ACCENT ON AGRICULTURE - PFB · 2019-08-06 · Accent on Agriculture . Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau (also serving western Philadelphia County) Affiliated with Pennsylvania Farm

Accent on Agriculture Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau (also serving western Philadelphia County)

Affiliated with Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation

August 2019

“Grass-roots” in Action at PD meetings Policy Development (PD) meetings continue to be the most powerful grass-roots activity of Farm Bureau – when farmers meet to express their ideas/opinions regarding agriculture. Policy recommendations created at PD meetings and later approved at county, state and national levels then become Farm Bureau’s policies that are presented to our elected and appointed government officials through CDCFB legislative committees, state and national lobbyists, etc. This is your special invitation to attend one of the following Policy Development meetings listed below:

Policy Development Meetings to be held on: • Thursday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m., at Upper Oxford Twp. Bldg.,

1185 Limestone Road, Oxford. Refreshments included. • Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m., at the Romano 4-H Center,

1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook. Come at 6 p.m. for burgers and hotdogs. .

Message from CDCFB President Daniel Miller I hope that you are having a fun and safe time vacationing and farming during these warm summer months. Chester/ Delaware County Farm Bureau (CDCFB) members have been having a busy

summer with many agricultural activities being attended. Although there were some challenges this spring with getting crops planted due to wet weather, members report that the crop year is going well. We will hope for moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall for the remainder of the cropping year and a bountiful harvest this fall. Do you have a concern about current legislation affecting agriculture? Do you have an idea about new legislation that you would like to see enacted? CDCFB is hosting Policy Development meetings soon (see info in previous column). Plan to attend one of the PD meetings to voice your opinion on what Farm Bureau's legislative agenda should be for the next year. All members can bring their concerns to the table to be included in CDCFB's policies for 2019/2020. Come to discuss your concerns with fellow farmers; together we can make a difference in the state and national legislatures. Farming is a tough occupation and farmers need to be in touch with their legislators to be sure government regulations enhance, rather than hinder the farm community. Farm Bureau encourages all members to meet with their state and national legislators. You are invited to attend a Legislative Farm Tour planned for legislators on August 28 – details on next page. Farm Bureau also encourages members to communicate with those running for office to educate them about farming and what the farm community needs in legislative action to be able to thrive into the future. Those running for office could be the ones voting on Ag issues in the next legislative year. Thanks to all the members who attended the CDCFB picnic in July. I believe everyone who attended had plenty to eat and were able to relax with friends and fellow farmers. The picnic gave us the opportunity to present awards to the college scholarship winners, who will be continuing their education in ag-related studies; and presenting awards to the Safety Contest winners. All of the winners deserve a heartfelt thanks for their efforts and commitment to the future of agriculture. Thanks to everyone who supports agriculture in Chester and Delaware Counties! Sincerely,

You are invited to the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau

Annual Fall Banquet to be held on

Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 6 p.m., at the

Chester County Intermediate Unit Center 455 Boot Road, Downingtown

Cost: $20 Menu includes beef, chicken, vegetables, mushrooms, salad, desserts and beverages

(The CCIU culinary students prepare the meal)

Voting will be held for CDCFB Directors and Policy Resolutions that affect agriculture

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For reservations, contact: Julie Brady

425 Conner Road Oxford, PA 19363

610-932-7363 or email: [email protected] Reservations deadline: September 27

Name(s) ____________________________________ Number attending ____ Amount enclosed _________ (Checks payable to: Chester/Del. Co. Farm Bureau)

Meet the 2019 Delaware County Dairy Princess Michaela Freney, from West Chester, is the 2019 Delaware County Dairy Princess. She is a member of the Delaware County 4-H dairy, beef, sheep, poultry, and pig clubs where she found her passion for agriculture and the dairy industry. Michaela enjoys showing 4-H animals,

as well as competing in dairy judging and the Dairy Bowl. As the Delaware County Dairy Princess, Michaela focuses on engaging consumers on where their dairy products come from as well as the importance of dairy in a balanced diet. She feels honored to represent the hard working dairy farmers of Pennsylvania as she speaks at local organizations. Michaela, a junior at Bayard Rustin High School, is also an active member of Paoli United Methodist Church participating in youth group, volunteering with Vacation Bible School, etc. – Submitted by Cassandra Blickley. DE County 4-H staff Scholarship Winners Receive Their Awards

Scholarship award winners receiving their awards at CDCFB Picnic: (L-R): Seline Stoop, Mindy Beam, Taylor Sandy, Kaitlyn Crawford, Natalie D’Antonio, Michaela Piper, Katelyn Stoltzfus and William Carnivale.

Scholarship winners with their award certificates at CDCFB Board meeting are: (L-R front middle): Kaitlin Bell and Bailey Prasad. CDCFB Board members pictured are: (front left): Janet Robinson and (front right) Deb Ellis. In the back row (L-R); Dennis Breckbill, Howard Reyburn, Doug Lapp, Daniel Miller and Harold Hallman.

Legislators and County Officials Visit Farms A Legislative Farm Tour was recently held visiting the Phillips Mushroom Farm in Kennett Square and Wal-Moore Dairy Farm near Chatham. Senator John Street, Representative Daniel Williams, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone and Senator Street’s Policy Advisor Micah Majahiou and county legislative committee members were introduced to the farms through guided tours.

Is it Just the Flu, or is it Lyme Disease? Summertime and “Back to School time” comes with lots of nasty bugs, but let’s not forget about the other bugs we should look out for this fall – TICKS. Lyme disease remains prevalent throughout the fall months when deer ticks are still active. Understanding the symptoms of Lyme disease is key to quick diagnosis and treatment. Lyme disease symptoms include:

• Flu-like illness with fever, chills, fatigue • Rashes, most typically the bulls-eye rash • Facial paralysis (bell’s palsy) • Stiff neck • Aches, pain, weakness in joints and muscles • Arthritis that moves from joint to joint, or frequent

growing pains in children • Chest pain and heart palpitations • Headaches and dizziness

Many of the above symptoms are also indicators of the flu (influenza). However, the flu typically presents with sinus congestion, sneezing, and upper respiratory distress in addition to some of the above symptoms. If you have flu-like symptoms without the presence of sinus and respiratory symptoms, then talk to your doctor about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Those who engage in outdoor activities, and those with pets, are at an increased risk for tick bites. Tick bite prevention is critical! The Chester County Health Department is available for prevention programs and also community health fairs at no charge. Contact 610-344-5209 or [email protected]. – submitted by Lindsay Smith, Chester County Health Dept.

Save the Date Chester-Delaware County Farm Bureau

Legislative Farm Tour Wednesday, August 28, 2019

8 a.m. – Hy-Tech Mushrooms

9:15 a.m. – Walmoore Holsteins [Complimentary Continental Breakfast

served in Walmoore Observation Room]

11 a.m. – Windurra Eventing

The Legislative Farm Tour has a limited number of spots open to Regular CDCFB Members

RSVP by August 24th [email protected]

610-932-7363

Kudos to our Members . . . . . . the Sam Matthews family for their “Chester Springs Creamery at Milky Way Farm” which has been added to the Pennsylvania Department of Ag’s “Ice Cream Trail.” This is one of Chester County’s most popular spots for home-made ice cream made with Matthews’ dairy herd milk.

. . . Ken and Marilyn Umble of Glen Valley Farm, Atglen, have received Pennsylvania Holstein Association’s Hall of Fame award. The honor recognizes their achievements and contributions to the Holstein dairy

industry, and also their involvement and leadership in other agricultural and community activities. . . . Rep. Stephen Barrar will receive the National Guard Association’s annual Charles Dick Medal of Merit Award for his role in advancing the mission of the PA National Guard and the lives of National Guard personnel and their families. This award will be presented on Labor Day weekend at the NGA convention in Denver, CO. . . . Ivan Stoltzfus, past member of CDCFB Board of Directors, is again traveling across America on his 1948 John Deere tractor (rarely ever going faster than 15 miles per hour) to advocate for the Wounded Warriors. Stoltzfus never served in the military; he explained that his journey is his way of giving back. “As I get older, I feel like I took my freedom for granted, and I wanted to give back somehow,” he said.

