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Show I Ballots on Potato Research plan due by Febuary 10 Potato growers are reminded remind-ed that ballots in the referendum referen-dum on the proposed national Potato Research and Promotion Promo-tion Plan must be postmarked no later than February 10. Any potato grower of 5 or more acres of Irish potatos who has not received a ballot may obtain one by contacting the Iron County Extension Agent, telephone 586-8132.. The proposed Plan was developed de-veloped under an Act of Congress. Con-gress. Its purpose is to enable potato producers to carry out i a program of research and promotion to expand markets and strengthen the competitive competi-tive position of potatoes. A public hearing and other procedures have been completed. com-pleted. It is now up to potato producers to decide whether the plan will be put into effect. ef-fect. Any person who is presently present-ly a potato producer and who grew five or more acres of Irish potatoes in 1971 is eligible eligi-ble to vote. |