Saving water saves money
By ROBERT KESSLER Penn State Cooperative Extension Franklin County office
      COMING EVENTS Feb. 23 - Natural and Organic Beef Production Meeting, 9 a.m., Lancaster Farm & Home Center, Call Lancaster Extension Office, 717-394-6851. March 1 - Hands on Pruning Workshop, Sponsored by Franklin County Master Gardeners, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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Market News
      MARKET NEWS SERVICE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK MARKET FEBRUARY 14, 2008 CATTLE 186…[PDA]…Compared with last Thursday's sale; sl. Cows sold firm to 2.00 higher. HOLSTEIN STEERS Choice 2-3 1354 lbs 73.00; one 1716 lbs 77.00. Select 1-2 coupl...
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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 th...
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March 17 crop insurance deadline approaching
      HARRISBURG - Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff reminded Pennsylvania farmers today to finalize crop insurance decisions for 2008 spring-planted crops by the March 17 deadline. "Crop insurance is an indispensable tool for protecting Pennsylvania agriculture," Wolff said.
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Design course offered
      CHAMBERSBURG - The Franklin County Master Gardeners will offer "Landscape Design and Plant Selection" workshops on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. ,through April 2 at the Franklin County Extension Office, 181 Franklin Farm Lane.
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Videos shown at meeting
By BRETT REICHARD
      The Franklin County 4-H Tractor Club met Monday, Feb. 11 at Smith's Implements, Mercersburg. After the brief welcome by County Extension Educator, Jere Wingert, the members watched a movie, "Combine Safety and Tractor Safety" that was sponsored by John Deere.
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