School Kids Take Part (Continued from Page DIO) station. Buzz Prances, Berks County Conservation District, in troduced students to condensation, evaporation, precipitation, and an informative walk around the pond. Armed with a burner to produce Mlchei member. McMichael, introduction to ag science class June Is Dairy Month IS SPECIALS for the DAIRYMAN “TEAT SAVER” / J—i CO-FLEX Jr / HOOF The End of , / WRAPS Teat Injury kjg $1.15 *37“/^ 4”x5 yard* t WHITE SALT BLOCK so Lb. $4.25 Good Selection Of FLY SPRAY & BAIT In Stock! Specials Good Thru June 29,1996 ' HUBER’S ANIMAL HEALTH SUPPLIES SlOTUlpehocken Rd., Myerstown, PA 717-866-2246 Hours: Mon.,Thurs., J Fri. -7:30 to 8 lues. & Wed. 7:30 to 5; Sat. 7:30 to Noon the heat to change the water, tn viroscape model and a micro scope, Frances kept the youth en thused while learning about the water circle. “Germinate means to sprout and to grow,” began John Falter, UNION EM-DEE FLY SPRAY Gal. Can. ABS Grain/Snow Scoop ■ 29 locqueft Asnhondteb. ond rttltts won 35 95 ■ Equivalent t< pattern scoop more ■ ABS r«iin bti tooo*v*«ortng ■ 6iQ Grip po(y b extra wide ft gloved hands Mad* In Berks County extension agent, as the “Caretaker of the Plants.” He had many eager hands all day 1 long as he taught about different plants while planting a garden. Assisted by several Master Gardeners, Fal ter covered planting techniques and beneficial garden arrange ments. In the large frees tall bam, the veterinarian team of Chris and Staci Hytrek, DVM, Willow Creek Animal Hospital and Her shey Medical Center respectively, covered pet care as well as laige animal husbandry. Students were able to handle a stethoscope, nail clippers, hoof trimmers, aspirin, pill gun, and many other veterin ary items as they listened to the professionals. As “Caretaker of the Communi ty,” Tammy Weaver, Beef Coun cil Industry representative, edu cated the students on crop rota tion, efforts to save wildlife areas, and pesticide and herbicide re sponsibilities. She used a video to tie the day together and reviewed concepts with the youth. At the end of the day students received educational activity books to finish and ice cream treats. The following day a quiz was given with two questions from each presentation to remind students of the facts they have learned today. “This year we needed a little more,” said Chris williams, as she talked about expanding the pro gram to make it better and in crease the exposure of the students to the many career, science and agriculture applications and con cepts. “We called on more resource people,” she said, referring to the volunteerism of the Master Gar deners and several representatives HEAVY DUTY HOOF TRIMMING TABLES Endorsed by the International Hoof Trimming School of Wisconsin ■BHI |f „. -..j • 2 10-inch lift belts • 3500 lb. axle with or without brakes • See video on the Tilt Table available upon request THREE MODELS TO CHOOSE 1. PORTABLE 2. STATIONARY 3. 3 POINT HITCH Berkelman s Welding - RR 7, AYLMER, ONTARIO, CANADA NSH 2R6 (519) 765-4230 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 15, 1996-Dll from the businesses who added their talents to this year’s pro gram. Student Tour Guides included Heather Nichols, senior; Jason Zerbe, senior; Ryan Zerbe, senior; Move To Cut Ethanol Tax Credit Short-Sighted DENVER, Colo. The Na tional Farmers Union (NFU) is blasting a congressional proposal to do away with tax incentives for the production of corn-based ethanol. NFU says the current spike in energy prices points to the need to develop alternative energy sources, not do away with them. NFU President Leland Swen son said a proposal by Washing ton freshman Republican Randy Tate and a bipartisan group of co sponsors is “short-sighted and re actionary. “The problem is the Tate bill is exactly die wrong reaction,” said Swenson. Tate is urging the House Ways and Means Committee to elimin ate the motor fuels excise tax exemption for ethanol and scale back the excise tax credit for ethanol at the same time the com mittee considers a repeal of the 4.3 cent motor fuels tax increase passed in 1993. Both moves in furiate Swenson. “First of all, the higher gas prices we have today have nothing to do with the 4.3 cent tax in crease. It’s been three years since the increase went into effect. Fuel prices have gone up as much as 40 cents not four cents. This is a cheap shot by those in Congress who want to use this consumer hardship for their own political ends.” said the farm leader. • 12-year building experience in the tables design ■am. * - • 2”x2" tube frame chute • chute measures 75”x28"x75” high • 4” casters for cradle fold-up • Two hydraulic cylinders for extra stability • tool box for D.C pump and battery protection • manure grate to keep work area clean • fold away side gate • removable head board •45 nun video from International Hoof Trimming School of Canada Delivery Available Cory Dreifaplbis, senior; Kristy Light, senior and Laura Phillips. Others included Jill Vail, Kelly Peifer, Melanie Kcrsener, and Mi chelle McMichael, 9th grade stu dents. Swenson said the Tale proposal is an “opportunistic effort to do away with a program just for the sake of doing away with it. “This is a time when we’re again paying the price for not hav ing a national energy policy that would promote alternative energy development and energy conser vation.” he said. “This measure represents exactly the wrong reac tion to the current energy price problems. Swenson’s organization has long supported the idea of tax in centives and other measures to promote the development of alter native energy sources. NFU be lieves such development, coupled with voluntary energy conserva tion, will make the U.S. less de pendent on foreign oil. While the ethanol incentives have come under fire as “corpor ate welfare,” Swenson said the measures have allowed a lot of “mom-and-pop” ethanol produc ers to get started. “Ethanol is good for the en vironment, good for com produc ers, and good for our country’s energy supply. The motor fuels excise tax credit is an incentive for consumers to use ethanol to help protect the environment This ploy by Representative Tate and the others is just designed to grab headlines. It’s not in the best inter est of consumers, taxpayers, or farmers,” Swenson said. A LESSON WELL LEARNED... LANCASTER FARMING'S CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS!
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