Aug. 14-16,2001
Rockspring, Pa.
Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Welcome!
I’m very excited to welcome
you to Ag Progress Days 2001,
“From the Ground Up: Building
a Better Environment.”
Today, wrestling with com
plex issues is the name of the
game for all of us. Profitability,
environmental protection,
biotechnology, globalization,
emerging diseases these
issues present multifaceted chal
lenges, and their solutions will
be as complex as the issues
themselves. I know, however,
that research and education are
critical to finding our way
through to answers that work
not only for those of us who are
here, now, but also for our chil
dren and their children.
That’s why I’m very proud to
share with you some of the work
I’a:
Get ideas on how to increase farm profits
August 14
August 15
August 16
The PA Crop Insurance Assistance Program provides
Pennsylvania encourages growers to have crop insurance protection as part of their farming risk
management plan. All policy fees and approximately 20 percent of net premium costs are paid for growers.
Sponsored by the PA Department of Agriculture with cost share support from RMA/USDA.
Ag Progress Days Schedules Variety Of Events
we’re doing in the College of Ag
ricultural Sciences. As you walk
through the College Exhibits
Building, you’ll see displays
featuring research and extension
programs that address issues
such as land and water pollution
while at the same time enhanc
ing farm profitability. Turning
farm waste products into profit
generating energy or utilizing
wetlands as buffer zones to trap
excess nutrients are good exam
ples of this work. Presentations
in the theater will address cur
rent issues such as foot-and
mouth, West Nile, and Lyme
diseases. A highway safety
workshop for farm equipment
operators and a public forum on
hot topics in today’s agriculture
also are scheduled.
Throughout the show, you’ll
find exhibits and displays
packed with information to help
you and your family. More than
$2O million in farm equipment
and services are on display, with
9:30 -11:00 a.m.
9:00 -11:30 a.m.
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
IKE “CAT” Coverage
Discounted Premiums & Fees
(Paid for “BUY-UP” Coverage)
Sam Hayes
Secretary of Agriculture
an equipment manufacturers
“show and tell” demonstration
featuring the very latest techno
logies. Also scheduled me a skid
steer rodeo, a special high
tunnel production tour, and a
variety of field demonstrations.
You’ll find information on crops
and soils, dairy and livestock
production, integrated pest
management, farm safety,
woodlot management, and lawn,
landscape and garden care.
New this year is the “Kid’s
Climb,” where the daring can
ascend to the treetops and dis
cover what it’s like to be an ar
borist. Some of our most popular
features are back for your enjoy
ment. The corn maze and largest
weed contest await you, as do
the lovely flower gardens. The
Family Learning Hub, ImAGi
nation Station, Shavers Creek
and the Farm Animal Learning
Center continue to offer great
fun, great information, and a
place to relax with your family.
PHnsylvaHli crap
lasiraaco wtitskops
at M Praflress Bays
Door Prizes
Red Barn - Lower Level
Farmhouse - Upstairs
Auditorium
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 11,2001, Ag Progress Section-
Penn State
2OOl
Our storyteller will weave magic
tales, and the horse exhibitions
promise to be as exciting as ever.
Don’t forget to visit the Pasto
Agricultural Museum to see
their special exhibit and take
part in the second annual silent
auction. And throughout the
show, you’ll find food booths of-
fering wonderful treats from ice
cream to steak sandwiches.
If there is anything we can do
to make your visit more enjoy
able, please feel free to ask our
faculty and staff for assistance.
Welcome to Ag Progress Days!
Robert D. Steele
Dean, Penn State College
Of Agricultural Sciences
General Information
• Public pay telephones are lo
cated 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 technicians, is located
in the farmhouse at the top of
Main Street.
• Lost-and-found items are
kept at the Information Booth.
• Disclaimer; Machinery,
equipment, products, and ser
vices provided are for educa
tional purposes. Their presence
does not imply endorsement or
recommendation by Penn State.
• Future Dates: Tentative
dates for Ag Progress Days 2002
are August 20,2 land 22.
• Recycling: Look for blue re
cycling containers throughout
the grounds. Thank you for sup
porting Penn State’s recycling
efforts!
What’s New for 2001
• Plastic Pesticide Container
Recycling Initiative: Drop off
plastic pesticide containers for
easy disposal and recycling.
• Tree Climbing: Safely climb
40-foot-tall trees with ropes and
harness, just like the profession
als.
• Public Forum Hot
Topics in Agricultural Sciences:
Three experts, no waiting. Ask
the tough questions about Penn
sylvania agriculture; you set the
agenda.
• New location for equipment
demonstration sites at West Ist
Street.
• “New Product” posters will
guide you to the latest models,
goods and services.
Buildings, Tents,
And Exhibits
• Information Booth. Main
St., at the top of the hill. Find in
formation on all activities and
exhibitors, as well as a lost-and
found service.
• Visitors’ Center. Main St. at
West 4th St.. Looking for lodg
ing, local restaurants, area at
tractions, or things to do on
Penn State’s University Park
campus? You’ll find informa
tion and directions here. Buy
your Ag Progress Days shirt and
hat here to support Centre
County United Way.
• Ag Alumni Pavilion. Main
St., between West llth and West
12th Sts. Find out about the
Penn State College of Ag Sci
ences Alumni Society. Alumni
can stop in, meet old friends,
and see alumni-related exhibits.
Free ice water and apples while
supplies last.
205