Dl4—Lancaster Famine, Saturday, April 16,1983 Warwick YF meeting Monday LITITZ The Warwick Young Farmers Assn, will hold a meeting on microcomputers for farmers on Monday. Any interested farmer is welcome to attend. Topics to be discussed will in- Beekeepers organize association GETTYSBURG - Forty-five area beekeepers met recently to organize the new Adams County Beekeepers Association. A con stitution and by-laws were written during the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 18, at the Fruit Research Laboratory in Biglerville, at 7:30 p.m. Members will vote to adopt Pond symposium (Continued from Page Dl3) Robert Hesser of the Pa. Fish Commision talked about algae and weed problems in ponds and state permits for chemical treatment. Aquatic plant control can be ob tained by any of three general methods, environmentally, mechanically or chemically. Generally a combination of the three is used. Environmental practices to control weeds include draining the pond in the winter to kill plants. Plants grow more readily in shallow shore areas, thus the slope of the inside bank should be bet ween 33 to 50 percent. Lowering the water level will help kill weeds around the inside edge of the pond. “Mechanical practices such as dredging and pulling weeds are tedious, time consuming and hard work,” said Hesser. “When weeds become a large problem, chemicals are often needed. ” Permits are required for use of an algaecide, herbicide, or fish control chemicals in waters of the commonwealth, which includes privately owned ponds. Permits are issued by the Fish Commission andDER. Further insight on herbicide treatment of ponds was given by Russell Maurer, Pa Bureau of State Paries, DER. Maurer said pond owners must first determine what use they want to make of the pond, then determine what plants are growing before they decide how to control the plants. “If you want to use your pond for recreational purposes, more chemical treatment is needed to Kencove Enjoy the AFFORDABLE prices are security of STRONG. LONG LASTING HIGH TENSILE FENCES by KENCOVE prices FREE GUIDE Call these toll free numbers: Outside PA. 800-245-6902 In PA, 800-442-6823 RD #1 Blairsville PA 15717 KENCOVE FARMS 412-459-8991 Master Card Visa The Fence Of UPS Delivery The Future HENRY K. FISHER INC. SANDBLASTING AND SPRAY PAINTING Aerial Ladder Equipment 667 Hartman Station Rd. Lancaster, PA 393-6530 elude selection a microcomputer, selecting software, benefits of microcomputers, and how to determine your need for a microcomputer. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Warwick High School Ag Room. the proposed constitution and elect officers. An educational program is also planned. Other events slated include the Regional Beekeepers Workshop, June 15 and 16, at the York County 4-H Center in Bair and the Beekeeping Short Course offered by Penn State, from June 27 to July 1. limit water vegetation,” said Maurer. “It’s important to know the chemistry of your pond, especially the pH. The pH will change the amount chemical needed.” The last speaker of the day, Terry Rader of Penn State, talked about stocking ponds with fish. He said trout require cold water, while bass prefer warmer water. Radar recommended stocking rates (per surface acre) of 600, five-to-six inch trout in the fall, or 2000, two-to-three inch trout in the spring. The natural mortality is higher for spring stockings. He said the critical time for main taining a year round population of trout is in August and September. Unlike trout that feed on insects, bass eat other fish, so it is necessary or recommended to stock bluegills as food source, when stocking bass. Radar suggested stocking 100 bass, one to three inches long, along with 1000 bluegills about one inch long. He warned that selective harvest of only bass could result in disproportionate bluegill population. Montgomery plow demo questionable NORRISTOWN - With this past weekend bringing nearly three inches of rain, Montgomery County’s Terrace-Plow Demon stration may have to be postponed. If any more rain occurs during the interim, postponement will be definite. If this week brings some nice drying weather, the demonstration will be held on Tuesday. The soils on which the demonstration will POURED SOLID CONCRETE STORAGE SYSTEMS <n Increase Your Volume By In-Ground Storage 410 Main St. take place on are clay soils, and are slow to dry. If the weather appears questionable, please call Any Size CONCRETE WORK, INC. • Akron, PA 17501 • (717) 859-2074 or 733-9196 the Soil Conservation Service in Montgomery County at (215 ) 279- 1178 between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 4-H ilage Pit Walls lanure Pit Walls etaining Walls
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