Page 26—Farm Show Section 2, Lancaster Fanning, Friday, January 9, 1998 UNIVERSITY PARK, (Centre County) - Integrated pest management (IPM), a crop production system that com bines a wide array of physical, biological and chemical approaches to manage pest insects, diseases, weeds and rodents, is growing in populari ty- visitors to the Pennsylvania State Farm Show, Jan. 10-15 in Harrisburg, can find out exactly Poster Contest SUNBURY (Northumberland Co.) - Robert Pardoe Jr., chair man of the board of directors of the Northumberland County Conservation District, announces the annual poster contest cosponsored by Furman Foods of Northumberland and the conservation district is under way for students within Northumberland Count. The contest, open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, offers young people an opportunity to express their thoughts on natural resources through the medium of art. "There are anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 posters submitted in the annual contest, and the job of judging them can be quite challenging. But we feel it is worth the time and effort to give county students the opportunity to show through artwork what they know about environmental issues," said Pardoe. "In fact, we look forward to seeing the mix of ideas and talents." Posters submitted to the con servation district can pertain to any environmental topic. However, for winning posters to advance to the state and nation al levels, they must pertain to one of two themes; 1) Wonders of Wildlife, emphasizing the relationship between wildlife habitat and proper land man FREE T-SHIRT , WITH EVERY MOTOR PURCHASE NEW / OR USED. L. 3 Penn State Features IPM At Farm Show what IPM is and how it benefits agriculture, consumers and the environment. The Pennsylvania IPM pro gram, a collaboration between Penn State and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will feature several IPM-related displays at the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences booth in the Main Exhibits Hall of the Farm Show complex. Under Way agement, and 2) Nature's Web; Caring for the Land, the National Wildlife theme. Posters that win at the state level will advance to the national level. Northumberland County Conservation District submitted a poster by lan Chucoski of Shamokin in the 10-12th grade category to the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation District's state competition in July. lan's poster won Ist place and has now been submitted to the National Association of Conservation District's contest. Cash awards are provided by Furman Foods and this year there will be five categories: K-l, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. First through eighth place ribbons in each grade category are provid ed by the conservation district as well as honorable mention certificates to those who enter outstanding posters. Posters for Ist through Bth place finishers will be displayed during the con servation district’s annual awards banquet, March 12. Pardoe said, "We encourage all county students to enter our contest, whether they attend public or private schools, includ ing those who are home schooled." For information on the poster contest, call the con servation district office at (7171 988-4224. STOP rv utouuc . •» WOTOR REPAIB Motors •Leeson «GE •Baldor ‘Vanguard •Leland Faraday ‘Pasco •Leeson & GE Farm Duty Controls •Leeson Pumps •Star •Little Giant •Hayward Pool & Spa Accessories •Bases "Capacitors •Carbon Brushes »Pump Seals •Start Switches *Float Switches •Bearings ‘Brake Kits Rewinding •AC & DC Motors »Coils •Hermetics 'Transformers •Generators Services Electrical Contracting •oard Repair ‘lndividual Wiring •Equipment Installation '• ‘ JOY, •Benshaw •Premier "By using available informa tion about what pests are pre sent, their life cycles and behav ior, and the range of control options, IPM often can help growers rely less on chemical pesticides.: says Edwin Rajotte, Penn State IPM coordinator and associate professor of ento mology. "And that, in turn, reduces environmental impact, enhances agricultural worker and food safety, contributes to farm profitability and minimizes the chances that pests will develop resistance to pesticides." The IPM displays will include several interactive exhibits: —"IPM Tool Time" will fea ture a small garden of plants with a variety of traps and other IPM tools and technologies on display. "IMP and the Consumer" will center on a re-created Wegman’s supermarket aisle See Our Display At PA FARM SHOW JAN 10-15 MAIN FLOOR #659 PORTABLE SILAGE AND MATERIAL ELEVATORS (SINGLE CHAIN o^Tceo' • •" 11111111)111 rininTiiii — E Z Open Cleanout Hole with Swinging Door provides quick access to boot F.M.I NOW DOES TRUCK WORK! • Truck Bodies • Truck • Axle Mounted Work Done Moved • Hydraulic Systems Installed and Serviced • Custom Fabrication And Welding NEW AND USED FEED EQUIPMENT p_ M ( Tvodllliobllo Inc. 717-626-2680 F.M.I. containing various canned veg etable products. Wegman's, a regional grocery chain based in New York, has established an IPM labeling program to edu cate consumers about the bene fits of buying products grown using certified IPM standards. A display focusing on IPM information sources will feature production guides and other printed materials, as well as a live toll-free telephone service that producers can call for updates on pest infestations or for scheduled pesticide educa tion programs around the state. In addition, visitors will learn about biological control by watching through a microscope as ladybugs devour pest aphids; view exotic insects, such as Australian walking sticks and giants cockroaches; and use a computer to identify insects. "There are an estimated 7 7", 9” trend 13" Width Elevators SALES • PARTS • SERVICE Jor Over 30 years 727 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 million or more species of insects, but only about 350 species are considered pests," says Rajotte. "Because you need to know you have a pest problem before you can control it, insect identification is a key compo nent of IPM." In addition to the IPM infor mation, the Penn State exhibit also will contain a display on the deregulation of electricity gener ation in Pennsylvania. Visitors will be able to pick up free fact sheets on choosing an electricity supplier. Those completing a survey on electricity deregula tion consumer issues will receive a free refrigerator magnet. The Farm Show opens to the public on January 10 and closes on January 15. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Parking is $5 and admission is free. Grinds - High moisture or dry Grains 6” wide x 18” Diameter Hammermills for 10 H.P. Motor • Patented Feedmobiles • Roll Feedmobiles • Stationary Milling Equipment • Air Systems
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