News For February 2001
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Wednesday February 28, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A pending dairy bill designed to provide a safety net for dairy farm families would provide increased support when market prices are low, according to a study by two dairy economists from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. The study also suggests that the bill would provide greater support to small and medium-sized dairy farms.
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Wednesday February 28, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Choosing a career and a college can be tough for a teenager. To help in this process, Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences offers prospective students its Eighth Annual Open House from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 in the Agricultural Sciences and Industries (ASI) Building on the University Park campus.
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Monday February 26, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission seeks public comment on its proposed changes to the state's deer hunting regulations. Because all citizens -- whether they hunt deer or not -- may be affected by these changes, a wildlife expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences urges everyone to respond.
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Monday February 26, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A Penn State extension and research program developed in response to an outbreak of plum pox -- a viral disease of peaches and other stone fruits -- has been recognized with Awards of Excellence from both the Northeast Extension Directors and the Northeast Experiment Station Directors.
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Monday February 26, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Many children who participate in youth sports -- and their parents -- have become obsessed with winning at almost any cost. This attitude can interfere with what sports programs for kids should be all about, warns an educator in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Monday February 19, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Dairy producers and agribusiness persons involved in the dairy industry are invited to attend a meeting of the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) March 15 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in State College. This progressive group provides opportunities for members to network, test their latest ideas and share cutting-edge concepts.
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Monday February 19, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Entomologists from 13 northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states and several Canadian provinces will converge on Harrisburg March 4-6 for the annual meeting of the Eastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). But you don't have to work with insects for a living to participate -- activities will include an insect expo for the public and a special workshop for teachers. Both events are free of charge.
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Satellite Program To Be Aired On Legal And Policy Issues Faced By Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenTuesday February 13, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- One in 10 grandparents in the United States has been the primary support of a grandchild at some time. Currently 6 percent of children live in a grandparent-headed household. Whatever the reason and situation, these grandparents face a range of difficulties, including legal and policy challenges.
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Thursday February 08, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Dave Filson has been appointed regional director for the South Central region of Penn State Cooperative Extension and Outreach, effective Jan. 1, 2001.
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Thursday February 08, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. --As a student at Ringgold High School, Arthur Hawkins had his sights set on college and was considering many career options. Agriculture wasn't one of them, until a Penn State program showed him that there are more occupations in agriculture than being a farmer.
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Thursday February 08, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Teens from across the state demonstrated that safety is an important part of rural work and life by participating in the recent Farm Safety and Health Quiz Bowl, coordinated by Penn State Cooperative Extension.
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Thursday February 08, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Over the past 30 years, the young and the elderly have begun to live -- and play -- in increasingly different worlds. This separation between the generations has been linked to the increase in negative stereotypes toward the aging. At the same time, younger people, who are in need of adult guidance and relationships, often find little opportunity for meaningful exchanges with senior adults.
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Friday February 02, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Cooperative Extension has named two longtime extension educators as county extension directors in Lancaster and York counties.
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Friday February 02, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new planning guide from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will help people examine their community's food supply through public forums.
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Friday February 02, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Increasingly, today's employers are looking beyond degrees, majors and interviewing skills to find students who will be tomorrow's leaders in the workplace. Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has created a new undergraduate major and minor to help students understand effective leadership styles, skills and competencies.
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Friday February 02, 2001More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Two faculty members in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences -- Dr. Gary Killian, professor of reproductive physiology, and Dr. Dennis Murphy, professor of agricultural and biological engineering -- have been named distinguished professors by the University.
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Friday February 02, 2001More »
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