COCHRANVILLE (Chester Co.) The state Ayrshire Asso ciation convention, spring sale and show are scheduled for March 27 and March 28 at the Williamston Inn, in Towanda, Bradford County. Reservations and animal registrations ate due by Match 10 and a number of drives have already been consigned for the sale. Auctioneer is to be Wayne Weaver. The show is for non-milking animals, with classes ranging from intermediate calf (bom from Dec. I, 1991 to Feb. 29. 1992) to unfresh 2-year-olds (bom before August 31,1990). Lynn Miller is State House Approves Ag Advisory Board HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) The state House erf Rep resentatives recently approved legislation that would give farmers a greater voice in drafting state environmental regulations, according to state Rep. Kenneth Cole, D-Adams. Under the legislation (H.B. 1530), which has been sent to the Senate for consideration, an Agri cultural Advisory Board would be formed to make recommendations on rules and regulations that the state Department of Environmen tal Resources considers. As chair of the House Agricul ture and Rural Affairs Committee and co-sponsor of the legislation. Cole said he was concerned about problems farmers were having HHMRHHHHHHHHHHRHHHHHHHHHNI BKHKaN9^SSSBP*fKSBB^SP^^^j2BHMHHSMMBP^>> DER PIG OPERATION POULTRY OPERATION I er An Opportunity For Steady Full Or Part-Time I it Opportunity For Those Capable Of Managing ■ n Contracts And Financing Are Available ■ OR DETAILS! ■ i Provide All Your Confinement System Needs I ackages, Renovation Of Existing Facilities, And ■ Professional Staff Can Assist You In Planning ■ ystem Custom Tailored To Your Needs! H State Ayrshire Association Plans Spring Convention to judge. there is a $5 animal entry fee for the show, unless the animal is also cosigned for the sale. Those animals are automatically entered for the show at no extra cost. A showmanship competition is also scheduled with first-year, junior division and senior division classes. Also scheduled is an "Anything Goes’* auction for the association youth fund. There is no restriction on the number or type of items donated for the sale. Items already offered for sale inlcude semen, photos, and toys. In addition to die sale, show and business meeting, there are to be with DER rules that were not intended for the agricultural community. "Some of the rules DER issues have a big effect on our agricultur al community." Cole said. "Usual ly. these rules are aimed at com mercial businesses, but they end up adversely affecting farmers." Cole said the board will be com prised of farmers and representa tives of agricultural organizations. "Our goal here was to provide a means for DER to know how its rules would affect agriculture," he said. "The board would provide informadon and input on regula tions so that DER could draft the new rules for businesses in such a way that they do not affect agriculture." award presentations, guest speak ers and a selection for the 1992 Ayrshire Princess. All women between age 14 and 19 are eligible for the competition. Those considering competing must be interested in promoting 1992 Ayrshire Association Convention "1 Spring Ayrshire Show I Ticket and Animal Registration Order Form i (Deadline for tickets Is March 10) | Convention Buffet I would like Breakfast Buffet I would like List of those attending: NAME _ ADDRESS OWNER CLASSES ENTERED ANIMAL(S)’S NAME ANIMAL(S)’S SIRE ANIMAL(S)’S BIRTHDATE SEND YOUR FORM WITH CHECKS PAYABLE TO 1991 Pa. Ayrshire Breeders* Association Convention % Sharon Nolan R.D.I, Box 110 Cochranville, PA 19330 the Ayrshire breed through making appearances at meetings, shows and other functions. Those interested in competing for the princess crown should send their name and a breif summary of backround experience and educa- tickets at $l2 each. tickets at $6.60 each. ENTRY FORM Cost is $5 per animal Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 22,1M2423 tion to Bonnie Wentworth. 1026 River Rd., Qutrryvillc, 17566, by March 10. ' Accomodations at the hotel can be made through! Ben and Kathy HiUyaid, of Ulster RD 2. 18850, (717)-596-4371. Total PHONE