HARRISBURG Public of- State -Agriculture Secretary fidais and nonprofit organizations Penrose Hallowell said the involved in the distribution of meeting was scheduled by the surplus food commodities are state and federal Departments of being invited to Harrisburg for an Agriculture to discuss ad- April 13 meeting to assess the , mlnistrative changes, program impacts of recent state and expansion and recent federal national developments on the legislation, distribution program. Andrew P. Hornsby, Jr., Ad- ITS HAPPENING APRIL Ist v> < c nature packs i *your haylage with nutrition. I : : : ; S* • -‘' i C J Z>*' r By the time your haylage gets to the The results are in terms of added feed bunk, much of the nutritive value may appeal, greater feed value at feeding be lost. That's why Innovative farmers time and higher feed efficiency, use CROP-SILE. It's a low-cost combine- Make sure save the nutritious crop .on of stab.hzers, antioxidants and . worke d so hard to ow Cet CROp . flavors that locks in the fresh-cut bene- y |L£ , t wj|| h , k nature - s nutrients fits of high-moisture crops. Besides the • u,„u„_ r added feed value and greater palata- ,n your hay,age bility, CROP-SILE also works to curb For more information about CROP-SILE. excessive fermentation, oxidation, contact your young's Feed Management waste, shrink and heat build-up. CROP- Representative or write to: young's. SILE can make a big difference in your R.D. #l, Box 71, Roaring Spring, PA returns. 16673 M @ youngs Livestock Nutritional Services PDA calls surplus food meeting .for April 13 ministratbr of the ..MidAtlantic Region of the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service will join with state officials in conducting the meeting. Hornsby and his staff will identify alternatives and clarify federal requirements at that time. “Many public officials and charitable, nonprofit organizations have expended tremendous volunteer efforts during the 15- month Special Dairy Distribution. Through their assistance, Penn sylvania is a national leader in distribution of cheese and butter to needy citizens,” Hallowell said. “However, recent develop ments, including President Reagan’s announcement to expand these programs and federal legislation will have a significant impact on future efforts. This meeting has been scheduled to provide officials and agencies with information and to give them a forum for questions on their in volvement with the program,” be said. The President on March 22 announced that the program would be expanded to include limited quantities of rice, commeal and non-fat dried milk, commodities which do not require refrigeration. That same day. Congress passed legislation further expanding commodities that can be distributed and allocating |SO million to fund storage tran sportation costs. “In the past several weeks, USDA has begun allocating cheese and butter on a state-by-state bans Waukesha | GENUINE PARTS I *’ ' 3 "L, ;7 —— 7* t rv . v ' •. > , , ' •• /''•■. >?■ * V 'a 'y*-. . -xC : ' * ' v - 'v y , V v< **& S' ♦ V fi < ..AV S ' S' ' *" .A •» . > •> f A ' ••■»■•■ -■*£*>>. .'-. ""' i !""""" 1 " I!'. 11 —ga. ■ ■;' f t? " ' ' '- , ' - '' s * ' < < „ - MERICAN, INC. 7815 AIRPORT HIGHWAY PENNSAUKEN. NJ 08109 (609) 665-8484 - » V f ■ w . . 4k* a lancasiar farming, satwrday,Apdi 2,1913-431 due to processing delays," Hallowell said. “We have not yet been advised of Pennsylvania’s monthly allocation, but we will continue and expand the distribution program wherevere possible. “To do so, it is essential that all agencies involved, from the local volunteer through the USD A, understand the needs, the problems and the potential solutions,’’ he said. “Our goal, and the reason for the April IS meeting, is to insure that every possible step is taken to provide these surplus commodities to the needy citizens of Pennsylvania with as little confusion as possible. “I am pleased that USDA has agreed to join, with us in the meeting, and to work with us in the meeting and to work with us in adapting the program for the future,” Hallowell said. One modern combine, can harvest enough wheat in nine seconds to make 70 loaves of bread. Combining by loaf
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