Farming Grows In Southeast Pa. (Continued from Pago DIB) be used for farming purposes. Through recent initiatives, Pennsylvania has taken important steps to protect farmland in rapid ly growing areas. To help farmers survive the pressures of develop ment, farmland preservation pro grams must be complemented by efforts to enhance the profitability of farming. A more detailed report of this five-county study may be found in the March/April issue of “Farm Economics,” entitled, “Helping Farmers Survive the Pressures of Development.” This publication is available through county exten sion offices. Farmers Home Administration Committee Election The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) is accept ing nominations for the Allentown Area County Committee, serving Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton counties. Eligible voters may nominate candidates by petition. Copies of the petition and instructions on its completion can be obtained from the FmHA Office, Lehigh County agricultur al Center, Suite 107,4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown. PA 18104. Persons nominated should have an interest in a farm as an owner, tenant, or sharecropper within the area in which activities of the committee are carried out. They must be citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted THEANSWERSFOR WORKHG SMARTER Kubota's B-Series and L- Series Tractors provide answers for working smarter at general or weekend farming, light con struction and landscaping. Kubota tractors are powerful, ranging from 10-49 PTO. They're versatile, too—with quick-attach implements that answer mowing, scraping, tractor/loader/backhoe and till ing needs. Select a compact yet powerful B-Series Kubota for HST trans mission, power steering and optional Bi-Speed Turn. 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National Milk Marketing Hearings Secretary Clayton Yeutter recently announced that the United States Department of Agri culture will hold national hearings on possible changes in the pricing provisions of federal milk market ing orders. In recent years, the milk order program has come under increas ing criticism. Many believe that the program’s pricing arrange ments do not treat dairy farmers in all areas of the country fairly, according to Yeutter. The federal orders set minimum prices that milk processors must pay for Grade A milk received from dairy farmers, based on the way the milk is used. The highest price is paid for milk used for drinking (Class I). Milk in “soft” products such as cottage cheese, yogurt, and ice cream (Class II) is priced lower. A still lower price applies to milk used in “hard” products such as butter, hard cheeses, and nonfat dry milk (Class III). A few orders price both soft and hard manufactured products at the same level. Yeutter says some of the critic ism arises because important ele ments of the orders have not been reviewed at a public hearing for many years, and changed market ing conditions may warrant updat ing them. Recent studies by the Govem ment’s General Accounting Office and USDA’s Economic Research Service recommend a comprehensive review of the pric ing provisions through a national hearing process so that the order program will continue to serve the best interests of dairy farmers and the general public. The public hearings will cover milk order issues that are national in scope. These include, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following: Class I price differen tials, the possible use of multiple base points for setting Class I dif ferentials, Class II price differen tials, and the pricing of reconsti tuted milk. The hearings will provide all interested parties (including dairy farmers, their cooperatives, milk processors, and consumers) with the opportunity to present infor mation on the proposals under consideration. Interested parties must submit proposals to be considered for inclusion in a notice of hearing no later than May 31 to Administra tor, Agricultural Marketing Ser vice (AMS), P.O. Box 96456. Washington. DC 20090-6456. Following those submissions, USDA will issue a hearing notice announcing the time and place of ‘Lamb Red Meat For ’9os’ Theme Of Festival WEST FRIENDSHIP. Md. “Lamb—the lean red meat for the ‘9os” will be the theme of the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festi val on May 5 and 6 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Lamb will be featured in a vari ety of ways at the festival. There will be four different lamb cook ing demonstrations and free lamb samples will be handed out At least a half dozen conces sions will offer lamb cooked in a variety of ways. Festival goers will also have the opportunity to purchase different cuts of fresh Maryland lamb to take home or, if they desire, to make arrangements to purchase a half or a whole lamb. The Maryland Grand Lamb “Financing As Low As 2.5% At Participating Kubota Dealerships Till June 30. 1990 PENNSYLVANIA Avondtlt THOMAS POWER EQUIP. 215-268-2181 Harrisburg FOREMOST LAWN MARYLAND EQUIP. SALES 717-561-2000 Honasdale MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC. 717-729-7117 Lancaster Farming Saturday, Aprtt 21,1990-Dl9 the beamings and the proposals that will be considered. It is antici pated that the hearings will be held in several regions throughout the country, including the central United States, the Upper Midwest, the Northeast, the Southeast, the Southwest, and the West The first session could begin in early Sep tember. Cook-Off will feature 10 finalists (recipes are submitted prior to the cook-off) who will prepare the lamb recipes for a panel of three judges. The winner of the cook-off will receive $l5O. The second run ner up will receive $125, third place $lOO, fourth place $75, and fifth place $5O. The 10 recipes from the contest plus lamb recipes from prior cook off contests will be available to the public. The festival features more than 200 craft booths, sheep dog demonstrations, shearing contests, musical entertainment, and many other activities. Admission and parking are free. For further infor mation, call Mary Streaker, (301) 823-4037. Hifflinbum MIFFUNBURG FARM SUPPLY INC. CANNS-BILCO 717-968-3114 215-966-3733 Btownsbum TRACTOR PARTS CO M&m 717 7M-0250 BENEDICTS FORD TRACTOR 717-724-2839 Chimbsrsbum STOUFFER BROS.. INC. 717-263-8424 Lebanon KELLER BROS. TRACTOR CO. 717-949-2000 Hainesoort Lancaster u«tcpi*7 KELLER BROS. HANDLING TRACTOR CO. eycScuc 717-569-2500 609-267-6100 McAlistervilla nipu EQUIPMENT CO. 717-463-2191 R—ding NICARRY EQUIPMENT CO. 215-926-2441 Stroudsburg SEBRING’S POWER HOUSE 717-421-8980 York SHERM “N” MOTORS 717-764-1094 Hagerstown ARNETTS GARAGE 301-733-0515 Rising Sun AG IND. EQUIP. CO. INC. 301-658-5568 NEW JERSEY Ham monton RODIO TRACTOR SALES, INC. 609-561-0141
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