Vocational Agriculture Tracks to College Success
The article reviews 16 studies showing vocational agriculture students often match or exceed academically, especially in scientific and agricultural subjects. It argues high school emphasis on vocational ag prepares farm boys for college and broader agricultural careers, urging planning beyond farming.
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John R Williams
University
Arizona
Ohio State
Towa State
Iowa
University of Califor
Nia
University of Maryland, Clemson
University of Nebraska
Porter returns from Nepal internship with world view
Glenn Porter completes six months in Nepal as an International Farm Youth Exchange intern. He notes surprising cultural differences and lessons about transportation and daily life, reflecting on how local neighbors influenced his perspective and how Lancaster County neighbors could help ease global work tensions.
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Glenn Porter
Washington Boro
Nepal
Glenn
Lancaster County
State Soil Tests Clarify Per Acre Lime and Phosphate Rates
Land owners report confusion over revised soil test reports showing two per acre figures. An agronomy specialist explains that one column reflects lime per acre while another estimates nutrients per acre, with field history influencing final recommendations.
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Ty Ovl
VM. Smith
County Vent
Cleetine Soi
Phil Aviary
Soil Conservation Work Receives Local Support
Community groups in Warren and nearby towns back soil conservation efforts led by Christiane Batt and Rdwin. The project aims to protect farmland, reduce erosion, and promote sustainable farming practices across the region.
Peace Corps seeks agricultural volunteers worldwide
Men and women with farm backgrounds and 4 H to vocational training in agriculture are urged to apply. Volunteers are not asked to choose their country and may go where needed. Lancaster County extension agent VM MocSimaith notes demand from college grads in agronomy horticulture economics animal husbandry and engineering, especially in Latin America. (Continued on page 4)
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Peace Corps
VM MocSimaith Agricultural Extension
Lancaster Co
Latin America
Lancaster Farming: Lancaster County Farm Weekly Details
Lancaster Farming lists staff and contact details for Lancaster County farm weekly. It shows editor Owen Fach and advertising director Robert G Campbell, plus establishment date November 1957 and annual subscription rates.
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Otheas
Munstratius
Launcaster
TN Press
Latuy
Fach Owen
Robert G Campbell
Cross and Call in Titus and Timothy Devotional
The sermon contrasts the cross of Christ with daily Christian life, urging believers to adorn doctrine through action. It highlights Paul’s focus on the cross as central to life, discipline, and grace, and asks whether the crucifixion shapes personal conduct and hope amid a troubled world.
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Paul
God
Christ
Titus
Chris
Trans
Walt
Coles
Foreman Gians
Wiites
Anto
Mhuis Ife
Elmon
Hig
Jesus
National Council of the Churches of Christ
USA
Time to Plant Strawberries and Prep for Potatoes
Early spring is ideal for setting strawberry plants with March or April plantings producing runners and later crops. For potatoes, spray 2 to 3 days before emergence to curb weeds using water soluble Dinitro on broadleaf weeds and Dalapon for grasses. Prepare soil thoroughly for soil testing by sampling from many spots and submitting one pint. Dock and castration of lambs advised before warm weather, including docking.
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Lancaster
Vocational Agriculture and College
America
ACT
Nolt Brothers
Peach Bottom
Fulton
Amos M Nolt
Lester D Murphy
Eden
Geres Warren Oftow Christiane Batt
Pwo Co
Ageres
Christiina Sadsbury
Attes
Lancaster Farming
Bs Lancaster-Filming Laws Pa
Lititz
Pa Newspapers Publishers Association
National Editorial Association
Luke
Timothy
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