We Salute Our Farming Industry The McCoimick F Series tractors (54-93 engine hp) engineered specifically for vineyard and orchard operations where compact design, maneuverability, power and stability are essential. The F series’ model variations include low clearance, long wheel base and wide wheel base options as well as deluxe cab or POPS configurations to fit any production require ments. All models are powered by Perkins •eed PTO HP 49 Power at rated si inders/turbo Number of o Disi lacement - cu. in, lacity - lbs. 5732 5732 5732 5732 5732 Standard lift cai Fuel tank ci Wheelbase - in. (mm; Weight with std. equip. - lbs. 4674-5886 4982-6437 5115-6305 5214-6570 5467-6770 Three Really Great Reasons! 1. McCormick offers a full range of tractors to meet your acreage, livestock, vineyards, orchards, row crop, and small farm needs. 2. McCormick provides real innovations that increase fuel efficiency, improve hydraulic performance, and make tractor operation easier, less costly, and more comfortable. 3, AND McCormick tractors remain true to the values that makes us the first name in agriculture: quality, craftsmanship, and innovative design, all backed up by a superior dealer network committed to customer service and exceeding your expectations. And that’s the best reason of all to buy now. RTNKLEYfcHURST 133R ™ B »r ßd - ■ IMA A Lititz, PA 17543-0395 mm pDIIC TRIP » (717)626-47051-800-414-4705 w . . .wfaxXlV) 626-0996, . ~. asmRBR new-generation 3- and 4- cylinder engines. F series tractors feature a smooth, simple speed shuttle transmission with available creep and underdrive options, to provide maximum control. Additional features: ♦ Hydraulic controlled PTO lever ♦ Integral Braking System (IBS) ♦ 55-degree turning angle ♦ Quiet cab for operator comfort ♦ L/XL/GE variations available (Wider Tractor / Long Wheelbase / Ground Effects-Low Profile) 3/NA 4/NA 4/NA 4 Turbo 4 Turbo 243 164 14/16 14/16 74.8-77.2 79.3-81.5 79.3-81.5 84-86.2 243 257 14/16 14/16 Saturday, May 17 Evaluating Your Forest Re source Workshop, Laurel Haven Conservation Educa tion Center, Julian. Penn State Master Gardeners of Wayne County and Penn State Spring Garden Expo, Lakeside Elementary, Hon esdale, (570) 253-5970, ext. 239. Tuesday, May 20 S.E. Pa. Wine Technology meet ing, Lancaster Farm and Home Center, Lancaster, 2 p.m.-5 p.m„ (717) 234-1844. Wednesday, May 21 Woodland Owners of Southern Alleghenies tour, Herr proper ty outside Everett, 11 a.m., (814)735-3855. 11th Annual Forensic Entomolo gy Short Course, Penn State Frost Entomological Museum, thru May 23, (814) 865-5392. Thursday, May 22 Small Fruit Twilight meeting, Meadow View Farm, Bowers, 6:30 p.m.-dark, (610) 378-1327. Winter Squash Growers Risk Management Policy Session, Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., (877) 245-6442, ext. 8128. Spring Crops Twilight Tour, University of Maryland Wye Research Center, Queens town, Md., 6:30 p.m., (410) 827-7388. Tuesday, May 27 XIV Global Warming Interna tional Conference and Expo, Boston, Ma, thru May 29, (630) 910-1551. Saturday, May 31 Penn State Garden Forum, Uni versity Park, Penn State Uni versity, all day, (814) 863-0918. Tuesday, June 3 Tree Fruit and Wine Grape Meeting, Berks County exten sion, Leesport, (610) 378-1327. Grape Field Meeting, Beekman Orchard, Boyertown, grapes 2 p.m.-4 p.m., fruit 6 p.m.-8 p.m., (610) 378-1327. Wednesday, June 4 Southeast Pa. Twilight Fruit PSTI BOYER V 5 NURSERIES & ORCHARDS, INC. —' Established 1900 Vj {We invite you to visit our nursery in the heart of the Southern Pennsylvania fruit belt. iX Bareroot Trees - Apple, Peach, Pear, Plum, /r Apricot, Nectarine, Sweet Cherry, Sour Cherry and VV /fr Hawthorns /£■ iX Shade Trees - Oak, Maple, Willows and Birch. iX Flowering Trees - Crabapple, Dogwood and /jf iX Flowering Cherry \X Potted-Roses - Perennials and Shrubs /£ JP 405 Boyer Nursery Road, Biglerville, PA 17307 W W 717-677-8558 717-677-9567 Fax 717-677-4026 W www.boyernurserles.com #) w E-mall-boyernurseries@boyernurserleB.com yt 243 14/16 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 17, 2003, Grower & Marketer-E5 jilondcH* Growers meeting, (610) 378-1327. Twilight Winery and Vineyard Meeting, Bill and Joan Hayes, Townbank Rd., Lower Town ship, southern N.J., 6:15 p.m.- 8:50 p.m., (856) 307-6450, ext. 1. Saturday, June 7 Small Fruit Production Work shop, Cornell Orchards, Itha ca, N.Y., (607) 687-4020. Tuesday, June 10 NOFA-NJ Organic Farming Field Days, Cherry Grove Farm, Lawrence Township, N.J., 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. New Wine Grower Workshop, Farm and Home Center, Lan caster. Friday, June 13 Timber 2003, Farm Show Com plex, Harrisburg, thru June 14, (717) 312-1244. Saturday, June 14 Maryland Wine Growers Field Day, Burkittsville Vineyard, Burkittsville, Md. Wednesday, June 18 54th Annual American Society for Enology and Viticulture Meeting, Reno Hilton, Reno, Nev., thru June 20. Saturday, June 21 Winegrowers: Canopy Manage ment Seminar, Linden Vine yards, Linden, Va., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aquaculture Field Day, South Centers, Piketon, Ohio, 1 p.m.-8 p.m., (800) 297-2072. Monday, June 23 Agricultural Science and Tech nology Expo, Sacramento, Calif., thru June 25, (540) 373-9935. Wednesday, June 25 Selling Produce Through CSAs, Simple Gifts Farm, Columbia, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., (717) 664-7077. Thursday, June 26 Northeast Ohio Lawn Care Seminar, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio, 8 a.m., (800) 510-5296. Muck Crops Field Day, Ohio (Turn to Page E 6)