A26-lancssttr Farming, Saturday, May 18,1996 MILLERSVILLE (Lancaster Co.) Several FFA members were honored for service here at Penn Manor High School at the Manor FFA Banquet In addition, Jay McMichael was honored by the FFA chapter with the Blue and Gold Award. This award is the highest achievement presented by the Manor FFA. He received this award in appreciation for his involvement in FFA. McMichael chaperones most of the chapter members’ trips to Kan sas City, Penn State, and other activities. Several senior awards were pre sented. They include the FFA Out standing Ag Mechanic presented to Keith Hoover. All Around Ag Mechanic to Keith Frey, Most Improved FFA Member to Melissa McCardell, Charles Award to Keith Frey, Placement In Agribus iness to Tina Henry, Outstanding Crop Production to Keith Frey. Outstanding Farming Program to Keith Frey, Dekalb Award to Tho mas Karr, Outstanding Project Manager to Keith Hoover, Out standing Livestock Production Award to Keith Hoover, Scholar ship Award to Keith Hoover, Ous tanding Contributor to Thomas Karr, Placement In Ag Production to Neil Fellenbaum, Lockhart Award to Keith Frey, Placement in Animal Husbandry to Jessica Alt house, Placement in Horticulture Award to Melissa McCardell, Placement in Dairy Production to Todd Huber, and Oustanding Horsemanship to Tina Henry. Other awards include Outstand ing Floriculture Award to Jennifer Brown, Star Greenhand Placement to Glenn Fellenbaum, Star Green- NORTH LEBANON (Lebanon Co.) Jennifer Hershey. Leb anon County executive director of the Farm Service Agency, has an nounced that the Agency will hold several meetings to discuss provi sions of the 1996 Farm Bill. Meetings are to be held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. starting May 30 until June 27 at the Lebanon Valley Ag Center. “The new farm law offers a on shot opportunity to sign up for the new seven-year program,” Her shey said. “Once the May 20 through July 12 sign-up period closes, only farmers with land coming out of the Conservation Reserve Program will be eligible to enroll.” “It is critical that all affected people understand the changes that the new farm law will bring to farm operaions,” Hershey said. “The Farm Bill places a lot of re sponsibility squarely on the shoulders of farmers and there is little time left to get all of the in formation needed to make some important long-term decisions.” At the meeting participants will have an opportunity to view a video-tape presentation by Agri culture Secretary Dan Clilckman and senior Washington, D.C. staff on the general provisions of the new farm law. Local Farm Service Agency staff will brief local parti cipants on the technical provisions of the farm programs. “Included with (he new planting flexibility are some options—and some risks farmers haven’t had to face before,” Hershey said. “Crop Insurance has been ‘de linked’ from the programs, but Manor FFA Honors Those Who Serve Tina Henry, left, and Melissa McCardell were among those honored at the recent Manor FFA banquet. FFA’ers honored at Penn Manor were, from left, Tina Hen ry, Nell Fellenbaum, Jay McMichael, Keith Frey, Tom Karr, Keith Hoover, Melissa McCardell, and Jessica Neff. hand Production to Tyler Swan- Award went to Christina Badorf, son, and Star Chapter Placement to Star Red Rose Production to Joel Todd Huber. The Star Chapter Frey, Star Red Rose Business to Production Award went to Daryl Seth Perry, and the Howard Main Rineer. Computers in Agriculture Scholarship to Thomas Karr. Lebanon To Hold Farm Bill Meetings disaster assistance is gone. This means that with few exceptions, farmers are out of luck if weather ruins their crops. “Planting flexibility means the market place will decide what and how much, not the government Farmers will need to leant how to make the most of the markets,” Hershey said. "The marketing as sistance loans will be a big help, but the decisions are not going to be made for producers they’re going to have to leant the detail of these programs and make all the decisions.” Also at the producer meeting Farm Service Agency personnel will discuss landlord-tenant is sues, transition payments, pay ment limitation, loan rates, formu las for payments, and other techni cal details of the new farm law. “This is the biggest change in production agriculture since the Great Depression of the 1930’5,” Jenifer Hershey said. “Yet all of the changes have to be imple mented in the shortest time the Department of Agriculture has even had to implement a new Farm Bill. “We have a big job ahead of us, precious little time to do the work, a lot of information to share, and we’re going to provide people with all the information we can to help them make the best decisions. Implementing farm legislation in the best of conditions is difficult, this year it will be a big chal lenge,” she said. ‘TThe Farm Service Agency’s people will get the job done.” Hcr shey said. “We’re going to get it done quickly and we’re going to get it done right.” Call (717) 273-9321 for more information. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex. religion, age. disabili ty, political beliefs, and marital or familial status. (Not all prohibited Chamber To Coordinate Clean And Green Enrollment LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) In an effort to facilitate enroll ment in the Clean and Green prog ram, the Lancaster County Cham ber of Commerce and Industry will be coordinating a series of enrollment centers throughout the county. These centers are designed to provide a convenient opportunity for landowners to enroll in the program. The deadline for 1997 enrollment is June 1, 19961 At each center, assistence will be provided with the completion of die Clean and Green applica tion form. Any questions applic ants may have about the program will be answered during the course of completing the applica tion; therefore, there will be no formal presentation on the intrica cies of Clean and Green. These centers are meant only to be a con venience to landowners during one of their busiest limes of year. It will bw necessary for applic ants to bring with them the Penn Manor honored several members. From left, Todd Huber, Glenn Fellenbaum, Daryl Rineer, and Tyler Swanson. t Manor FFA recently honored several FFA members. Front row, from left, Tina Henry, Melissa McCardell, and Jessica AKhouse. Back, from left, Keith Frey, Top Karr, Keith Hoover, Nell Fellenbaum, and Jasdn ftelfsrfyder. bases apply to all programs.) Per sons with disabilities who require alternative means for communica tion of program information (braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA, Office of Communications at *202-720-5881 (voice) or 202-720-7808 (TDD). following: •Recording fee, $13.50, payable to Lancaster County recorder of deeds •Processing fee, $26.50, pay able to Lancaster County treasurer fee, if township has requested one All persons on the deed must be present Landowners are not required to bring their assessment notices, but it is highly suggested. Information offering this ser vice was sent to all townships in Lancaster County. Based on those townships that replied, the Cham ber designed a two-week series that will.run during the end of May. The following is the schedule of centers that will be held. The cen ters are open for anyone to attend, whether or not they are a resident of that township. No appointments are necessary. For more information, contact To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. De partment of Agriculture, Wash ington. DC. 20250, or call 202-720-7327 (voice) or 202-720-1127 (TDD). USDA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Jim Shirk, agricultural services manager, at the Chamber office a» (717) 397-353lexL 62. •Monday, May 20 Salisbury Twp. (768-8059) 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 5581 Old Phila. Pk. Gap •Monday, May 20 Elizabeth Twp. (626-4302) 5:30-8:30 p.m. 423 S. View Drive, Lititz •Tuesday, May 21 Caernarvon Twp. (445-4244) 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Rt. 23. 2147 Main St. Narvon •Thursday, May 23 Manic Twp. (284-2167) 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. 370 Steinman Farm Rd., Pequea •Tuesday. May 28 East Doneg al Twp. (426-3167) 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 190 Rock Poimt Road. Marietta •Thursday, May 30 Manor Twp. (397-4769) 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 950 W. Fairview Dr., Lancaster •Thursday, May 30 Upper Lea cock Twp. (656-9755) 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 115 Newport Rd., Leola. All centers will be held at the host township’s office. For direc tions to the offices, contact the specific township.
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