Df—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 2,1980 Call In questions to WASHINGTON, D.C. - “Campaign 80: what are the major farm issues?” Farmers are invited to help answer this important question by participating in the nation’s first “National Farm Issues Primary”, being sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America. This unique program features a special bank of 25 toll-free WATS lines that will be available to people anywhere in the continential U.S. on Wednesday, February 20th between 6 and 11 p.m. (Central Time). Anyone can participate by calling ACA’s toll-free number (800/821-5401). All the major presidential candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties have been invited to participate or be represented on the panel that will monitor the toll-free phones and speak directly with callers. Each caller will be asked to respond to an “issues” questionnaire so that in formation can be systematically collected, tabulated and analyzed. The “Primary” is being sponsored by ACA to explore Boots and Saddles elects president MANHEIM Sue Evans was elected president of the Boots and Saddles 4-H club at their first 1980 meeting, held January 11. Sue also volunteered to represent the club at the 4-H County Council meetings held throughout the coming year. Other officers elected were: Valerie High, vice president, Sharon Snyder, treasurer, Gail Graver, secretary. New teen leaders were selected and parents were asked to lead several SERVICE & PRICE MADE US NO. 1 IN SALES FOR ILT WITH OUR LOW OVERHEAD WE CAN SELL AT LOWER PRICES ALL TROY-BILT TILLERS SOLD AT 20% DISCOUNT PLUS FREE HILLER FURROW STIHL SAWS ★ GARDENWAY CARTS SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY NORMAN H. ZIMMERMAN Myerstown R.D. 2 Phone (717) 866-4695 Vz mile west Myerstown - West Mam St CHOP HOURS Mon & Fn -8 to 8 Wed ftlhurs -8 to 5 how individual farmers, ranchers and farm-related businessmen view major issues in the 1960 campaign. The program kicks-off ACA’s Annual Membership Meeting, being held at the Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, February 20-22nd. “In light of recent in ternational developments, agriculture issues now rank among the foremost on our national (agenda”, com mented ACA chairman Chris Jouflas, a sheep rancher from Grand Junction, Colorado. “We think it’ll be ex tremely valuable to identify how farmers and ranchers - the people most directly affected by these develop ments - feel about these and other national issues.” Results of the call-in will be discussed at a special briefing scheduled for the morning of February 21st. All participating candidates will be given an opportunity to comment on the findings. “Wfe’ve used this same technique many times in the past and based on this ex perience and the strong current interest in farm issues - we expect to attract a very large public committees. The club made plans for the new year, including more horse shows, and more gymkanas; speakers at meetings; money-making and community service projects. They will also have the annual awards banquet. The next meeting will be held on February 8 from 7 30 - 9:30 p.m. m the Farm and Home Center building. New members and parents are welcome. For further in formation call 898-8955. rs Sat Bto 12 lues Closed political candidates response”, added Jouflas. “We hope as many presidential candidates as possible will join us in communicating directly with the American people through this unique medium.” As a private and non partisan organization, ACA’s role is to provide a forum for discussion; all views and opinions ex pressed will be strictly those of program participants. ACA emphasizes that all aspects of the’ program will be conducted with strict neutrality. The basic technique being applied to the Primary has been pioneered by ACA in programs called die “Farm Line” and “Washington on the line”. Their purpose is to bring top decision-makers and experts closer to the people affected by their decisions. ACA has coordinated these programs on many oc casions over the past six years involving prominent national leaders from the Administration, the U.S. M ★ FARMERS ★ “Come see what farm manufacturers are doing with farm equipment to conserve energy and save you money.” SP V& . February 28, 29 and March 1 AT THE FARM SHOW BUILDING IN HARRISBURG February 27 Evening Banquet Buyers and exhibitors welcome 6 30 p m Open to the public, tickets $6 50 February 28 Afternoon Tractor Pull Competition Morning Draft Horse Show Noon Tack Sale Afternoon Draft Horse and Mule Sale MR Congress, and leading representatives of the news media. Grassroots response has been generated from every one of the 48 con tinential states. ACA cautions callers that although 25 WATS lines will be in operation an extremely high level of public par ticipation is expected. Anyone reaching a busy signal during the program is advised to wait for a short period of time before dialing again. People unable to complete their calls are encouraged to respond to a printed version of the questionnnaire by writing to: National Farm Issues Primary, Box 23421, Washington, D.C. 20024. The Agriculture Council of America, formed in 1973, is made up of individual far mers and ranchers, farm and commodity organizations, and businesses serving the agricultural community. Its purpose is to communicate what modem agriculture contributes to a modem society. Save Money Save Time Save Energy One Stop Shopping For All Your Farm Equipment Needs YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO! 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