<r» If farm programs are ignored SPOKANE, Wash. - The National Grange, in session here last week, sent a telegram to President Reagan voicing con cerns about the economic crisis of depression proportions in agriculture. They cited that estimates for net farm income in 1982 arc the lowest for agriculture producers since the 1930’5. “We do not believe that any economic recovery program can be successful if it’s being led by a depression in agriculture,” said the farm leaders. Grange officials said climbing production costs together with increased stocks of every major commodity make a recovery based solely on market forces a near impossibility. They warned the President that without improved government farm programs on basic commodities, highly com petent fanners and ranchers will be unable to pay off current loans and obtain financing for the 1982 crop. The message strongly urged the President to deliberate “most carefully these crucial economic issues as they relate to the level of pnce supports for the next four years.” During the first days of deliberation at the 115th Annual Session of the National Grange, delegates called upon Congress to establish agricultural programs that would not put an undo share of economic adjustments on the MAKITA Quality Products At SPECIAL PRICES MODEL 9OOSB Heavy Duty 5” Sander Grinder ( DOUBLE INSULATED • Heavy-duty 9 4AMP 10.000RMP motor • Equipped with AC/DC lock-on switch • Spindle lock for easy wheel change • Side handle can be installed on either side • Spindle is standard 5/8” -11UNC , STANDARD EQUIPMENT Grinding wheel, wheel guard, side handle flange, lock nut, wrench List $l3B SPECIAL MODEL JR3OOO Heavy Duty Two Speed Recipro Saw w/Case DOUBLE INSULATED • Powerful 2-speed reciprocating saw • Full 1 3/16” stroke for fast cutting • Ideal speed for wood or metal STANDARD EQUIPMENT 3 blades, hex wrench List $144 SPECIAL BLUE BALL MACHINE WORKS Box 716, Rt. 322 Blue Ball, PA 17506 717-354-4478 Grangers warn Reagan agricultural economy. Representing farmers in 41 states, the delegates said farmers should not be asked to produce through government sponsored programs and then be subjected to trade disruptions such as embargoes. In the event of an. embargo, the Grange leaders said it should apply to all trade and adjustments of prices to farmers should be made in order to be fair to agricultural producers. The Grange also said it is im perative that agriculture be represented in deliberations and the implementation of trade agreements. The Grange supports the reduction of barriers to trade which were initialed in the recent multi-lateral trade negotiations. The farm leaders see the potential of trade expansion as a bright spot on the horizon in the 80’s for agriculture. The nation’s farmers are major producers of export commodities. These commodities contribute to the overall reduction of the nation’s trade deficits. A con tinuing policy to reduce these trade deficits to effectively decrease inflationary pressures is con sidered essential to the economic health of agriculture and the nation as a whole. The Grange also sent a telegram to Rep. George Brown, Chairman, House Sub-Committee on Department Operation, Research *91.75 *95.45 of economic recovery failure MODEL DP47OO^Hh Heavy Duty Vi' pi Variable Speed, Reversible Drill f DOUBLE INSULATED | • 0-550 RPM 4 4 lbs • Ball & needle bearing construction • Light weight, excellent speed control • Hip-clip on top attaches to belt, holster, etc • Easy to handle pistol grip STANDARD EQUIPMENT Side handle List $l2B SPECIAL MODEL DA3OOO Heavy Duty 3/8” Angle Drill 1400 RPM DOUBLE INSULATED • Designed for work in tight areas, close drilling on flush work • Most versatile 3/8” angle drill • Paddle switch for easy handling • Ball and needle bearings • Safety lock for added safety • Lightweight for one hand operation List $147 SPECIAL and Foreign Affairs. The message expressed the Grange’s opposition to changes in the Federal In secticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act, Section 24 (a) which would reduce the ability of states to respond to pesticide regulatory “Burning Wood,” a source for the consumer LANCASTER If you have a fireplace m your family room, living room, or vacation home, you probably already know that there’s more to burning wood than cutting a few logs and tossing them into the .fireplace. But you might benefit from information on cut ting, seasoning, and storing wood, contained in “Burning Wood”, a booklet available for $1 from The Penn State University Extension service, says James J. McKeehn, Delaware County Extension agricultural agent. If the high cost of gas and oil has started you thinking about the purchase of a wood stove, you might save some trouble by reading what to consider before buying a wood stove and consulting the stove > insulation checklist contained in the booklet. For anyone who has even been sur prised by showers of sparks and billowing smoke from a harmless looking log, there’s a chart listing which woods produce heavy smoke or sparks, and which woods are *89.95 *99.95 needs. Section 24 (a) provides the states with authority to regulate the sale or use of any federally registered pesticide within the state. This provision has been in effect easiest to cut or to ignite. And if you buy wood from a commercial dealer, it might be useful to know the difference between a long cord and a face cord. The booklet discusses heat ef ficiency for different types of stoves and fireplaces, and the advantages and disadvantages of masonry fireplaces, metal fireplaces, and a % dozen types of stoves. A section about wood burning furnaces is also included. Important factors, such as cost, must be considered before con verting your entire home to wood heat. Timber harvesting can be dangerous, time consuming, and increasingly inconvenient. 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The Grange leaders said it gives states the flexibility they need and has posed no impediment to pesticide registrations in these states since its enactment. after reading the facts. Perhaps you never realized it, but you can supplement your wood heating with the use of coal. This booklet explains bow it’s done. And even if you’re only an occasional wood burner, you need to recognize the dangers of chimney fires and know how to keep your .chimney clean. If you want additional in formation, the booklet includes a list of books, articles, and pam phlets on the subject of burning wood. For a copy of this 30-page resource booklet, send |1 to: “Burning Wood,” 204 Agricultural Engineering Building, The Penn sylvania State University, University Park, Pa. 16802. Make checks payable to Penn State. locations throughout the country. These are self-supporting operations that take food that would otherwise be wasted and get it to people who truly need it. And the government isn’t involved. 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