16—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 16,1979 Jack Kooker, president of the Berks County Farmers Association, left, and Berks County Grange Master Feryl Treichler helped to organize the Berks County Agricultural Expo. Berks County (Continued from Page 1) felt not just in dollar volume, but also m jobs, Heim em phasized more than once that “agriculture keeps Pennsylvania going.” He added that Governor Thornburgh is aware of that fact and there is an or chestrated effort in Harrisburg to insure high priority for farming. Heim also repeatedly stressed the need for more promotional efforts, mixing those remarks with congratulatory comments to the groups and individuals who were responsible for the Agricultural Exposition. “We have a good product, we need to promote,” the deputy agriculture secretary concluded. Mrs. Robert Kopfer of Fleetwood, speaking for the Farmers’ Association, reviewed the activities with obvious delight when she was interviewed by Lan caster Fanning later m the week. She said the crafts were very well received and both adults and children were interested in the numerous displays About a dozen groups took part in the educational program. The Expo wasn’t strictly geared to agriculture, however. Special en- HUTCH FIREPLACES Circulating Fireplace Units Satin Black Finish 36' W*2B H Model H 236 $ 129 95 SiZ£S FHOM 26 To 49 AVAILABLE mmWK plastic s**® DRAINAGE TUBING Solid ot- slotted ~ all fittings available Easy to install Strong, tou£h I and durable No waste, 1 Just cut to required length SR LINEAL FOOT *50.00 pee 250' coi l * Full Coil onl> e • Food preservation course offered UNIVERSITY PARK - Food preservation spells food economy - especially when you grow Or pick your own produce and preserve it yourself Or, you may be able to buy when the price is right and can, freeze, stoie, dry, preserve or “pickle” youi purchases A correspondence course, Canning and Food Preservation, from The Pennsylvania State University, gives detailed directions foi all methods of food preservation The course gives direc tions on canning - with timetables - and information on which foods need to be processed with the pressure canner and which with the boiling water bath Lessons on freezing fruits and vegetables and freezing meats and prepared foods emphasize efficient use of the freezer and list foods that are suitable for freezing. tertainment included a marionette puppet show and square dancing. “The interest is just wonderful,” a delighted Mrs. Kopfer concluded. accessories IN STOCK III inf Ml MOTOR £ PAN GRILLES CLASS-LINED WATER HEATERS SVEfIR LIMITED WARRANTY GAS MODELS 30 GALLON $ * ft V 39 S3OSfG 30 H* lUI 40 GALLON s -I AA3S SH3S,'G 40H* lU»* et-ECTR(C MODELS 30 GALLON SOA" ER 32 D 52 GALLON $ n « m 19 £R 52 0 I IO we’re in rir 7\ rt ELIZABETHTOWN, PA yellow pages Drying and storing foods may sound old fashioned, but methods have been updated for the consumer of the 70’s Pickles, both quick-and-easy and the old-fashioned brined varieties, are discussed in one lesson Jams, jellies and preserves complete the nine lesson cookbook-in-one-cou rse The correspondence course is not designed just for the reader w ho wants to complete question papers CCfAN OUT DOORS DAMPERS ASH DUMPS CARTER P E H CO 1979 1 Mile East of Elizabethtown CARTER RE.H. HEADQUARTERS FOR AM, YOUR UMRING, ELECTRIC AND HEATING NEEDS ATTIC VENTILATORS Power' Attic l/entilatoh HVI 5-1400 6able Ventilator 14 blade Heavy duty, hot- I d| PP £ d galvanized steel 1250 II Thermostat included S-I4 1 85 3-PIECE WHITE BATH ENSEMBLE* : 0R ONLY $ 133 95 I -« «. .ut. I | B ill 5 ' 1 ',A I 1 i cxsl and return them to Penn State for a completion certificate, but also for the consumer who wants a valuable and handy reference guide To get a copy of the Canning and Food Preservation course, send $5 plus 25 cents postage, to Food Pieservation, Box 5000, University Park, Pa 16802 Make check payable to Penn State 14" blaae Direct drive motor Heavy duty Cycdac" dome with all metal flashing HQOCFfH Thermostat included $ 42 20 Steel Bathtub c IEP PLASTICS, INC WHITE DRAIN PIPE 5359 PERFORATED *3^ A -10 SOC iD SHOPa? COMPARE PHONE: (717)653-8235 (717)367-7707
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