April Conference
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•define a multidisciplinary approach to deter
mine whether problems attributed to stray voltage
have another cause,
•summarize state and utility responses to stray
voltage concerns and explore the need for improved
standards, and
•publish a conference proceedings that will be
useful to educators, dairy advisors, utilities, and
others involved in stray voltage issues.
The Stray Voltage and Dairy Farms conference is
being coordinated by NRAES, the Natural Re
source, Agriculture, and Engineering Service. Con
ference planning was funded by a grant from The
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
The registration fee is $275 if postmarked or re
ceived by March 25, and $3lO after March 25 or at
the door. The fee includes one conference admis
sion, an evening reception, one lunch, break refresh
ments, and a copy of the conference proceedings.
Checks should be made payable to NRAES, in U.S.
funds. All major credit cards are accepted; register
with a credit card by fax, phone, or mail. See
NRAES contact information below.
The conference will take place at the Radisson
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