Dl4—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 16,1983 Hunterdon farm/business picnic on July 26 FLEMINGTON, N.J. - "This get-together of business and professional men of the county and members of the Hunterdon County Board of Agriculture is being held to help promote a spirit of good will and fellowship among members of the two groups,” so stated the letter of invitation to the first Farmers’ and Businessmen’s Picmc 47 years ago. It was 1936 and the host farm was to be the dairy, poultry and potato farm of the late Clifford E. Snyder, near Pittstown. Food was to be prepared and served by the ladies of the Quakertown Church. And the price of a ticket was 70 cents or $1.40 for fanner and his businessman guest. This event has become an annual activity of the County Board of Agriculture, and the format hasn’t really changed that much. It's still held on a farm in the county, a progressive, well-managed operation. Yes, occasionally one of the county’s businesses or in stitutions would host the affair, but most generally it was held on a top farm. Second year, location was the Charles Cane Poultry Breeding Farm, Rosemont; third year, Blossom Hill Farm, Lebanon; fourth year, Robert Crane’s farm near Pittstown, a poultry, potato and "vegetables for canning” operation. The 1983 Picnic Yes, the price has changed, and so, too, the locations. This year host farm will be Matthew Gor deuk’s dairy farm, just south of Baptistown on Route 519. Serving the meal will be Gene Maddalena’s 1 pm b. SELF LOCKING FEED THRU FENCE ★ All cows can be released at one * Heavy duty construction time or individua'ly * Stabilizer on bottom of yoke for ★ When handle is in lock position, extra strength cow automatically locks as it * Custom built to your specifications enters * You-can release all cows or hold ★ No more chasing cows cows that need treatment. ALSO AVAILABLE • Standard Free Stalls • Fencing • Gates (38" - 48” - 54” • Automatic Head Gates • Automatic Gate Latches PAUL B. ZIMMERMAN, INC. Hardware • Farm Supplies Custom Manufacturing Crane Service Catering Service. Speaker featured on the program is the Rev. John Infanger, paster of the New Providence Methodist Church and a favorite in this area. "The price will be right,” says picnic chairman, August Knispel. Not 70 cents but $7.50 each. "And in this day and age, it is a bargain! ” Date is Tuesday, July 26, tours of the farm are set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. A picnic supper of barbecue chicken, sweet corn, salads, and trimmings. ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Want the latest word on what Maryland produce is coming on to the market and how the price and supply situation looks? If you do, information is just a telephone call away on Friday afternoons at 4 p.m. By calling (301) 841-5763 at anytime day or night from Friday through Monday afternoon, you’ll be hooked up with a three minute “MDA Market Line” report by Jack Frey of the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Services Section who will fill you in on what fresh fruits and vegetables are coming to market at Pick-your own farms, fanner’s roadside stands and the hundreds of stores served by the Maryland Wholesale Food Center at Jessup. Jack’s report is especially good this year due to the fact that strange Sprmg weather rams Box 128 R.D. #4, LititZ, PA 17543 Woo<f Corner Rd. 1 Mile West of Ephrata Phone. 717-738-1121 topped by Maddalena cheese cake and fresh fruit, will be served at 7 p.m. A brief program follows with greetings from host farmer Matt Gordeuk, door prizes, and the guest speaker. Infanger’s topic will be "The Joy of Living,” and his intention will be to make you laugh, think, and look up. Guests are urged to arrive early. Committee member, Orville Barnck, has arranged to have Md. opens produce market and below normal temperatures delayed some crops while not affective others. Those who plan to pick their own or buy direct from growers need timely information before setting out to buy. They can also get a handle on what fruits and vegetables are in ample supply so they can make budget stretching shopping lists. It’s no secret that some items in the fruits and vegetable line are in very short supply due to weather conditions throughout the country and therefore prices are high. Jack’s report can help you plan ahead and swoop on the best buys. An example of knowing when THREE SIZES: SMALL - For Calves - Up To 15 MonthsGld ADJUSTABLE- For Heifers & Cows 8 Months And Older (Pictured) LARGE • For Cows 15 Months And Older Arrive Early / ,k "" rabyy** Who makes it their business to be sure we're supplied with top quality food and fiber? Our area farmers. These hard-working men and women put in a 24-hour day for the good of the country and especially for our community. We make it our business to offer personal attention to these dedicated people. IKE FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OF QUARRYVHIE SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU URGE ENOUGH TO SERVE YOU TWO CONVENIENT SOUTHERN UNCASTER COUNTY LOCATIONS * QUARRYVILLE Phone: (717) 786-7337 * PENN HILL An Equal Opportunity Lender • Member F.0.1.C. • Each Account Insured To $lOO,OOO tractors and wagons on hand to transport all who wish to see the farm’s 400 acres. Corn, oats, wheat, soy beans and hay crops are grown on this farm. There are over 100 dairy cows plus youngstock. There will be tours of buildings; milking will be still underway at 5:30. This is an excellent opportunity to see a well-managed, progressive dairy farm, meet a prominent dairy farm family. Gordeuk is local produce is ready for market would be peaches this year m Maryland. Nationally, peach production is going to be down because of weather. But here in Maryland it now appears we will Crops Day on Sept. 27 UNIVERSITY PARK - Sep tember 27 is the date for Penn State’s Annual Crops Day to be held at the Rock Springs Agronomy Research Farm, nine miles southwest of State College on Route 45 West. Featured will be discussions on corn and soybean research and management practices. We Believe in Extending Ourselves for Our Community Mainstay—the Farmer active in many agricultural organizations, as well as, m his community, service on the Delaware Valley High School board for many years. Tickets may be purchased m the Extension Service Office. Checks should be made out to the Hun terdon County Board of Agriculture and can be sent to the board, K.D. 6, Box 48, Elemington, 08822. Ticket sale deadline is Tuesday, July 1». line have a slightly larger crop than usual. Jack Frey will tell you when the local peaches are ready just as soon as the growers tell him so you’ll be able to shop for quality and price at the head of the line. Topics will include variety development and selection, fer tilization, pest control, and related subjects. There will be limited discussion on forages and small grains. The contact person is Eiwood Hatley, 106 Agricultural Ad ministration Building, University Park, PA-16802, telephone 814-865- 2543.
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