A2B-Lancastw Farming, Saturday, April 12,1986 Seven Hundred attend Bucks-Lehigh credit meeting 700 member/stockholders and guests attended the 1986 stockholders’ meeting of the Berks-Lehigh Valley Farm Credit Associations on Friday, April 4, 1986 in Allentown. Bernard C. Flory, President, reported that, despite the present stressful situation in agriculture, the Berks-Lehigh Valley Associations remain financially sound. The members maintained a 96% current status on loans during 1985 remaining above the Horse, mule show slated MT. AIRY, MD - The Maryland Draft Horse and Mule Association will sponsor an Open Driving Schooling Show for draft horses, pleasure horses, mules and ponies on Sunday, May 4, 1906. Ribbons will be awarded in numerous hitch classes (only) that will be designed for maximum satisfaction of both novice and experienced drivers, no matter what type of equine animal is hitched. The object of the “show” is, basically a fun-type day, where experienced teamsters can share knowledge and knowhow with those who might not have the fancy horses and equipment, nor the inclination to tackle major events. To this end, the class organization is considerably less formal than that used at the major structured shows,, with judging standards reflecting an emphasis on driver/animal effectiveness. Many experienced drivers and teamsters will be on hand to assist, and it is planned to have the judges explain their grading results as [Superhopper Got Grain? Then get the trailer that is Timpte tough... the Super Hopper. It’s not only built to take it...it’s also built to cut fuel costs. The Super Hopper is lightweight and aerodynamically designed to reduce wind drag. When there’s grain to be hauled, Timpte does the haulin’ best and pulls a lot easier than the rest. M.H. EBY, INC. P.0.80x 127 ' Blue Ball, PA 17506 (717) 354-4971 districts performance standards. As of February 28, 1986, the combined loan volume of the Berks-Lehigh Valley Federal Land Bank Association (FLBA) and Production Credit Association (PCA) was over $96 million. The association serves 1838 members in Bertey Schuylkill, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, and Pike Counties. Flory further stated that the problems of the nationwide farm credit system, of which Berks- Lehigh Valley Farm Credit Ser- they are made for all those in terested. Hitch classes will be included for novice animals, novice drivers, singles, teams, multiple hitches, two and four wheeled drawn vehicles, “drive then ride”, and an obstacle course. Some of the more informal classes will be open for light and heavy animals, while the more traditional cart and wagon classes may be divided by type, according to demand that day. Mt. Airy, MD is located about 12 miles east of Frederick MD and 25 miles west of Baltimore im mediately adjacent to Interstate Route 70. Access to the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Co. fairgrounds is convenient and direct from the interstate. Lunch will be available on the grounds; but in any case there is fast food within walking distance. For more information on classes and directions, write to: MDHMA; 8830 Dollyhyde Rd., Union Bridge, MD 21791. Telephone numbers: Days (301) 8294)333 or 831-5777; evenings (301) 898-9654. BUY A 1986 TIM PTE LIGHTWEIGHT GRAIN HOPPER NOW vice is a part, have affected the local association, indirectly, by increasing the cost of money, thus causing the interest rates to remain a present levels. He did say, however, that several new programs were available Kuhn has engineered Mower swinging fingers and reversible Conditioners that cut hay up or conditioning comb. As grass down, wet or dry, even in goes through conditioning toughest conditions. 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Robert Leiby, Lehigh County Extension Director, served as the election chairman and announced the following winning candidates: elected to serve 3-year terms: on the ELBA Board of Directors; Charles L. Diehl, Bangor and Ernest 0. Miller, Hamburg; on the PCA Board of Directors; Ellis R. Kunkel, Kempton. The 1987 nominating committee members who were elected are: ELBA; Raymond L. Kulp, Kutz town; Diana M. Wessner, Ger- likttmSbmßW Distributed By tx 3 HAMILTON Q6|@l EQUIPMENT, INC. 567 South Reading Road, P.0.80x 478 Ephrata, PA 17522 Telephone (717) 733-7951 mansville and John K. Shafer, Tamaqua; to the PCA committee; Joshua M. Grim, Breinigsville; E. Daniel Leatherman, Hamburg, and Ralph W. Zettlemoyer, Fogelsville. Farm credit is a nationwide credit co-operative which lends money to farmers, farm-related business owners, acquatic producers, and rural home owners. The local Berks-Lehigh Valley Association is part of the Baltimore District, one of 12 districts throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
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