AlMjncattw Farming, Saturday, August 5,1989 OPINION Support Break-In Legislation “We are absolutely opposed to the use of violence as a vehicle for the expression of political viewpoints.” Those were the words expressed by David R. Brubaker, executive vice presi dent of Penn Ag Industries Association, in voicing the Associa tion’s endorsement of legislation recently introduced by Sen. Jesse Helms (R., N.C.) that would make it a federal crime to break into a farm or agricultural research facility for the pur T poses of removing animals, vandalism or disrupting the activi ties of the facilities. The Helms bill would be a “companion” to that offered by Sen. Howell Heflin (D., Ala.) that provides similar protection to biomedical research facilities. These bills would not amend the Animal Welfare Act, but would create a free-standing section in the federal criminal code. “We live in a democratic society with institutions that have evolved for the debate of public policy questions and the resolu tion of conflicts between groups and individuals,” stated Bm baker. “The First Amendment guarantees the right of each of us to express our own points of view, and ensures our right to pro test peacefully. Terroristic threats and bombings are criminal acts that deserve the strict and severe treatment of law enforce ment authorities.” PennAg Industries Association is an Ephrata-based agribusi ness trade association representing more than 510 Finns. This legislation would support the rights of members to engage in their business operations knowing that terrorists wHI be severely punished. We’re in deep trouble if our society condones or ignores vib lent actions against farmers. It does so to the detriment not only of agriculture, but to the very fabric of Veason and of a free society. Farm Calendar fg/ Saturday, August S Beiks County 4-H Horse Round up, Berks County 4-H Center.- Adams County 4-H Fair, South Mountain Fairgrounds, Arendt- sville, Pennsylvania Simmental Field Day, Oak Hills Farm, Butler, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bradford County Holstein picnic, 4-H Building, Troy fair grounds. noon. Pennsylvania’s 11th Performance Tested Ram & Invitational Ewe Sale, Ag Arena Complex, State College, 1:00 p.m. Westmoreland County Cattle men’s field day supper. Cross roads Farms, Ligonier, 2:00 p.m.; make reservations at 412/837-1402. Sunday, August 6 U.S. Feed Grains Council 29th annual membership meeting. Western Hotel, Chicago; runs through August 9. Monday, August 7 Bedford County Fair, Bedford; runs through August 12. Butler County Farm Show, Butler; runs through August 12. Clinton County Fair, Mill Hall; runs through August 12. Cochranton Community Fair, Lancaster Farming Established IXS Published Every Saturday Ephrata Review Building 1 E. Main St. Ephrata, PA 17522 by Lancaster Farming, Inc. A SMnrmn Enlarprlt • Robert G. Campbell General Manager Everett R. Newswanger Managing Editor C«ryrl|ht tM fay Unewtor Farmlnf Cochranton; runs through August 12. Elk County Fair, Kersey; runs through August 12. Schuylkill County Fair, Pottsville; runs through 12. Warren County Fair, Pittsfield; runs through August 12. Wayne County Fair, Honesdale; runs through August 13. Greene County Fair, Waynesburg; runs through August 12. Queen Anne’s County Fair, 4-H Park, Centerville, Md.; runs through August 12. Washington County Agricultural Expo, Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown. Md.; runs through August' 12. (Turn to Pag* A3B) new pasture, or renovate an old j* FARM FORUM our readers write Editor: I sat down to watch television last, Sunday night and got SO upset! The show was fine, but the advertisement made me crazy. Here were a man and woman loll ing around in this beautiful bed waiting for their coffee to perk so they could get out of that bed and BEING FROM TM X DONT KN( ABOUT PIG' COWS AND _ AND ET •L NOW IS THE TIME By Jay Irwin ‘Lancaster County Agriculture Agent To Observe Poultry Month The Lancaster County Com missioners have proclaimed August as Poultry Month. So, this is a real good time to reflect on the impact this important industry has on the economy of Lancaster County. Poultry products in Lan caster County provide nourish ment for over seven million peo ple. The value of the poultry pro ducts sold totaled over $l7O million. It is estimated that nearly 10,000 people are employed in the many different areas of the poultry industry in Lancaster County. The industry is strong because of the dedicated, well managed poultry farms along with a highly efficient and supportive allied industry. Eggs and poultry meat are two of the most nourishing foods in your health diet Let’s be supportive of this important part of our agricultural economy dur ing Poultry Month. To Plan For Fall Grain Seeding The time is fast approaching for our wheat and barley growers to be making plans for their fall seed ing. It is most important to consid er that most of the wheat and bar ley harvested this year was of very pom* quality: very low test weight, poor yields, molds and the possi bility of toxins. This is one year that certified seed would be highly suggested in an effort to avoid these problems. The extra cost for certified seed is well worth it to help insure a good crop next summer. Equally important, do not plant wheat or barley in the same field this fall; the fungus can remain in the soil for up to five years, according to soil scientists. Plan your seed needs now so you are ready to plant when the conditions are right. To Renovate Old Pastures Late