•n i ♦ . in»// 4 V MH I A36-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 15, 1987 Task Force Focusing On Responding to mounting con cern in the agricultural community over the continued dry spell which is severely affecting some areas of the state, the newly-formed Mary land Agricultural Emergency Task Force was convened for the first time Friday, July 31st at the Mary land Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. A nucleus group formed in accordance with the Agricultural Emergency Plan submitted to Governor William Donald Schaef er earlier this year by Secretary Wayne A. Cawley, Jr., the task force represents a wide range of agribusiness interests and state and federal agencies, including the Maryland Farm Bureau* Maryland State Grange, Delmarva Poultry Industry, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), Farmers Home Administration, the Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Maryland. Governor Schaefer has asked NEW SWINE FACILITIES WANTED Finishing Contracts Available Based On Production. FARM CREST FEEDS Secretary Cawley to provide him with a current assessment of statewide conditions and the steps being taken to assist the affected farmers. An accurate assessment of statewide conditions and intera gency coordination are the first goals of this task force. Although current information is sketchy, it was determined that some areas of the state are hard-hit already by drought, while other areas are in relatively better condition. Because of the spotty nature of the drought this year, and the need to know the specific conditions in each county, ASCS is currently carrying out a county-by-county assessment in order to determine the actual extent of drought dam age and crop loss in Maryland. Local extension agents are already very active in providing information and are helping far mers as much as possible by test ing silage com for nitrates and advising on pest control problems made worse by excessive heat, etc. The task force, designed to be a MAD LANCASTER FARMING FOR COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE MARKET REPORTS You, Mr. Landowner, Build A New Swine Facility According To Our Specifications... We Will Lease The Facility From You On A Long Term Basis (Must be within 90 mi. radius of Lancaster, PA) Sow Contracts Available Based On Production. EXCELLENT RETURN GUARANTEED 35 N. Cedar St. Your Local Master Mix Dry Weather support team for the agricultural community and advisory body to the Secretary and the Governor, will submit the loss survey report to Governor William Donald Schaefer immediately upon its completion. The task force also will present any specific recom mendations it may have to the Governor. For further information, contact Anne G. Sieling, Maryland Department of Agriculture at 301/841-5882. Call Today (717) 626-0331 Ask For Tom Weidman Lititz, PA 17543 Dealer
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