V 01.46 No. 43 York Countians Pursue Ethanol Initiative Informational Meeting Slated DAVELEFEVER Lancaster Farming Staff YORK (York Co.) In an effort to “preserve the farmer” and boost the local economy, ag ricultural and economic devel opment leaders from York County and the surrounding area are teaming up to explore Che possibility of bringing an ethanol production plant to the region. Penn State cooperative exten sion, the York County Economic Development Corporation (YCEDC), and a new agricul tural steering committee have announced that an informa tional meeting for the York County Ethanol Project will be conducted here next Wednes day. Spokesman for the project and former extension agent Producers And Ag Businesses: It’s Time To Get On The Map DAVELEFEVER Lancaster Farming Staff UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) A new Website called AgMap has been created to help the agricultural commu nity connect with consumers and suppliers across Pennsylva nia. The Website, now online at agmap.cas.psu.edu, will become fully operational this fall. At that time, producers and busi nesses will be able to enter their name, location, and product in formation onto the system by following a few simple steps, said Rick Day of Penn State Paul Hostetler of Lancaster Mennonite High’s Hans Herr FFA Chapter heads the state FFA organization with 170 chapters and 8,000 members. Turn to page 812 to read about how the farm, his family, and school has prepared him for this new responsibility. Photo by Lou Ann Good www.lancasterffarming.com Tony Dobrosky said that the ethanol initiative grew out of a countywide coalition of farmers and business people. The effort aims to join eco nomic developments in York County with agriculture the “largest industry in the county” to help farmers stay in busi ness. “We have been preserving farms, but what about preserv ing the farmer?” Dobrosky said. The possibility of an ethanol plant in York County was first suggested in January this year at a joint meeting of the YCEDC and the county’s Agricultural Economic Development Alli ance, according to Dobrosky. David Carver, president of YCEDC, responded to the sug- gestion by setting out to explore (Turn to Page A 35) Land Analysis Lab. Extension personnel from across the state are being trained to assist people who want to enter their farm or business on the system. Those without com puters will simply be able to visit their local extension office to get on the map, Day said. Consumers can use the map to search for local commodities and get information on the products as well as the farms and businesses that produce and sell them. Day called the map “a tre mendous marketing tool” that (Turn to Page A 34) Four Sections Flower Trials Draw Visitors To Ijmdisvillc LANDISVILLE (Lancaster Co.) “Quite White’’ trailing petunia, in front, followed by “Famous Pink” and “Famous Lilac Vein” varieties greet about 300 greenhouse growers and floriculture industry representatives from Pennsylvania and surrounding states Tuesday here at the Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center. Rooted trial cuttings of petunias, impatiens, geraniums, strawflowers, and new plants such as “Bacopa” were on display. The 900 varieties provided by 16 different suppliers were examined for their commercial properties to appear on retail shelves next season. Guided tours of the trials were conducted by cooperative extension ser vice representatives Alan Michael and Rob Berghage, and a plan! disease update was provided by Gary Moorman, Penn State plant pathologist. Pesticide credits were available at the meeting, in addition to trade industry information. Photo by Andy Andrews, editor Great Animals, Tough Choices At Holstein Show DAVELEFEVER Lancaster Farming Staff SUMMIT STATION (Schuyl kill Co.) Judge David Castro giovanni summed up the overall quality of dairy animals at the Southeast Pennsylvania Cham- Gathered with the grand champion and reserve champion cows at the Southeast Hol stein Show are, from left, Lebanon Co. Dairy Princess Amy Moyer; Dairy Miss Kassandra Moyer; Bobby Dunn, with reserve champion; Kristina Knight, grand champion; Berks Co. Dairy Princess Kristen Gross; Li’l Dairy Miss Caitlyn Pool; and David Castrogiovanni, judge. About 90 animals were exhibited by owners from Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northampton, and York counties. Photo by Dave Lefever Saturday, August 25, 2001 pionship Holstein Show here Tuesday in one word; “phe nomenal.” About 90 animals were exhib ited by owners from Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northamp $34.00 Per Year ton, and York counties. Because of the consistent high quality of the Holsteins in the ring, Castrogiovanni at times had to deliberate for longer than usual before calling the places. (Turn to Page A 34) 750 Per Copy
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