A2O-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 16, 1995 Farm And Agribusiness Leaders Present Views On Dean Search (Continued front Pag* Al 9) • The Dun must realize the importance and necessity of communicating opanly and frequently with tha faculty, agricultural organizations, and legislative groups, and the Dean must be affective In these communications SPECIFIC ISSUES AND OBSERVATIONS The following list represents the mam points presented by the representatives at the meeting and those who submitted written comments They are mors specific to the Industry groups thev represent. • Challenge oi farming without adversely affecting the environment and still remaining economically viable. Responding to market changes resulting from NAFTA and GATT Mora competition and also more opportunities, especially tor value-added products. Need to help farmers edopt products tor exporting Also hevs strong domestic opportunities in PA • Consumer perceptions about food safety, animal agriculture, use of chemicals— need to minimize misunderstandings and create more understanding about agriculture lor the public and policy decision-makers. • Adopting new technology and deciding what to use to develop a more competitive . edge. • Penn State and tha total ag community must be advocates for agriculture and lor support of tha College—forming partnerships PA has great diversity—ranks among tha top ten states In having more than 50 commodities Thar* It a naad to IncraaM Involvement of studanti with external audiences, saaMng ways to bring atudants In mar* contact with experiential loamlng • Collage must balanc* requests lor sarvlc* with avollabl* rasourcas. Must balanc* opportunHlas. naads of all dtisans Must halp all sanrica areas Transfer of farms to naw ownars Is tha ag issua of tha 90s Would happan mora aasily if farming were mora profitable • Need to support both basic research and applied research Need long-term research to achieve environmental goals and enhance competitiveness. Need applied research to maintain competitiveness in the near future to assure they will be in business to benefit from the long-term research. SEARCHING FORA GOOD BUY? YOU'LL FIND IT IN CLASSIFIED! CUSTOM MADE FEED BINS FOR FARMS FEED MILLS • Made of 13 gauge Steef'' • All welded seams • Gravity Flow or Auger Free Estimates Also - Steel Roof Trusses for Buildings - Portable Hog Buildings - Bucket Elevators - Grain Augers Distributors - Flow Pipes & Accessories We Sell, Service & Install Ph: 717-345-3724 Fax: 717-345-2294 STOLTZFUS WELDING SHOP Owner - Samuel P. Stoltzfus ‘ RD3, Box 331 Pine Grove, PA 17963 Rapidly expanding technology and agricultural knowledge bate will demand Intaniillad axtaneion Involvement H larmere are to continue to enhance their production technique!. Bread group! teal that they must have a presence at Penn Stale lor educational purposes, and they want to be Involved In decisions about purebred hards, preserving the visible diversity of livestock at Penn Stale To preserve the agricultural viability at agriculture in Pennsylvania. Penn State must continue to be a loader in the development ot a stronger food system by being the leader In ag research on behalf of the ag community: must strengthen the abilities of the Cooperative Extension to teach the agricultural community, and also the urban and rural communities with basic agricultural education Penn State must continue aggressive research Into practical solutions to environmental challenges to lessen the impact of over-regulation on the farming and agribusiness. Need to enhance the Collage s animal science program to Increase the understanding of animal agriculture's contribution to the economy of PA and the health and welfare of the general population. In implementing the land-grant mission to provide education and assistance to rural, suburban and urban famines, the College cannot allow dhrarsiflcatlon to weaken and fragment its eommNmsnt to production agriculture. The county extension system Is the University's most effective recruiting and lobbying group because of Its high-profile presence In PA. Interdepartmental collaborative projects and long-range, IntsrooSepe, Interdisciplinary collaborative projects are needed to most efficiently utilize the resources the University has available. • Buie ruurch it the foundation of tha success of agriculture In Hilt countiy and ill economic stability and cannot ba dminlthed. Wa need to look at forming mart pattnartNpa with industry and other astamal supporters to fund rsssarch, but not at the expense of basic research. • Theag community mu»l come together to decide hi future The College, dong with the PA Department of Agriculture, can provide leadership to help the induitry _ _ prepare (or its tutors • Need to continue to promote the strengths ol Cooperative Extension and aupport Its abllty to fulfill Hi outreach function. SMPIY GRAND Kubota introduces their new Grand L-Series diesel tractors. Compact models ranging from 25 to 37 PTO HP, with the features and options to work any farm or ranch. The 2WD and 4WD Grand L-Series are powered by Kubota's low noise and vibration ETVCS diesel engines. Choose from Kubota's Glide Shift or Shuttle Transmissions. A Creep Speed option is available for planting and spraying. Tilt wheel, power steering and full-floating ISO mounted operator's deck lets you work in comfort. Optional cab available for the L 3600 and L 4200. Heavy-duty hydraulic system, independent PTO and hefty 3-point hitch keeps the Grand L-Series working from seed to harvest. Take a look at a Grand L-Series today, and see why we call them simply grand. PENNSYLVANIA Chambflftbum - STOUFFER BROS., INC. 717-263-8424 Itoona HINES EQUIPMENT 814-742-8171 Bloomsbura Stiaim TRACTOR STO J-™S PARTS CO. 717-784-0250 SERVICE, INC. 21S-593-2407 Coudennort HOWARDS Elizabethtown OUTDOOR MESSICK FAR POWER EQ. EQUIP. INC. 814-274-9800 717-367-1319 See Your Local Kubota Dealer Jew Show THOMAS L. DUNLAP 717-398-1391 Honesdale MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC. 717-729-7117 Lebanon 5 Uncttlw KELLER BROS. IM TRACTOR CO. 717-949-2000 i 717-569-2500 • How will future cutback! In fairing be hendled? Can wo sustain mora continued reductions In funding? . Tha Collaga, Ilia alumni and IhoM in agriculture muM taka mora of a tola In making conaumara mora awara of agricultura and In promoting mora ag aArcatlon In tha primary gradaa. Alumni ara everywhere In PA and could play a largo role In that adueational affort • Thera la a gap batwaan tha Collaga and tha foraat induatry and tha puUc that naada to ba bridgad, especially In raaaarch and extension. Thara ara alio environmantal impact laauaa ragardng tha managamant of data and private lores) land that naad to ba addraaaad. • Tha naad for Improved physical tadltlss at the Collaga aupportlng tha School of Foraat Raaouroat allows other school! to attract ctudanta and furnish mora quanted graduates to the foraat Inrkistty. • Hope to continue tha strong relationship batwaan the Collaga and Pennsylvania's cooperatives, a specialty because this modal could be useful In addressing tha naada hr rural leadership and rural development. • The Cooperative Extsnalbn needs to refocus on production agriculture, with Increased emphasis on scientific research and marketing research focused on serving production agriculture. • The College's seemingly overly broad view needs to be narrowly focused to be within reasonable budget goals and management control. • Priorities should be set that create, support or extend progrems that will result in Increased profttabilty tor the smal and medium farm operation In PA. • Agricultural educators naad more preservice training that provides a broad range of experiential courses using intardtodplnary and IntsrosHaga programs. * Tobacco growers, emu farmers, commercial shsap producers, equina Interests, and the llorlcuSure industry are among many smaller commodity groups which hops to bansth tram enhanced attention by tha Collage's research, education, and extension programming, supporting the amity of small minority enterprises to usa natural resources and provide Income and a stray of Its common to agricultura. 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