‘PA Farm Bill’ Signed Into Law Governor Tom Wolf recently signed the ‘PA Farm Bill’ into law, following its passage by the General Assembly. This multi-bill legislative package, supported by PA Farm Bureau, aims to bolster the state’s agriculture sector by: Expanding conservation programs; Establishing farm-to-school grants; Allocating funding for agricultural-related emergencies

such as the Spotted Lanternfly or Avian Flu; Funding youth programs that promote development in ag; Establishing block grants to encourage farming of high-

priority crops; Expanding farms’ access to meat processing; Bolstering the “Home-grown by Heroes Program” for our

veteran farmers; Creating a center to help farmers with business and

succession planning; and Establishing low-interest loans for conservation practices.

Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau Thank you, CDCFB, for once again being a sponsor of Elk Ridge School’s “Farm Fest Day” event. The students and staff are grateful that we could spend time learning from the many knowledgeable presenters. We had a wonderful experience learning more about agriculture. It is thanks to you that we were able to have such an extraordinary learning experience. You are truly appreciated. Thank you so much!!! – Mrs. James and the Elk Ridge staff

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue Met with Area Farmers to Discuss Ag Related Issues PA Farm Bureau and American Mushroom Institute helped organize a tour of Phillips Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square with USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan. Following the tour, a panel discussion was held with Perdue, Houlahan, and PA Farm Bureau President Rick Ebert and American Mushroom Institute Executive Director Rachel Roberts and other local farmers. Perdue talked much about international trade. Farmers also emphasized the importance of farm labor issues including the current H-2A program needing to be revamped to meet the needs of seasonal operations. The need was stressed for H-2A program to be expanded to provide adequate workforce for dairy and mushroom farmers (who need workers year-round). The current struggles experienced by Pennsylvania’s dairy and produce industries was also highlighted. The event, held at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square, was well attended by local farmers, county officials, etc.

PA House Petitions Congress to Take Action to Support Dairy Farmers The PA House of Representatives unanimously passed two resolutions recently asking federal government to take specific action to support Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy farmers. HR222, authored by Representative John Lawrence, urges the Food and Drug Administration to enforce their own standard of identity for the term “milk” in light of the proliferation of plant derived so-called “milks.” Many believe stricter enforcement of the traditional standard definition of “milk” by the FDA would bring clarity and help protect Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers. HR402, authored by Rep. Jim Struzzi, petitions Congress to allow whole milk in public schools which have seen a drop in milk consumption after the adoption of revised nutrition standards several years ago. The unanimous consideration of these resolutions came shortly after the “Dairy Day for PA Healthy Kids” rally in the Capitol Rotunda, attended by hundreds of farmers, school children, and elected officials.

Annual Mushroom Festival – September 7-8 in Kennett Square

Don’t miss the 34nd Annual Mushroom Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th. The Saturday event is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $3 per person (ages 12 and up). Proceeds from the sale of the admission wristbands goes to the Mushroom Festival’s grant program. In 2018, the Mushroom Festival gave $114,000 to 52 non-profit organizations. Did you know that over 65% of the mushrooms consumed in the entire United States are grown right here in Kennett Square – the “Mushroom Capital of the World”? Be sure to stop by the Chester/Del County Farm Bureau information booth to spin the Ag Wheel and win a prize. For GPS directions, use 101 South Union Street, Kennett Square PA 19348. For more info: contact: 610-925-3373.

PA Friends of Agriculture Golf Tournament CDCFB was once again a proud sponsor of The PA Friends of Agriculture Foundation’s recent Golf Classic in Hershey: over $47,000 was raised to help support agricultural education and awareness programs. Eight CDCFB members participated in the event:

[Pictured L-R: George Yarrish, Franny Sharon, Joe Fecondo and Robert Pepple]

[L-R: Michael Garrison, David Woods, Barry Hostetter and Michael Katch] The Foundation funds a variety of projects, including six Mobile Agriculture Education Science Labs, the “Ag on the Go” program and also the Educator’s Ag Institute for teachers working with youth in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. “Pennsylvania farmers want children across the state to have the opportunity to learn about farming, the environment and where their food comes from. Money raised from the golf tournament helps the Foundation achieve those goals,” said PFB President Rick Ebert.

