Lancaster Farm And Home Foundation Reports Profitable Year LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Farming Staff LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) —“ln Agriculture, I see more rea sons for optimism than concern,” Jay Howes told members of the Farm and Home Foundation. Howes, director of Agricultural Services for the Lancaster Cham ber'of Commerce and Industry, was the keynote speaker for the Foundation’s 27th annual banquet on Tuesday night. Howes related ways the Cham ber of Commerce and the Founda tion work together for the benefit of the agricultural community. He said that traditional’ the Kenneth Rutt, president of the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County, right, stands with directors who were elected at the Foundation’s annual banquet on Tuesday night. From left: Jay Landis, S. Joan Hershey, Ida Risser, and Larry Skromme. SEE LANCASTER FORD TRACTOR FOR COMPACT DIESELS Compact Diesels From Ford New Holland 0.0% For 24 Mos. 9.4% For 36 Mos. 10.4% For 48 Mos. 11.4% For 60 Mos. SWEET DEAL SELL-A-THON DAYS THURS. & FRI. FEBRUARY 14, IB tssa LANCASTER FORD ■*3 TRACTOR, INC. 1 1655 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA Flory Mill Exit off Rt. 283 Chamber recognized the strength of business in the county. His posi tion as agricultural director was added to promote the county’s number one industry agriculture. The Farm and Home Foundation partially funds the Chamber of Commerce’s budget. Howes said that a planning commission is put ting together a pilot program to promote local agricultural pro ducts. They have helped release a Food Watch TV spot that promotes the safety of food and plan to label county products to increase promotion, Treasurer Richard A. Haas The new Ford compact diesels give you more power than you’d expect from a com pact diesel. They offer a bigger average cubic-inch displacement (CID) than leading competitors so the engine doesn't have to work as hard to generate its horsepower. And that means lower rated engine speeds, less wear and noise and better fuel efficiency. Stop in and see the new Ford compact diesels. There’s one just right for you. • In Stock Ready For Immediate Delivery 16 HP Model 1220 20 HP Model 1320 23 HP Model 1520 27 HP Model 1720 33 HP Model 1920 43 HP Model 2120 Attachments Loaders Mowers Backhoes Waiver Of Finance Charges On Some COMING... (717) 569-7063 reported the Foundation has a posi tive cash flow with total liabilities and equity at $445,346. Operation al costs for the past year were $137,00; income of $154,000 came from room rentals. J. Irwin, Extension agent, reported that $l,OOO scholarships were given this past year to 13 stu dents pursuing agricultural or home economic degrees. This brings the total to 307 scholarships given since the Foundations was started in 1966. The scholarship money comes from the interest earned from the Elmer L. Esben shade trust fund. The board gave approval for 14 scholarshf to be » * f'A} f / Models Till June l y 1991 given during 1991. Members elected seven direc tors: Aaron J. Brubaker, Lancaster; Kenneth B. Garber, Willow Street; Joan Hershey, Mount Joy; Lilli Ann Kopp, Mount Joy; Jay E. Landis, Lancaster, Ida Risser, Leo la; and Larry Skromme, Lancaster. Jersey Cattle Club HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) The Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Club has announced plans to select a representative at their annual Queen Contest. The win ner will be selected at the club’s annual meeting in April, at the Ramada Inn, Sharon, PA. The contest is open to all young ladies, ages IS to 19, inclusive, whose parents are members of the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Club or who are members themselves of the Pennsylvania Junior Jersey Cattle club. Contestants will be interviewed Further information about the by a panel of judges and then contest is available by contacting required to give a2to 3 minute Debbie Moose at (412) 662-3924. PSU Dairy Managment Seminar Set HONESDALE (Wayne Co.)— Recent economic realities dictate that dairy producers be better managers than ever before. If you arc interested in ideas to improve the profitability of your dairy farm, then attend the Penn Stale Dairy Management Seminar near est you. Four one-day seminars will be held in Pennsylvania. The semi nars will focus on dairy farm labor, analyzing cow perfor mance, cow comfort, nutrition and health problems. Mr. Tom Malo ney, farm labor specialist from Cornell University and Mr. Rod Martin, a dairy systems engineer from Florida, will cooperate with BINS & AUGERS Authorized ■ NORTHEAST AGRI EMf ’'"'store SYSTEMS, INC. *! \ ™ UR F s r ; FLYWAY BUSINESS PARK isl 7:30-4:30 139 A West Airport Rd > /,*■'{ J'l ~~n rr Lititz, PA 17543 VstßviCt 1 U- Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 26, 1991-A33 Directors with unexpired terms include: J. Clayton Charles. J. Ler oy Esbcnshadc, James M. Garber, Richard Kreider, Henry Reist, Mary Shellenberger, David Gar ber, Richard Haas, Evelyn Hess, Robert Zook, Harold Rohrer, Ken neth Rutt, and Larry Weaver. To Select Queen oral presentation at the Junior Awards Banquet. Application forms are available from Debbie Moose, Box 100, West Middlesex Road, Mercer, PA 16137. The new Pennsylvania Jersey Queen will represent Pennsyl vania in the National Jersey Jug Contest in Louisville, KY, in November of this year. She will also represent Pennsylvania Jersey breeders at regional and state Jersey shows, the Pennsylva nia All-American Show, and the 1992 Pennsylvania State Farm Show. Penn Slalc personnel in conduct ing this program. Pre-register early! Pre registration is required and the deadline for registration is January 29, 1991. The registration lee is $22 and includes lunch and print ed materials. The >cminar will be presented at four locations. The locations and dales arc: Feb. 5- Tunkhannock/Shadow Brook Motel; Feb. 6- New Oxford/Cross Keys Motor Inn; Feb. 7- Dubois/ Ramada Inn; and Feb. fT- Altoona/ Ramada Inn. For more information and/or registration materials contact the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office at (717) 253-5970 ext. 239. m Master Distributor (717) 569-2702
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