Northeast Poultry Conference is June 21
HARRISBURGThe 1979
Pennsylvania Poultry
Conference has bqen
scheduled fof June 21, at the
Host Corral in Lancaster.
The Host Corral is located on
U.S. Route 30 three miles
east of Lancaster.
A large turnout is expected
for what has become a
Northeast Conference as
much as a Pennsylvania
Conference. John Hoffman,
executive director of the
Pennsylvania Poultry
Federation, which sponsors
the conference explains that
the Federation is trying to
fill a gap for Northeast
poultrymen and surrounding
states in organized poultry
conferences.
“We _pnly have a few
organizations left providing
this service in the Northeast
so we have expanded our
conference
our neighboring states”,
explains Hoffman.
The conference is really
three separate conferences
for broilermen, eggmen, and
turkeymen on the same day
in the same facility. Since
the conference is partially
subsidized by the
Federation, only a minimum
registration fee of $lO is
required even though
speakers are drawn from the
entire U.S. and Canada.
All three—xonferences
begin at 9:30 a.m! and
conclude at 4:00 p.m. The
Federation’s annual banquet
is held that same evening for
members and non-members
alike -and features en
tertainment.
The broiler conference '
includes Dennis Steadman,
Director of Ag Forecasting,
Chase Ecpnometrics,
discussing - the “Future
Economic Environment for
Broilers and Competing Red
Meats”; Dr. Roland Leach,
Penn State, discussing “Leg
Weakness in Broilers”; Dr.
Bill Meyer and Bob Watson,
USDA (FSQS) discussing the
--Current Issues in Volun
tary and Mandatory In
spection”; and Dr. William
Weaver, VPI, discussing the
“Wide Broiler Houses and
Intemnttant Lighting”
The egg conference in
cludes Richard Chilson,
Chilson’s Management
Controls, California,
discussing “Management
Controls and Regional
Profitability Comparisons”;
Dr. Gerald Combs, Cornell
University, discussing
“Formulating Diels on a
Least Cost Basis”; Dr.
Anthony Stemberger, Penn
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 19,1979
State, discussing the “Im
plications and Long Term
Effects of Northeast Ex
pansion”; and Dr. Steve
Erickson, Purdue Univer
sity, discussing “Strategic
Merchandising in the Egg
Case.”
The turkey conference
includes John Holden,
Holden Farms, Minnesota,
discussing the “Problems
and Economics of Controlled
Environmental Housing”;
Bill Bates, “Bates House of
Turkey”, Alabama,
discussing the “Impact of
Turkey Restaurants”; Dr.
Walter Gross, VPI,
discussing “Controlling E.
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Coli Infection”; and Charles
Brewer, North Carolina
State University, discussing
“Energy Conservation and
Reducing Costs Through
Diet Manipulation”.
Twice during the day
conferees at all three con
ferences are brought
together to hear a prominent
national speaker and price
forecasting for broilers,
eggs, turkeys, and feed.
However, this year the
Federation will forego the
traditional price outlook
session to address the im
mediate problem of gasoline
and fuel supplies for the Mid-
Atlantic Region by a
representative of the Penn
sylvania Petroleum
Association. The conference
features a two-hour buffet
lunch providing time to
conduct business, visit with
friends, or just relax in
between the day-long
proceedings.
For further information or
advance registration forms
contact the Pennsylvania
Poultry Federation, 500 N.
Progress Ave., Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania 17109 or call
that office at (717) 652-7530.
Many states produce snap
beans commercially and
they’re available year
round. When buying fresh
snap beans, check for a
fresh, bright appearance
and good color. Young,
tender beans with crisp pods
are best, says USDA.
Beets are available year
round and are grown in most
parts of the country. Look
for a rich, deep red color and
smooth outer appearance.
You can usually judge their
freshness by the condition of
their firm tops. Avoid any
showing decay, warn USDA
marketing people.
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MAY 18,19, 20,
1979
We will have over 100
booth spaces filled
with National & Re
gional Fire Apparatus,
Rescue, Ambulance,
Fire Equipment &
Novelties Mfgs & for
the first time there will
also be a Flea Market
on the grounds at
Dutch
Wonderland
Rt. 30 East of
Lancaster. Pa.
HOURS: Friday & Satur
day 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ★
Sunday - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission $2.50