Member Benefit Spotlight: Use Your PFB Member Benefits to Save on Family Fun at Amusement Parks Looking for some adventure or family fun this summer? PA Farm Bureau members receive discounts at three great amusement parks in the Keystone State. New this year, PFB members can buy discounted tickets to Idlewild & SoakZone in Westmoreland County and also to Kennywood in Allegheny County. At Idlewild & SoakZone, the 2019 summer discounted price is just $33.99, (a 33% savings off gate prices). At Kennywood, the 2019 summer season tickets are discounted to only $32 (an up to 36% savings off gate prices). PFB members can still save up to 33% off the price of admission to Hersheypark®. Regular tickets purchased are available at a discounted price of $52.95 (a $16.85 savings per ticket). All tickets include the park’s preview plan, which allows guests to enter the park for free 2 ½ hours before closing time the day before they plan to visit. Tickets must be purchased online by clicking the link and entering a code, both available on the Members Only section of www.pfb.com. Please plan ahead and purchase tickets at least three days before your visit to ensure that you are able to access the Members Only site if you have not done so before.

Farm Bureau’s MasterCard®

If you are looking for a credit card that offers cutting-edge account security, valuable member benefits and flexible reward options, then you should apply for your Farm Bureau Member Rewards MasterCard® with chip technology now. This FB MasterCard offers the following benefits: 2.99% introductory APR for the first 18 billing cycles on balance transfers made online and within the first 60 days after the account is opened. No balance transfer fee for the first 60 days after account open date. Receive Triple points on eligible gas, grocery and dining

purchases. Receive Single points for each dollar spent on eligible purchases. Receive Single points for every $1 in balance transfers, up to 2,500 points, for first 60 days after account open date. Receive $100 statement credit after $500 spent on eligible purchases in first 120 days from account open date. No annual fee! Cardholders also enjoy a wide range of reward options with the Member Rewards Program.

Guide to Local Farm Products in Chester County “A Guide to Local Farm Products in Chester County” (the county’s annual magazine that celebrates our local agriculture industry) won first place recently in the National Association of Communicators "special purpose publication" category at their awards banquet held in DC. NAGCA is the membership organization that is dedicated to advocating, promoting and recognizing excellence in government communication. Hillary Krummrich and Ann Lane attended the awards banquet and accepted the award on behalf of the Chester County Commissioners and Ag Council board.

Hello, Young Ag Professionals! – submitted by Elizabeth Chandler What a great summer! I hope all of you who made the trek to the YAP Summer Picnic in July enjoyed yourselves, as I did. BBQ, ice cream, drone tours, corn-hole tournaments,

and equipment skills’ games all made for a fun day. We hope to see you at Ag Progress Days this August as well. Look for us in the PA Farm Bureau building to learn more about how you can get involved in YAP at the county and state levels (and to enter some great raffles). Don’t forget, application deadlines are rapidly approaching for our PFB state and AFBF national competitions. Remember that September 1st is the deadline for the Achievement Award, Excellence in Ag Award, and Social Media Award. You can find the applications for these awards online at pfb.com. Also, the deadline for this year’s Discussion Meet is October 18th. The discussion meet questions are already posted on PFB’s website. Please contact me if you have any questions about the award applications or discussion meet! I am more than happy to help you fill out forms or arrange discussion meet practices with entrants from both our counties and surrounding counties. Help for Next Generation Farmers One of PFB’s key legislative priorities – the proposal that aims to help the next generation of Pennsylvania farmers get established – has “crossed the finish line.” Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill #478 in early July, following passage by the General Assembly. PFB worked with state Senator Elder Vogel to introduce the legislation, which establishes an income tax credit for landowners who lease or sell land, buildings and/or equipment to beginning farmers. The bill allows for a one-time tax credit for property sold to a beginning farmer or a multi-year credit for property leased. The tax credit could be used to aid in family transitions—such as sales from a parent or grandparent to a child or grandchild—or to help an unrelated beginning farmer. The bill outlines criteria defining a beginning farmer, excluding individuals who have been engaged in farming for more than 10 years. For every four farmers in Pennsylvania that are age 65 or older, there is only one farmer under the age of 35. PFB believes that helping young farmers pick up the reins and get established is critical to continuing Pennsylvania’s agricultural legacy. And with no neighboring states offering such program, PFB believes a tax incentive in Pennsylvania could make the state a regional leader in agriculture.

