USDA Seeks Nominations For National Fluid Milk Board WASHINGTON D.C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking dairy processors and other interested parties to nomi nate candidates for the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The Secretary of Agriculture will appoint seven individuals from those nominated to suc ceed members whose terms expire May 31, 2001. Newly ap pointed or reappointed members will serve 3-year terms from June 1, 2001, through May 31, 2004. Kathleen A. Merrigan, ad ministrator of USDA’s Agricul- business, workshoi M rtin Electric .1 nts 2 . L~s~nt V“ILy .. E hrt~, ,;, 17522 T„l; 717-733-7-“ -713-7-“ F~x: 717-733-1- 1 i a rs tural Marketing Service, said, “AMS encourages all eligible women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to serve and participate in its committee and board activities. It is USDA’s policy that membership on in dustry-governed boards and committees accurately reflect the diversity of individuals served by the programs.” The National Fluid Milk Pro cessor Promotion Board was es tablished by the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 to de velop and administer a coordi nated program of advertising and education to promote fluid ireenhouse, and more tool, iarai g r=i SI rg E El E! &] E E a a Ei £ p? 15 a El & a a milk products. Of the Board’s 20 members, 15 represent geo graphic regions and 5 are at large members. The at-large members must include at least three fluid milk processors and at least one member of the gen eral public. Currently, there are two members of the general public serving on the Board. The national fluid milk pro gram is financed by a manda tory 20-cent per hundredweight assessment on fluid milk proces sors who process and market MRI-AtAffon Most Insurances Accepted • New state-of-the-art Open MRI • Most experienced Radiologists in the area • Friendly professional staff • Reports to your doctor within 24 • We accept $475.00 cash hfas for a normal study, including doctp|S readme It's Worth The Drive AskTft. Br TT mier T '»iir T —w—ir-w — Pasture Mat is tightly stuffed with rubber and sewn every 4" to prevent shifting. Proven most durable top cover Least abrasive top cover on the market Fils any stall. Proven performance. For details and installation with over 7 years experience, call Petersheim’s Cow Mattresses 117 Christiana Pike (Route 372), Christiana, PA 17509 p at. no. 61 0-593-2242 5653195 Ask F(jr Merrjn Qr Sgm E 0 more than 500,000 pounds of fluid milk products per month in the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia. USDA will accept nomina tions for board representation in five geographic regions and for two at-large positions. Nomi nees must be active owners or employees of a fluid milk pro cessor for all regional positions and at least one at-large posi tion. The other at-large position may be filled by a member of the general public. The geographic Pasture Mat The Golden Standard In Cow Comfort Why Pasture Mat? Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 11, 2000-A37 Lebanon, FA 17042 717-228-2600 800-298-1558 Call 8 AM - 5 PM M-F * Pack Mat Reduce Sand • Increase Cow Comfort • The perfect complement to any sand stall • Owners report sand savings up to 80% • Yielding surface does not allow sand to compact • Prevents “digging out" of stalls regions are: Region 1 (Connecti cut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont); Region 4 (Georgia, North Carolina, and South Ca rolina); Region 7 (Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wiscon sin); Region 10 (Texas); and Region 13 (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyo ming). No fluid milk processor shall be represented on the board by more than three mem bers. Fluid milk proces sors and others may submit nominations for regions in which they are located or market fluid milk and for at-large members. . To nominate an in dividual, please submit a copy of the nomination form and a signed background form for each nominee by Dec. 15. Forms should be sent to: Pro motion and Research Branch, Dairy Pro grams, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Stop 0233, Room 2958-S, Wash ington, D.C. 20250- 0233. To obtain forms or additional informa tion, call (202) 720- 6909. BUY, SELL, TRADE OR RENT THROUGH THE CLASSIFIED ADS IN Lancaster Farming PHONE 717-626-1164 OR 7 1 7-394-3047 FAX 717-733-6058 Mon., Tues., Wed,, Fri. 8 AM to 5 PM Thurs. 7 AM to 5 PM
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