley, Vicki Zechman, Lynette Coble, and Becky Massa. Those playing Biblical roles were: Brenda Cunard, Stefania Good, Denise Rosenberry, Allen DeWire, Dennis Rosenberry, Bill Schweers, Mrs. Carol Borry, Mr. Larry Garber, and Rev. Frank A. Nickel, Jr. Others involved included Carol Saam, Stephanie Stauffer, Bill Chubb, Mrs. CONTROL WEEDS IN ALFALFA WITH BUT YR AC-200 Apply 2 to 4 weeks after alfalfa emerges. Controls broadleaf weeds in seedling or established legumes. This remarkable selective action killing many broadleaf weeds without affecting certain broadleaf crops has been proven by research men and com mercial growers throughout the country. We are disti ibutors for a complete line of WEED KILLERS TM P. L, ROHRER & BRO., INC. - - * - —- Smoketown, PA Dianna Borrell, Mrs. Beryl Schmidt, and Mrs. Martha Stauffer. Animals were loaned by Brian Crowe, Larry Garber, and Mrs. Kenneth Bony. Ph: 717-299-2571 107
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