E24-Lancastef Firming,, Saturday, August 15,1992 ROCKSPRING (Centre Co.) The role of the horse in education, therapy and agriculture will be displayed during the Equine Edu cational Program at Ag Progress Days. “Through various demonstra tions, displays and exhibitions, we hope to show how important horse industry is to Pennsylvania agri- Pesticide Certification Workshops Offered ROCKSPRING (Centre Co.) ‘How can I identify weeds in my field?” “What’s the most appro priate spray equipment for my farm?” “How can I find out whe ther I have pesticide residues in my soil, water or crops?” Visitors to Ag Progress Days can get answers to these and other questions by attending pesticide certification presentations, a new feature at the event. At the same time, they can earn up to three pesticide update credits necessary to maintain a state pesticide appli cator license. “This is the first time we’ve of fered certification credits at Ag Progress Days,” says Dr. Winand K. Hock, professor of plant patho logy and director of the Pesticide Education Program in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “If there’s a lot of de mand for this type of training, we’ll expand the program next year.” The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. each morning in the Col lege Exhibits Building theatre at the Ag Progress Days site. Space is available for 50 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Three specialists will give pre sentations on pesticide-related FARM DRAINAGE and SOIL CONSERVATION We Specialize In Soil Conservation NOW AVAILABLE... LARGE TRACK LOADER w/BUCKET CAPACITY OVER 3 YARDS We’re EamppedWitfr: Dozers, Pans And Excavators to Handle Any Excavating Jobs, Such As Terraces, Waterways, Diversions, Ponds, Etc. COCALICO EQUIPMENT CO. Wmm Farm Drainage & Excavating i KpS 323 Reinholds Rd. Denver, PA 17517 (215)267-3808 (717)738-3794 Equine Program Showcases PA Horse Industry culture,” says Pat Comerford, extension horse program coordi nator in the College of Agricultur al Sciences. Comerford says the equine events also will highlight Penn State’s teaching, extension and youth programs. “Last year’s inaugural Ag Progress Days horse topics. Officials from the Pennsyl vania Department of Agriculture will be on hand to register the par ticipants and award credits for at tendance. Each session is worth one pesticide certification credit. Dr. William S. Curran, assistant professor of agronomy, will open the program with a discussion of weed life cycles and methods of identifying weed species. At 11 a.m., Dr. Donald Daum, professor of agricultural engineer ing, will examine factors that must be considered when choosing and using spray nozzles for pesticide application. At noon, Norman Conrad, associate extension agent in Union County, will discuss me thods of testing for pesticide resi dues. In addition to the morning pro gram, visitors to Ag Progress Days’ evening hours on Wednes day can earn two more certifica tion credits by attending a session on pesticide handling for home owners, at 6 p.m. in the College Exhibit Building theatre. Scott Harrison, pesticide educa tion coordinator at Penn State, and Kerry Hoffman, Penn State pro ject assistant, will discuss safety concerns for people who use pesti cides for gardens and other house hold applications. program was a tremendous suc cess,” she notes. ‘The popularity of the event was an indication of the horse’s value and versatility as a teaching tool.” A variety of activities will take place in the horse arena at the Ag Progress Days site. Visitors will see the genetic diversity of horses during breed exhibitions at 10:00 a.m. daily, 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. In all, more than 20 breeds-ranging from minature horses to powerful draft horses— will be displayed. Proper handling and training techniques will be demonstrated by Ward Studebaker, Penn State horse farm manager, during daily clinics at 1:30 p.m. On Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., a therapeutic riding demonstration will be held, highlighting Pennsyl ms/- .LIC A. vania’s Horseback Riding for the Handicapped 4-H program. “Learning to ride and handle horses builds confidence and self esteem,” says Ben Nolt, coordina tor of the therapeutic riding prog ram. “It’s heartwarming to see young people who are physically or mentally challenged perform on horseback.” Pennsylvania’s 4-H champion riders also will perform Wednes day afternoon. Several special events are planned between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Following the flag presentation by Centre County 4-H horse clubs, the Thorncroft Mainstreamers Drill Team of Chester County will per form. 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