HARRISBURG - A major campaign to boost the sale of Pennsylvania mushrooms got underway in six major eastern cities in February, reaching some 3 million people. The promotion, sponsored by Pennsylvania mushroom growers, the American Mushroom Institute and the state Department of Agriculture, was launched before Valentine's Day with the theme “Mushrooms Are for Lovers.” Agriculture Secretary Boyd E. EAR CORN Paying Top Prices For Good Quality Ear Corn • Wet or Dry • No Quantity too large or too small • Fast Unloading - Dump on Pile & Go • Easy access - 2.2 ' miles off 283 bypass- Manheim, Mt. Joy ; exit • Daily Receiving 7:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. - un loading evenings & I Saturdays by appt. >• Trucks available for pick up at your farm. Call Anytime For Price 717-665-4785 JAMES E. NOLL GRAIN We've got your Building Come and get it! Machinery storage, dairy, farm buildings of all kinds. Horse barns, utility buildings, garages, commercial structures 100. You won't find a wider selection anywhere More models, plans and sizes, more custom options More bright, new siding and trim colors. We also offer free planning services and assistance with financing Take advantage of today s lower interest rates and low, low Red Rose prices. Call today about a beautiful, maintenance-free Red Rose building for your farm, home or business CALL COLLECT OR MAIL —COUPON FOR MORE INFORMATION ”\ W RED -™ / ROSE ;r s 1 BUILDING SYSTEMS County Mushroom Growers Plot Promotion Campaign Wolff said press kits containing and radio stations, news releases, recipes, and The campaign received an ad nutritional and background in- ditional boost through a Wall formation were distributed to the Street Journal article explaining news media in Boston, Washington the program, and Philadelphia, and Buffalo, Two more promotions will follow Syracuse and Ithaca, N.Y. this year. A “Mushrooms Are For Wolff said contacts were made Movers” rnmpaign will appear in with daily and weety newspapers, May, the peak month for ad radio stations, and business and vancements and transfers in prestige publications. Three-pound business and industry, boxes of fresh mushrooms were “Mushrooms Are For also delivered to the desks of food Celebrations” in September will editors at the larger newspapers coincide with the observance of All-Plant I LIQUID PLANT FOOD | 9-18-9 PLUS OTHERS! | • Contains 100% white ortho phosphoric acid. Made in USA. • Non-corrosive. Won’t settle. • Top quality. Excellent service. • Newest equipment. • Financially sound... and growing! □ I sell to farmers. How do I become your distributor? □ I'm a farmer. What’s the price? Where do I get it? CALL or SEND FOR FACTS; Phone 814-364-1349 ALL-PLANT LIQUID PLANT FOOD JNC. Stale Zip _ Big Demand Requires More Distributors! 821 State Rd. 511 N., RFD 3, Ashland, Ohio 44805 IjffliHj (215) 267-4911 Mail To Box P-50 RD 2 Stevens PA 17578 American Muahroom Week end Mushroom Institute and the Mushroom Festival in Kennett mushroom growers are matching Square, the Mushroom Capital of funds with the Department of the World. Agriculture to finance the The campaigns are prepared by program. Ketchum Public Relations, Pitts- Statistics show that 44 percent of burgh Group, under a, .one-year all fresh mushrooms sold in the contract with the Agriculture United States are produced by Department. The American Pennsylvania growers. Sen. Helfrick Named To Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Edward W. Helfrick has been named a member of the Agriculture, Food Policy and Rural Development Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures. The Committee is one of 10 standing committees in NCSL’s State-Federal Assembly. The SFA is NCSL’s policymaking body and sets the agenda for the Con ference’s lobbying efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. The SFA meets three times a year to meet with federal officials and develop recommendations on a full range INCOME TAX PREPARATION FARM, PERSONAL, AND BUSINESS RETURNS PAUL I. SHEAFFER INSURANCE AGENCY Intercourse, PA Appointment Required - CALL 717-768-8236 INCREASE YOUR INCOME Bad water will lower your Income By removing nitrates, bacteria & sulfates from your water you will have a healthier herd. Acid in water increases herd health problems. We can remove these nitrates, bacteria & sulfates and put your PH to near neutral. Call Us Before You Buy And See Our Many Happy Users We have competitive prices. OREGON WATER SALES Leola, PA 717-656-8380 If no answer, call early in the morning or evenings. Iwewter Famhfc SettEiay, Apii 4, IW7-EIS of national issues that affect state federal relations. Issues high on the committee’s agenda this year include the farm credit system, possible changes in farm programa and groundwater. Helfrick represents the state’s 27th Senatorial District and is from Elysburg. NCSL represents the nation’s 50 state legislatures. NCSL has three basic objectives: to improve the quality and effectiveness of state legislatures; to foster interstate communication and cooperation; and to assure state legislatures a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system.
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers