UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) —Fanning in an ecologically sound manner while maintaining profitability is a major challenge facing Pennsylvania’s agricultural producers. With the help of research and education, more farmers have the knowledge they need to sustain their operations and the environment. The development of sustainable agriculture systems will be high lighted at a statewide conference Feb. 7-8 at the Keller Conference J ut s Our Experience Work For You- Jsfcblishei Since ; S 19791 r Our Sales Tool Is A Satisfied Customer - Call Us For Information! 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Topics include soil health and nutrient management’ livestock, field crop, fruit and vegetable production; marketing: and sources of techni cal assistance. Speakers will include Dr. Lamartine Hood, dean of Penn State’s College of Agricul tural Sciences, and Boyd Wolff, Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture. “Sustainable agriculture no lon ger can be considered a glorified name for organic or back-to-earth farming,” said Tun Bowser, con- esidential ference coordinator and Penn State work to help farmers adopt more of research technologist in entomolo- these practices.” gy, “It represents everything from For information on conference conservation tillage, integrated , registration, contact the Sustain pest management, and large-scale able Agriculture Conference, The composting to marketing of spe- Pennsylvania State University, daily agricultural products. One 306 Ag Administration Building, goal of the conference is to encour- University Park, PA 16802, (814) age formation of a statewide net- 865-8301. Program Helps Get UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) —A pilot program offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Penn State Cooperative Extension will help agricultural producers in six coun ties dispose of old and potentially dangerous pesticides free of charge. The program, called Chems weep, will be tested in Bedford, Fulton, Lebanon, Lehigh, Snyder and Union counties, and eventual ly could be expanded statewide. Fanners in these counties have until Feb. 4 to sign up for the program. “Chemsweep allows farmers to get rid of banned or outdated pesti cides at no charge,” said Dr. Winand K. Hock, professor of plant pathology and director of Penn State’s Pesticide Education Program. Producers can obtain informa tion and a chemical disposal form from their local Penn State Cooperative Extension office, said Hock. Disposal will be arranged by the Department of Agriculture after a complete list of outdated pesticides has been developed. Growers of all agricultural com modities will be eligible to partici pate in Chemsweep in the pilot counties. “Mushroom growers. 1 We *- Origin ated The Concrete Working With Farmers With Chesapeake Bay Funding We Work Hard For Customer Satisfaction! Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 1,1992-C5 Rid Of Old Pesticides Do you want better water without chemicals, electricity, or plumbing alterations? Do it yourself It is as easy as clamping this small device*, ...around your water pipe. * Natural soft water benefits without salt or chemicals. * Increased boiler and water heater efficiency. * Reduced soap and detergent needs. * Maintenance free, with no power required. * Installs easily, without tools Levi W. Zimmerman— Box 262, Rehrersburg, PA 19550 (717) 933-8044 John Strickler 299 Stony Battery Rd., Mountville, PA 17554 (717) 285-5571 nursery and greenhouse operators, Christmas tree farmers, and all crop and livestock producers are eligible,” Hock said. “But com mercial and public applicators, pesticide dealers, and homeowners are not eligible.” The program will accept any pesticide with a registration num ber from the Environmental Pro tection Agency (EPA) or with a prior U.S. Department of Agricul ture (USDA) identification number. Unidentified materials will be accepted only if they can be identi fied by PDA’s pesticide laborat ory. Materials labeled for home owner use will not be accepted. If you have unknown materials stored on your farm, check the containers for labels and collect information on what crop or pest the material may have been used for. “When a list of old pesticides for each county is complete, the pesti cides will be collected either at a central collection facility in the county or directly from their cur rent storage location.” Hock said. Growers from the six participat ing counties who are interested in Chemsweep should contact their local Penn State Cooperative Extension office for more information. model CPU 125
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