A24-Umcaster Farming, Saturday, October 14, 2000 Agriculture Secretary Hosts Farm-City Day Festivities HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Agriculture Secretary Samuel E. Hayes Jr. welcomed more than 2,000 schoolchildren to the fourth annual Farm-City Day Celebration at the Farm Show Complex on behalf of Gov. Tom Ridge. “This fourth annual Farm- City Day is the most exciting to date,” Hayes said. “Today, these children will experience Pennsylvania Agriculture first hand as they spend the day en joying our interactive displays, farm animals and exhibits that explain how agriculture is an important part of their daily lives.” Hayes said more than 2,000 children, from more than 25 schools, are taking part in the day’s activities. He said the chil dren will learn how to milk a cow, traverse the outdoor hay maze, explore the “Bat House,” see bees making honey, feed and pet farm animals, and watch baby chicks hatch. FOR SALE 35 Ton Dvork Iron Worker, Model 3420 A, Serial No. 102775 42 Ton Uni-Hydro Iron Worker, Model 42-14, Serial No. 0P2722X 50 Ton Uni-Hydro Iron Worker, Model P 5014, Serial No. 0P5311X 42 Ton Uni-Hydro Worker, Model 4214SLS, Serial No. 0P5345X DAVID S. KING, MFG. 873 South Railroad St., Myerstown, PA 17067 717-866-6556 1 £1 PAINTING - All Types Intcrior/Exterior "dudi Aer Several amusement rides, the Lower Dauphin High school Band, and WRBT “Bob” 94.9 radio station also were on hand for the youngsters’ entertain ment. Students had an opportunity to visit more than 50 hands-on exhibits presented by agribu sinesses and agricultural organ izations as part of the day’s events. Class groups also were able to tour the Keystone Inter national Livestock Exhibition (KILE) at the Farm Show Com plex. “Farm-City Day highlights Pennsylvania agriculture in a way that other events cannot,” Hayes said. “By seeing all that is here on display, in one day and in one place, students who might otherwise not have the opportu nity to observe how agriculture impacts their lives can spend this time with their teachers and classmates experiencing Penn sylvania agriculture.” „ e VC’ TRUCKLOAD SALE ■ ijL p Trade-In-Trade up to a NEW # SUZUKI. 2000 500 4x4’s JUST PURCHASED... a Truckload of 2000 500 4x4’s I SAVE $lOOOl SCOOOW Now Just Jfc / / We Need Your Trade! g“ »«“ “ ' TRE *° LIOHrLY - Piww ywjr ftjtuft riding opportu.M— by | showing reptrt lor tht tnvironmsnt loot tows Now is the time to test your soil and apply Martin’s Limestone to maintain proper soil pH for maximum nutrient availability Call your local Martin Limestone dealer or call Blue Ball, PA (800) 233-0205 (717) 354-1370 Martin LIMESTONE Sarah Boyd, Ephrata, holds the halters of her grand champion and reserve market and nonsale champion goats at the Ephrata Fair held recently. Andrew Gerhart, Reinholds, shows the reserve nonsale market goat. • 500 cc liquid cooled • Low & high range • Shaft drive • Green or red colors available FALL AGLIME APPLICATION Don’t put Put -4' * tk •* it off. it on. We Deliver Aiiywhere Financing Available We Rent A.T.V.’s We Take Trade-Ins
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