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Show Farm Problem Eased By 4-H'ers In Active Programs The cost-price squeeze on the nation's farms is being eased by 450,000 4-H Club members taking part in three popular 4-H agriculture agricul-ture programs, field crops, soil and water conservation, and tractor. trac-tor. Through the programs, club members are learning to produce pro-duce crops efficiently, conserve natural resources and maintain farm equipment at the peak of operating efficiency. In addition to increasing financial finan-cial returns and learning Jatest approved methods, 4-H'ers who do outstanding work are eligible for honors and recognition in the National 4-H award programs. pro-grams. Incentives in the field crops program are provided by the Nitrogen Division of Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation; soil and water conservation awards by the Firestone Tire 4 Rubber Company, and tractor honors by the Utah Oil Refining Company. |