A3B-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 19. 1993 >r Rural America - HARRISBURG (Dauphin production and improve both the relics on anaerobic digestion by Co.) The Center for Rural Pen- diet and entrepreneurial skills of mcthanobacteria developed in the nsylvania Board of Directors urban residents. People’s Republic of China. Parti recently announced its grant reel- -Demonstration Project for a cipants will travel to China to pients for research projects begin- Cooperative Oil and Gas Exten- observe the technology and then ning this summer. sion Program, Dr. Donald Evans replicate it on several pilot farms in Out of 55 applications for sup- and Dr. Raja Ramani, Penn Stale Lancaster County. pQfl funding, the board approved University. A three-year model *Policy Assessment for Sustain requests for* 12 projects. project will create a pilot oil and ing Agriculture in Pennsylvania, Rep. David Wright, D- gas extension program in Clarion Dr. Cathy Hamlett, Penn Stale Armstrong County, who is chair- and Venango counties which will University. This project is man of the CRP Board of Direc- assist oil and gas producers to designed to increase awareness of tors, said, “These projects focus on increase their efficiency and help existing barriers and incentives for critical issues in our rural areas; them meet regulatory require- sustaining agriculture in Pennsyl planning, economic development, ments. This effort is a partnership vania. SANRUE, the Penn State/ environment, health care, mental between the Pennsylvania State Rodale Institute Center for Sus health needs,’agriculture, and edu- University and Clarion University, taming Agriculture in Urbanizing cation. All involve intense colla- •Government Policy and Land Environments, will use Center and boration between rural leaders and Use Change Along Slate High- Kellogg Foundation funding to the academic community to get a ways, Dr. Jack Ford, Shippensburg examine regulatory issues, and firm grip on rural problems and to University. This one-year project develop recommendations for pol develop practical solutions that will investigate PennDOT’s policy icy initiatives to sustain the viabili solve problems now.” of granting highway access to ty of agriculture in Pennsylvania. The grant awards total abutting property owners and the ‘Development of a Statewide $344,406. The specific funding for effect on municipal planning. Federally Funded Area Health each project was not provided by -Developing a Regional Education Centers (AHEC) Prog the center. Vision Hanover 2000, Kel- ram. Dr. James Herman, Penn In addition, $71,900 was leann Foster and Irving Hand, State University College of Medi awarded to support ongoing Penn Stale University. Hanover cine. Center funds are to support Center-sponsored model projects, has a tremendous potential to the preparation of an AHEC prop including: the Bloomsburg Uni- become a model on how citizens osal which is a community based versity Technical Assistance Cen- can direct their own destiny and collaborative venture that brings ter, Dr. Stephen Kokoska; a Rural plan what they want their com- medical, nursing, and health edu- School Partnership Project, Lock munity to become. The project cation to local communities, sup- Haven University of Pcnnsylvani- directors are to assist local resi- port the recruitment of minority a, Dr. Betty Schantz; and Entrepre- dents in analyzing their communi- primary health care providers to neurial and Microenterprise Deve- ty, developing a holistic vision for underserved areas, and provides lopment in Rural Pennsylvania: the future, and identifying a practice support initiatives to local The Grameen Bank, Bloomsburg strategic plan to achieve their goals providers. The project will prepare University, Dr. Pamela Wynn. through local empowerment. a proposal for a pilot AHEC in Erie Jeffrey Soule, director of the -Room for Women in the Coun- which will receive $1 million to $2 CRP, said, ‘This year’s grants try: An Adult Educational Prog- million in federal funds for six to were extremely competitive and ram for Rural Pennsylvania, Dr. nine years, if approved. Eventual the selection process was very Lynn Goodstein, Penn Slate Uni- ly, a series of AHECs could spread tough. The Center will continue to versity. The university, with the across the commonwealth. The strive to assure that only those pro- support of the Pennsylvania project is supported by a large jects which best support the needs Humanities Council, is to present a number of collaborators through of rural Pennsylvanians are series of lectures in rural commun- out the slate, selected for funding.” itics which address the concerns •Agricultural Zoning: A Key Projects funded this year and roles of women in society, in Element in Effective Agricultural include: general, with an emphasis on the Protection Programs for Munici •Greater Pittsburgh Community challenges facing rural women, palities, Dr. Stanford Lembeck, Food Bank Farm Stands, Dr. »Medium- and Small-Scale Penn State University. The project Michale Drohan, with Penn State Methane Digesters for Livestock is to examine the elements of University McKeesport Campus. Manure Disposal in Lancaster effective local programs for pro- It is to be a three-year model pro- County, Dr. Robert Graves, Penn ject to stimulate both rural and State University. The project is 1 urban economies by having Pen- jointly funded by the center and the nsylvania farmers produce crops U.S. Department of Agriculture to for sale in urban farmers’ markets improve manure disposal by low-income entrepreneurs. It is methods. It will investigate an designed to increase agricultural alternative method of disposal that [) /" !! y IFRI. 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Phone: f 71 7) 355-7253 ALAN DIFFENBACH AUCT. • AU-22SS-L ' Center For Rural America Announces Grant Recipients tecting agriculture in Pennsylvania alities and propose recommenda a. It will focus on disseminanting tions to the General Assembly to information on successful agricul- improve current agricultural pre tural zoning programs to other loc- servation policies. Jr. Judging Schools June 26 Deadline STATE COLLEGE (Centre Co.) The 1993 Pennsylvania Junior Judging Schools are fast approaching. All Juniors, regardless of breed orientation are invited to attend one of the schools. 4-H and FFA members are also encouraged to attend the school closest to their home. Each school starts at noon and will run till 12:30 p.m. the following day. Each school will feature at least 11 classes to judge, each person will have an opportunity to work one on one with an experienced judge on giv ing reasons. There will be ample opportunity to discuss classes and leam many of the basics of cattle judging. There will also be time to visit, enjoy volleyball, softball and swim ming and meet with other dairy enthusiasts from around the state. The dates and locations for the schools are as follows: Western School July 5 & 6, 1993 • 12:00 noon start Host: Crawford County Holstein Club Official: Steve Shaw, Williamsburg PA Host Farms: Spruce Row Jersey’s • Jeff & Janet Peters Rynd Home Holsteins - Jack Rynd Family Alright Holsteins - Lester & Eric Wright Ebe Tide Holsteins - Robert Morrell Family Duncandell Holsteins • Clark Duncan Family Dolly Run Guernsey’s - Kunz Family Eastern School July 9 & 10, 1993 - 12:00 noon start Host: Berks County Holstein Club Official: Gary Rogers, University Park PA Host Farms: Windmill Brown Swiss Farm - William Daubert Family Wilderness Jersey’s - Robert Dreiibach Family Reu-Hel Holstein - Elwood Ohlinger Family Heindel Ayrshire! - Glen Seidel Family Hidden View Holsteins - Tim Kissling Family The con is $25 for those saying overnight, this includes school costs, hotel room and evening meat For those that commute the cost is $l5 which covers school costs and the evening meal. A second member from the same family who attends can take $5 off their regiftnoion fee. Those who tend in «n entry form will receive a complete schedule of event! and direction! to the faints. Plan to join in the fellowship and education of this Junior event. To attend, fill out an entry form and return it by June 26, to: Pennsylvania Holstein Asso ciation, 839 Benner Pike, State College PA 16801. Entry forms are available through a local extension office or through a county Holstein dub.