Penn State Extension Dairy Agents Keep Learning Too VERNON ACHENBACH JR. Lancaster Farming Staff NORTH CORNWALL (Leban on Co.) Most Penn State Exten sion agents have die opportunity to continually learn about die subject matter they bring to the farm. Last week, dairy extension agents from around the state attend ed a day-long workshop and semi jnty. esimpk pi. tic strip wind speed indicator. It serves to function much like a wind sock at an airport, though by walking around the barn with this simple tool, areas of dead air flow can be detected and corrected. nar on bam ventilation held at the Lebanon Expo Center in Lebanon. The subject has been at the fore front of concern for dairy fanners, especially because of documented and testimonial increases in milk production and herd health associ ated with properly ventilated bams. A number of older, bank bams have been retrofitted with ventila- tion systems in an attempt to increase the air exchange rate for better animal health and perfor mance. However, many have questions about ventilation because, within the dairy industry, i(is a relatively establish enough area of opening to create tunnel ventilation, this window was enlarged at the Nelson Martin dairy farm. At the other end of the barn are four 48-inch fans. new subject. As a result of die research con ducted by land grant universities such as Penn State, and because of expressed interest in the subject, Penn State Extension offered the in service course for its agents. 4? 252 North Shirk Road * New Holland PA 17557 e , J* \ H, Introduces PLANT POWER SOIL CONDITIONER FOR PLANTS A. Dramatically Increases Plant Growth and Yields B. Add Nutrients that Penetrate Deep into Root System C. Aerates and Oxygenates the Soil D. Excellent for Tobacco and Vegetable Crops E. Can be Applied Pre-Plant, Post Planting, or as a Transplant Starter F. Enzyme Based and Organic FORE MORE INFORMATION - PHONE 717-656-3307 Uncwtef Fanning, Saturday, June 9,lfK>A2l The seminar was held much in the same way as the educational events agents regularly conduct; however, it was much more techni cal, providing a complete introduc tion into the details needed to be (Turn to Pag* A3O) FR 717-354-2354
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