833 P 3 »WN 036034 083199 PERIODICALS DIVISION 048 . ■■ | K PENN STATE UNIVERSITY 11„ , , - WZO9 PATTE LIBRARY I I ~ UNIV PARK PA 16802 .Jl V 01.44 No. 45 EVERETT NEWSWANGER Editor MANHEIM (Lancaster Co.) - On a Lancaster County farm owned by Kevin and Audary Rohrer and family, a large group of public officials and other local farmers gathered Wednesday to witness the unveiling of Preservation 2000, a new plan to preserve Pennsylvania's farmland and open space. The press conference on the farm lawn was At the Preservation 2000 press conference on the Rohrer farm are state Rep. John E. Barley with Kevin and Audery Rohrer and their children, Jason, 16; Josiah, 9; and Janae, 7. Not present for the photo was Jessica, 14. Photo by Everett Newswanger, editor. Farming 1,300 acres in Schuylkill County, from left, are lour brothers, Richard, George Edward, Joseph, William, and their dad George W. Tollman. On Wednesday, William and his wife Shirley, who also farm 106 acres in Bethel, were named Outstand ing Farm Family of the Year for Berks County. Turn to page B 2 to read more about the fofoUy*r Pbofoby^ Five Sections Preservation 2000 To Save Farmland And Open Space called by state Rep. John E. Barley (R-Lancaster) and state Sen. David J. Brightbill (R- Lebanon) to explain their legislative proposal that according to Barley, "will preserve the way of life we all love in Pennsylvania." The Rohrer farm was chosen for the announcement because this farm family has been waiting to preserve their farm for more than five years. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 11, 1999 Barley said the $43 million that was designated for preserving farmland in the spring budget was not enough to meet the backlog of farmland preservation needs, and the other changing preservation needs across the state. "Preservation 2000 will help preserve our farms, protect our open space, and promote smart land use," Barley said. "Our proposal commits $5OO million to Pennsylvania’s 67 counties over a period of 20 years to meet their pressing environmental concerns. Open space, farmland protection, stream relief, and sewer structure are among the needs. "This is a flexible program that The new Capitol Region Extension Agronomy Team met at the recent Silage and Forage Expo at the Glen Kratl Farm near Cornwall. From Iqff. Craig, forage crops; Del Voight, integrated pest management; John Rowehl, grain crops; and Mark Goodson, soils. Photo by Andy Andrews Four-Member Penn State Agronomy Team Assembles ANDY ANDREWS Lancaster Fanning Staff LEBANON (Lebanon Co.) Four agronomic extension agents have mobilized their talents and experience into one collective Capitol Region Extension Agro nomy Team. The team combines more than 65 years of experience in agro nomic crop production to provide a “whole farm’’ approach in manag ing farm-related issues. Berks County Lauds Outstanding Farmers, Youth LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Fanning Staff BETHEL (Berks Co.) As potato growers and brokers, the Tallman family carry on a legacy begun by their great-grcat-grcat grandfather in 1860. More than 1,300 acres in Tower City, Schuy lkill County are farmed in a part nership comprised of George W. and his sons, William, Richard, George Edward, and Joseph. One of the brothers, William, Foraging Around In This Issue foraging Around , the Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council (PFGC), is included this issue. The section contains an interview with Armstrong County cattleman George Kepplc, a report on using nitrogen stubble treatment for alfalfa, the PFGC president’s report, detail on the Farmer-To-Fatmcr project, and research reports. The section also includes information about survival strategies used by producers during drought, special reports from the Council, and other useful information to the grazier. $31.00 Per Year reflects Pennsylvania's changing needs. We are asking the counties, if they choose to come up with an additional 25 percent to bring the total to $625 million. According to John Rowehl, Cumberland County regional agronomy agent, with the advent of specialization, “I hope to do more for farmers and agribusiness than what I might have been able to do before.” Rowehl, who served for 14 years as an agronomy agent in York County before moving to Cumberland County, will special ize in grain crops as a member of (Turn to Page A 25) and his wife Shirley Tallman, who also operate a farm in Berks Coun ty, were honored as Berks County Outstanding Farm Family of the Year at the 44th annual awards banquet Wednesday evening at the Fleetwood Grange Hall. Recipients of the annual award are selected on the merits of their farm operation, community work, and family involvement In addi tion to the award, a $6OO gift certi (Continued trom Page A3l) 600 Per Copy (Turn to Page A 29)
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