Indiana County Farmers (Conllniwd tram Pag* A 23) the federal minimum wage to $4.65 an hour over three years, would have only a slight impact on Pennsylvania farmers, because farms employing less than eight full-time workers would be exempt from paying the new high er minimum wage. The association also favors a version of the legislation that would allow a sub-minimum wage to be paid during a new employ ee’s training period, possibly for as long as six months. On the Pennsylvania legislative front, Dan George of Brush Val ley, the county association’s state legislative spokesman, told the farmers local tax reform remains the main issue. The county and state farmers associations both have endorsed the package of tax reform propos als, which faces a referendum in the May 16 primary election. “This is a long-awaited oppor tunity to reduce some of the local tax burden on real estate and shift it to income where it will be more in line with a person’s ability to pay,” said Stan Fabin, association president ' “Our board of directors is urg ing our members and all citizens of the county to get out and vote ‘yes’ on this all-important issue.” he said. Under the proposed reforms, “nuisance” taxes such as occupa tion, per capita and residence tax es would be eliminated. 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Turbotville, PA 17772 (717) 649-5579 place, school districts would be able to collect a personal income tax of up to 1.5 percent and mun icipalities could collect up to .75 percent Counties also would be pennit ted to levy a sales tax of up |) .5 percent or 50 cents on every |lOO of purchases, on items ed by the state. Tom Mikesell of BlairsviM the county’s representative onithe PFA Advisory Commission hi the Department of Environmental Resources, explained how his organization intervenes to assist farmers accused of violating environmental regulations. ' During a three-month grace period before any DER fines are imposed, the commission assists farmers in voluntarily correcting the environmental situation, hi die 10 years the commission has been in existence, Mikesell said it has resolved 98 out of 100 complaints in the 12-county northwest region, saving fanners in those counties thousands of dollars in DER fines. Mary Neal of Homo: City, the county association’s policy deve lopment co-chairman, urged the members to actively participate in the formulation of policies which often are adopted at state and even national levels. "If s the tool that gives each far mer a voice in matters that affect them,” she said. Policy development should be a Coldsprings Farm Receives SUE CROW Maryland Correspondent WESTMINSTER, MD This year’s top Dairy Management Award presented by Peimfield Corporation went to CoMsprings Farm owned by Marlin and Kathy Hoff. This annual award is based SANDOZCROP PROTECTION Tve used Marksman® herbicide for two years now, and I feel I’ve received good weed control in my fields. ” “Ipreviously used Duct /® and atrazine, but I wasn’t getting the control I I plan to use Marksman on all needed . my acres in 1989 . ” mtotmto uoWumldw6CTOh>. A WMTIHED TmMMAHK Of tMMEXN COHf. process which continues all year, she added, and not just considered before the Snnual state convention. Helen McMillen of Marion Center, chairwoman of the Region Management Award upon management practices and milk production records explained President Steve Wilson. They also were the top herd for milk and protein production with a record on 406 cows of 20,747 m 679 p 725 f. The top herd for fat production went to Unicorn Associates-Holsteins owned by Cam Davis and Tom Powell. Their herd of 119 cows had a record of 20,419 m 747 f 650 p. John W. Rinehart was the herd that showed the highest increase in milk, fat and protein for 1988 with increases of 3,935 m 138 f and 108 p. Herds Record 2 year old Whitelyn Farms 23,800 m 850 f 24,0671 cm 3 year old Joseph Schwartzbeck 26,080 m 1,021 f 27,826cfm 4 year old Joseph Schwartzbeck 30,930 m 1,140 f 31,851cfm aged cows Joseph Schwartzbeck 35,770 m 1,243 f 35,61 2cfm K. Wayne 160 acres of Velvetleaf, pigweed Burket corn and lambsquarters Martinsburg, PA Lancaster Fuming, Saturday, April 8,19N-A25 in Womens Committee, reminded farmers’ wives of upcoming ladies’ activities, including the tour of Fayette County attractions May 18. From the 94 herds that com prise these two counties the fol lowing were the top cow in butter fat production for each breed. Holstein: Joe Schwartzbeclc 35,770 m 1,243 f as a 7-year-old. Brown Swiss: Bell’s Delight 21,500 m 794 f as a 4-year-old. Jersey: Wayne Fender 15,780 m 759 f as a 5-year-old. Guernsey: Unicom Association 15,740 m 775 f as a 3-year-old. Ayrshire: Flint Hill Farm, 14,040 m 574 f as a 3-year-old. The following is a listing of the top herds by age for fat corrected. I L.. -lew Wee s: I K \L Dairy E
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