County seeks $1.5 million for Conestoga farm projects LANCASTER The Lancaster County Coordinating Committee consisting of all local USDA agencies has filed an application to the Conservation and En vironmental Protection Division of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service for funds to install conservation measures in the headwaters of the Conestoga River m northeast Lancaster County. The amount of funds is ap proximately J 1.5 million which, if approved, will be spent on critical areas to solve the pollution problems of the River that are attributed to agricultural non-point sources. The funds, appropriated under the Rural Clean Water Program, will provide an incentive to far mers of up to $50,000 per farm during the next 10 years. 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The Conestoga Headwaters Rural Clean Water Project will include the following townships: West Cocabco, East Cocalico, Brecknock, Caernarvon and parts of Clay, West Earl, Earl, and East Earl Townships. There are a total of 1250 farms in the project area with 400 farms in the more critical areas. The criteria for establishing the critical areas are: (1) Those farms adjacent to the major streams within the Conestoga Headwaters Assn ; (2) Those farms adjacent to F®RD BETTER B IDEA DAYS over 20% FREE MOWER WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY 8-11-12*14 or 16H.P. LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR Log Splitters Pressure Washers Air Compressors Battery Chargers small tributaries within the watershed; (3) Livestock farms having an animal unit density greater than 1.5 animal units per acre; and (4) Those,farms using high rates of commercially supplied nutrients and pesticides on all or most of their land. If the project is approved and funds are provided for the establishment of practices on these farms, the result should be an improvement in public health, economics, and recreation. Public health benefits would result from control of nitrites in surface and underground waters. 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BMB (THE FRIENDLY STORE WHERE YOU GET MORE) 1655 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, Pa. 17601 Flory Mill Exit off 283 Ilf Phone:7l7-569-7063 ■ FEB. 16th through Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 14,1981—A27 Extension Association (Continued from Page A 26) Weaver said even more in formation will be needed in the future, including more financial management information, and more information on estate planning, energy preservation of agricultural land and drought survival Robert Kindig, a dairy farmer and member of the Extension Board Service, also spoke of the need for the Extension to provide unbiased information and a unified team approach. “Extension is an obvious place to look for advice ” Citing the Dairy Herd Im provement Association as an example of a valuable Extension program, Kindig pointed out that the increase in production of cows on official test in Lancaster County amounts to $16,000,000 annually This, coupled with the genetic influence of cows through this program, adds up to about $20,000,000 in benefits to the county each year “These results help the fanner as well as the consumer,” Kmdig noted “More production and more efficiency helps keep down the rising cost of food.” He pointed out that the export of farm products also works to offset the value of imports He concluded, “Never minimized the importance of strong agricultural extension programs " Capital Region Extension Ad ministrator Marion Deppen led a standing applause to recognize County Extension Director M.M Smith who will retire at the end of March Deppen noted that Smith has been leading extension ALL PARTS Marked Down At Least 10% LOG SPLITTER DEMO CONTRACTORS Landscaping Tractors ARPS Blades & Tractor - Loader - Equipment Back-hoe GANNON Equipment GILL Landscape Equipment YORK Landscape Rakes programs for 44 years, a record not matched by any other extension worker m Pennsylvania. He also said that permission has been given to hire another agricultural extension agent, and ,a search committee is being formed. An appointment of the County Ex tension Director will be made sometime in mid-March Deppen reported on a “Citizen’s Viewpoint” survey in which Lancaster County came out as the number one place to live out of the state’s 67 counties Deppen added, “Lancaster County is a special place in America, and with the blessings come respon sibilities.” He said that while the Extension program originates at Penn State, "all the action is out here.” He cited the Expanded Foods and Nutrition Program as a one to one program which is doing “very effective work” in promoting better health and a better life. Deppen announced that soon “perishable extension in formation” will be available through television by way of a black box purchased by the producer and telephone numbers to dial with up-to-the minute tips and weather reports. “This has tremendous possibilities,” Deppen reported Also during the meeting, five directors were elected to serve on the Board. They are: Katherine Fry, Manheim R 7; Carlton Groff, Kirkwood Rl; Robert Kindig, Conestoga Rl; Kenneth Meek, Willow Street Rl; and Dons Zimmerman, Ephrata Rl Entertainment was provided by Connie and Carol Balmer, Lititz s - "* N v- . > r" - > V v ' 'f * \ :eb. 20th AMERICAN Log Splitters HOWARD Rotovators SWEEPSTER Brooms No-TRIM & WOODS Mowers
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