W. CHESTER —'The'Chester County Cooperative Extension will sponsor “The Future of Ches ter County Agriculture” on March 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the Sads buryville Fire Hall, just south of Business Route 30 on" First Avenue in Sadsbury ville. Pa. This Lykens Valley Structures INTRODUCTORY OFFER , f >. / TfrißH*WWwW k s t&mKy **9mm WjnBKKmXM ftTOMPIi Cedar Lawn Furniture & Redwood Lawn Furniture Available 10'x14‘ Ractangla ready for shipping Lykens Valley Structures are built using all pressure tested (SYP .40) We Use All Galvanized Nails For Maximum Durability. Gazebos Are Available in B’, 10’, 12’ & 14’ (Also Optional) Benches & Screening & Tables. Wishing Wells & Bird Feeders & Lawn Furniture & Mailboxes Also Available In Pre-Fab Kits. (Deluxe Model Only). B’, 10’, 12', 14’, 18’ (Ready For Shipping) R.D. 2 Box 59 I Leave Message (717) 692-2645 Millersburg, Pennsylvania 17061 I too Sunday Calls Delivery Is Also Available I Also Dealer Inquiries Welcome ORDER YOUR VEGETABLE GROWING EQUIP. NOW BIG YIELDER MODEL 2500 RAISED BED PLASTIC MULCH LAYER Not all mulch layers look and work the same, its how the mulch is layed that really counts. Featuring • Independent, spring loaded cover arms with 6 way disk Hillers. No wtench needed for adjustment. Convenient cranks for more or less coverage. • Independent presswheels that “float” with angle adjustment, no wrench needed. • Fast reloading I Full open back of machine (no ban to step over). Machine will cany two 48" x 4000* tolls of plastic mulch. • Plastic mulch goes under “floating" roller (in back of machine) thus giving a tightly stretched mulch and pressed bed. • Beds are 4" to 6” high (depending on adjustment). Machine has adjustable row markers. • Insecticide applicator (optional) by “GANDY”, is driven off roll of film plastic. Thus, application tales are uniform regard less of speed mulch layer is driven. • Drip irrigation attachment (optional) is ad justable side to side and up and down, will handle large or small drip line spools. Future Of Chester County Agriculture To Be Discussed meeting will give an overview of the future of farming in the county in view of the numerous pressures and problems trying to push the Chester County farmers from their land. Speakers will include: - George Fasic, director, Ches i "*"7 -£ 10' Victorian Gazabo BEFORE SPRING RUSH. ECONOMICAL MODEL 560 FLAT BED PLASTIC MULCH LAYER When it comes to mulch laying, take a close up look at the Model S6O. Mulch laying is prior to planting your baby plants, and is more than just rolling out your plastic mulch. Uniform beds and tightly layed plastic mulch is a must for a higher bottom line. Featuring • Very uniform beds, the Model 560 elim inates pot holes in seed bed. Heavy Vi " steel pan will press bed. Has furrow openers on bottom. • Independent spring loaded cover aims with convenient cranks for more or less cover age. For maximum control of coverage, this machine has scrapers instead of disk covers. • Fast reloading! Full open back of machine (no bars to step over). • Plastic mulch goes under “flpating" roller for maximum tightness. Independent press wheels also “float" with angle adjustment, no wrench needed. • With minor adjustment, machine will lay 4' or S' plastic, (Adaptor optional.) Carries two 4000’ rolls of plastic mulch. • Insecticide applicator (optional) by “GANDY" is driven off roll of film plastic. Thus, application rales are uniform regard less of speed mulch layer is driven. ter County Planning Commission, on the County’s Comprehensive Plan and how it will impact the agricultural community, changes in the road system, zoning regula tions and population distribution. - Gary Schroeder, Chester County mushroom farmer, pre- ' Victorian Seraanad Gazabo WATER WHEEL PLANT SETTER Featuring Flutter will plant through plastic mulch with constant depth control for the plants. Plants 1 or 2 rows on one bed. Simple operation, will water as you plant, has water flow con trol Also, water off/on controlled by planters or tractor operator. Machine has four tray carrying racks, two are “self feeding" right to the planter seats. Comes with category 2, 3-point hook up. Economically priced. Full line of drip irrigation, plastic mulches, and supplies In stock. We ship UPS same day orders are received. Call or Write for Colored Literature Manufactured by Zimmerman’s Produce John W. Zimmerman R #1 Box 358, East Earl, PA 17519 Phone: (218) 445-6976 Lancaster Farming Saturday, March ii, 1989-013 senting the farmer’s point-of-view mi high land costs, farmland pre servation, zoning, air and water pollution, manure/waste disposal, water quality, labor shortages and unionization, low profitability margins. OSHA and DER, etc. - Bill James, banker, on the future of specific farm enterprises in Chester County such as dairy, swine, mushroom, beef, veget able, fruit, agronomic crops and aquaculture. - Fred Seipt, Montgomery County dairyman, on how he has dealt with living next to suburbia, ntanure disposal, traffic problems, sideline businesses and direct milk marketing. - Sam Steel, Cooperative Extension agenl/horticulture & [ V I I All-Plant i Bsr SEND FOR FACTS: me: 814-364-1349 IT LIQUID PLANT FOOD, INC. State Rd. 511N..RFD3, Ashland, Ohio 44805 mushrooms, on what it will take to be successful in the 1990 s and beyond; what size farm and what farming enterprises and side businesses have the most potential in the county; what is the future of direct marketing? Although this meeting is designed for farmers, the general public concerned about farmland preservation and the future of commercial farming in Chester County is encouraged to attend. For further information, contact Alan Strock, Extension Agent/ Farm Management, at the Chester County Cooperative Extension, 215-696-3500, Mondays, Wed nesdays & Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 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! Big DmbP Repins Min DlstrMers! □ I sell to farmers. How do I become your distributor? □ I'm a farmer. What's the price? Where do I get it?
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers