■arming, Saturday, June 30,1984 *2O-Lanc«i Dauphin outlines Gypsy HARRISBURG A recent in terview with Duayne Forsberg, Resource Specialist with the Dauphin County Conservation District, outlined the procedure landowners should follow in Dauphin County to request “possible” gypsy moth spraying of their properties for 1985. A complex cooperative spraying program involving three levels of government was explained by Forsberg. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, administers and sets forth the spraying program. The majority of spraying funds are provided by the Commonwealth. Locally, the Dauphin County Commissioners through the Dauphin County Conservation District, will coordinate the field work with municipal assistance. Municipal and county government also provide funds for spraying. When Forsberg was asked how a landowner should request spraying for 1985, he stated, “it would depend on where the property was located in the county.’’ According to the Dauphin County policy, landowners south of Peters Mountain should direct their request for spraying to their township or borough office. For sberg said, “The Dauphin County Conservation District will not record requests received from landowners in the southern half of the county.” However, he did state that the Conservation District will record spraying requests from lan downers north of Peters Mountain, including Rush Township. “Municipalities in upper Dauphin County are simply without full time office staff that landowners can call. Our office will provide this service for upper Dauphin citizens.” The Dauphin County Conservation District can be called at 652-7048 weekdays between 8:15 and 4:30 P.M. Requests for spraying should be placed while the gypsy moth caterpillars are actively feeding from May to July. 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He stressed that, “submitting a request is not a quarantee for spraying.” D.E.R. and Dauphin County have developed a set of guidelines that must be met before any area is sprayed.” The major “requirements” were highlighted by Forsberg. “Only forested residential or special use areas can be sprayed. Un developed and uninhabited forest lands will not be sprayed by D.E.R. An area must be 25 acres or larger in size, contain 250 healthy egg masses per acre, have a crown UNIVERSITY PARK - Richard E. Phillips has assumed the position of Assistant Director for Extension and State Program Leader for Agriculture at Penn State. He began his duties June 1. Phillips was formerly professor of agricultural engineering and Extensions specialist for farm structures at the University of Missouri. He replaces Fredrick Hughes, who will retire effective June 30. As Agriculture Program Leader, Phillips will be responsible for directing educational programs in agronomy, agricultural education, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, en tomology, plant pathology, dairy and animal sciences, and food science. In 1982, Phillips received a one year contract from the United States Department of Agriculture to provide extension program support for the Northern Agricultural Energy Center at Peoria, 11. 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We should know by mid January 1985 which treatment areas D.E.R has accepted or rejected.” Richard E. Phillips leaders in agricultural energy. “The position gave me an excellent opportunity to gain greater knowledge of extension programs in several states,” says Phillips. “I also acquired a better un derstanding of the federal ex- Penn Jersey, Exclusive Dealer For The IjjSpp-"! —* JUNIATA PERRY CUMBER LAND ADAMS YORK LF in ‘covert’ operation Down in New Jersey, a copy of Lancaster Farming gets delivered in a special way. Mrs. S. Jane Covert, R 2 Williamstown, N.J., sent along this photo to show this special delivery. You heard of the Pony Express; well, this is Pooch Express. The Covert Golden Lab delivers mail to and from the family’s rural box and even parcels out the mail to the proper family member. Here, Lancaster Farming goes to Granpa first. We can’t help but wonder if the Covert’s Golden Lab might not be enlisted by the CIA to deliver messages in their covert operations in places like Central America. Market guide available HARRISBURG - A revised .. r Agriculture Department The guide lists roadside farm publication, “A Consumer’s Guide markets, open air markets, pick to Direct Marketing,” is now your-own {aims, as well as outlets available from Rep. Ken Brandt’s * or organically-grown foods, ' maple products, Christmas trees, mushrooms, wine and dairy products. Pennsylvania is the acknowledged leader in the direct marketing of farm products, Brandt said. Because of rising prices for canned goods at the grocery, buying fresh produce