Slow-pay (Continued from Page 014) repeated or flagrant violations of the PAC Act, or both, they often take steps to revoke the firm’s PACA license. If settlement of pending com plaints can be arranged, but the audit indicates further problems, audits are made from time to tune to determine whether the problem areas have been cleared up. 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No seller can survive in the produce industry by" extending abnormal amounts'of credit' or putting up with slow-pay practices. Smith says. When sellers do so, DNEWS t MARLIN W. SCHREFFLER N. H. FLICKER & SONS, INC. Pitman, PA Ph (717)648-1120 WEB SNYDER INC. RD 1 Watsontown, PA 17777 Ph- (717) 538-5555 SWARTZ’S GARAGE RO2 Richfield. PA 17086 Ph (717)694-3861 they are jeopardizing not only their businesses, but also the businesses of their suppliers. Slow-pay and no-pay can have a domino effect, he says, that eventually carries back to the farm and farming community. “In these days of high overhead and tight money, it is important that everyone in the fruit and vegetable marketing chain from the farmer to the retailer uses whatever means possible to eliminate the unfair practices of slow-pay and on-pay,” Smith says. “By observing good business practices, with self-control and with the help of the PACA and other financial ration This summer's top story is the big rebates from Massey-Ferguson just when you need 'em most. Purchase one of the new MF models listed and you can get from $3OO to $4,300 back from MF- And here's more news. Waiver of finance charges are also available when you finance with Massey. Today, that's good news. Get the full scoop from us soon. MF Massey Ferguson Maxatawny. PA Ph (215)683-7252 WYNNE’S GARAGE RD2 Canton, PA 17724 Ph (717)673-8456 ZECHMAN FARM SUPPLY. INC. RDI Selinsgrove. 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