Rutgers Announces Equine Science Center NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. College Campus. A Long Dis — An Equine Science Center tance Learning Center, the at Rutgers’ Cook College, is only one of its kind in the the focus of an ongoing $l9 United States, will include a million campaign. 500-seat closed circuit TV pre- The Center, which was ap- sentation area, with capability proved by the Rutgers’ board for live animal demonstra of governors in April 2001, ex- tions. Several classrooms will pands upon the existing Cook be housed in the facility, as College/NJAES equine science well as faculty offices, a li program. brary and a conference room. The Equine Science Center The goal of the Equine Sci will be housed on the Cook ence Center is to further de- Located in mountains of Western Maryland, Gairetl College offers gieat hands on experience on oui working faim Learn the latest in farming techniques and become a part ot our small Inendly student community Two-year Degree Options: <Agnbusiness/Farm Management <Equme Business Management <Landscape Management <Crop and Land Management One Year Certificates Nutrient Management Preparation loi slate certification exam in ciop coinpiehensive nutnent management Specialized Agricultural Management Certificate Clivestock Mgmt <Dany Cattle Mgmt <Agribusiness Mgmt <Agnculture Mechanics velop the equine program at Cook College, focusing on ed ucation, research, outreach, and the delivery of policy. The anticipated date of completion for the initiative is June 30, 2004. “The center will be a source of information for horse enthusiasts, students, equine industry professionals, legislators, policy makers, and the general public,” says Dr. Karyn Malinowski, director of Garrett College Offers <Transfer to a yeai colleges <l4 1 student teacher ratio instructional labs reading, wnting, mathematics <Student clubs and other activities <On campus icsidence hall <Job placement centei and caieer counseling <Low tuition rates <hnancial assistance a\ ailable Contact: Willie Lantz for more information at 301-33331 or email wlant/Cn'garrettcollege.edu ()ltdcil m coupe I a ion u nil Ihe I 111 \ i n\ ol M in 1 1 ul institute ol \pplicd \_tKultutc 1 1 \\ ) Mudein tie lomtK enrolled w ith 11 111 ell ( olleLe U i llle I \ \ Small College, Big Results wtvu’.garreVcoUefie.edu'afrricultun; College Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 15, 2003, Boarder & Tramer-El5 the center. Research at the center will focus on the management of horse care and disease preven tion. The center’s scientists will develop diagnostic tools to detect animals at risk for dis ease injury. They will also provide sci entific expertise and consulta tion for issues related to drug use and performance, and in vestigate potential applica tions for the horse as a model for human medicine. The center will serve policy makers by providing science based information on how to enhance the economic viabili ty and sustainability of the equine industry. The center has strong sup port from New Jersey equine industry leaders, who em phasize the need for the cen ter. “We need the center to pro vide the solid, technical edu cation and understanding that Berks County To Host Pasture Management Course LEESPORT (Berks Co.) The Berks County Coopera tive Extension is hosting a “Pasture Management For Horses” workshop, March 20, 27 and April 3. Course goals are to promote pasture management as a tool for achieving high forage quality, help horse owners un derstand grass management as it relates to their goals, and promote well-managed pas ture to prevent soil erosion. The teaching team includes Cheryl Fairbairn, Chester County Cooperative Exten sion; Andrew Frankenfield, Montgomery County Cooper ative Extension; Marvin Hall, Penn State Department of Agronomy; and Mena Hau tau, Berks County Coopera tive Extension. Cost is $25.00 per person, which includes a video and notebook full of handout ma terials, plus all refreshment breaks. is so important to the horse in- dustry: a basic science educa tion that will teach students where things are going in the industry, and education that will help people get a good job and do a good job,” says Jane Gilbert, president of the New Jersey Horse Council. The 1996 New Jersey Equine Industry Economic Impact Survey reported the value of New Jersey horses and related assets to be over $3.2 billion. New Jersey is home to over 49,000 horses housed in 7,600 facilities on 81,000 acres. “The equine industry con tributes more to New Jersey’s economy than any other agri cultural enterprise,” notes Dr. Malinowski. “Clearly, horses make a significant economic impact in New Jersey, and the Equine Science Center is posi tioned to become a leader in the equine industry.” For more information con tact the Berks County Agri cultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd., Leesport, PA 19533, phone (610) 378-1327. The agenda follows: March 20: 6:30 p.m. Registration 7-9 Program: Matching Horse Needs and Crop Acres, Soil Fertility, Pasture Renova tion, Seeding 9-9:30 Questions and An swers March 27 6:30 p.m. Registration 7-9:00: Program: Pasture Plant Growth, How to Man age Weeds 9-9:30 Questions and An swers April 3 6:30 p.m. Registration 7-9 Program: Rotational Grazing, Poisonous Plants in Pasture, Buying Quality Hay 9-9:30 Questions and An swers
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