Education opportunities going begging in agriculture
A Lancaster Farming analysis shows agricultural enrollments and degrees fall while 15 000 new jobs emerge yearly in agri industry, highlighting a mismatch between farm youth, land grant colleges, and the expanding ag industry. It calls for broader curricula and better market-focused training for future agribusiness leaders.
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United States
Agrico-Industry
Stanford Research Institute
Agindustry
America
Rural youth education linked to family and upbringing
Study by Dr Buck finds that education level of parents and the fathers' occupations influence whether youths stay in school. Lack of interest and family expectations drive high school dropout, with farm-reared youths slightly less likely to continue. Fifteen to twenty percent of non finishers had above average IQ scores. Parents' preferred occupations affected duration in school while youths pursued ambitions beyond parental views.
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Buck
Lancaster Farming Weekly Farm Journal Header and Masthead
Lancaster Farming weekly newspaper details publishers editors addresses and contact lines. It lists staff Tack Owen editor and Robert G Campbell advertising director and business manager. Established November 4 1955 and published every Saturday in Lancaster Pennsylvania with Mount Joy entry and subscription rates.
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Lancaster
Lancaster County
Penna
North Duke St
Pennahone
Tack Owen
Robert G Campbell
Lancaster Farming
Mount Joy
National Editorial Association
Toys For Learning Boosts Child Development
Mrs Marguerite Duvall of Penn State notes that different toys aid growth. Push and pull toys build muscles and coordination while games and puzzles teach problem solving and assembly. Crayons paints and clay foster creativity and self expression.
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Marguerite Duvall
Penn State
Permit Needed for Pond Draining Warns Penn State Expert
Robert G Wingard, extensions wildlife management specialist at Penn State, reminds pond owners to obtain a permit before draining farm ponds. Permits are available from the Pennsylvania Fish Commission in Harrisburg or the County Fish Commission representative.
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Robert G Wingard
Penn State
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Harrisburg
County Fish Commission
Titus and the pastorate role in early church history
The article reflects on how the pastorate emerged with the church, citing Titus as a model of leadership. It emphasizes a pastor’s character, tact, and ability to guide Christians toward stronger faith, while noting the need to cultivate new ministers and answer the call to ministry.
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Foreman
Titus
Paul
Asia
Orch
Tutus
Pal
Jesus
Church of Christ
Louisville
Kentuck
Chr
Now Is The Time tobacco seed harvest and pasture management tips
Local tobacco growers should save seed only from non MH-30 treated plants and avoid Pennleaf 1 and Pennbell 69 hybrids. Dairymen should move cows 3 to 4 hours before milking when grazing fresh forage to prevent milk off flavor. Forage testing boxes are available to optimize winter rations. Clean up rodent nesting sites this fall to reduce losses.
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Agricultural Extension Office
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