AIS-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 5, 1992 Ag Awards Presented At Mifflin Gail Strock Mifflin Co. Correspondent MCVEYTOWN (Mifflin Co.) —“They are an excellent example of Mifflin County’s progressive, conservation-oriented farmers,” said Mifflin Cqunty Conservation representative James Hostetler of the 1992 Cooperator of the Year Award recipients. Speaking of James and Joe Laughlin, a father and son who farm over 300 acres in Ferguson Valley and nearby Big Ridge, Hostetler added, “Although one cooperator is singled out each year, he is really a symbol for all Mifflin County farmers who believe in and prac tice resource conservation.” These remarks were heard by both the farm and nonfarm sectors as families and business owners from both came together to kick off Farm-City Week at a McVey town Fire Hall banquet Awards highlighted the evening. The Mike Smoker family received the Juniata Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Farm Family of the Year Award. The Smokers, who milk 60-65 cows on their Dairy of Distinction, are the DRASTIC FUEL COST REDUCTIONS With This Attractive Outside Wood & Coal Heating System Accepting the Farm Family of the Year Award are fifth generation farmers from Belleville, from left, Mike, Dana, Marlene, and Shawn Smoker. fifth generation (sth) on Hollo- Board. Home Farm near Belleville. Mike Nutrient management techni- Smoker, his wife Marlene, son dan Mike Stuck presented eight Shawn, and daughter Dana Mifflin County farmers with Che accepted the award. sapeake Bay awards for their con- Agricultural Stabilization and servation practices that help Conservation Service representa- reduce soil run-off and build up in live Frank Bonson presented a the Chesapeake Bay. Recognized 25-years of service pin to James were John L. King, Glenn Casner, Hostetler for serving on the ASCS Moses Zook, Tim and Joe Dun- Farm-City Banquet For their effort* to practice conservation to protect the soil and water, Jim Laughlin, left, and son Joe, accept the 1992 Cooperator of the Year Award. mire. Bill Ammon, Larry Den- accepted the Tourist Promotion linger, Eugene Ranck, and How- Award, while Wilson’s Gifts and aid Bonson. Jewelry owners Paul F. Wilson Sr. The Goodyear Award went to andPaulF. Wilson Jr received the last year’s Cooperator of the Year, ® us, " ess Family of the Year David Mitchell .. . Farm and City gift door prizes Betty Mitchell, owner of the rounded out the evening along Honey Creek Inn in Reedsville, with featured speaker John Guess. Sludge Build-Up, Odor & Toxic Gases A Problem? COMPOSTORE A PRODUCT FOR DECOMPOSITION OF MANURE IN BOTH LIQUID AND DRY SYSTEMS BENEFITS Reduces toxic gases Improves confinement Reduces sludge build-up environment Reduces odor Economical Dissolves solids and digests Safe fiber Prepares manure for soil application Animal manure on the farm has become a perplexing problem in many areas of the country. In some areas, the problem has drawn enough attention that farmers are faced with government imposed restrictions of when manures can be applied, how much and under what conditions. These problems all stem from one central problem: Namely, the manure is not being broken down fast enough. This central problem leads to a host of others such as overwhelming odor and contamination from runoff. Agßestore has developed a product to help solve this central problem COMPOS TORE is a manure digester. Its purpose is to accelerate the breakdown process in the pit or pack. And because it is a Yucca based product, odor control is achieved. When manure is properly pre-treated with COMPOSTORE in the pit or pack, much of the digestive (or breakdown) process has already been accomplished The manure is more compatible with and more easily incorporated into the soil for further conver sion to humus RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE; * Liquid Manure Pits And Slurry • Waste Lagoons Tanks . Dry Manure Packs • Composting . Septic Tanks • Pet Litter Jj &4ccelte4ice. in Biolo