Sharing Recent Incredible Headline!! When you read Duncan Allison’s report in next column, you will see that what he is saying is actually happening right now! Burger King has now begun selling their plant-based (soy-based burger) after their successful test run in several markets. The incredible headline reads “Impossible Whopper Served Up Nationwide.” Through August, Burger King will now offer an original Whopper and an Impossible Whopper – both for just $7 – so that folks can compare them. The Impossible Whopper has a suggested retail price of $5.59 – that’s 50 cents more than a regular meat Whopper with cheese.

Farmers Facing Challenges – by Duncan Allison Farmers from across the country have every reason for concern at the moment. Agriculture is still the #1 industry in PA and Chester County, however, this diverse, critical and major industry faces many challenges. Net farm income has dropped nearly 50% during the past five years due to several different factors, and farmers are facing a range of challenges. At such times Farm Bureau, the largest and most influential organization that advocates for all agriculture, plays a very critical role. The AFBF, PFB and CDCFB speak for all farmers large and small who are involved in field crops, vegetables, fruit, livestock industry, horse owners, horticulture or forestry. Markets are critical and exports have become important for field crops, particularly soybeans, several of our fruit and nuts, dairy, meat and poultry products. The trade “wars” resulting in tariffs imposed on our farm products by China and other countries have significantly impacted farm exports so that export sales have been reduced. Farmers are not only dependent on markets but also on the weather which has been bringing higher temperatures and heavy rainfall storms in some areas causing delayed planting and severe flooding. Climate change is very evident. Today farmers have to be much more involved in marketing and understand very precisely their markets and productions costs and their affordability for the machinery that can carry out timely planting, spraying and harvesting. Government regulations are constantly evolving to ensure more sustainable practices that maintain the health and produc-tivity of the land and avoid pollution of our streams and rivers. Consumers are more aware of their health and wellness today and sales of organic foods are increasing and interest is growing in meat products that are not derived from livestock. Finally the average age of farmers is 58 so there is an effort to attract youth to farming by, for example, enabling farmland to be given to family members without incurring state taxes. Farm Bureau staff are active at the national and state levels both supporting and introducing legislation that will help to support farmers at this challenging time. It is critical that this vital work continues. Remember our food supply is at stake – plentiful, safe, healthy and relatively inexpensive food. Your continued support of Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau is critical at this time! Reminder: Your Voice Can Help Dairy Farmers Your voice and less than five minutes of your time could help put whole milk back in schools and stop non-dairy beverages from being labeled as “milk.” Farm Bureau members have an opportunity to encourage representatives in Congress to support PA’s dairy industry. Please respond to PFB’s “Action Request” to contact your representative about co-sponsoring the School Milk Nutrition Act, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Dairy Pride Act. If your representative is already a co-sponsor, please make sure to thank them via the Action Request. The bills would allow flavored and unflavored whole milk to be offered in schools, expand milk options in schools by reaffirming a recent USDA regulation offering schools the option of serving low-fat flavored milk, and prevent non-dairy products from being labeled with dairy terms such as “milk,” “yogurt,” and “cheese.” Please visit www.pfb.com/ActNow to contact your representative today.

Did You Know . . . . . . that onions are a super food that contain a mild antibiotic that fights infections and soothes burns and bee-stings? . . . that the York Fair, held since 1765, is said to be the oldest Fair in the U.S. and is referred to as “America’s First Fair?” Also, the Bloomsburg Fair is over 160 years old and draws more than 400,000 people each year. . . . that South Mill Champs has expanded its Shrooms Snacks brand to include Cold Brew Mushroom Coffee and Tea brewed with superfood mushrooms? These new products, having different health benefits and functions, could be avail-able nationwide as soon as late August. . . . that the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is the first airfield in the United States powered 100% by solar energy? . . . that commercial bees contribute an estimated $15 billion in value to the agriculture industry and are brought to farms to pollinate crops like blueberries, squash, apples, etc.? . . . that Delaware County 4-H has 298 Club members who participate in 4-H programs? Their staff and trained volunteers provide educational programs to youth within schools, community agencies and camps.

