Farm-City Activities (Condniwd from Pago A 1) family farmer is passing the way of the cowboy and the no-fcncc, open-range rancher. There are many involved in the dairy business, in education, and in investments who say that the fami ly farmer is passing into history. According to the U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture, families liv ing on hums only represent about 1.8 percent or less of die total SUM Sen. David Brightbill uilks to fanners about the development of the Swatara State Parte, located In nothem Lebanon County, as part of Farm-City week activities. With a wagon load of achool children In the lead, Connie Hotter talks to the driver of an H&H Tack Shop horse-drawn wagon, that was used to give rides to adults during Farm-City activities In Lebanon County. _____ ALUMINUM GRAIN BODIES & ALUMINUM REPAIRS by & These ultra-light bodies are designed for strength through engineering, not strength with bulk. For example, a you any length or any side height up to 60". * Double swinging hay • Diamond flooring hauling tailgate • Pull out panel tailgates * Barn door type tailgate • Any size grain chute * Slide out cattle chutes HEWEY WELDING jßox 2312, RD4 Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 867-5222 population. The USDA’s own actions ceasing to conduct the annual survey of family hums because of the diminished number and there fore relevance may well be die knell for a way of life that traces back for thousands of years for many existing cultures, especially the ones which now call the American continent home. Today, agriculture is no longer We’ll build liable; These school chUdrsn pick their way around a mini-maze cut Into ground adjacent to a several acre galnt dinosaur mass, as part of Lebanon County’s Farm-City activities. synonymous with the family form. However, whether or not life on the independent family farm may be passing, Farm-City activities do much to show people the truth (Turn to Pago A3O) Get Fresh with Us! The Total • System Packagt Fan The Vent-O-Matlc fully automatic ventilation system makes it easy to get fresh air into your building, providing constant air flow while maintaining correct temperature. Over 38 years experience in the ventilation business has made us so sure of our system that we guarantee it with proper installation And, to help you with your specific building requirements, we offer a free consulting/englneering service. Get fresh with us: we guarantee Itl • Syit«m includes Air Conditioner, Package Fan, Air Balancers, and Automatic Intake Controller. • Energy efficient operation VDirOw special pricing k nacntic KAiretAcnnuifO co, me. PA 18697 • 717*836-3101 • PAX 717-836-3102 UnMUr MnUng, aturdty, DWMinr 4,1MM21 From the L . ,/lnobark is Mister Farm-City, while Rachael Meyer, daughter of Kathy and Craig Meyer, Annville, Is Miss Farm-City. •Optional corrosion-free stainless steel housing hardware • Easy operation and maintenance J & R LOGGING BUYER OF STANDING TIMBER 17 yrs. experience. Insured. Buying in Berks, York, Lancaster, Chester, Dauphin and Lebanon Counties 717/367-7831 Diesel Engine Service • Industrial - Agricultural - Automotive • New - Rebuilt - Used Engines & Power Units • New & Used Replacement Parts • Parts & Service On Twin Disc & Rockford Clutches • Diesel Engine Rebuilding & Repair Service • Detroit Diesel Series 53-71-92 & 8.2 Diesels 48-500 HP 13 Pleasant Valley Rd Ephrata. PA 17522 (717) 733-3890 (717) 738-3146 FAX