A32-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, July 19,1986 Masstock (Continued from Page Al) response to the senate’s restric tions placed on the use of the bonds. The Irish dairy corporation will instead be using corporate funds. Christine Thompson of Georgia’s Department of Agriculture reports that plans have been approved for one dairy. She added that Masstock indicated application for a second dairy would be made before the end of the year. John Collins of Dairyman In corporated added that in his talks with Masstock representatives they explained their goal is to open 10 farms with a capacity of 1,000 milking cows per farm. The Irish expect to start milking at the first farm in 1987 with remaining farms starting at a rate of one per year until all 10 are operational. The Montezuma Chamber of Commerce, located in the town where the first farm is scheduled to be built, reports that Masstock has filed plans for a building large enough to house 1,500 head. A spokesman for the Chamber added the buildings will be located on 240 acres with construction beginning by September 1. A constant criticism, by dairy farmers and farm organizations, of the Irish dairy has been in regards to the current milk sur plus, which the nation has been taxing itself to remedy. Thompson explained that area RAY'S FARMERS MARKET Location: Route 419, 3 miles East of Bethel, Pa. V* mile South of 178 Exit #6 Time: Saturday’s 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday’s 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Butcher * Produce * Bakery * Bulk Foods * Ceramics Come Spend The Day With Us The "Friendly People" For information on outside & inside spaces Call Ray Witmer 717-933-5711 or 215-589-4076 HEWEY WELDING Box 2312, Rd 4, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-867-5222 ALUMINUM GRAIN BODIES & ALUMINUM REPAIRS These ultra-light bodies are designed for strength through engineering, not strength with bulk. For example a 16’ grain body with tailgate and 48” sides weighs only 1490 lbs, complete. We’ll build you any length or any side height up to 60”. ★ Double swinging hay hauling tailgate ★ Barn door type tail gate ★ Slide out cattle chutes to Build Georgia Dairy has been a deficit production area. “During the fall, when schools reopen, we are in a position to haul milk in from surrounding states.” She added that with 182 farmers from the area in the buyout program, the deficit will increase. Concerning Masstock’s use of tax exempt bonds, Thompson said, “Anyone can use the bonds if approved through local authorites. The federal government establishes the guides of how the funds may be used.” The only role states play in the use of the bonds is mdking sure the amount issued does not exceed the state’s allocation, she stated. “Masstock was utilizing the system, not manipulating it,” she added. Reception of the Irish cor poration has been mixed, Thomp son reports. The local government welcomes the anticipated 800 to 900 jobs the dairy will bring. Those farmers and farm organizations who plan to supply the dairy’s needs are also pleased that the large dairy will be built; however, the average farmer is against the construction, Thompson ex plained. A farmer from the area offered a different perspective on the entire situation. He preferred to be un named, since, as he notes: “It’s a hot issue and no one knows the full extent of Masstock’s plans.” For the most part the average fanner is against the construction, he affirmed, adding that knowing * Dress Shop * Hand Painted Items * Candy Stand * Candleland Stand * Used Items * Collectables iiMilln available Alsi ★ Diamond Flooring ★ Pull out panel tailgates ★ Any size grain chute the Irish were going to build depressed the attitude of the area’s farmers. He speculated 20 percent of the bids in the buyout were due to this depression over Masstock’s entry in the Georgia dairy business. In spite of the large number of farmers who entered the buyout he does not expect the area to be a critical deficit milk production area. He points to spring surpluses as high as 9 percent and notes that he, as well as his neighbors, is planning to expand his operation, some neighbors plan to triple in size. On the subject of the tax exempt bonds he said that following in Masstock’s lead, several farmers applied for the bonds. However, the well was dry. Masstock had Natural cheese may be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks at 35° to 40°F. Whenever possible, it should be kept in its original wrapping. Waxed paper, transparent wrap, aluminum foil, and plastic bags are also good coverings for cheese. apparently been allocated the balance of the bonds. He added, “Georgia is a tough state to make milk in. It will show how good managers they are.” At last report, the Masstock saga continues and they will try to make milk in Georgia’s arid climate. Recent studies show that adults consuming 1500 mgs. of calcium per day had 50 percent less chance of high blood pressure than those consuming only 500 mgs. per day.
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