Now is the Very Best Time! Did you know that right now is the very best time to sign up NEW members in Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau? Here’s why: Anyone joining Farm Bureau now is signing up for the 2020 membership year – the rest of 2019 is free! Thanks to all of you, Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau once again is “Number One in Pennsylvania” for having the most members. And CDCFB continues to grow – there were 89 new regular members added in 2019. CDCFB membership workers are recruiting new members now for the 2020 membership year. If you know of anyone – employees, family, neighbors, etc. – who would benefit from being a member, please contact one of the board members listed on back page. They can help in getting you information to sign up the new member or would be willing to contact that new prospect themselves.

Reminder: In September, you will be receiving your 2020 CDCFB membership dues renewal notice. The annual dues are still only $75 (price has not increased for many years). When you pay your dues by September 30, you receive a $5 discount.

CDCFB Safety Contestants Win at State Level

Great news: Merle Reyburn and Marissa Yarrish – two of CDCFB’s Safety contestants –– not only won at county level, also were first-place winners in PA.

Merle Reyburn won 1st place award in the Photo contest; and Marissa Yarrish won 1st place award in PFB’s Poster contest. County level safety contest winners: Photo (ages 16-18): 1st place – Sydney Yarrish; Photo (ages 13-15): 1st – Merle Reyburn; 2nd – Kay Reyburn Poster (ages 10-12): 1st – Marissa Yarrish; 2nd – Grace Lair Poster (ages 7-9): 1st – Ethan Lair; 2nd – Ruby Reyburn Coloring: 1st place – Evelyn Lair; 2nd – Molly Reyburn Thanks to all the contestants for their participation!

Enjoy Your Day at the Penn Township Fair! Come enjoy a fun day out with your family and friends on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (rain date-Sept.22), at 260 Lewis Road, West Grove. This picnic will once again feature the popular ‘Elvis Tribute Show’ by Jesse Garron. In addition to the music, you will enjoy the food – barbeque chicken, burgers, etc. which is provided at no charge. Stop by the information booths with local businesses, non-profits, public safety, wellness screenings, etc. Bring your children to test their knowledge of where their food comes from at Farm Bureau’s “Food Wheel” where they can spin the wheel and win a prize. Children will also enjoy the many other activities for them at the Fair.

Tell Your Farming Story with New Video Contest Every farmer has a great story to tell and consumers need to hear those stories! Please take part in Farm Bureau’s new social media video contest to share your stories. The goal is to produce short videos that educate consumers about a particular aspect of agriculture. The videos could show how farmers produce safe, quality food for consumers; care for their animals; serve as stewards of the land, etc. The video must be posted on at least one social media site. Be sure to tag PFB and use the hashtag #PFBAgPromo2019 so we can see and share your video. In addition to posting the video on social media, contestants must submit their entry through an online application. The winner will have their Farm Bureau dues paid for one year, receive a $50 Visa gift card and will be invited (along with a guest) to attend a meal at PFB’s 69th Annual Meeting in Hershey in November, where the winning video will be shown. For full contest rules and to enter the contest, visit www.pfb.com/AgPromoVideos. The deadline to apply for the contest is September 15.

Welcome, New Members Marcel Dabdoub, Berwyn Eric Knutsen, Rising Sun, MD John Andrew Koziol, Landenberg Alison Lane, Coatesville Joseph Poppiti, Kennett Square Chris Yerkes, Parkesburg

Dates to remember: Aug. 28: Legislative Farm Tour (details on page 2) Aug. 29: Policy Development Meeting at the Upper Oxford Township Bldg., at 7 p.m. Sept. 7-8: Mushroom Festival, Kennett Square Sept. 12: Policy Development Meeting at the Romano 4-H Center, Honey Brook. Sept. 21: Penn Township Fair (details in next column) Sept. 30: Deadline to receive $5 discount on your Farm Bureau dues. Oct. 3: CDCFB Banquet, CCIU Bldg., Downingtown

