Aie-tiiieaster Fsmhg, Satwdiy, Oclefcer 29,1983 Pa. reports direct farm market expansion HARRISBURG - State Agriculture Secretary Penrose Hallowell has released figures which detail direct farm market expansion through the state’s Farm Market Loan Program. According to Hallowell, during th first year of the Farm Market Loan Program, checks totaling $485,645 had been delivered to 27 farm market operators who have BY TRESH WILLIAMS TOWSON, Md. - The Atlantic Dairy Association, Inc. (ADA), in a move to cut expenses and im prove efficiency of operations has decided to close its Camp Hill office. ADA is the agency that manages milk promotion in the Mid-Atlantic Federal Milk Marketing Order 4. With funding from Order 4 Hog language Among the pig- or hog-related phrases used today are: “apigina poke,” “bring home the bacon,” “male chauvinist pig,” “don’t be a hog,” “pig out," “independent as a hog on ice,” “go whole hog,” “pigheaded,” hogwash,” “road hog,” “pork barrel” and “pigskin” (an interesting term, since foot balls actually are made of cowhide). The use of “pig” to describe an officer of the law dates back to 1874, when a Thomas Nast cartoon depicting pigs in uniforms appeared in Harper’s Weekly. Card players referred to the ace of diamonds as a “pig’s eye,” which led to the statement of doubt, “in a pig’s eye.” ROPE IN SOME EXTRA CASH! Advertise With A Lancaster Farming CLASSIFIED AD... Phone: 717-394-3047 or 717-626-1164 entered or expanded their direct market operations in 19 Penn sylvania counties. Checks were being processed for two farms and loans approved for three additional operators, bringing the total amount committed thus far in the program to $610,645. Improved marketing of Penn sylvania farm products, for direct markets, domestic and export ADA to close Camp Hill office producers, ADA plans promotion strategies, distributes milk promotion materials, and supports promotion programs, such as the dairy princess program. Dick Norton, general manager and asst, secretary-treasurer of ADA, said the functions performed previously at the Camp Hill office will be consolidated into the agency’s Towson office. “The dairy princess programs in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey will have our continued support,’’ said Norton. “All ongoing programs will receive support and promotional marterials.” “The volunteers that work with sale, is a key economic develop ment initiative of the Thornburgh Administration. “Improvement of marketing to support rural and community economic growth and improve the quality of life for family farmers is a top priority of this ad ministration,” said Thornburgh, who presented the first check in the program to William Hileman of Armstrong «n Oct. 27,1982. the dairy princess program are what really make it strong. Nothing will change there,” said Norton. “Those persons working with the dairy princess program in Pennsylvania that have been paid per deim will continue to be paid per deim for their work. ” In a meeting this week ADA decided it would not be responsible for operations at the Camp Hill office after next week, according to ADA Chairman, Daniel Martin, Manheim. Martin said, there was some disucussion at the meeting of the possibility of someone from the Pennsylvania Dairy Princess program working out of the Camp Hill office, but nothing definite was NOW IS THE TIME TO LOOK INTO A BAKER STOVE. Model • Ml 243 Spreader w/Upper Beater, Front Box Extension. Single Axle, 250 Bu • Nl 243 Spreader w/Front Box Extension, Tandem, 250 Bu • Nl 244 Spreader w/Hyd. 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Anyone in Order 4 who had previously gotten promotion materials or worked with the Camp Hill office should now contact Gail Krus or Chris Unks in the Towson office for assistance. The office is located at 216 Carroll Building, 8600 LaSalle Rd., Towson, Md. 21204. Phone (301) 321-0266. Now, for a limited time, we’ll sell selected New Idea on our lot at the factory invoice price. rificing profits now to lower our inventory cost during the winter months. ABOUT • Our low prices • Your trade in allowance • Investment tax credit • Re-Investing your PIK income See us now. Check the invoice and save on top quality New Idea equipment at our lowest possible price. years. Individuals are eligible for maximum loans of $25,000, while groups (two or more) can receive maximum loans of $50,000. The variable rate is currently 4.25 percent. The state finances up to 50 percent of the total loan in con junction with an approved lending institution, such as a local bank or farm credit bank. Applications are reviewed by a loan committee and the Secretary of Agriculture. “Fanners’ markets represent a key link in the Pennsylvania food chain, and our farmers recognize this fact. As direct outlets and small businesses, these markets play a vital role in getting farm fresh fruits and vegetables to the consumer at peak flavor and food price, while providing farmers with a market and a reasonable return,” saidHallowell. “Pennsylvania is a national leader in direct marketing of farm products with annual sales of more than $l5O million. We are working to maintain Pennsylvania’s leadership role with programs like the Farm Market Loan Program,” said Secretary Hallowell. Those interested in eligibility requirements or information about the program should write to: Donald Unangst, Director, Bureau of Agricultural Development, Pa. Department of Agriculture, 2301 N. 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