Loan Programs For Disabled NORTH CORNWALL (Leba non Co.) The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) has a loan program designed to help mem bers of socially disadvantaged groups, including minorities, acquire land for farming. Under the new program, FmHA is to try to find persons in these catagories who are interested in farming and can qualify for a Leaders OK Deduction Increase ORLANDO, Fla. Sheep industry leaders representing 48 state associations okayed an increase in the promotion deduc tion that supports promotion of lamb and wool products. Meeting at the American Sheep Industry Convention, ASl’s pro ducer board voted unanimously to ask the Secretary of Agriculture to up their deduction on wool incen • Hoot* Alorgoloom »TUrmoXo) ControW • Auto Softly Shut-Off • 5,200 B.T.U. 1992 FAIRHOUSE/SAFETY ALARM 4 WAY SAFETY SHUT OFF ENERGY EFFICIENT THERMOSTAT • CHILDPROOF SAFETY SCREEN LEOLA HEATING CENTER . KEROSENE . CERAMIC HEATERS 93 W. Main St.. 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The program was included in the Agricultural Credit Act signed in 1987, and funds have been tive monies to seven cents per pound. The increase was spelled out in the 1991 sheep industry referendum and will take effect for 1992 payments on wool sold in 1991 if the secretary approves the request The increased funding will add $1 million to the sheep industry promotion coffers, which stand at P^O.oo^ I FAIRHOUSE CERAMIC HEATER! I MFC UST *169 99 CA| C I OOft PftICE ‘119.99 _ I •92M00t1.i12 >79 9 W/< I | ItOlA HEATING CTI. |7l7| 656-6406 | (Reg. $119.00) 1 800 999 4900 wr DFJ IVf.H reserved for farm purchases based on the population of socially disad vantaged persons. Population groups involved are Hispanics, Native Americans, Blacks, Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Those who think they may be eligible and who are farming, or would like to farm, are urged to contact the Lebanon office of the FmHA at (717) 274-2879. $6.2 million for promotion. It also provides that 10 percent of all funding go back to state associa tions for promotion and marketing programs. The promotion deduction in 1991 and 1990 was six cents per pound of wool and is deducted through the ASCS Wool Incentive Program. (or 1992 r •40 OFF w/coupon #512 “Tha Double Front Safety Screen Never Get* Hod” t*.'* Good $49.99 Better $54.99 Best $79.99 msE ink " ■k WL 317 More than seed Solutions A product of W L Research. Inc., 2000 Oak St Bakersfield CA 93301 (805)327-4491 • Tele* 682460 As a condition of sale please note Statement of Limited Warranty and Liability on aH W L orders and tags ■Sjs^ Goat Association ‘Kidding’ SELLERSVILLE (Bucks Co.) The Delaware Valley Milk Goat Association will be holding a “Kidding Seminar” on February 2 at the Boyertown Borough Hall, 100 S. Washington St., Boyertown. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. and will consist of video and slide presentations, discussion ses sion, and hands-on demonstrations ABS Releases New AI Manual DeFOREST, Wis. American Breeders Service (ABS) announces that the third edition of the artificial insemination manual is currently available. The new manual educates read ers about artificial insemination practices and can be used as a reference tool. With the new edition, informa tion regarding reproduction has been moved to the beginning of the manual to aid breeders in ui rjj M -4 a ' you’re Invited" We are pleased to be able to present the noted soil scientist Mr. Wilbur Franklin at a seminar for farmers interested in profitable agriculture, using low input, sustainable methods. Mr. Franklin, Director of Research of Growers Fertilizer Solutions, will discuss practical farm applications relating to tillage, soil compaction, water retention and crop nutrient supplementation. His presentation will also include an analysis of the impact of environ mental issues on area farmers and information on how to conserve soil nutrition while eliminating environmental concerns. Mr. Franklin brings to this seminar more than 36 years of on-farm practical, documented research. His education came partially from working at the side of Dr. V.A. Tiedjens, author of the authoritative text, “More Food From Soil Science” and the developer of modem Agriculture’s most efficient solution fertilizers. We look forward to your participation in this seminar. Wives and friends are welcome, for they, too, have a vital stake in your farm future. If you have any questions, please call the phone number below the seminar you are interested in. Tuesday, January 28 Easton Inn (formerly Sheraton) 185 South 3rd Street, Easton, PA 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: Beverely Mast - Oxford, PA (215) 932-4296 Wednesday, January 29 Old Post House Restaurant Old Baltimore Pike Between Nottingham and Oxford, PA (2 miles south of Oxford, PA) 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: Beverly Mast (215) 932-4296 Thursday, January 30 Country Buffet Route 272 at Denver (Turnpike Exit), Denver, PA 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: Melvin Martin - Lititz, PA (717) 626-7138 Hope to see you at the seminar. fertili®! 'JffIUTIDNS Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 25, 1992-Cl9 Seminar of how to handle some problems Involving the birth of kids and lambs. This seminar is open to all inter ested parties for a small donation to the organization. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Archie or Sindi Michalik, (215) 453-9574, evenings. learning about the reproductive equation. Also, the dairy cattle breeding terminology has been updated and the new edition includes an udder care manage ment chapter. The manual can be ordered by calling ABS’ customer service number at (800) ABS-STUD and asking for item number 530022, A.I. Management Manual. Cost for the manual is $l5 retail. 9fh 4r< / A (g A ’lt •0A v 3 P.O, Box 1750. Milan, Ohio 44846 (419) 499-2508 * Out Rfstarch Is four 'Profit" Sets vj 11
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