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any longer period of time. We find
that most farmers tend to follow
recommendations very closely,
but many home gardeners tend to
increase the dosage.
The best policy is to study the
directions and precautions on the
label and follow them to the letter.
To Prepare For
Fire Protection
Our bams are filling up with new
crops of hay, straw and grain so we
need to be concerned with fire
protection. We urge farmers to
give some thought to water sup
plies for fighting fires. Many
farmers indicate that their fire
company would be unable to
supply adequate water; this in
creases the risk of serious fire
losses. Farms with streams
nearby should have plans
developed to move the fire engine
within 25 feet of the water. Owners
of ponds should have all-weather
driveways to the pond. There have
been cases where buildings burned
while the fire truck was mired
down in the mud trying to get to the
pond. It’s a good idea to inform
your local fire company of the
sources of water supplies for
fighting fires. A good water supply
for fighting fires is good insurance
against severe losses.
To Consider Lightning
Rods on Shade Trees
How many times have you
driven past a pasture field and
noticed dozens of cattle or other
livestock grouped together under
one or two large trees. During
severe thunderstorms, livestock
will gather under these trees. If
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Farm Calendar
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Agriculture, 8 p.m., Extension
Center.
Friday, July 6
Pa. Young Farmers Summer
Conference, Berks County 4-H
Center, continues tomorrow.
York Junior Holstein showing and
fitting day
Pa. Charolais Association Field
Day, Bratton Charolais Farm,
McVeytown, 9 a.m.-Junior
heifer and steer show.
York County Conservation Society
membership picnic, 11 a.m.-6
p.m., Indian Steps Museum,
Airville.
lightning strikes the tree, many of
the animals will be killed. For the
protection of valuable livestock,
we suggest that some of these
individual trees be fitted with a
lightning rod system. If there is a
woodlot in the pasture, or a
number of trees, it may not be
practical.
The Eztenaion Service li an affirmative
action equal opportunity educational in
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