UTICA, N.Y. - “The healthy normal American need not be concerned about cholesterol in his diet,” said Robert Mertz, market development specialist with die National Livestock and Meat Board, here at'the annual meeting of the New York Beef Cattlemen’s Association and the New York Cowßelles. Mertz referred to the research of Fred Kummerow of the Burnside Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois who said: “Cholesterol as well as the saturated fatty acids serve as a structural component and a func tional component in every cell in the body.” “Pricing is the primary factory in consumer purchases of beef and only nine percent of the consumers have cut back in beef purchases because of health ~ concerns," Mertz said. 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SMOKETOWN, PA Mertz tells N.Y. cattle producers “cholesterol not concern” appeal and there is a prestige in beef, who will?" Mertz asked the serving beef,"he said more than 100 cattle producers at Mertz explained the 1982 the meeting. Livestock and Meat Board beef A trade show of 17 agribusiness promotion program will have as its ' exhibits and a display of paintings theme, “Somehow Nothing by cattleman/artist Roy Bannister Satisfies like Beef.” This will be of Kent was a feature of the conducted through 30,000 retail session, outlets and 25 major cities as well Margaret Meckler of Frankfort as in consumer magazines, was named the winner of the New Television and specialized York Beef Cattlemen’s Association publications will be used also in the membership contest, massive promotion expected to Michael Diem of Malden Spring start this April. was namedthe consignor of , the Mertz said classroom education about the nutritive value of beef is a must in order to reach “the beef eaters of tomorrow.” He said the 1981 “Make Ends Meet with the Great Taste of Beef’ ’ campaign in 20 states resulted in 10-30 percent increases in the tonnage of beef purchased. He suggested cattle producers of the state could support the program through either voluntary or legislative action, and said most' of the states, except those in the Northeast, -have some type of check-off program. “If you don’t want to promote T M s ORTHO Chevron ac j design UNIPEL Reg U S Pal 011 best pen of feeder calves to any of the 1981 New York Beef Cat tlemen’s Association feeder calf sales. Peter Comerford of Truxton, livestock grading specialist for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets was the winner of the association’s first “Service Award”. Bob Scott of Hannibal was named “Cattleman t»f the Year” and cited for his beef management, and support of beef programs. Jill Porter of Ghent was given the “Outstanding Youth Award.” A chemical engineering student at Hdpng the WoridGrvw Better PH: 717-299-2571 the Massachusetts Institute of the state-wide beef organization Technology, she was the 1981 New that represents all aspects of the York State 4-H Beef Program beef cattle industry. Winner. _ , _ . _ . William Cisco of Lindley was Krusa of Camden was elected president of the New York elected vice president; Bannister, Beef Cattlemen’s Association. He secretary; and William Frost of succeeds George Moore of Geneva Holcomb treasurer. Robert Good who served two year® h*»ad of of Perry is executive secretary. CARLISLE The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Cumerland Valley Cooperative will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Ship pensburg Area Senior High School. CYC’s main-office is in Ship- pensburg, with branches located at Chambersburg, Newville, Longsdorf, Mechanicsburg and the Shippensburg feed and fertilizer plants at 1-81 Exit 9. The meeting will open with a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. The formal meeting starts at 1 p.m. Offices will report on the progress of the Cooperative. Robert O. Rice, credit manager, will show slides telling of the “52 nt Qonnnp to the Farmers” HARRISBURG Total stocks of ago, but nine percent less than on potatoes stored in Pennsylvania on Jan. 1,1980. Of the total stocks on Jan. 1, at 2,800,000 cwt., were eight hand, 73 percent are russets, 23 percent more than a year ago, percent whites and four percent according to the Pennsylvania reds. Crop Reporting Service. Current Pennsylvania stocks are 93 percent Disappearances to Jan. 1 in the of this year’s ■ production of ' 15 major fall totaled 121 5,290,000 cwt., compared with 62 million cwt., 11 percent above the percent on hand a year ago. same period a year ago. Potatoes Potato stocks in the 15 major fall processed to Jan. 1 totaled 49.0 states on Jan. 1 were 160 million million cwt., 19 percent more than nwt n«np norcent above a year the same period a year ago. Does Your A AL||Ci Manure Spreader | Have The t aRN* rs * *U2S" • Simple • Tough • Wood Sided • Grata Chain • Worm Drive • 180 to 350 Bushels DISTRIBUTOR OF CENTRALTRACTOR FARM & FAMILY CENTER CHV 677-22 N Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, January 23,1982—A29 CVC Co-op meets next Saturday Pa . potato stocks up A DISTRIBUTOR OF ~FARIH& IaSPAIHILY CENTER Come & See The New H & S SPREADER IN STOCK AT... WEAVER S HARDWARE CO. R.D. 412 S FLEETWOOD, PA 19522 ton man rood (ram FhwtwoaO w Tapwn) in Cumberland and Franklin counties, as well as Adams, Perry, Fulton and Huntington counties. An entertainment program, featuring Denny and Lee will close the meeting. Officers of the Cooperative in clude: Garnet B. Dice, Cham bersburg, president; Wayne F. Craig, Shippensburg, vice president; Wayne D. Baker, Shippensburg, Executive vice president; Donald E. Hawk, Shippensburg, Secretary-Treasu rer; Harry A. Mohn, Newburg, member of the Executive Com mittee; and Merrill R. Bivens, St. Thomas, chairman of the board. H mm lAMw7W,liLl«llH4ra 55551 Tho Fnoncty Onas * 215-944-7486 or 944-9648
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