Students Attend Governor’s School For Agriculture BY MARY MAXWELL Centre Co. Correspondent UNIVERSITY PARK Sixty five academically talented high school students have just finished five weeks of study on the Penn State main campus at the second Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Agriculture. These 65 chosen from 300 applicants from high schools throughout Pennsylvania, studied the science, technology and policy of food, agriculture and natural resources. The students took courses in animal and plant physiology, food science, soil and land use. They also studied the application of computers in agriculture research, and took courses in leadership development and explored careers and critical issues in agriculture. At the University’s Circleville Farm, Governor’s School particip ants acquired “hands on” experi ence in animal care, horticultural practices, and crop production. In addition to the above core courses, students could elect spe cial subject courses in avian phys iology, wildlife and fisheries man agement, environmental approaches to pest control, and genetics. As a final project students designed and carried out a research project in one of seven areas: agri cultural social and behavioral sci ence, agricultural mechanization and structures, animals or plant science or land and water resour ces. Each student worked indivi dually with a faculty member. According to James Mortensen, associate dean for resident educa tion in the College of Agriculture and director of this Governor’s School, the experience was “designed to give outstanding junior and senior high school stu dents a better understanding of the entire agricultural system, not just isolated topics.” In addition, says Mortensen, “The Governor’s School also gives accelerated stu dents a chance to meet each other and to take advantage of the research facilities at Penn State.” Pennsylvania Governor’s Schools are also offered in the arts, sciences, business and intemation- ;uss.es careers agriculture with high school the Governor’s School for Agriculture. In the foreground is Joseph Shieh, Maple Glen, Upper Dublin High School. al studies. This year’s Governor’s School for Agriculture scholars were; Allegheny County: Jennifer A. Krantz; James M. Reichmuth; Lisa A. Vitalbo; Mary Julia Meredith. Beaver County: Dianne M. McNeill; Ellen J. Wagner. Berks County: Karen H. Fessler. Blair County: Dawn E Baldwin Bucks County: Mindy L. DiMinico; Karen A. Ulmer. Butler County: Jodie L. Ever ly; Francis L. Friend; Frank G. Granbery. Carbon County: Debra A Steigerwalt. Centre County: Michael J. Fosmire; Laurie E. Morrow. Chester County: Jeffrey H Gillman; Kurt A. Keister. Columbia County: Scott G Hartman. Cumberland County: Mark H Swartz. Delaware County: Elizabeth D. Alston; Daniel J. Kirk; Jennifer L. Soo Hoo. Erie County: Julie S Clougherty. Fayette County: Lauren Gabonay. Franklin County: Timothy R, Stoner. Huntingdon County: Paul A. Brown; Abraham M. Harpster. Indiana County: David S. Elk in; Joseph S. Gibson. Lancaster County: Kraig L. Haverstick; Kraig R. Kreider; James A. Shirk; Robinne L. Weiss. Lebanon County: Jerome J. Litz. Lycoming County: Andrew S, Hippie; Warren R. Merkel; Rebecca J. Wagner. Mifflin County: Chrissa L. Rose. Montgomery County: Maria L. Czamecki; Alison R. Frand; Phyllidia M. Ku; Matthew T. Press; Joseph T.C. Shich. Northampton County: Linda Komfeld; Tanuja Majumdar. Northumberland County: Heidi J. Dries. Perry County: Matlheus E, Polski 4* V Penn State professor Albert Jarrett, left, outlines a field trip to study conser vation practices at Rock Spring with Governor’s School students Dawn Bald win, Bellwood-Antis; Joe Gibson, Blalrsville; and Jared Ferguson; Tunkhannock. Philadelphia County: Sterling Peacock; Christine E. Phipps; Tara L. Aiken; Jodi G. Apparies; Kelley A. Beaver; Beth L. Sciandra; Javier E. Zighelboim. Snyder County: Anthony Z. Weaver. Somerset County: Kelly L. Mankamyer. Susquehanna County: David Priestner. Feeding Guides BYR.S. ADAMS Hot humid weather may reduce total dry matter intake, reduce milk production and depress milk fat test. Some research in dicates that increasing levels of potassium and sodium in the diet may improve performance. Other studies also have shown that sup plementation with buffers, such as sodium bicarbonate, also may be of value in summer feeding. It is recommended that a minimum of 1 to 1.5 percent potassium be used in the total ration dry matter (forage plus con centrate). Feed grade potassium chloride or sul-po-mag may be used if necessary to provide additional potassium. Rations containing a lot of non-legume forage and brewers grains or distillers without solubles sometimes may be low or marginal in potassium. Salt should be included at a level of .50 to .70 percent of the total ration dry matter, even when sodium bicarbonate or carbonate is used. This means that salt in a finished dairy feed may be needed at a level of 1 to 1.4 percent or 20 to 28 pounds per ton in many herds. Sodium bicarbonate or sesquicarbonate should be tried for all producers at a level of .80 to 1 percent of the total ration dry matter when hot, humid weather strikes. Venango County: Gretchen E. Gross. Wayne County: Erika L Valkenburg. Westmoreland County: Edward M. Liu; Brian N. Pavla kovic; Jeffery R. Sarver; Ruth A. Zolock. 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