CB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 24, 1993 ALFRED, N.Y. This year’s “Agriculture Tech Prep 2000” summer course for college and high school educators is scheduled for the campus of Alfred State College of Technology July 26-30. That’s the word from Morris C. Mead, assistant professor in the college’s Agriculture and Horti culture Department, who is Ag Tech Prep (ATP) coordinator for Alfred State. Mead describes the offering as “one of the most ambitious techni cal programs ever attempted at the state level. “It targets all school districts in the state with the common mes sage that there are more opportun ities in agriculture-related businesses and industries than most of us could possibly ima gine,” he said. The specific audience is the middle SO percent of high school students, those who might be Safety Around Ponds, Pools UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) Farm ponds provide water for firefighting, irrigation, and livestock. During summer, they may even be used for swimming. If you use a pond or a swimming pool for recreation on your farm, make sure it is safe, said a safety expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “Water safety is particularly important if you have children on your farm,” said Dr. Dennis Murphy, professor of agricultural engineering. “According to the National Safety Council, drowning is the second lead ing cause of death in children and youths aged one to 24.” Children under four are at especially high risk. “It takes just an inch of water and a few moments without supervision for a child to drown,” Murphy said. “Drowning generally is silent, without a cry for help or a splash to alert adults. It easily can happen in a bathtub, kiddie pool, or your farm pond.” Children always need adult supervision near water. “Consider putting a fence around your pond or pool to keep children from entering the water without adult supervi sion,” Murphy said. “All children and non swimmers should wear personal flotation devices at all times.” Encourage your children to learn to swim. “You can enroll children over age three in swimming lessons taught by qualified instructors,” Murphy said. “But keep in mind' that lessons don’t make your child ’drawn proof.’” Before letting people swim in your pond, mark safe swimming areas and set up a rescue station. “Keep a strong, lightweight pole 10 to 12 feet long and a ring or tube with a line attached in the pool or pond area at all times,” Murphy said. “Also keep a list of first-aid procedures and where to get help in case of an emergency.” Near-drownings are more common than drownings, so preparing for the worst coutd save a life. “In a crsis situation, basil emergency medical procedures can help until emergency personnel arrive,” Murphy said. “It’s a good idea to learn CPR and mouth-to mouth resuscitation if people swim on your property.” Murphy notes that ano all farm ponds are suitable for recreation. “Never swim in water shared by livestock or polluted by runoff containing chemicals or animal waste,” Mur phy said. “Avoid stagnant and algae-fllled water, since some algae produce toxins that can cause severe illness and even death. Stay away from ponds during storms and when spillways are flowing.” More information about farm safety is available from the Perin State Cooperative Extension office in -your county. thinking of college but might not have a clear concept of what it is they want out of higher education, Mead noted. The ATP 2000 project is funded with a $250,000 five-year grant to establish a statewide agriculture curriculum that includes mathe matics. science, communications, and the technologies for many stu dents who might otherwise not consider an ag-related career. New York State is the only state in the nation with an Ag Tech Prep program, Mead said. How does it work? 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