Chester-Delaware County Farm Bureau President: Daniel Miller 484-880-6431 1st Vice Pres.: Howard Reyburn 610-932-5685 2nd Vice Pres.: Harold Hallman III 610-827-7808 Treasurer: Janet Robinson 717-529-2508 Steven Barr 484-883-4051 Dennis Breckbill 610-932-9567 Deborah Ellis 610-256-7483 Joseph Fecondo 717-798-6467 Charles Graydus 610-286-0128 Keith Kanara 610-513-4435 Doug Lapp, Jr. 484-319-9952 Paul Mason 610-806-6923 Arthur Needham 610-869-9735 Jeff Stoltzfus 610-593-5656 Fran Sharon (Women’s Committee) 484-732-7089 Secretary to the Board: Julie Brady 610-932-7363 Elizabeth Chandler, YAP Chairperson 610-312-9954 PFB Regional Organization Director: Ethan Howard 610-533-2558 PFB State Director: Howard Robinson 717-529-2508 County Board Meetings are held at the Romano 4-H Center, Honey Brook, on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

You are welcome to attend

Farm Management Account Supervisors Timothy Ard, Oxford 717-908-0163 Connie Flowers, Lancaster 717-908-0482 Carl D. Ganster, Wyomissing 717-908-0332 Tracy Garofalo, Dover, DE 717-562-3316

Vance Getz, Lancaster 717-908-0304 John Haggerty, New Cumberland 717-908-7051 Eric Knutsen, Rising Sun, MD 717-908-7449 David Mory, Bethlehem 717-908-0552 Devon Smoker, Conestoga 717-908-7129

Safemark Dealers Atlantic Tractor, Oxford (Top quality batteries, tires and other vehicle/farm supplies) 610-932-8858 Breck-A-De Farms, Oxford (Safemark twine) 484-239-2657

Please send items for the newsletter to: Janet Robinson at [email protected] or to 736 Catamount Rd., Oxford, PA 19363

Nationwide Insurance PFB Agents: Jeffrey L. Bartlett, Downingtown 610-269-5887 Steven W. Bates, West Chester 610-429-9640 John R. Ferullo, West Chester 610-431-4005 John Fiorelli, West Chester 610-430-0644 *Maggie Garcia-Taylor, Oxford 610-932-4935 David Gosselin, West Chester 610-696-3894 *Jack Henderson, Kennett Square 610-444-2610 Teresa Ledezma, Kennett Square 610-444-2610 *Christopher Sniscak, West Chester 610-696-5130 Kurt A. Thompson, Downingtown 610-269-1544 Roger Boatwright, Newtown Square 610-359-9270 Daniel K. Burke, Havertown 610-449-4800 Robert J. Cellucci, Drexel Hill 610-449-5900 Charles E. Courtney, Media 610-891-7900 Mark A. Cox, West Chester 610-430-7955 Michele Deery-Thomas, West Chester 610-696-6560 David J. DiMeglio, Havertown 610-789-6131 ` John L. Dimeglio, Aston 610-485-5858 Diane and Sean Doherty, Aston 610-874-2500 Robert J. Dollfus, Jr., Phoenixville 610-933-6070 Michael Fiorelli, Jr., Upper Chichester 610-485-2543 Matthew Giello, Drexel Hill 610-623-8880 Earl W. Hagerty, Jr., Glen Mills 610-358-9111 Elaine C. Hanscom, Thorndale 610-384-2884 Brenda E. Hurley, Concordville 610-358-9422 Walter McClelland, Newtown Square 610-353-3000 Brian P. McKendry, Media 610-566-6129 Stephen K. Miller, Woodlyn 610-874-8200 Anthony G. Naab, Havertown 610-789-6250 *Jillian O’Brien, Swarthmore 610-534-9229 Lawrence Pellegrino, Folsom 610-237-6550 Rocco J. Polidoro, Springfield 610-544-8900 Sean Price, Morton 610-544-8070 Dean D. Young, Jr., Newtown Square 610-353-6116 *Farm Certified Agent

Save with Grainger Products PA Farm Bureau members receive special savings and discounts when purchasing Grainger products. Various tools are eligible for discounts of up to 50%. Free standard ground shipping on all orders. Call 800-859-8649. To create a Granger account: Go to www.grainger.com Click on “Register Now” in the top right corner Select “Company or Organization” Does your company/organization already have an

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Insect Shield Repellent Technology offers Farm Bureau members a 20% discount off tick repellent clothing and gear. Contact website: www.insectshield.com/basics and use the code: “PFB to receive discount.

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