The principal responsibility of the Rural Manpower Services Section of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Employment Security is to satisfy the needs of the farmer and to procure gainful employment for the workers. This responsibility is described in this 1971 Annual Report in terms of planning, economic trends, employment trends, mechanization, and the problems of different categories of workers. The Pennsylvania Community Programs are examined and area forecasts are made for separate sections of the state. Additional information in the form of tables and maps is also included. (PS)