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Jim Shirk
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A, Neighborly
Thing To Do
One thing that continues to
grow year after year for formers
everywhere is their number of
neighbors, and for city dwellers,
the mystique of country living is
often coupled with a genuine lade
of understanding for modem agri
cultural practices. Whoever said,
iignorance is blissi never has been
in a township meeting for an agri
culture operation expansion near
an urban or suburban area.
Sometimes, the traditional ag
riculture response is iwe were here
firsU Although this statement is
often true, the reality is that farm
ers have more and more neighbors
who do not have agricultural
backgrounds, and they are willing
to question farming practices.
One of the newest skills formers
must start to develop is relating to
their non-farm neighbors.
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Take the first step by thinking
of a public relations strategy for
your farm. For example, you
know when the manure is going
on the fields, but your neighbors
do not. A simple phone call from
you the night before can eliminate
almost every complaint.
Another increasingly popular
strategy is to invite your neigh
bors onto your farm for a tour or
spring picnic. This gives your
neighbors a chance to see the
farm, and you have an opportunity
to answer questions. A short tour
is a public relations investment
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However, always remind your
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them away from machinery and
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joying their tour. If you have
concerns about liability, consult
vour farm insurance agent.
Luke Brubaker, who farms 800
acres in Lancaster County, devel
oped a public relations strategy for
his farm and is pleased with the
results. Brubaker keeps an open
line of communications with his
neighbors and listens to their con
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For example, after speaking to
his neighbors, Brubaker now does
some of his work, such as spread
ing manure, at night. He also
fenced in a creek on his property,
allowing neighbors to fish close
to their homes.
LAs farmers, one of our big
gest jobs is keeping our neighbors
happy. This can be difficult at
times, but itis definitely worth the
extra work,! Brubaker said.
Improving relationships with
your neighbors is a wonderful
New Ycaris resolution, and as
people understand a farming opera
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ant. A small note or gesture from
you can go a long way. Getting
to know your neighbors may be
your best investment for 1998.
1998 Farm Business Management School Scheduled
Today's successful farmers realize the key to their survival involves smart
decision-making The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industty invites you to join
us for our fifth annual Farm Financial Management School to be held on Thursday,
January 29,1995, at the Country Table Restaurant located in Mount Joy, PA This
annual program is an intensive all-day seminar on employee-related topics designed for
owners of today’s complex forming operations
The goal is to provide in-depth training on human resource management,
succession and estate planning, family farm management, and other related topics of
interest to this important segment of the agricultural community The limited class size
and the chance for managers to bring their own personal situations and questions makes
this a great opportunity to find answers to agriculture's tough business questions
Participants in the school each receive a detailed notebook of reference and study
materials provided by the instructors for their use in further analyzing their own business
situation
Two dynamic and nationally recognized instructors have been secured based on their
experience and ability to work "ground level* with intensive agriculture operations Bernie Erven
is a professor of Agriculture Economics at Ohio State University and Gary Heim an attorney,
whose clientele primarily lies within the agriculture community
We will also feature a panel of formers moderated by Dennis Cinder, form management
specialist for Lancaster and Chester County Penn State Cooperative Extension The panel will
•Iso focus on human resource experiences as well as any other financial topic which interests the
group
The deadline for registration is January 16,1991 and will be limited to a "first
cotne-first served* basis. Registration fee is $lOO per person and includes all meals and
materials Production agriculture Lancaster Chamber members receive a 25% discount
and anyone joining the chamber will also receive the reduced rate If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to call Jim Shirk at 397-3 S3l or contact yu'or local ag
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Jim Shirk at the Chamber at: him at < 7l7 > 397-3531.
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