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Thursday, March 26-April 1, 2020 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 9 FARM & GARDEN PUSH PLANTER. I have push planter with all planter discs. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net TODAYS EGGS FOR SALE. Don't go to the store for eggs- they are up to 8-12 weeks to old when they arrive at the store on average. We will sell you eggs laid TODAY! Free- range, well cared for happy hens, awesome highly nutri- tious eggs! 583 Dick Spangler Road, right off of Highway 18. Daily, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm or come any time if you call, Jer- ry 509-432-4914. $4.00 a doz- en. (509) 432-4914 jerry65@ yahoo.com FARM & GARDEN 8N TRACTOR. 1950 Ford 8N tractor. Needs some work. Will need battery fresh gas plugs points and condenser Call 704- 300-1818. kim_hopper@bell- south.net Email: Email: photos@rutherfordweekly.com photos@rutherfordweekly.com Mail or Drop-Off: Mail or Drop-Off: 157 W Main St., Forest City, NC 28043 157 W Main St., Forest City, NC 28043 *Publisher has fi nal decision of which photos appear in print, per available space. We Want Your Kids Sports Photos! •Basketball •Baseball •Softball •Soccer •Archery •Equestrian •Etc! We Want Your Outdoor Photos! We Want Your Outdoor Photos! Hunting, Fishing, Playing Ball, Etc. Hunting, Fishing, Playing Ball, Etc. Sportsman's Corner Sportsman's Corner Email: Photos@RutherfordWeekly.com Mail: 157 W Main St., Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: 828-248-1408 *Publisher has the fi nal decision of which photos appear in print, per available space. OUTDOOR TRUTHS As you know, our nation is in a crisis. The Corona Virus pandemic is beginning its trek through our country. Our lives will change for a few months, and some will forever. Basket- ball seasons are being canceled right now, and other sports are following. Colleges are moving to online only, and some businesses are being asked to shut down. I have never witnessed anything like this in my life. And while some may think we are being overly cautious, most medical people believe staying away from each other for a while will slow down the spread of this deadly virus. I'm going to trust them. My mind also goes to those who most of us stay away from any- way – those who are helpless, hurting, and even homeless. Their isolation from people may not keep them from this sickness, simply because of the desperate measures many of them have to go to in order to survive. Even us hunters support Hunters for the Hungry because we recognize the need to help those who need it most. I'm glad we do. I was reminded a few days ago about those who Jesus compared himself to. He said these words that are familiar to many of you. "For I was hungry, and you didn't feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn't give me a drink. I was a stranger, and you didn't invite me into your home. I was naked, and you didn't give me clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me.' "Then they will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you? "And he will answer, 'I tell you the truth, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me.' (Matt 25:42-45 NLT) In my arrogance, I once thought I was being so much like Jesus when I helped those who needed it most. I missed the message. Je- sus never compared himself to the one who was giving to the needy, but to the needy one. Jesus is not fi rst found in the one providing the relief, but in the one to whom the relief is given. As we navigate through the diffi cult days ahead, we could all be a little bit more like Jesus. That might not happen in our prosperity, but in our poverty. By By Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ ller ller ller ller GARY MILLER gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org A painting of a tundra swan in fl ight by South Dakota-based artist Adam Grimm has been selected as the 2020 North Carolina Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print. The painting, which was selected by a panel of fi ve judges on Jan. 28 in downtown Washington, will be used as the artwork on the 2020 N.C. Waterfowl Stamp and Print. Signed and numbered regular edition prints with mint stamps will be available July 1 from the Commission's N.C. Wild Store for $149. "It's a tremendous honor to win this competition," said Grimm. "I actually harvested my fi rst tundra swan this year. I was just so taken by its beauty that I knew I wanted to capture something that represented that moment." Thirty-six artists from 20 different states submitted entries in this year's competition, which began in 2008 as a partnership between the Commission and the East Carolina Wildfowl Guild. This year, artists could submit realistic renderings of a blue-winged teal, ruddy duck, buffl ehead, lesser scaup or tundra swan. The 2020 competition was managed