Conservation District Honors Farm Coo ANDY ANDREWS Lancaster Farming Staff MIFFLINTOWN (Juniata Co.) The new Juniata Small Farm Cooperators of the Year took land that existed as * ‘virtually nothing’ ’ and made it into well-groomed contoured fields. Roy and Jean Engel, Paradise, were honored at the recent Juniata County Conservation District awards banquet. Also honored were the large farm cooperators, Allen and Louise Click, Oakland Mills. year from the Juniata County Conservation District. From left, Sen. Roger A. Madlgan, Jean Engel, Roy Engel, and D. Richard Hackenberger. Outside HR Wood Furnaces Hot Air and Hot Water. Domestic Hot Water Woodchuck Sales and Service 717-532-5820 FREEDOM FOUNTAINS Energy-Free All Season Livestock Waterers, This all year energy-free waterer can help you save money r r . . „ . _ Top MOI Here s how Freedom Fountain does what it does: * Works like a thermos bottle to keep water cool on a warm day and warm on a cold day. * Energy free. * Models for cows, sheep and hogs. * Insulated earth tube keeps the riser pipe from freezing. * Stainless steel hardware. Contact your Agway Service Center Nearest You Today PENNSYLVANIA Chambersburg Pleasant Gap Union City 800-356-4572 800-533-3866 800-328-7768 Curryville QuarryviHe Wysox 800-472-4655 800-872-7559 800-432-0027 / v {aowayj Roy Engel became a cooperator with the conservation district on May 28,1985. In the time since, he has implemented many conserva tion practices on the farm, includ ing 700 feet of diversions, 1,602 feet of subsurface drains, and % acre of sod waterway. The farm has about 34.1 acres in contour strip cropping. Roy is an operator on the farm, which raises crops, but after retir ing from Luken’s Steel in Coates ville, he plans to become the full- Insulated Earth Tube 2" Insulation _ „ L J t t This diagram shows how ground water enters the heavily insulated Freedom Fountain. The Click family was recently honored as Large Farm Cooperator of the Year at the recent Juniata County Conservation District banquet. From left, Sen. Roger A. Madl gan (R-Towanda); Vernon and Dorothy Click; Louise, Allen, and Nevln Click; and D. Richard Hackenberger. •SEE OUR NEW EFFICIENT EPA WOOD STOVES (Turn to Pag* A 34) 0-Ring Gasket Sen. Roger A. Madlgan with Rebecca Woodward, Juniata County dairy princess, at the county’s conservation district banquet. VW * *T A ADVANTAGE FARM WHITE • DRIES WHITE •NO WET FLOORS • IS COMPATIBLE WITH DISINFECTANT AND FLY SPRAYS • DOES NOT RUB OFF EASILY • WASHES OFF WINDOWS & PIPELINES EASILY BARN CLEANING SERVICE AVAILABLE :th compressed air i have your bam cleaned with air it will :an off dust, cob webs & lots of the old imc. This will keep your bam looking cleaner & whiter longer. CALL US ABOUT ON THE FARM FLY CONTROL Serving Southeastern Pa. And More BBITZEL’S SPRAYING Winner, PA 17585 717-392-7227 or Toll Free 1-800-727-7228 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS LICENSED 32 Years Experience INSURED 5 Trucks For Air Cleaning And Whitewashing RADIO DISPATCHED TRUCKS Barn Spraying Is Our Business, not a sideline. Spraying Since 1961 line-* & m*m raters' ■>. *..A Wltll
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