Lancaster Farmland 100 Farms In Preserves (Continued from Page A 1) County. In addition, the Trust sup ports good stewardship of the land, encourages a thriving agricultural economy, and recognizes that the farm heritage enriches the lives of all citizens. Since 1988, the Trust has preserved mote than 5,800 acres. Several hundred people gathered at Historic Strasburg Inn last Friday night to celebrate this success of the first 10 years; honor those who have been doners and supporters of the work of the trust, and recognize all the farms that have been preserved, especially the 11 new farms that have been pre served in the past year. Ironically, the dinner was held mi the exact anniversary day when the Trust then known as The Friends of Agricultural Land Pre servation held its first meeting— November 13, 1985. John Schwartz, Lancaster Coun ty agent and president of the board of trustees, said the forming of the Trust “was an idea that changed the landscape of Lancaster County.’* “We are here to celebrate the. Finally, an oil additive that really works! 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Nowhere in the country have I seen the pas sion for agriculture we have here. It’s mote than dollars and cents. Here you see the multi generational farms that have been in the family for many generations. We are fortunate to have farms that I have this tradition and are being replicated by the next generation. The Lancaster Farmland Trust is playing a big part in making this tradition come true. As you look around, there is a future of farming in Lancaster County. We have a backlog of farms waiting to be pre served. To provide food for this country while maintaining the quality of life as we have come to know it, I firmly believe the work of the Lancaster Farmland Trust has a positive future as the number of preserved farms continues to increase.” The Trust’s founding president. Daniel Heir, spoke about the need to continue the good work of the Trust. FRICTION ELIMINATOR CONCENTRATE Trust 10 Years Stouffer read a letter of congra tulations from one of the original fathers of the farmland preserva tion in Lancaster County, Amos Funk. Emmet Mahon, Central Pen nsylvania’s economic develop ment director for U.S. Senator Rick Santorum read the senator’s letter of congratulations. The letter read in part “The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has experienced a remarkable year in terms of farmland preservation. While the state-funded program enrolled the I,oooth farm in 1998, Lancaster Farmland Trust is mark ing accomplishments of its own. Your record of preservation-one of every five acres of Lancaster County farmland-along with your organization’s 10 year milestone is testimony to the dedication of your members. Through the establish ment of good working relations with the local farm community coupled with the commitment to preserve a declining number of farmland acres, the Trust has clear ly become an effective leader in land conservation.” The highlight of the evening was the recognition of 11 land bcnefac- Ask About Our Other Fine Products • Diesel Fuel Conditioner • Super Gas Conditioner • High Performance Bearing Grease • Spray Lubricants & Penetrants • Cutting & Tapping Compounds Plus many more specialty products Truck fleets worldwide use X-1R for reduction in wear and operating temperatures, fuel savings, increased horsepower, smoother transmission shifting and extended service intervals a pro, pi . progi to some of the largest engines with proven wear reduction and fuel savings Where is X-1R Needed X-1R Friction Eliminator has a wide range ol application Trucking taxi fleets manufacturing industrial saw mills farm and excavating equipment etc 227 WOODCORNER ROAD, LITITZ, PA 17543 717-733-6698 • 800-495-5823 • FAX 717-733-0031 At the Lancaster Farmland Trust 10th annual meeting are from left, John Schwartz, trustee board president; Mrs. Car* oline S. Nunan, recipient of the distinguished donors awards for the John Frederick Steinman Foundation and the James Hale Steinman Foundation; and Dan Sweigart, volunteer of the year. Photo by EverettNewswanger, managing editor. tors for the preservation of their farms during 1998. These farmers are central to the success of Lan caster Farmland trust through their individual commitments to farm land preservation in Lancaster county. These farmers include Richard and Denise Bruckhart, who preserved their 48-acre dairy operation in Rapho Township; Betty Hess, who preserved a 46-acre portion of her mother's farm along Route 272 near the village of Oregon; Alta Fisher and her daughter Judith Hallman, who preserved their 72-acre farm in Eden Township; and Sarah Slaymakcr, who preserved her family’s historic farm along Route 30 at Gap. Also honored were four Old Order Amish families who preserved farms in Earl, Salisbury, Upper Leacock, and Bart townships; two Old Order Mcnnonitc families who preserved farms in Ear! and Upper Leacock township; and an anonymous preservationist with a farm in west ern Lancaster County. During the dinner, the Distinguished Donor awards were accepted by Mrs. Caroline S. Nun an on behalf of the John Frederick Steinman Found ation and the James Hale Steinman Foundation in recognition of their significant gifts to tire Trust not only this year but since the Trust’s begining. The Volunteer of the Year award went to Dan Swcigart for his many hours of work on special events, like the Pedal to Preserve bike tour and the annual picnic; his displays at local fairs; and his work in a door-to-door campaign. Retiring trustees were recognized for their work. They are Lois Herr, Charles Hoober, and John Sacgcr. Incoming trustees are Mike Flana gan and Ted Bowers. The evening concluded with a video presenta tion, “Lancaster County: People, Places, and Passions," provided by the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau. Berks DHIA Banquet Set LEESPORT (Berks Co.) Berks County Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) has announced that its annual ban quet is set for noon Dec. 8 at the county Ag Center auditorium. Pa.DHIA consultant George Cudoc is to be the featured speak er, with his talk to highlight milk urea nitrogen testing and the Heif er ’9B programs. Clyde Myers, county dairy extension agent, is to present a slide show highlighting the winner farm of the county 1597 herd man agement award. In addition, the county’s 1998 DHIA awards are to be presented. For tickets, contact a Berks County DHIA supervisor, or call Kenneth Sanner at (610) 683-5025. 'I
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