(Continued from Page A 10) we also had a large amount of people who helped us with \isuals to make our theme this year stand out. Other companies and individuals also helped us gain a “picnic look.” On behalf of the Lancaster County Dairy Committee, I just want to say another giant “thank you” to every one. I cannot express how much it means to us to know that you are willing and able to share your re sources with us. May God bless you. Not only do I want to thank every one who gave up resources, but I also Jffenv The PA Crop Insurance Assistance Program has been extended for crop year 2003. Benefits include: To receive these insurance agent www.rma.usda.gov Enrollment Deadlines: January 31 - Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) AGR-Lite March 15 - Spring Planted Crops Pennsylvania encourages growers to have crop insurance protection as part of their farming risk management plan. All policy fees and approximately 20 percent of net premium costs are paid for growers. Sponsored by the PA. Department of Agriculture with cost share support from RJMA/IJSDA. ❖ Farm Forum ❖ want to thank all the girls who sat through the cold and, sometimes, very long parades. Your enthusiasm for promoting milk made even the longest waits fly by. It has been an honor to have each one of you part of the dairy royalty team. Last but not least. I want to thank every committee member, parent, and family member who donated their time and talents to make this year’s fairs great successes. FREE “CAT” Coverage Discounted Premiums & Fees (Paid for “Buy-Up” Coverage) Sam Hayes Secretary of Agriculture HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Agriculture Secretary Sam Hayes announced that 34 Pennsyl vania farms totaling 3,545 acres in 17 counties were approved for preservation by the Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Board at its November meeting. “Other states look to Pennsylvania’s farmland preservation initiative as a national model,” Hayes said. “As Gov. Schweiker recently announced, we have surpassed our goal of preserving 2,002 farms in 2002. This effort would not be possible without the support of the governor and state lawmakers committed to saving Pennsylvania’s farmland.” Hayes noted that the approval of 34 farms with 3,545 acres brings Pennsylvania’s total preservation effort for 2002 to a total of 262 farms totaling 29,054 acres. Kari Martin Lancaster County Dairy Princess Ephrata Pennsylvania Crop Insurance Program benefits, contact a crop List available at today. Schweiker Administration Announces 34 Farms In 17 Counties Approved For Preservation |i o Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 7, 2002-A25 Since the inception of Pennsylvania's Farmland Preservation program in 1989, Pennsylvania has preserved a total of 2,048 farms covering 244,352 acres. Pennsylvania continues to preserve farmland at a rate faster than any other state in the nation. The following 14 farms preserved under the State Easement Purchase Program are listed by county, owner, and municipality. Beaver County: • William and Mary Swick and Daniel and Megan Nye, Franklin Township. Berks County: • Robert and Glenna Lebo, Tulpehocken Town ship. • Glenn Z. and Karen C. Musser, Bethel Town ship. • Terry L. Ney, Jefferson Township. Bucks County: • Matthew G. and Patricia L. Millen, Durham Township. Cambria County: • John and Elizabeth Skebeck, Clearfield and Chest townships. • R. Dane, Melinda S., Dean R. Jr. and Karyn L. Hooper, Potter Township. Cumberland County: • Mary Ann Brymesser, Monroe I ownship, Dauphin County: • Wayne and Kimbra Landis, Mifflin and Washington townships. Lancaster County: • Alice H. Carter, East Drumore Township. Lu/erne County: • Jean S. and Jay K. Balliet, Butler I ownship. • Aaron and Susan Zimmerman. Buffalo Township. Washington County: • William and Donna Lowry, Hopewell Town- ship. Westmoreland County; • Naomi Costello. Mount Pleasant Township. Twenty farms totaling 1,612 acres in Chester, Franklin, Lebanon, Lehigh, and York counties were preserved at the November Farmland Preser vation Board meeting through the County Ease ment Purchase Program. STARLING PROBLEM?? Starllcide® Complete A Slow Acting Avicide for control of starlings & blackbirds • Reduces the spread of disease • Reduces feed loss easy to use • Recently reapproved tor use in PA Starlicide® complete is a pelleted chicken feed with poison Due to the huge starling population ERA reapproved this product in some states Restricted use Pesticide, Must Have Current Applicator License 33 ib Rail Blaln Supply $119.95 +ll 00 S&H RRt Box 837 717 * 536 • 3861 Blam, PA 17006 ► PAINTING j P All Types j p Interior/Exterior lncluding Aerial Work Specialists in Sand Blasting and A T Spray Painting Farm Buildings 1 T Also Roof Coating • Water Blasting J • Repair All Types of t Spray Equipment - Pumps & Guns A ► Fisher's Painting 1 4056A Newport Rd. A ► r Kinzers, PA 17535 J On Rt 772 Across From W ► Pequea Valley School a 1 Centre County: Union Countv: