A24-Lanc«ster Firming, Saturday, M*y 4, 1996 State, National Officials Pledge Conservation Partnership HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) State and national govern ment and non-profit private orga nization officials signed an agree ment late last week during a spe cial ceremony at the Harrisburg Area Capitol Campus (HACC) that recognized the history of cooperation and interdependence of the agencies and which prom ised each signatory’s continued cooperation in protecting the environment. Involved in the agreement were 12 state and federal agencies or organizations. Signing the pact were represen tatives of the state Department of Environmental Protection, the state Department of Conservation of Natural Resources, the state Department of Agriculture, the state Game Commission, the state Fish and Boat Commission, the USDA Natural Resources Conser vation Services (formerly the Soil Conservation Service), the USDA Rural Economic and Community Development Service (formerly the Farmer’s Home Administra tion), the USDA Consolidated Farm Services Agency (formerly the USDA Agricultural Stabiliza tion and Conservation Service), the Pennsylvania State Grange, Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences and Exten sion, the State Conservation Com mission, and the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts. The partnership pledge outlines a commitment by each agency to provide leadership “to Pennsylva nia” on natural resource issues. “As partners, we depend on each other to carry out programs successfully, effectively and effi ciently,” the agreement stated. The stated guiding principles of the partnership pact included com mitments to: • sustaining, improving, and conserving our natural resources Do You Want Some ATMIOII! Sky Signs Bi >, y (610) 933 - £95? and environment; • improving the quality of life for future generations; • listening, anticipating and responding to our customers’ needs; • anticipating, identifying and addressing issues; • building new alliances to expand our partnership; • supporting a holistic approach to conservation planning; • and fostering economically viable environmental policies. Further, the partnership agree ment included a pledge to advance and practice teamwork; involved each partner in the decision making process; ensure Pennsyl vania citizens have access to healthy food and clean water, com unicate, coordinate and cooperate: share training opportunities; promote mutual respect, support, trust and honesty; and share the leadership and ownership, the cre dit and responsbility. The program was moderated by Sylvia Rainford, with the NRCS. Charles Brosius, current chair man of the State Conservation Commission, talked about the effort during the ceremony, saying that it was appropriate for the cere mony to have occurred during the week in which Earth Day (April 22) was celebrated and prior to the current observation of official Soil and Water Stewardship Week (ending today). “Each one of us here has both responsibilities and a commitment to work together to ensure that all of the commonwealth’s citizens share an abundant suppy 'of nutri tions, economical, delicious, wholesome food and clean water,” Brosius said. “Our farmers are committed to producing food in the most safe PA. 1 539 Falling Spring Road P.O. Box 219 Chambersburg, PA 17201-0219 717 263 9111 From the left, eeated, Richard Sprenkle, deputy secretary of the state Department of Conservation of Natural Resources, sits with Secretary of DEP James Seif who signs a conservation partnership pledge along with Secretary of Agriculture Charles Bro sius and Janet Oertly, state conservationist with the USDA NRCS. Standing from the left are Roger Lehman, Pa. Game Commission; Cheryl Cook 11, director of the USDA Rural Economic and Community Development Service; William Baumgartner, state executive director of the Pa. USDA Consolidated Farm Service Agency; Karl Brown, executive director of the State Conservation Commission; James Starting, dean of the Penn State College of Ag Sciences; Gordon Hiller, master of the Pa. State Grange; and Pat Sueck, second vice president of the Pa. Association of Conservation Districts. Missing from photo was a representative of the state Fish and Boat Commission. and efficient manner possible, and that includes practicing soil con servation methods and manage ment techniques that have minimal effect on humans and on the environment” Repeating an oft-uttered state ment Brosius said that farmers were the first environmentalists and have been committed to using resources wisely. “It not only makes good Sense to AMERICAN QUALITY AT AFFORDABLE PRICE Ryder supply be friendly to the environment but it is also economically sound,” he said. "Practices such as integrated pest management are becoming an integral part of effective farming operations. We have seen enorm ous changes during the past year at the state level. “In fulfillment of a campaign prdmise. Gov. Ridge moved immediately to create the Depart ment of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conserva tion and Natural Resources. “And with the creation jpf the new departments came a new spirit and a new mindset one of reaching out and working together to educate the public while pre serving our natural resources,” he said. % .< ~'4 *j (Turn to Page A 25) FUERST BROADCAST SEEDER-FERTILIZER SPREADER EXCELLENT QUALITY OPERATIVE SIMPLICITY COMPETITIVE PRICE Our steel hopper and tubular steel frame are designed (or long life. Optional plastic hopper for corrosion resistance. Three spreading patterns to select from. Simply operate levers to obtain an accurate an uniform spread In the desired direction. Spreading disc with 4 adjustable vanes to assure maximum efficiency and uniform spread for different types of fertilizer and seeds. • HEAVY-DUTY GEARBOX. OIL PRESSED STEEL HOUSING
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