—Uncistef Farming, Saturday, September 2,197« Project Clearwater 10 They did 5 years 9 work in one day Editor’s Note: Project Clearwater was a massive undertaking to turn a neglected farm into one which would serve as a model for conservation. This is one of a series of reports on that work. FREDERICK, Md. - The number 13 may be con sidered unlucky by some But for Warren Roelkey the 13 conservation practices installed on his farm August 19 were a dream come true. The 245-acre Roelkey farm at the base of South Moun tain, was selected by the Catoctm Soil Conservation District as the site for Porject Clearwater, an immense undertaking to show how a farm can be upgraded from a hopeless condition to one which is totally environmentally sound. Between sunup and sun down on that day, 500 volunteers and 200 pieces of equipment from near and afar transformed the run down farm mto a model agricultural operation. When district supervisors (Turn to Page 34) OUR WORST SUBJECT Lesson for September 3, 1978 Background Scripture: Romans 1:18-20,24-25; 2 Timothy 2; 21-26 Devotional Reading: John 8:31-36 TO PLAN FOR QUALITY CORN SILAGE com crop is maturing ?- i looks very good. Many i nry and cattle feeders will >. making tons of com bucge. This is one of the most economical feeds for h estock when it is made [j. operly. The first thing is to unit it to mature suf fi mtly; the moisture range of ihe entire stalk should be fr'.m 62 to 70 per cent; this w be ui the full dent stage o.i many varieties. Silage that is chopped fine an put into the silo rapidly w j make the best feed; refilling should be done i\ URAL ROUTE is certainly is a nice T-TOGETHER THE PORK 70 P UCERS PUT ON EVERY YEAR Reprimanded because his report indicated an “E” in “discipline,” little Billy shrugged his shoulders and replied: “I can’t help it it’s my worse subject! ” Actually, discipline is the “worst subject” for many of us. Discipline is a term that indicates the degree to which a person is able to govern him or herself. It is the manner in which we control our behaviour. A person who is undisciplined is one who is not fully in the driver’s seat. Serving The Creature The newspapers and other media are full of remmders that discipline is our “worst within 48 hours to prevent top spoilage Protein content of the silage can be in creased through the use of some non-protein material such as urea; about 10 pounds per ton of silage is suggested Extra preser vatives should not be needed in a good silo TO GIVE ALFALFA ACHANCE Many crop authorities suggest that we do not cut alfalfa here m southeastern Pennsylvania during the first part of September. This is a period when the plants are developing rhizomes for next year’s growth. To O I m ‘im ir nn 1 fcll ~+lk,>h iticru — Project Clearwater was an immense project to turn a pitiful, neglected farm into one which can stand as a model for conservationists everywhere subject.” Our daily paper carries advertisements of some dozen weight-reducing establishments in this community. Business is booming, I’m told Our local television stations carry commercials by several local organizations that attempt to assist the smoker to stop smoking A highway billboard displays prominently a telephone number that can be called by anyone who wants to inquire about an intensive program to help the problem drinker. Among my daily junkmail are advertisements for classes in Yoga, “mind disturb this development will result in less rhizomes and less growth next year Cuttings made late in Sep tember or early October after colder weather are suggested as a way to get the final cutting The application of a phosphorus-potash fertilizer this fall is strongly suggested. On stands that have been established earlier this year, from which one or two cuttings have already been made, it is favored to allow the present growth to remain on the field over wmter. This will give some added protection to the plants the first winter. control,” meditation and a host of other programs aimed at the person who is trying to get a grip on his own life My wife and I follow a daily routine of rising at 6 a m., walking two miles, eating breakfast and following with twenty minutes of prayer and meditation and another twenty of physical exercise. It is not a very ambitious program, in fact, in our minds it is a minimal effort Yet the awe with which some people react when they hear us speak of it is always surprising to us It is, we TO REALIZE SHOK'I AGE OF STRAW Bedding materials are worth more money in recent years than top-quality forage was several years ago This indicates that every pound of straw is a good farm product whether to be sold or used on the farm. Most Winter grain crops add to the straw supply; barley and wheat straw are very much in demand. In some cases winter rye has been planted as a straw crop next spring before the rye ripens. This will still permit a full-season crop to be planted to the rye field By Tom Armstrong DO VOU HAVE ANV 9 FRIED CHICKEN i have decided, not so much a tribute to our discipline, but a commentary on their own lack of it. Bodies Dishonoured Some people simply cannot conceive of making themselves do anything. There is no self-control exercised over their ap petites and they seem to have an absolute compulsion to cater to every whim, fancy and appetite that comes their way. For our age the words of the writer of 2 Timothy seem archaic: “If anyone purifies himself from what is ignoble, then he will be a vessel for noble use, Fields of continuous corn might still produce a winter rye straw crop next spring before time to plant corn TO PREVENT INFECTION Cattle feeders are on the alert for a place to market their good corn crop. Those who are bold enough to buy at this time and find the kind of cattle wanted, should make every effort to keep them healthy. I’m thinking of the infection called “Red Nose” that is quite common in this part of the state. This respiratory trouble is highly contagious and once in the barn or feedlot, it remains there for years. If Farm Calendar Today, Sept. 2 Juniata County Fair begins at Port Royal. Maryland State Fair con tinues in Timonium. Ends Tuesday Monday, Sept. 4 South Mountain Fair begins at Arendtsville. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Board meeting of the Lan caster County Con servation District, 7:30 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, Lancaster. consecrated and useful...” (2:21). Few of us think of ourselves as “noble vessels,” yet it may well be that this lack of self disciphne and consecration is the very thing that makes life so frantic in these “sophisticated” days which we live. Speaking of this need, Robert Rames has said: “We must lay hands of gentle ruthlessness on ourselves, eliminating some things in order to intensify others. It is necessary to prune our lives if they are to bear more fruit.” Until we have learned to do this, discipline will continue to be our “worst subject.” there has been trouble on the farm, then it is very im portant that every animal be treated for the infection upon arrival. In most cases a nasal vaccme can be used. We suggest that feeders consult their local veterinarian for preventative treatment. Also, strict sanitation practices should be used. Be careful about your own footwear after visiting public livestock places. Friday, Sept. 8 York Inter-State Fair begins Pennsylvania Egg Marketing Association meets, 7 p.m. at the Treadway Resort Inn, Lancaster. Saturday, Sept. 9 Bucks County Farm Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gratz Fair begins. ( Horse plowing contest, Schaefferstown, all day. I I)
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