by the Washington Tourism Development Authority. "You never know what the judges are looking for," Grimm said. "I just try to paint what I like and hope that others like it, as well. This is my third state duck stamp competition win this year, so you could say I'm having a lucky streak." Other top entries in the 2020 competition included: 2nd place – Scot Storm of Minnesota (blue-winged teal) 3rd place – Buck Spencer of Oregon (tundra swan) 4th place – Richard Clifton of Delaware (lesser scaup) 5th place – John Brennan of Florida (lesser scaup) Proceeds from sales of the print and stamp support the Wildlife Resources Commission's Waterfowl Fund, which generates revenue for the conservation of waterfowl habitat in North Carolina. 2020 NC Duck Stamp to Feature Tundra Swan Article provided by: ncwildlife.org Adam Grimm's award-winning painting. MAYSE MFG. CO., INC. www.maysemfg.com www.maysemfg.com ©Community First Media Community First Media Forest City 828-247-1871 2410 US 221S; Hwy 74 bypass to exit 178 (Hwy 221), south 1 mi on right. Corner of Hwy 221 & Shiloh Rd. M-F 8am-5pm • Sat 8am-12pm Storage Buildings, Gazebos, Carports, Garden Flags, Man Cave Decor, Concrete Statuary, Concrete Steps, & Poly Outdoor Furniture! We are a We are a Big Green Egg Distributor Big Green Egg Distributor. . Grills • Accessories • Supplies Grills • Accessories • Supplies Metal building's Metal building's starting at starting at $ 1055 1055 Now offering carports/garages Now offering carports/garages up to 60 ft. wide & 20 ft. walls up to 60 ft. wide & 20 ft. walls Finance & Rent To Own @mayse_mfg The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is standing up a new team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) staff that will lead a department-wide effort focused on serving beginning farmers and ranchers. "More than a quarter of producers are beginning farmers," said USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky. "We need to support the next generation of agricultural producers who we will soon rely upon to grow our nation's food and fi ber." To institutionalize support for beginning farmers and ranchers and to build upon prior agency work, the 2018 Farm Bill directed USDA to create a national coordinator position in the agency and state-level coordinators for four of its agencies – Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Risk Management Agency (RMA), and Rural Development (RD). Sarah Campbell was selected as the national coordinator to lead USDA's efforts. A beginning farmer herself, Campbell held previous positions with USDA and has a wealth of experience working on issues impacting beginning farmers and ranchers. She recently served as acting director of customer experience for the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, where she led the piloting of innovative, customer-centric initiatives. In her new role, she will work closely with the state coordinators to develop goals and create plans to increase beginning farmer participation and access to programs while coordinating nationwide efforts on beginning farmers and ranchers. "We know starting a new farm business is extremely challenging, and we know our customers value and benefi t from being able to work directly with our fi eld employees, especially beginning farmers," Campbell said. "These new coordinators will be a key resource at the local level and will help beginning farmers get the support they need. I look forward to working with them." Each state coordinator will receive training and develop tailored beginning farmer outreach plans for their state. Coordinators will hel p fi eld employees better reach and serve beginning farmers and ranchers and will also be available to assist beginning farmers who need help navigating the variety of resources USDA has to offer. More on Beginning Farmers: Twenty seven percent of farmers were categorized as new and beginning producers, with 10 years or less of experience in agriculture, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. USDA offers a variety of farm loan, risk management, disaster assistance, and conservation programs to support farmers, including beginning farmers and ranchers. Additionally, a number of these programs have provisions specifi cally for beginning farmers, including targeted funding for loans and conservation programs as well as waivers and exemptions. More Information: Learn more about USDA's resources for beginning farmers as well as more information on the national and state-level coordinators at newfarmers. usda.gov and farmers.gov. For more information on available programs in your area, contact your local USDA service center. USDA Stands Up New Team to Better Serve Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Article Provided By: Janice Nicholson rutherfordweekly.com Big Time Results!

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