-Ag Progress Section, Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 11,2001 206 Ag Progress Days (Continued from Page 9) College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building and Theater • Main St., between West 9th and West 10th Sts. (near the farmhouse). • Undergraduate Programs Welcome You! Learn about the exciting undergraduate pro grams offered in the College of Agricultural Sciences and the world of opportunities available to students who choose to study agricultural sciences. • From the Ground up: Building a Better Environment. How do we preserve the envi ronment while still allowing farms, business, and communi ties to grow and thrive? Explore innovative Penn State programs aimed at protecting our natural resources while enhancing agri cultural profitability and human health. Displays focus on con verting agricultural wastes and byproducts into energy; water resource issues for the farm, home and community; protect ing and restoring wetlands for both wildlife habitat and as buffer zones that improve water quality; preventing ag pollution through farm quality assurance programs; and growing small farms through niche markets. • Publication Distribution Center. Stop by the College’s Publications Distribution Center display to pick up free publica tions on topics ranging from ag riculture and natural resources to community affairs and lawn care. Preview for-sale publica tions, learn how to order them, and take home a catalog listing all of the College’s publications and videos. Theater Presentations Farm Equipment On the Highway Farmers and people living in rural areas can learn about the potential hazards of combines, tractors, and other farm equip ment on the farm and on the roadways. Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. SELECT SIRES CENEX/ CRI • Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Biosecurity Challenges. Penn State extension veterinari ans will present an update on this disease and answer your questions. Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. • West Nile Virus: What You Need to Know. Learn about the disease’s spread and proactive preventive measures. Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. • Public Forum: Hot Topics in Agricultural Sciences. (New!) Three Penn State experts will answer your questions about challenging issues in agricul ture. Wednesday at 6 p.m. 2001 AG PROGRESS DAYS DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK TENT #1 LAND HYTEST SEEDS LAKES PA DAIRY PROMO DAIRY PRINC ESSES FURST MCNESS DAIRYLEA COOP • Lyme Disease in Pennsylva nia. Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. • Tell Me A Story! Master storyteller Jan Kinney enter tains young and young-at-heart with award-winning tales and traditional yarns. Tuesday at noon and Wednesday at noon and 4:30 p.m. • A Career in the Agricul tural Sciences. (New!) High schoolers making decisions about their future won’t want to miss this brand-new video pres entation showing the diversity of educational and career opportu nities in the agricultural sci ences. Tuesday and Wednesday THE NT EQUIPM Comi COW COMFORT Footbi Our traction mat i footbath provides \ non-slip surface \ animals walk thi \ footbath with' \amount of str IP TANK iptimum Water Accessibility leavy Duty Hardware laintenance Free w Easy to Clean • 100 Gallon Capacity 7 X eThese Quality Products Ag Progress Days jg, 14,15 & West 10th Si Celebrating 25 Years of Service DEEP VALLEY FARM METZ SALES ADADC/ L R GEHM MID ATLANTK AMEH ANGUS ASSOC SCHEHING PLOUGH KLENZAOE/ ECOLAB WEST 12th STREET ALL AROUND CHOICE IN LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK WA IT RE US WEST MILTON BANK TAURUS PLADOT MINI DAIRY lENAISSANCE NUTRITION NU PULSE BROWN BEAR CORP SCHLUETER at 9 a.m. • Voice Your Opinion. The public is welcome at this year’s Pennsylvania House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee town meeting. Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon. • The Farm Safety and Health Quiz Bowl (Wednesday only). (West 10th St. in the tent.) See 4-H and FFA teams answer farm safety and health questions in this semi-final quiz bowl event. The winning teams will advance to the state finals in January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. 4-H youth compete at 9 a.m., FFA youth at 1 p.m. /eable Curtain System Designed for Naturally Ventilated Livestock Buildinr Energy Saving-lmproves Your Profits REINECKER AG PRODUCTS ABS GLOBAL MD&VA MILK PRODUCERS GOOD NATURE PRODUCTS FOLKEMA SALES • Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Tent. West 11th St. Learn about on programs and services working to keep ag riculture Pennsylvania’s No. 1 industry. • Landscape, Lawn, and Garden Tent. East 7th St., just off Main St. Something special for homeowners, gardeners, and professional landscapers and growers. Penn State faculty and extension agents will help diag nose your plant, insect, and mite problems, and provide advice. • Cut Flower Beds and Tent THERMALSI LYSIDE INYLSIDE Empire Agri-Systems, Inc. 404 Grant Avenue Rd. Auburn, NY 800-216-6029 PA LAND OWNER! (Turn to Page 11)
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