Consumers Give Water Quality And Farmers Top Rating Farmers Best Environmental Caretakers j * *.71 c- 1 ; ■ FARMING piT | 2 "M b, *ctu«ii « himmium || »Ucr ? jc. ? ■jtzzz* I (■riphk courtety oi Deere k Company j A recent survey conducted by the Gallup Organization for the Natural Resources Conservation Service revealed that consumers rank water quality as the most important issue in the coming decade and termers as the best environmental caretakers (NAPS) —Water quality is the leading natural resource issue of the com ing decade, according to a recent opinion survey con ducted by the Gallup Or ganization for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The survey indi cated 23 percent of respon dents ranked water quality first in importance when compared to other natural resource issues. The Gallup study fur ther revealed that individ ual farmers and agricul ture as a whole ranked in first place as environmen tal caretakers. On a scale of one to ten, farmers re ceived the best rating at 6 71 compared to manufac turing at 4.77 and the petroleum industry at 4.43. There is good reason for this high ranking. Farm ers depend on a sustain able environment with clean water and productive soil. They have adopted management practices that protect water quality by reducing soil erosion Fresh Water To Tour Cows la y JHature Intended Cows To Drink, And They Will Make More Milk” Luge Capacity Zimmerman Gravity Flow Systems • 3 Gallon capacity • Immediate recovery • PVC construction-guaranteed unbreakable, Inhibits bacterla/growth • System flushes for fast, easy clean ing • Water waste Is minimized • Optional non-restrlctlve splash guard • Heavy duty steel clamp A mounting bracket totally supports bowl • Cleaner- with water fill and dump Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. • 295 Woodcorner Road • Lititz, PA 17543 • 717/738-7365 and chemical use and by containing livestock waste.. Many farmers control erosion by using new til lage practices. New prac tices leave crop residue on the soil surface to protect the soil from the impact of rain or wind. Farmers also plant filter strips of grass and trees at the edges of streams and lakes to fur ther protect water quality. Farmers have decreased average application rates of fertilizers and pesticides during the past 15 years. Many farmers inject nutri ents beneath the soil sur face to reduce runoff. Some farmers are using satellite and computer technology to help them vary the amounts of nutri ents applied to a field ac cording to the exact needs of the crop. This process, called precision farming, will also help contribute to a cleaner water supply. By farming wisely, farmers earn their title as premier environmental caretakers. HAPPENINGS The Cumberland County 4-H Livestock Club will be reorganiz ing on Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cumberland County Extension Office. This club is for 4-H members primarily interested in beef, sheep, swine, or goat breeding and mark et projects. For more information on join ing 4-H, contact Laura Watts at the Cumberland County Exten sion Office, 1100 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, Phone (717) 240-6500. (717) 697-0371 ext 6500, or (717) 532-7286 ext 6500. Large Capacity Zimmerman Pressure Water Bowl -'f t ■ ' ( waterers! • Fast recovery- 3 gallons per minute at 40 psi. • 12" diameter- 8" deep • PVC construction- guaranteed unbreakable, inhibits bacterial growth. • Optional non-restrictlve splash guard • Cleaner- water fill located at bottom. • Non-corrosive- plastic & stainless steel valve. EH Cumberland 4-H Livestock Club Cook’s Question ANSWER —Thanks to Mary Ann Zimmerman, Akron, who sent this recipe in answer to the canned bell pepper request. Bell Peppers Place sliced peppers in pint size jars. Put 'A teaspoon veg etable oil and 'A teaspoon salt in jars on top of peppers. Bring the following ingredients to a boil and then pour into jars over peppers. 2 cups vinegar ■ 3 cups sugar 3 cups water Next put pre-boiled lids on jars and tighten with rings. Cold pack for 5 minutes. ANSWER —Thanks to Mary Bowles, Red Lion, who sent this recipe for the reader whose family likes sour and pickled food. Recipe may be reduced if preferred. Pepper Relish 12 red peppers 12 green peppers 12 yellow peppers 15 onions 2 stalks celery 2 tablespoons celery seed Grind fine and cover with boiling water. Add 6 tablespoons salt. Soak 10 minutes, then drain. Add; 1 quart vinegar 7 cups sugar Boil 20 minutes and can. FOR WORK IN THE BACK FORTY Available at these servicing dealers Alrville WOODBINE MOWER & SAW CO. 12M WoodWn* Rd. 717-862-3271 Dallastown TRI-BORO CONCRETE, INC. 435 Locust St. 717-248-3085 1-800-632-9018 East Earl GOODS LAWN & GARDEN CENTER Rout* 23 717-354-402* Ext 34 Elizabethtown MESSICKFARM EQUIPMENT, INC. 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