A3B-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 19. 1993
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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
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IFRI. JUNE 25. 1993 - 9:00 amH
Sale to be held at Diffenbach’s New Holland Auction Center,
WOOD & METAL WeLD^RS
Air Compressors, Wood & Metalworking Equip; Forklifts, 500 & 1000 Gal Air
Tanks;
10 HP Kelloggs Air Compressors on 80 Gal Tank 3 PH; New Quincy 3 & 5 HP
(j Model 350 Quincy Air Compressor; Russel Air Dryer; Pallet Jack; 26“ Wood Planer;
Engine Driver tamper; 46'Concrete Trowler; Drill Presses; Onan2sKW Generator;
Hyd. Tubing Bender Up to 4'; 225 AMP Lincoln Portable Welder; Lincoln Model
225G7 Portable Welder, Like New, Hobart Smoothcut 60A Plasma Cutting Torch; 2 ;
Miller Thunderbolt AC-DC 225 AMP Electric Welders, Like New; 1-300 AMP Linde i
Power Supply Welder; 1-200 AMP Linde Power Supply;
Portable Shop Fans; American Floor Surfacing Machine; Miller 200 AMP MigWel
k| der w/Tooling; Air Skill Saws; Air Table Saws; Air Grinders; Air Staplers & Nailers;
Bishman 440 Tire Changer; 5 Ton Air Bumper Jack; Shop Tables; Large Squirrel
m w Cage Fans; Econo Lift Pallet Dumper, New Hyd. Jack hammer; Air Jack Hammer;
f* MM t Mig Welding Wire; Handyman Jacks, Qraco Airless Paint Sprayer Pumps; New & i
grxA Wf a Used Hyd. Motors & Pumps; New & Used Air Motors; Hyd. Hose Crimping Machine i
y W ' 100 HP GM Diesel w/Clutch; 200 HP Continental Diesel w/Turbo Charger
I&XJj FORKLIFTS
■* IV 1 1 17,000 lb. Hyster Model HI6SE Forklift w/Dual Pneumatic Wheels
r) /\ I 1 6000 lb. Clark Forklift
/1 i |A. vj ; 1 5000 lb. Clark Forklift
u/ UX, ilrf c 1 4000 lb. White Forklift LP Gas w/LP Pneumatic Tires; Rebuilt Transmission
JJy?- JB 1 3000 lb. Baker Forklift, Electric w/See Through Mast, 3 Stage
1 3000 lb. Towmotor Forklift LPG w/Pallet Pusher
" 1 1000 lb L-S Electric Forklift
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Office Desks, Chairs, Filing Cabinets; Pencil Sharpener; Staplers; File Holder, 1
Etc. I
SALE BY: / 1
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A.&C. Diffenbach Auction Inc.
100 W. Jackson St., Box 186
New Holland, PA 17557
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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.
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