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ASS—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 16,1980 QUEENSTOWN, Md. - Governor Harry Hughes will get a first-hand look at agricultural research progress, and talk directly with the producers of Maryland’s agriculture, when he rubs shoulders with fanners and university scientists at the Crops and Soils Research Field Day on August 19 at the Wye Research Center. Governor Hughes and farmers will see ex periments aimed at testing new crop varieties for their suitability to Maryland growing conditions Wagon tjurs throughout the mor ning will stop at a field where 124 commercial com hybrids planted side by side will show how the vaneties have responded to the unusually hot and dry Safety seminar to cover grain blasts DELMAR, Md During the past two decades at least 270 massive explosions in gram handling and feed nulling operations have taken 173 lives and caused hundreds of injuries m the U.S. These statistics do not include the thousands of lesser explosions that have occurred in smaller facilities and on farms To focus attention on this problem and the need for fire prevention measures, an all day safety seminar is planned for Wednesday, August 20, at the Del-Mar-Va Convention Hall on Route 13 in Delmar, Maryland Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the program will conclude at 4 p.m The seminar is sponsored jointly by the Delaware and Maryland Extension Ser vices, assisted by the Eastern Shore Gram and Feed Dealers Assoc , and the Delaware State Fire School Mill managers, grain elevator operators, safety personnel, maintenance supervisors, contractors and insurance representatives are encouraged to attend The seminar will explore the causes of explosions in gram handling and feed milling operations, and help industry personnel and farm operators understand and solve problems related to ANN 200 GALLON TRACTOR SIDE-MOUNT “SLIM VIEW TANK” wide. 45" long. 45" high Tank wt 60 lbs . 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Studies are also being conducted on turfgrass, ornamental plants, forestry, sweet com and strawberries. The governor will share m a buffet luncheon served under the shade of a big tent fire hazards, Occupational Safety and Health Admin, regulations, and fire codes. Speakers from key positions in industry, government, trade associations and the in surance field will discuss dust explosion research, current statistics, and an swer spe’cific questions The $lO registration will cover luncheon, coffee breaks, and an educational packet For registration in formation contact Ron Jester, extension safety specialist, at 302/856-5250 (Continued from Page Al) lop the $5O million off the ACP appropriation. The conservation program is a USDA discretionary effort, which means it can be cut when mandated outlays continue to go toward legislated programs, such as food stamps It was explamed that about a couple of billion dollars must be made up in the overall federal budget because of pay increases voted for both civilian and military personnel under the defense budget One USDA official characterized the current budget cut talk as the nor- 30” Dealer Inquiries Invited at the campsite overlooking the Wye River. Afterward he will take part in a speaking program and a press con ference before touring the research plots. “We appreciate this op portunity to show the governor and the people of Maryland some of our research findings,” says Lamar Hams, director of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station. “This field day also lets people see the important role that research plays in keeping Maryland agriculture strong and making an important contribution to the state’s economy.” Maryland agriculture has remained strong dnd progressive, it has con sistently been a boon to the economy of Maryland. Approximately 17,500 farms m Maryland provide jobs for nearly 32,000 people. In addition to the farms, the agricultural industry in cludes business firms em ploying nearly 200,000 people about 14 percent of the state’s work force. These businesses generate economic activity worth 2.3 billion dollars about 14.2 percent of the gross state product Nevertheless, the Maryland farmer faces mounting problems from increased productivity costs and decreasing farmland It is tne goal of the Wye Research Center, and other Centers of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station throughout the state, to aid the farmer in solving current and future production problems, Hams ACP funding mal federal fiscal jockeying ” Also, there’s talk that Sen Thomas Eagleton, chairman of the Senate Ag Ap propriations Subcommittee will launch an effort on Monday to restore the conservation program budget to its original status. The Pennsylvania State Grange has been in touch with the office of Sen. Richard Schweiker and has been assured that he will back the funds restoration Another possible solution is that those budgets being cut will be restored by enabling legislation after the November election —DA NEW FOR 1980 315 GALLON PICK UP TANK Fits most pick-ups Locks in front of wheel wells Molded in gallonage markings Also available in 515 gal size with 2” outlet 10” Lid Opening, I'/?” Outlet We also handle a complete line of Pressure Washers Cleaning Products Pressure Hose Nozzles Tips Fittings Md. ag days activities adds. Research activities at the Wye Research Center are conducted in cooperation with the Wye. Institute and Wye Plantation. The annual field day is sponsored by the University of Maryland Ag preservation (Continued from Page Al) protection to existing and Second, there - are future agricultural en- restrictions on the amount of terpnses,” residential development to The “Right To Farm” be permitted in agricultural clause states, districts. That a covenant-be placed And third, there are the on the deed (of limited regulations - involving m residential development to creasing the setback be permitted in agricultural requirements when an ag disti , tj, on wiikli i'u‘ districts adjoins a dwelling is located which residential area, states; “The owner and Finally, if and when a occupant of this tract ac- property owner in an ag cepts the nuisances of odors, district wants to rezone his noise, dust, night operations, property to a use other than and other conditions which farming, the matter would are a normal part of far- automatically be first mmg.” referred to the county ag One of the basic questions preserve board to see if it asked by several farmers can purchase the property concerned how the new and preserve it for regulations would affect agriculture their present farms Others concerns were It was explained that there expressed about the are four mam new elements definition of the size of a First, there is the basic farm. In the initial draft a protection of the right to farm is defined as having a farm . minimum of 10 acres. A New proposed agricultural district zoning regulations for Ephrata Township are explained to farmers attending public hearing in Lincoln Fire Hall Ap proximately 20 percent of farmers to be affected attended the session. I THOUGHT MAYBE YOUR HOT WATER HEATER NEEDS ATTENTION- WE HAVE THE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR YOU DARI-KOOL THERMA*STOR 111 WHAT ISTHERMA*STOR III? It is a Heat Exchanger and an Electric Hot Water Heater Com bination The Therma«Stor Section takes the heat from the bulk tank The Hot Water Section is an electric element in the top section which heats your hot water all the time when compressor is not running • PLANNING LAYOUTS • SALES * INSTALLATION • SERVICE SHENK'S FARM SERVICE 501 E. Woods Drive Lititz, Pa. 17543 Phone 717-626-1151 Paul Repine - 717-626-2837 Mervin Nissley 717-872-4565 Our Service Trucks Are Radio Dispatched 24 HR. SERVICE OFFERED Agricultural Experiment Station with cooperation from the agronomy and horticulture departments in the College of Agriculture, the Cooperative Extension Service and the Wye In stitute. compressor Instead of blowing heat into the air, it goes first to the Therma»Stor and transfers the heat over into the water The Wye Research Center is located seven miles southeast of Queenstown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, or 4.5 miles south of U.S. Highway 50, on Carmichael- Wye Neck Road number of farmers thought this was too small a tract and would permit the division of larger tracts, such as a 100-acre farm, into 10 smaller tracts. It was explamed that the initial draft is to be con sidered a starting point for the pioneering legislation. The planning commission and supervisors will now consider the opmions ex pressed at the meeting, along with any other that residents of the township may wish to express Some discussion was also conducted on the county’s role in ag preservation. Likely, a referendum vote will be considered when planning proceeds to the point where the county must consider ways to finance possible purchases. In the meantime, Ephrata Township will proceed with consideration of its revised agricultural district zonmg regulations —DA I