Snow as a protector and insulator
By ROBERT KESSLER Penn State Cooperative Extension Franklin County office
      COMING EVENTS Jan. 25 - Franklin County Extension Annual meeting, 7 p.m., Kauffman Community Center. Feb. 2 - Starting Seeds, sponsored by Franklin County Master Gardeners, Franklin County Extension office. Feb. 13 - Eight-Week Workshop in Landscape Design & Plant Selection, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
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Market News
      MARKET NEWS SERVICE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK MARKET JANUARY 17, 2008 CATTLE 176…[PDA]…Compared with last Thursday's sale; sl. cows steady to 1.00 lower. STEERS Select 1-2 couple 83.75 & 84.25. Standard 1-2 couple 69.00 & 72.50.
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Hafer receives 4-H memorial scholarship
      A Greencastle teen was one of two recipients of the AJ Hartman 4-H Memorial Scholarship. This year's recipients are Jessica Hafer, Greencastle, and Jaclyn Upperman, Chambersburg. They each received a $500 scholarship at the 4-H Beef Roundup.
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Franklin County Tractor Club begins 55th year of operation
By BRETT R. REICHARD Franklin County 4-H Tractor Club
      CHAMBERSBURG - The Franklin County 4-H Tractor Club is beginning its 55th year of presenting tractor safety programs. The 2008 organizational meeting was held Monday Jan. 14 at the Fourth Street Church of the Brethren. Jere Wingert, Extension Educator welcomed the participants.
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Nutrient control meeting set
      Are high fertilizer prices getting to you? You might want to attend a nutrient management meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Cumberland Vounty Extension office to get up to speed on issues relating to manure management and nitrogen efficiency.
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Dog licenses for 2008 available from county
      HARRISBURG - State Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff is reminding Pennsylvania dog owners to apply for their 2008 dog licenses. "Obtaining a license is a quick and easy process that is essential to the safety of our pets," said Wolff. "If a dog is lost or stolen, a license can help make sure ...
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