ASO-Uncnter Farming, Saturday, October 8, 1994 LINDA WILLIAMS Bedford Co. Correspondent IMLER (Bedford Co.) Sam Hayes, 22 years a state represen tative, from Huntingdon, spoke on his recent trip to Poland at the fall meeting of the Bedford Coun ty Farmers’ Association. “Poland,” Hayes said, “is fur ther ahead in farming than other countries that were behind the Iron Curtain “And, the reason is because many of the Polish people were able to hold on to their land and farm it themselves.” The results brought about a stark contrast between the indi vidually owned land and the Pol ish state farms. Hayes asked if anyone in the room farmed as much as 800 acres. Getting several hands, he then asked how many people worked that land. “Five,” was the answer, with others in a similar status being in agreement. Seminar HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Those who wish to learn more about exporting Pennsylva nia agricultural and food products should attend a special seminar being offered by the state Depart ment of Agriculture on Oct. 12 at the Harrisburg Area Community College. The focus of the seminar, “Pen nsylvania. USA Travels Into Trade,” is to help those wishing to learn more about exporting agri cultural and processed agricultural products. It is not intended for equipment manufacturers nor non agricultural interests. The seminar is being sponsored by the PDA Domestic and Interna tional Trade Division, in conjunc tion with the Eastern United States Agriculture and Food Export Council (EUSAFEC), It is to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Wildwood Confer ence Center of HACC, located in Harrisburg, near the state PDA building. Registration is S2S, which includes a lunch. To register call Peter Witmer at the PDA Domestic and International Trade Division at (717) 783-3181. Get Involved, Bedford Farmers Told “In Poland,” Hayes said, “An 800 acre state farm had 700 employees. Is it any wonder there was little unemployment behind the Iron Curtain?” Polish farms today average 8.8 acres in size and technology is about 1935-40, by American comparison. Hayes introduced two Polish exchange students presently stay ing with his own family who arc in America studying Agriculture. “It will not take Poland long to catch up with our standards,” Hayes feels. “The Polish people have a very strong religious and spiritual strength. They are will ing to learn and to work hard.” Noting the importance of keeping on top of government regulations in regards to farming, Hayes quoted a Polish friend who said, “It is much easier to loose your freedom than it is to gain it back.” Naomi Sollenberger, local rep resentative to the Ag in the Class room project, reported on the excellence of this program. “We need more ag related subjects taught in the schools,” she said. “1 am going to share all of the infor mation and materials I got with other teachers.” Harold Shaulis Jr., Farm Bureau, District Director, report ed “Dairy prices are about as high as they are going to get so we must have better management practices.” Resolutions recently drafted at the state Farmers’ Association meeting were discussed and voted upon under the direction of Vice President Fred Claycomb. All were accepted with the excep tion of having R.D. addresses remain the same when 911 becomes operational. Those in attendance felt this would be a detriment to the emergency teams needing more precise directions on locations. • State regulations easily accept ed included exemption for casual labor be set at $l,OOO under Work men’s Compensation Law. • Bicycle riders should be required to wear reflective cloth ing or lighted indicator for dawn or dusk riding. • County Farm Bureaus should give their approval to personnel making decisions on deprivation permits in their individual coun (Conllnuod from Pago A2B) and the Chamber of Commerce, Cited’for serving as Farm Vis itation Day hosts were Richard and Gail Dennis, Hidden Lane Farm, Spring Grove R 5; Michael Rishel, American Seed Co. and Carleton Snack Foods, Spring Grove R 3; Charles Brown, Glat felter Tree Farms, Spring Grove; Rodger and Betty Laughman, Laughman Sawmill and Moun tain Mulch, Spring Grove R 3; David and Norma Lucabaugh, Sunnyside L. Farm, Spring Grove R 2; James and Sandra Bailey, Spring Grove R 2; and Edwin and Carolyn Calhoun, Glen Rock R 2. Honored for their roles as hosts for the annual Farm-City Tour were Scott Kurtzman, P.H. Glatfelter Company, Spring Everyone in the Northeast is concerned with handling, storage, odors, environmental restrictions and the use of livestock manure on farmland. With 500 head and 733 acres at Agway Farm Research Center, we share that concern. So, please join us October 12 & 13 when New York State’s first poly-lined earthen banked, one million gallon manure storage is put in place. And learn how manure will be pumped over a half mile through a 6” PVC pipe with a 3 H.R pump. See the following equipment and activities in use: Manure Handlin • alley scraper • liquid solids separator • manure solids composting • biogas digester • bedding with composted solids • facilities design for increasing herd size Global Positioning S Refreshments and lunch will be served • Located on Route 80, five miles est of 1-81, Exit 14 at Tully, NY (town of Fab ius) Questions? Call 315-449-6201 for details Families Honored In York County • Prescription nutrient management planning • Detailed field maps using satellite technology • Environmentally sound practices • Crop management record keeping services ties. Norman Sollenberger, chair man of the Governmental Rela tions Committee, said, “No longer should weather and ani mals be our number one concern. But rather, what is going on in Washington and Harrisburg. There are many special interest groups that want to dictate how we should farm; through environ mental laws, regulations, wetland laws, farm subsidy laws, animal rights laws, water use laws, and tax reforms.” Sollenberger said Bedford County is fortunate to have repre sentatives such as Rep. Dick Hess, Rep. Jerry Stern, and Sen. Robert Jubelirer who work hard Grove; Gary Dean for Ralston Purina Company, Camp Hill; Robert Berkheimer, Berkheimer Dairy Farm, Mechanicsburg; and Terry Laird, Warrington Hunt Club, Rossville. In the annual Ag Day exchange, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and York County farmers pair up to host each other at their respective jobs for a day. Ag Day exchangees recognized for their 1992 participation were Keith Bashore and Chris Reilly, York County Chamber of Com merce and Jim Bailey, Bailey’s Egg Production; Bob Gingerich and Ellen O’Conner, who exchanged with crops and live stock producer David Sprenkte III; Jonathan Holmes, C. S. Davidson, Inc., and his exchange • 500 head, in a practical farm setting • TMR computerized feed cart • Feeding without excess nutrient losses • One time a day feeding GPS) and Edge Plant Nutrition >stem to protect the farmer. “But they need help,” he warned. “Get involved, write your representa tives, keep yourself updated on new laws and regulations and speak up for agriculture!” Ken Mowry, president of the Bedford County organization congratulated the group on hav ing a total of more than 485 mem bers. He also reported that total farm income in Bedford County amounted to fifty-nine million, three thousand, three hundred and thirty-seven dollars in 1993. The meeting was held at the Imler Fire Hall. Numerous door prizes collected by Gerald Mowry were awarded at the con clusion of the meeting. partner Jeff Hcindel, Heindel Dairy Farm; Art St. Onge, St. Onge Company and Dick Naylor, Naylor Wine Cellars, Inc.; John Staub, Crowley Frozen Desserts and Jack DeHoff, DeHoff Dairy Farm; Craig Reimers, Harley Davidson, Inc., and Stanley Brown, Brown’s Orchards. Featured speaker was Pennsyl vania Secretary of Agriculture Boyd Wolff. Secretary Wolff highlighted key programs of the Agriculture Department, includ ing farmland preservation accom plishments, plans for the con struction of a new animal health diagnostic lab in Harrisburg and intensified measures to track and control avian flu after a recent limited outbreak of the poultry disease. Feedin • 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day • Tours will run continuously
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