—Lancaster Faraiin&Saturdiy, March 24,1979 16 Shelhamer pleased with equipment exposition By DIETER KRIEG ' HARRISBURG The founder of Penn sylvania’s Farm Machinery Exposition, Kent Shelhamer, says that if Pennsylvania doesn’t move ahead with such an offering, somebody else will. Furthermore, the former state agriculture secretary proclaims: “You now have a young baby - it’s iq> to you to nourish it and help it along.” While Shelhamer was not at the helm of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture when the Machinery Ex position got underway on March 8, he says he is very pleased to have been a part of it. “Fd do it all over again, only better,” the former PDA head said enthusiastically. He has a few suggestions on bow to im prove the show for next year. “I suggest early scheduling,” Shelhamer-began, “to avoid conflicts.” He’d also like to see publicity efforts improve, explaining that he was not satisfied with the advance notices and subsequent news coverage given to the Exposition. A special breakfast with commodity queens, the secretary of agriculture, and potential buyers might be a thought, he< suggested in a recent in terview with Lancaster Farming. Shelhamer is solidly convinced that the Keystone State should have a machinery exposition. “You can only drift for so long,” he warned, ‘before someone - a promoter - with an eye for the future and ideas for making money comes along.” Shelhamer wants Pennsylvania’s farmers to have a portion of the pie. “We should promote agriculture. We haven’t done enough promoting of agriculture. We should think about how to make a pretty good show better,” he went on with his enthusiasm oozing out as much as ever. Excited about the potential of the Farm Machinery Exposition, Shelhamer notes that this year’s first-ever Expo brought in over $lOO,OOO to the PDA treasury. Ac cording to Farm Show Director Wellington Waiting out withdrawal? You need the There’s no withdrawal when you feed Tylan®. 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He prides himself as being a “shaker and a mover,” as well as a stubborn Deutschman. Shelhamer considers it a great blessing to be able to work hard. The Machinery Exposition stands as the hallmark of his long list of achievements as a member of ' y Tylan* finish. See your feed supplier for For finishing first the State Legislature, and later head of the Department of Agricultrure. To honor him, he was given a special plaque on March 7 at the horsemen’s banquet that preceded the Exposition. Penrose Hallowell, present secretary of agriculture, was also recognized for his support of the Exposition activities. Some of the special attractions of the show, such as farm safety exhibits and an emphasis on energy conservation, were Hallowell’s ideas. Farmers’ Fun Night on Thursday, the horse pulls on Friday, and the equipment auction on Saturday were Sbelhamer’s special projects, aside from the Machinery Exposition itself, which stood as the kingpin of the entire 3-day event. “The way for agriculture to become closer and better is by working with it,” the' agricultural promoter said. “Farmers’ Fun Night - it was a time for fanners to pat each other on the back and have fun - we need more of that,” he continued in rapid fire fashion. “The Machinery Exposition was like having a baby- a first baby- and I know, I FLEETWOOD - The Eastern Berks 4-H Dairy Club held a reorganization meeting at the home of Nor man Kurtz on March 16. • Good used diesel • New Sputnik wheels engines and parts. • We Have Another Supply of Good Used Sputniks CALL HORNING’S WAREHOUSE 717-3544158 or IF NO ANSWER CALL 717-3544374 SMUCKER’S ENGINE SHOP RD i, GORDONVILLE, PA. 17529 SALES & SERVICE DIESEL & GAS Berks dairy club meets The new officers are Presi dent Helen Seidel; Vice President Scott Hauseman; Secretary and News r 'irter Kurtr SMUCKER’S ENGINE SHOP DISTRIBUTOR FOR: SLANZI, PERKINS & LISTER DIESELS fathered five,” he continued. A religious man, he recalls scripture from 1 Corin thians 3:5,6 “Servants through who you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” He’d like to see the Machinery Exposition receive continued “care and nourishment” now that it has been plan ted. “People have faith in a new show,” he said confidently and he backs that statement up with some financial reasoning. Exhibitor spaces at the Machinery Exposition and Farm Show were identical in price, taking the respective three and five day schedules into consideration. That’s an indication that the Faim Show rates should be raised, says Shelhamer. He adds that of the 13 indoor farm expositions in the nation, the Farm Show Complex is the cheapest to get into. “I’m convinced we have more potential in Pennsylvania because of our location.’ J We should really go out and promote.” he emphasized again. “If I had to do it over again, I would, only better,” he concluded. Treasurer Billy Zollers. 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