*32—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 20,1982 Congressman Jeffordls (Continued from Page Al) and ag audience on a bit of a tour of how agriculture got into its present depressed state and then outlined an optimistic outlook of how to get back out of it. As a dairyman and a dairy legislative leader in Washington, Jeffords concentrated on the dairy situation, which he describes as the Number One farm problem for the survival of agriculture in the Northeast. In a news conference prior to the banquet, Jeffords said: “I talked to Secretary Block as of 2 p.m. (Thursday) and he said the price support reduction will be implemented as scheduled on December 1,” Jeffords said. “I’m not sure if it will come out of December or January milk checks.” Congressman Jeffords gave a lengthy explanation of what he believes is the top ag problem for the Northeast. ‘‘Out biggest problem here in the Northeast is related to the grain situation, ” he said. ‘‘With little capital expense many farmers in the West are putting their grain through cows and selling it out the other end to the government. “We could lose 10 to 40 percent of the farms in New England in the next few years if things don’t change. Jeffords strongly defended the dairy industry. “We shouldn’t have this guilt complex,” he said. “It’s the part of the ag industry we should be the most proud of.” He mildly criticized the Ad ministration for its singling out of the dairyman concerning the problems of surpluses. “We can all play games with figures,” he said. Dairy legislative leader James Jeffords, of Vermont, and Penrose Hallowed, Pa. Ag Secretary, discuss current dairy situation. Congressman James Jeffords, of Vermont, talks with Kathryn Herr, who with husband, Harry G.,.had 242-year-pW farm honored. “After all, only 16 percent of the problem of surplus government commodities is dairy. “And there are 2.4 billion pounds of dairy surplus and 240 billion pounds of surplus grain.” He said that food should only be used as the “ultimate” weapon to prevent the Soviets from pushing the button. Jeffords said the U.S. has to quit being the good guy in world trade. “I’m tired of our so-called friends continuing to take ad vantage of us in world trade,” he said. In regards to the future to get the dairy indusrtry out of the doldrums, along with all of ag, he called for continuing the policy of more loans into operating areas rather than farm purchasing, more promotion by the govern ment and at least had! of the 50-cent or possible eventual $l.OO reduc tion in supports to go for promotion. “The future of farming is tremendous,” he said. “But, we got to get over these present difficult times. “And, get the State Department out of ag policy.” Jeffords was introduced by State Ag Secretary Penrose Hallo well. Also participating in the program were Master of Ceremonies Darvin Boyd; John Barley, who will be stepping down as ag committee chairman to hand the reins over to Extension Director Jay Irwin; and Richard G. Blouse Jr., Chamber president The honored farm families in cluded: -Clair K. and Jane Brenneman, Jr. and Paul K. and Elizabeth L. Brenneman, R 6 Lancaster, 265 years. -J. Fred and Frances K. Shenk, R 2 New Providence, 262 years. 0 rr y nnd Katluyn Herr, Washington Boro, 106 years,. -John F. and Lorraine Cassel, 2126 South View Rogd., Lwaster;; *S«tfkwa6a, ;l1 Z 42^ rs ’ , 102 years. See their stories inside. -Donald and Joan Witraer, Rl State Ag Secretary Penrose Hallowell chats with Joan Witmer, R 1 Washington Boro; and M. Isabel Ferree, R 1 Kirkwood; two of the Century Farms family members. DON'T BE GOBBLED UP BY PROMISES 5% Interest ON OR NEW HOLLAND MACHINERY EFFECTIVE NOW THROUGH JANUARY Ist 1983 r*». ; NOW IS THE TIME TO THINK ABOUT ; YOUR YEAR END TAX INVESTMENT ■' -/' s ‘" I' V'' ALL THIS IS HAPPENING Serving the AT YOUR Holland Community For DEALER 75 Years HAPPY THANKSGIVING MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOURS 0 % Financing Cash Rebates 12 Ranging Monthly Up To Payments *6,000