August and early Septem ber are good times to establish a face the day. Actually. I think the woman was doing most of the loll ing and the husband was making the coffee - (the coffee dealer is no fool. He knows full well who’s going to go out and select that can of coffee.) Anyhow, when the woman took a drink, there (Turn to Pag* A 37) one. hi fact, this is a good time of the year jo make any-pasture or lawn seeding. The old sod should be destroyed by cultivation or by a herbicide. After the soil has been treated with lime and fertilizer, according to a complete soil test, it can be seeded and should produce good grazing for next summer. The advantage of a Call seeding is to permit time for the new plants to become established before the 1990 hot weather arrives. The cool, moist fall months should give the plants a good start. The Agronomy Guide lists some good seeding recommendations. To Stay In Touch With Creditors Maintaining a close friendship with your creditors and telling them about your financial status won’t likely ease your debts, but will ease your creditors’ mind. Background Scripture: Judges 16 Devotional Beading: Ephesians 6: 10- 18a. The story of Sampson is an example of God’s gift of life ignored and wasted. Samson is not a heroic figure, but a tragic one, for he had the potential to be so much more than he became. Bom as a gift of God to Man oah, a member of the tribe of Dan, and his nameless, barren wife, Samson had a very special begin ning. Even before he was bom, an angel of the Lord informed his mother that Samson was to be a Nazirite, a person set apart for God by special vows. So, Samson grew up to be a man of prodigious physical strength and the purpose of that strength was to help the people of Israel. POWER WASTED Unfortunately, Samson did not use his power wisely. Furious that Timnah, his Philistine wife, had revealed the meaning of his riddle, Samson “went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty men...” (14:19). Judges is careful to tell us that he want to Ashkelon after “the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him,” but there is nothing admir able, let along godly, about his deeds. Still, terrible was was this act, his contemporaries sang his praises for it Although this is an ancient story of long ago, there is something disturbingly contem porary about it: the adulation of power, even when it is wrongly used. Our leaders bend over back wards to assure us that they are “lough” when it comes to dealing with those whom we regard as our enemies. Another indication of Samson’s frittering away of his God-given potential is his penchant for dally ing with questionable women. His parents did all they could to dis suade him from marrying outside so WWAfSTME FIRST 1UIN& THAT A GOV SHOOLO LEARN WHEN WORKING- AROUND v LIVESTOCK ? t- Creditors get concerned when someone owes a sizeable bill and they never see them. By staying close to your creditors, you may be able to write another payment plan. Some bankers will re negotiate the payment schedule and add a year or two, thus cutting down the monthly or annual payments. You may also need to visit about refinancing. In most cases you will be paying a higher rate of interest and it won’t do that much good, but it still deserves a look. Sometimes by refinancing through another source you can often obtain a lower rate of inter est It’s worth the time and effort to visit with your creditors. The Cooperative Extension Service is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educational institution. his Israelite heritage. So. his desire to have this Philistine woman as his bride appears a will ful. arrogant act. No one was going to tell him whom he could or couldn’t marry! Later, after this disastrous marriage, Samson vis ited a prostitute in Gaza an action even more reprehensible than his marriage to a Philistine. Because he is the powerful man of supernatural strength, he thinks he is above common morality. And that has a contemporary sound to it; too, doesn’t it? When we have lots ofpower at our fingertips, we think of ourselves as being spe cially privileged.- Li*-* POWER FOR VENGEANCE Samson has a third and even more disastrous encounter with a woman. We all know the story of Delilah and how she finally wheedles the truth out of Samson, betraying his secret to the Philis tines. Once again, as he is led away sightless and powerless, one cannot help but think: “What a waste of the power of God!” And does Samson team from his experiences? No, he does not. Instead of acknowledging to God that he has sinned and wants to be freed so that he may begin to use his power as it was intended, Sam son prays so that he might wreak vengeance on his enemies. Note, please, that he has not used his power t help Israel; all his exploits far have been in his deplorable personal matters. Note, too, that, instead of repenting of his own weakness, he holds the Philistines responsible for the pre dicament he’s in. Since he did not get his way, instead of doing something con structive with his power, he will use it vindictively to drag his ene mies into the grave with him. I can’t help thinking of those who, with their hands on the buttons to unleash nuclear warheads, might just as likely decide to bring us all down in one final human abuse of power. It is then that I realize just how weak is the exercise of any power but of the spirit. (Band on copyrighted Outline! produced by the Committee on the Uniform Seriee and need by peimiaaion. 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