Show II Milliard Count) Chronicle Progress statistics you probably didn’t know Ag Some fascinating facts you probably don’t know about Millard County agriculture: The county ranks fourth in the state in agricultural dollars and its economy is based largely on farming and ranching — and w ill remain so for the foreseeable future It produces in excess of 231000 tons of alfalfa hay each year In yield per acre it ranks second in the state We produce an average of 15 million pounds of alfalfa seed per year (And that’s down a bit in recent years because of adverse weather I - 1982 the latest available show figures produced 226 million bushels of barley and wheat Corn is a growing and valuable crop now used locally as silage for cattle operations and proving a marketable product out of the county A number of county farmers are converting their acreages to truck farming Millard County potatoes (about 1000 acres under cultivation) bring premium prices on the open Millard Chamber has answers to all of your inquiries tt § after reading tained in this special that we've failed to answer We offer a solution to that Call the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce at (801) In fact we challenge you to stump them with an inquiry You can ask them about anything: agriculture commercial businesses residential housing industrial development (one of the chamber's specialties) professional services financial institutions recreational facilities economics available labor force schools special and community services civic and fraternal organizations and everything else of general economic interest And if they don't have the answer immediately they'll surely get it for you in short order Mrs Jean Smith the chamber's executive secretary reports "about five inquiries on the average per day concerning the Delta s or by telephone and mail That's area" They come from about 1500 contacts a year with outsiders and locals The questions are of a seasonal nature Mrs Smith says Right now they seem to be predominantly There's no prize unfortunately but if you do stump them with any question whatsoever we'd like to hear from you Even market There are 74000 head of cattle in the county and excellent premium beef producers There are 8000 head of ewes in the county and about 3000 hogs There is a nationwide market for Millard County honey — all pounds per year County dairy farmers produced 49092500 pounds of milk last year And now you know conditions) the information about Millard County consection you're apt to have a question or two all Losee True Value Home Center &V&S Variety Store: Largest Distributor of Hardware in the nation 7000 member stored Headquarters for shoppers 3$: value-conscio- This buying power means low prices and great selections for YOU! Monday - Friday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm KEITH DALTON MOTOR 324 West Main Formerly THE GLEANERS "Pace Motor Delta Ph: Co” changed name 14 years ago SALES S SERVICE for 30 YEARS New S Used Cars 2 784 West Main Delta (Main Street Mini-Mal- 7:00 am to 6:00 Mon-Fr- i pm Sat 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Dry Cleaning Linen Supply Laundry - Draperies Arlene’s Alterations and Custom Sewing g WE DELIVER Sun Electronic Computer Analizer THE PIZZA HOUSE Just off Main on 3rd East BBQ Ribs 6 Chicken Super Salad Bar Frozen Yogurt CALL AHEAD Sandwiches 8 Soup -- ±1J I Cam Chowler FOR FASTER SERVICE Lasagna For problems of your car or truck Official State Inspection Station & oil changes Transmission Maintenance And All Mechanical Repairs Agency to sell all GMC cars and work on any others Around the clock Wrecker Service We do lubrication CO 864-258- |