New Perspective On Amish Farmlands HERSHEY (Dauphin Co.) - Dr. Conrad Kanagy will discuss the growth and decline of farm ing in Lancaster County and its effect on Amish society in his program "Turning Capitalism Upside Down: The Amish Farm Boom," at Hershey Museum on Monday, March 23, at 1 p.m. This program is part of the 1998 Museum Mondays series which provides in-depth discussion on topics relating to the Hershey VL' i PAUL B ,rr?; ‘4 v Raven Tough Polyethylene Tanks • SPRAYER TANKS - • STATIONARY For New or Replacement TANKS - For Liquid Fertilizer Storage We Sprayer Nozzles And Accessories PAUL B. ZIMMERMAN, INC. I » I 1 • HARDWARE • FARM SUPPLIES • CUSTOM MANUFACTURING • CRANE SERVICE Museum's collections. Dr. Kanagy continually moni tors the rise and decline of farms in Lancaster County and the effect these sales have upon the Amish, a notable segment of Pennsylvania German society. Since 1984, the Old Order Amish have gained 166 new farms, with the largest number of acquisitions in 1996 - 29 new falms. This apparent land grab flies Iso Stock A Coi Pumps And Accessories 50 Woodcorner Rd., Lititz, PA 17543 1 Mile West of Ephrata 717-738-7350 in the face of local opinion that the Amish are leaving the coun ty because of suburban growth and economic development. In fact, the Amish appear to be actively resisting such growth by purchasing prime real estate Dr. Kanagy will address ques tions like why the Amish contin ue to farm Lancaster County, why they are not moving to cheaper land, and what will happen when no more farms are left to acquire. ’* , , ~ ,jW' ' , iplete Line Of: • Sprayer Hose • Ball Valves • Nylon Fittings • Poly Tanks HOURS Mon Thurs Fn 7-810 lues Wed 7 S 10 Sal 7-4 00 V' V" 11 ;* 11 vAy it TTs —^ ,t- -? - . 1 s