There weren't any chickens to be seen at Park City, but dozens of eggs as well as some grading equipment. Farmers (Continued from Page 25) City displays filled the bill for those residents in the community who did not attend the fairs. At the time his visit was interrupted, the Manheim man, who owns 13 acres and does a little bit of farming on the side, was studying in formation about antique and modern tractors. ‘Tm amazed at the prices of the new tractors,” he volun teered. 4-H club elects officers FLEMINGTON, N.J. - Easy Riders 4-H Horse Club members elected new of ficers and discussed up coming events recently, while meeting at the home of Judy and Gerry Stoner of Frenchtown, N.J. Donna Homulak, 15, Pittstown, was named president; Heather Sewell, 13, Pittstown, vice president; Ann Hellyer, 16, Pittstown, secretary; Pam Fulcher, 16, Lebanon, treasurer; and Lisa Hurst, 13, Milford, corresponding secretary. They discussed the Hunterdon County 4-H Horse Council sponsored show to be held at Round Valley Youth Center on October 22. The 4-H Horse Council is sponsoring this show for the benefit of the Round Valley Youth Center where they have two show rings. The Hunterdon County horse clubs use the show rings a great deal and the oroceeds from this show will be used to benefit the show rings and the ruling program at Round Valley. The Easy Riders are ooking for new members in Jieir club. Persons who are interested in joining this club can contact the leaders, Judy and Gerry Stoner, by calling 609-996-6640. A number of displays, particularly those from FFA chapters at Park City were recognized as being the same ones as were on display at area fairs. “But that’s okay,” the part-time farmer added, ’’there are a lot of people who haven't seen them before.” Further down the CAH CCUlilAßfi AND PRODUCE SOIL 9BMINAR9 MARKETING SESSION ANTI-POLLUTION, BACK TP NATURE There is much to learn from nature - her generosity and rewards, if not polluted. Why the continual increase in plant and animal disease and pests? Where will it end if we don’t change our course? Think of future farmers of America! Come to the seminars to learn the answers that multitudes of farmers all over the country are already benefiting by. OCT. 24 - 3:00 P.M. and again at 7:15, Pole Tavern Circle, Intersection of Rts. 77 and 40 in N J., in the Upper Pittsgrove Township Hall. OCT. 25 -1:30 P.M. and again at 7:15. Quakertown, Pa. Fire Hail No. 1 - sth and Broad St. (south of Allentown). OCT. 26 • 1:00 P.M. and again at 7:15. New Holland, Pa. Liberty Fire Hall. 339 E. Main St. OCT. 30 • 7:15 P.M. Naples, NY Fire Hall (Western Finger Lakes region) sponsored by Glenside Organic Vineyards which proved the value of organic products and are anxious to help others. Their results are wonderful in yields, healthy vines and flavor. SPEAKERS; - Dr. D. L. Skow from Minnesota. He is a good speaker on the relation of animal health to soil nutrition. There is a big correlation. Many are proving it. He also a feed nutritionist and will speak on preventative management. He was a featured speaker at Acres U.S.A. Conference this year. He will introduce one of the fastest growing and best soil testing programs in the U.S. for bumper crops with a minimum or no pests. Dr. Skow will only be present at the Quakertown and New Holland Seminars. He’ll have the first lecture both afternoon and evening. Ad Hefner, the President of Yolo Microbion Co., Woodland, Calif. He is working with Vaclav Petrick, a genius in microbe and bacteria culture who spent years in isolating and assembling from all over the world the right combination of more than 30 organisms, some of them drawing much nitrogen out of the air, called nitrogen fixation. He now lives with Mr. Hefner to produce the well proven BX culture which is increasing yields at less cost, and much better nutrition and quality in the crops, better soil tilth, much better disease resistance and flavor and earlier maturity. RPA, a root protecting agent is mixed in with BX that does wonders for sick asparagus and root crops and corn root worms. .Otherwise hopeless asparagus is being saved in Calif., now producing jumbo size at a premium price to a certain chain store. They also have products that work excellently in liquid manure for improved fertility, and in dry manure to control odor, and flies, and for fast decomposition of manure and cover crops which means better fertility. Dick Wion, president of Aerobic Research and Marketing Inc. at ind. There are thousands of farmers proving that his method of soil treatment really changes the soils structure quickly, does a better job than chiseling at less cost. There will be various other speakers on natural soil fertility and question and answer periods. A predicted leap in oil prices again will make fertilizer too high. Come and learn how to farm with nature and save a lot of money without a decrease in production, but rather increase. About 4 o’clock in the New Holland seminar a local distributor will demonstrate a new simple magnetic device to clamp to water pipes that eliminates calcium deposits, makes it more like soft water, takes less soap, is healthier for greenhouse plants and requires no upkeep like salt. Well proven locally. He may go to NJ and Quakertown also. Also a gas saving device for carburetors that actually doubles gas mileage,, sometimes much better. By a reputable company, it minimizes pollution Dealers Wanted. At 4 30 several big buyers want to be present who need more of the following wholesale for processing or wholesale markets - various kinds of squash, green beans, turnips and maybe kale and other vegetables. A meeting of organic vegetable buyers and growers after the 4 30 session 217 S. Railroad Ave., New Holland, Pa. 17557 717-354-7064 - Mon., Wed. & Thurs. or 717-394-9917 early mornings. Back to nature is the answer for pestilence and disease. Why don't you give it a try? Come to the seminar to learn. Tell your friends, neighbors and relatives. They want to survive too. machinery display, a and Son. Inc. of Mountville. middle-aged man was found He said he had a friend in sitting on a bench, doing Mississippi who has been in nothing .in particular. He the implement business for said he had been through the 35 years. mall, but hadn’t taken time to look at any of the displays. “The show is smaller than what it was in other years,” observed a city man who showed considerable in terest in an International tractor furnished for display purposes by R.S. Hollinger, FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE ORGANIC CENTER Bees and weeds were the big attraction for some visitors, including a Lan caster man who claimed no farm background at all. “I find this very interesting,” he commented as he and his son were inspecting the potted weeds. DOUBLE YOUR GAS MILEAGE PRODUCE BUYERS MEET Pork Congress set KINZER - The Penn sylvania Pork Producers Council announced today the deadline of October 31 to register for the trade show and booth space at Pork Congress to be held February 16, 1979, in Her shey. Hie Mini Pork Congress will be a one day affair, featuring the trade show, booth exhibits, speakers and This new farm building costs 40% less! specialists from all phases of the pork industry, along with a special guest, Earl Butz. Anyone interested in registering for the trade show should contact Abe Fisher, RDI, Box 98A, Kinzer, Pa. 17535, (717-768- 8378). To register for a booth display space contact John Hinkle (717-786-2562).
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