New Poultry Science Workbook Available LITITZ (Lancaster Co.) A new 40-page poultry science curriculum workbook is avail able from the National Voca tional Agricultural Teachers Association (NVATA), thanks to a cooperative development project between the National FFA- Foundation and Beacon Products. Beacon, a division of the Woodstrcam company based here, manufactures a broad line of products and accessories for the care and breeding of poul try, game birds, hogs, rabbits and pets. Beacon’s two-year sponsorship covers develop ment and distribution of the new curriculum, which had been identified as a critical need among vo-ag educators. In addition, the firm is promot ing the new materials through Us distributor and dealer network. Poultry Science and Enter prise Analysis was researched and compiledl by Dr. Robert A. Martin, associate professor of agriculture and extension edu NIPPLEMANIA? n I WATERING LJ VMk SYSTEMS YES, NIPPLEMANIA IS RUNNING WILD! 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According to Dr. Martin, the new curriculum is designed to help students; * Identify the scope of the poultry industry and its eco nomic significance. * Develop a fuller under standing of the importance of science in the poultry industry. * Acquire scientific infor mation and use it in poultry production, processing, mark eting, merchandising and consumption. * Explore career opportuni ties in the poultry industry. * Develop personal skills in the area of decision making, communication, leadership and citizenship. “Vo-ag teachers will find a variety of teaching units to help students discover the many imputs, costs and other factors that must be considered in con ducting any business enter WE HAVE THE CURE! CALL TODAY! We ‘Take. Customer Satisfaction TersonaKy Poultry Notes Supplement to Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Sept. 25, 1993—Page 13 prise. The Curriculum is focused on poultry science in general, and broiler production in particular, because this is a direct means to demonstrate the complete enterprise cycle,” notes Jack Keller, regional director of the National FFA Foundation. According to Howard Mag ncss, Beacon sales and market ing manager, “Beacon has sup ported vo-ag programs in vari ous way sover the years. Our current sponsorship of the pouyltry science program addresses a need that was clear and immediate. FFA and NVATA have the experience and resources to administer this program effectively. And we anticipate Beacon distribu tors will benefit because the program enables them to offer the new poultry science curri culum to vo-ag teachers and FFA chapters at the local level.” Vo-ag teachers may contact the nearest Beacon distributor or dealer or the NVATA SYCAMORE IND. PARK 255 PLANE TREE DRIVE LANCASTER, PA 17603 (717) 393-5807 national headquarters (PO Box 15440, Alexandria, Va. 22309) (Continued from Page 1) Health and Processing, Sher - O Health Seminar, Marck’s Update, Kreidcr’s Rcslaur Mid-Atlantic Cooperative Extension Meeting (MAC), University of Delaware, Newark, Del. 1994 E\ enls Sunday, February 13 Pa. Game Bird Conference, Days Inn, State College, thru Feb. IS. Monday. February 14 Happy Valentine’s Day! September to obtain their free copy of the new curriculum workbook. Poultry Calendar Poultry Management and Health Seminar, Laryngo trachcilis Prevention and Biosecurity, Kreidcr’s I^estaurantJ^anhcimmjon^ Poultry Management and Health Seminar, Fly and Insect Control, Krcidcr’s Restaurant. Manheim. noon. Tuesday, April 5 Poultry Sales and Service Con ference, Nittany Lion Inn, University Park, thru April Monday, May 9 Poultry Management and Health Seminar, Improve Pellet Quality, Days Inn, Shamokin Dam, noon. Monday, June 13 Poultry Management and Health Seminar, House Bill 100 Implications, Krcidcr’s Restaurant, Manheim, noon. Chicken Month GEORGETOWN, Del. September marks the fifth annual National Chicken- Month promotion, and shoppers and restaurant goers nationwide will find their number one protein choice an even better buy during the month-long event. Centered on “The Smart Meal” theme, National Chicken Month spotlights chicken and the many ways it fits into today’s diet. A healthy low-fat, low cholesterol food, chicken is unmatched in versatility and available in a variety of convenient forms. One of the best values available to consumers, chicken also fils easily into light family budgets. Throughout National Chicken Month, shoppers will find chicken specials fea tured at many local supermarkets. In addition, restaurants as well as schools, hospital, and corporate cafeterias will join the celebration by highlighting chicken on their menus. In conjunction with National Chicken Month, Dclmarva Poultry INdustry.lnc., the trade association for the poultry industry on the Dclmarva Peninsula, is offering a publication entitled “Simply Nutritious Chicken.” To receive a free copy of the leaflet, send a self-addressed, stamped busincss-si/c envelope to Simp ly Nutritious, c/o Dclmarva Poultry (NCM), R.D. 6, Box 47, Georgetown, DE 19947-9622. 1010 West Main Street • P.O. Box 258 Mount Joy, PA 17552 (717) 653-1102 See Us @ Booth 65 & 66 National
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