Farm Hires New Manager (Continued from Page A 23) son. While Voight said he hadn’t seen much weevil damage as of May 1, it was “too early to say there won’t be a problem,” he said. Cutting the first alfalfa crop Erick DeWolf, plant pathologist, points out a case of spring blackstem in an alfalfa plant. mmamm THE GRAIN OF OUR ECONOMY* Dave Sollenberger (above) is in charge of making the doors. With one helper, he can easily make 50 per day. By working part-time in the shop, along with his other responsibilities, he now has nearly 500 in inventory. El early, then checking the stubble for weevils, is a good option for controlling the insect, Voight said. Erick DeWolf, plant patholo gist, also pointed out some minor cases of spring blackstem, a fun gal disease in alfalfa. “A REMINDER OF DAYS GONE BY” We are, once again, making silo doors in our own shop. For several years we had them contracted out, but this year we geared up to “do it again”. This gives us a little better control over inventory and quality. Primarily, our doors are for our own Sollenberger Silos; however, we make several styles of doors. We make each of the doors out of Western Red Cedar, buying the grade closest to “A” which is clear of knots, and used in the furniture industry. Our doors are virtually free of knots, and the few you will see are small and tight. Door hardware for the Sollenberger doors is hot-dipped galvanized, and includes two %” steps. If you need silo doors, silo unloaders, or equipment, call Randy Gayman at 717-262-2908. www.sollenbergersilos.com Jackson Named Associate Director Of Penn State Cooperative Extension UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Daney G. Jackson, associate pro fessor and personnel leader for Ohio State University Extension, has been named associate direc tor of Penn State Cooperative Extension, effective immediately. “During his 17 years in exten sion, Daney has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a tal ent for building effective coali tions,” says Theodore Alter, Penn State associate vice president for outreach and director of coopera tive extension. “His success in shaping the human resource functions of a large state exten sion system, combined with his experience in regional extension administration and in conducting educational programs in the field, makes him uniquely qualifi ed to help lead our organization during this time of economic un certainty.” Jackson will provide leader ship for the day-to-day opera tions of Penn State Cooperative Extension and will be a key member of the College of Agri cultural Sciences administrative Historic Preservation Trust Event Strolls To Drumore Farm LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County an nounced that it will conduct its 19th Annual Gourmet Gala at historic Drumore Farm, formerly the Steinman Country Estate, nestled in the rolling hills of southern Lancaster County on Sunday, May 18, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The event is conducted each year at a historic venue of inter est, and includes samplings of a variety of delicious cuisine, in cluding gourmet appetizers, en trees, desserts, and beverages SOLLENBERGER SILOS CORE 2294 Molly Pitcher Highway, S. Chambersburg, PA 17201 1-800-909-6909 team. He will assist the director of cooperative extension in facili tating collaboration across the College of Agricultural Sciences and with other colleges and out reach units of the university. Cooperative extension, with of fices in each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, transfers research-based information to individuals, fami lies, businesses and communities through nonformal educational programs designed to meet local ly identified needs. Jackson began his extension career' in 1985 with Mississippi State University, serving as a 4-H youth agent in Hancock County, Miss. From 1987 to 1991, he was an agriculture and natural re sources extension agent in Lau derdale County, Miss. After a year as a graduate as sociate at Ohio State University Extension’s Ohio Center for Ac tion on Coalition Development, Jackson returned to Mississippi Cooperative Extension, serving Lauderdale and Kemper counties as an area extension agent for forestry and horticulture from 1992 to 1994. from a number of fine restau rants, caterers, wineries, and mi crobreweries in the area. Drumore Farm, located at 331 Red Hill Road, Pequea, is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Lancaster, and will provide a set ting for the event of refined ele gance combined with gracious country living. The imposing, Georgian-inspired mansion of Drumore Farm was built in 1938 by prominent newspaper mag nate John F. Steinman. The property, set on a knoll to en hance its impressive architectural style, will offer Gourmet Gala After the doors are put together, they are moved to another shop where the hardware is attached, and then ready to be loaded for another silo job. Some of the doors are sold to individuals who need replacements. Jackson joined Ohio State Uni versity Extension as director of the 16-county South District in 1995. After being named statewide personnel leader in 2000, he directed the organiza tion’s human resources functions, including needs assessment, job analysis, job design, performance management, recruitment, hir ing, compensation and benefits. Jackson is a member of several professional organizations, in cluding the national extension honorary society Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Society for Human Re source Management, the Nation al Association of County Agricul tural Agents and the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, which recognized him with its 1993 Achievement in Service Award. Jackson received dual bache lor’s degrees (forestry, banking and finance) and a master’s de gree (extension education) from Mississippi State University in 1984 and 1990, respectively. He earned his doctorate in agricul tural education from The Ohio State University in 1994. guests a unique treat, with an un paralleled blend of natural, un spoiled beauty with formal foun tain gardens and unobstructed vistas across the beautiful Sus quehanna River Valley. Drumore Farm has been characterized as one of the finest country estates in the Mid-Atlantic. Admission to the gala is $5O per member or $6O per nonmem ber. Tickets may be obtained by phoning the trust office at (717) 291-5861. Major sponsor. Sterling Financial Trust, among other supporters, is leading the event this year. I^l 1
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