Editorial argues for agriculture education in high schools
Editor Dieter Krieg urges the Department of Education to require agriculture coursework. He recalls a Philadelphia dairy farmer wife who believed milk is supermarket manufactured and argues many youths and adults lack understanding of food origins and farming. He calls for improved consumer education to connect city residents with farms and food production.
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Vo-Ag
Department of Education
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Penn State
Urban students enter Penn State agriculture program
The Lancaster Farming article notes more than 2500 of Penn State's 3650 undergrad agriculture students come from urban and suburban areas, a shift from a decade ago when farm boys dominated. It warns urban entrants may lack practical experience, citing Dr Leon J Johnson who urges summer farm exposure and offers contact details for internships at University Park.
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Lancaster Farming
Penn State
Extension Service
Lo Ag
Leon J Johnson
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Johnson
Tyson Building
University Park
The Beast Within Tongues Lesson on Temper and Truth
A May 15 1977 devotional links James 3 to Proverbs 2 and warns that the tongue is a fire and a deadly poison. It urges self control and honesty, noting how words harm as surely as deeds and can undermine faith when blessing and cursing come from the same mouth. Also includes alfalfa weevil control guidance and farming notes about spraying versus cutting.
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James
Jesus
Hitler
America
Alfalfa Harvest Timing and Pest Watch for Gypsy Moth
Farmers are advised to follow label tolerance periods for pesticides and monitor regrowth after early harvest to protect new alfalfa shoots. Inspect stubble closely for damage, apply spray protection if needed, and reference the Agronomy Guide for materials and rates. Gypsy moths have begun hatching in the area.
Farm Calendar May 16 to 21 highlights 4-H events
Week of 4-H meetings and activities across Lancaster County includes reorganizational meeting in Mount Joy, pond management and weed control at the 4 H Center in Baii, Ephrata Area Young Farmers at the high school, pesticide applicator exam in Adams County, capon orders deadline, county council Sports Night, demonstrations at the Farm and Home Center, a Hampshire Sheep Field Day at Clyde Brubaker farm, and a hoagie sale.
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Elizabethtown-Donegal
4-H Community Club
Ray Lauder
Mount Joy
York County Extension Service
Baii
Ephrata
Lancaster Farm and Home Foundation
Farm and Home Center
Lancaster County
Jay Irwin
Kerry Boyd
Clay On
Clay Road
Hampshire
Clyde Brubaker
Lancaster
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