Page 14—Ag Progress Section 1, Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 12, 2000 2000 Ag Progress Days Daily Schedule (Continued from Pago 12) Grazing and Pastures See the effects of cow/calf pairs on warm sea son grasses in this introduction to intensive grazing Bus leaves daily at 2 p m Water Quality A portable rainfall simulator shows how soil management and fertilizer or manure applica tions can affect phosphorus loss from the soil Buses leave daily at 10 a m and 1 p m General Information • Public pay telephones are located on Main Street near the Information Booth, and at Main and E sth Streets • A first aid station, with an ambulance staffed by emergency medical techni cians, is located in the farmhouse at the top of Mam Street • Lost-and-found items arc kept at the Information Booth • Disclaimer: Machinery, equipment, products, and services provided are for educational purposes Their presence does not imply endorsement or recom mendation by Penn State • Future Cafes: Tentative dates for Ag Progress Days 2001 are August 14, 15, and 16 • Recycling: Look for the blue recycling containers throughout the grounds Thank you for supporting Penn State's recycling efforts! What’s New for 2000 • Inventions and Innovations See how Penn State research has improved ag and related technologies See p 2 • Farm Equipment on the Highway Learn about road safety for farm equipment from the Northern York County Regional Police Department Seep 2 • Horseless Equine Skillathon For partici pants who can't bring then hoises Seep 5 Pasto Agricultural Museum Outdoor Exhibit and Silent Auction See p 5. Agricultural Safety and Health Tent. See p 5 Equipment "Show and Tell " Major manu facturers and specialty-line equipment com panies show off their newest wares Seep 11 Field Demonstrations See corn and small gram planters—no-till and conventional— inaction Seep 11 Buildings, Tents, And Exhibits hitormotion Booth Main St., at the top of the hill Find information on all activities and exhibitors, as well as a lost-and-found Visitors'Center Main St. at West 4th St. Looking for lodging, local restaurants, area at tractions, or things to do on Penn State's Uni \ ersity Park campus 7 You'll find information and directions here Buy your Ag Progress Days shirt and hat here to support Centre County United Way Ag Alumni Pavißon Main St, between West 11th and West 12th Sts. Alumni can check in, meet old friends, and see alumni-developed exhibits Free ice water and apples while supplies last College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits BuMng, Theatre, ami Tent Main St., between West 9th and West 10th Sts. (near the farmhouse) Inventions and Innovations Learn about inventions and innovations devel oped through the work of Penn State faculty and staff that bring bright new ideas to Pennsylvania's agricultural production, envi ronmental health and beauty, and economic vi tality. Displays include Grass Tiles, a turfgrass system for sports stadiums; Penn Mulch (mar keted for consumers as "Emerge"), a pelleted paper mulch, a new machine that separates egg shells from their interior membranes to create value-added products from waste eggshells; and Penn State's Community Impact Model (CIM-PSU), a computer model that helps com munities plan their economic development strategies. Farm Equipment on the Highway: How It Applies to You (New!) Farmers and people living in rural areas can learn about the potential hazards of combines, tractors, and other farm equipment on the farm and on the roadways. This police presentation covers farm vehicle safety, including regula tions and restrictions. Presentation at 11 a.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday) and 2:00 daily m the theatre. “Plum Pox in Pennsylvania” Workshop (New!) Learn up-to-date information about this devas tating and incurable viral disease of stone fruit The disease affects mostly peaches but also can harm plums, nectarines, apricots, and cherries Workshop on Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a m and 1 p m, in the theatre. Thursday at 10 a.m in the tent and 1 p m. in the theatre Insect-borne Diseases Workshop (New') Get current information on three diseases of concern- West Nile encephalitis, Lyme disease, and equine infectious anemia. Presentation at noon (Tuesday, Wednesday) and 12 20 p m. (Thursday) and 3 p.m daily m the theatre. Publication Distribution Center Stop by the College's Publications Distribution Center display to pick up free publications on topics ranging from agriculture and natural re sources to community affairs and lawn care. Preview for-sale publications, leam how to or der them, and take home a catalog listing all of the College's publications and videos. The Farm Safety and Health Duiz Bowl (Wednesday only) Watch 4-H and FFA youth test their knowledge of health hazards and recommended practices SEE US AT AG PROGRESS DAYS AUGUST 15, 16, 17 - WEST 10th ST. Mahoning Outdoor Furnaces WORKS FOR / T STANDARD ON CARRY FUEL NO ALL MODELS! FURTHER THAN HERE! WOOD - COAL - WASTE 01 O yPAP saferi less chance of home fire O NO CARSON MONOXIDE FROM WARRANTY FURNACE IN HOME COIL STANDARD MOD WOOD-C MULTI-FUEL MODI on the farm in this new, exciting program m thi tent. 4-H youth compete at 9 a.m, FFA youth compete at 1 p.m in the tent. Pennsylvania department el Agriculture Tent West 11th St. Stop by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's booth and learn about programs and services working to keep agriculture Pennsylvania's No. 1 industry. Landscape, Lam, and Barden/Ask the Experts Tent East 7th St., fust off Main St. Whether you're a homeowner, gardener, or pro fessional landscaper or grower, Penn State fac ulty and extension agents will help diagnose your plant, insect, and mite problems. Addi tional advice will be available on indoor plants, turf, flowers, tree fruit, small fruit, woody orna mentals, and vegetables, as well as the Plum Pox virus Cut no wen Beits ami Tent (combined with Landscape, Lawn, and Garden/Ask the Expents Tent) East 7th St., just off Main St. Professional growers and home gardeners inter ested in cut flowers can learn about varieties, weed control, and business opportunities See more than 100 new varieties, from asters to sun flowers, as well as unusual flowers not widely known in the market. Rower arranging demon strations will be held daily at 11 a m and 2pm, and Wednesday at 6 p.m Family Learning Hub Main SI., between West Bth and West 9th Sts. The Family Room Building Discover how Penn State programs and other agencies have joined forces to improve the health and safety of Pennsylvanians Take a break with your children at the Kids Comer (in cludes a water table for water play'), read sto nes, work on art projects, listen to a storyteller, then go on a treasure hunt and win a prize Ex hibits include Healthy Meals, Healthy Families, Cultivating Life Skills, Fraud and Ripoffs, Water SB IjoPUSTORDIUTBEYOWOTHISPI (Turn to Pago 21) EFFICIENCY RATING 83% TO 85% WITH OIL OR GAS FIRED UNITS ic
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