Farm Show
HARRISBURG (Dauphin
Co.) - The Pennsylvania Farm
Show's Family Living and
Agricultural Learning Center,
formerly the Family Corner, has
expanded with two stages fea
turing simultaneous educational
and entertainment presenta*-
tions, according to Agriculture
Secretary Samuel E. Hayes Jr.
"The additional stage allows
for more Pennsylvania educa
tors and craftspeople to promote
their agriculture-related activi
ties, such as weaving and quilt
making, as well as agriculture
products, such as emu and
wine," Hayes said.
Family Living and
Agricultural Learning demon
strations will be held Monday
through Thursday on the Upper
level of the Northeast Building.
Demonstrations include quilt
ing, spinning and weaving, cook
ing, lace making, branch carv
ing, old-fashioned toys and
games for children, floral design,
and com husk art.
Monday's theme, Chef Day,
pays tribute to the 296, 984 men
and women from Pennsylvania's
19,701 restaurants and food ser-
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excellent standability. Even though 9344
does not contain specific Phytophthora
genetic resistance, it does maintain very
good Phytophthora field tolerance.
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A new sulfonylurea herbicide resistant
(STS 2 ) variety with superb yield potential.
The STS herbicide tolerance allows the
grower yet another method for weed
control. Count on exceptional standabil
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canopy width. Outstanding brown stem
rot tolerance.
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Expands Family Living And Learning Center
vice operations. Students from
various schools will prepare
foods using Pennsylvania prod
ucts such as mushrooms, pork,
trout, eggs and emu.
A mini-course on beekeeping
will be presented by active mem
bers of the Capital Area
Beekeepers Association. All
aspects of beekeeping will be
discussed in their presentation
at 6 p.m. Monday.
Tuesday's theme highlights
the Pennsylvania floral indus
try. Floriculture is a half-billion
dollar industry in Pennsylvania.
Stage presentations include;
how to select and care for quali
ty floral products; floral designs;
and how to care for house
plants.
Wednesday is a salute to
Pennsylvania's youth—the
future of Pennsylvania agricul
ture. As a vital component of
today's society, youth organiza
tions such as 4-H and FFA play
an important role in creating the
future by providing positive
opportunities for young people.
There will be a variety of FFA
and 4-H demonstrations, an ice
cream-making contest, and the
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Apple Core Band, back by popu
lar demand for two perfor
mances.
Activities in the Family
Living and Agricultural
Learning Center conclude on
Thursday with the final demon
stration by Shaver's Creek
Environmental Center, Old
Time Country Folk and
Bluegrass Music by Jay Smar,
The Animal Industry /address of where to send the
Foundation (AIF) has begun an Teacher Resource Kit. AIF will
"Adopt-A-Teacher" program, ship the kit, along with a letter
offering a complete Teacher recognizing you as the donor, to
Resource Kit full of materials to the specified recipient. It could
enable teachers to answer many go to a specific teacher, adminis
of the questions both they and trator, department or library
students have about animal you tell us. You will receive a
agriculture and the animal thank you receipt and a copy of
rights vs. animal welfare issue. the recognition letter that was
For only $35, you can ensure included with your packet,
your child's teacher/school, or The Teacher Resource Kit
any school of your choice, has includes a copy of AlF's "Animal
these valuable materials avail- Agriculture: Myths & Facts"
able to address common con- video and booklet, AlF's
cerns. Here's how it works! Teachers; Resource Guide to
You send AIF a check for $35, Food Animal Care & Use Issues,
along with the name and AlF's Video Guide and various
Straight talk about soybean selection
and how it impacts your income
Choose a variety backed by PROPRIETARY RESEARCH
and by people with SOYBEAN EXPERTISE.
■ High seed purity and quality standards.
■ First-rate beans, first-rate service.
and the third annual Micro-
Pong Tournament.
The Family Living and
Agricultural Learning Center
also features commercial
exhibitors, farm and home dis
plays, and apple pie and choco
late cake winners. It is just one
acre of the 16 acres under one
roof at the 82nd Pennsylvania
Farm Show.
The Farm Show is free and
Adopt A Teacher!!
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open to the public. The hours are
8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan.
10, through Wednesday, Jan. 14.
On Thursday, Jan. 15, the show
closes at 4 p.m. Parking is avail
able at the 60-acre complex for
$5 per vehicle. There are handi
cap accessible entrances to the
building along the north and
south entrances and in front of
the large arena.
other educational materials
about animal agriculture and its
importance in our society.
This kit is an excellent way to
reach the teachers and students
who need to hear from our
industry most. For more infor
mation, please call AIF
Administrative Assistant Mia
Miller at 703-524-0810.
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absolute key.
■ Unadapted varieties
cost you yield
■ If warranted,
use herbicide-resistant
soybean seed
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more than 20 herbicide
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