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Annual farm show, the largest in the country, begins Saturday
January 3, 2011 HARRISBURG – Amidst a bit of redesign and reconstruction at the state farm show complex in the capital city, the 2011 Pennsylvania Farm Show, set to begin Saturday, could bring in as many as 500,000... more »»
Four Central students will receive state recognition
January 3, 2011 ROARING SPRING — At the Mid-Winter FFA Convention Jan. more »» 
Christmas tree farm takes year-round work
December 6, 2010 Editor’s note: This is the first in a quarterly series highlighting area farms, their histories and their owners. more »» 
Area horse part of world champion team
December 6, 2010 ROARING SPRING — A horse from Diamond Lane Farm & Carriage Service was part of the world champion registered Percheron mare six-horse hitch team at October’s World Percheron Congress in Des Moines,... more »» 
FFA Spotlight
December 6, 2010 Jolene Nave Age and school: 16, junior, Bedford Area High School Family: Parents, Joe and Sherri; siblings: Cody, 18; Jake, 13; Cassadie, 12; Haydyn, 6; Treg, 4 Years involved with FFA: 2 Amount of... more »»
Tree management course scheduled
December 6, 2010 UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Department of Horticulture will hold a Christmas tree management course Feb. more »» 
Program offers certification for farmers who produce for stores
November 1, 2010 FISHERTOWN — “A lot of the chain stores would not buy my fruit unless I had Good Agriculture Practices,” Ridgetop Orchard owner Daniel Boyer said. more »» 
FFA spotlight: Ashley Durandetta
November 1, 2010 Ashley Durandetta Name: Ashley Durandetta Age: 17 Grade, school: Senior, Clearfield Area High School FFA chapter: Clearfield FFA Years involved with FFA: 4 Amount of time spend on FFA-related... more »»
Farm vehicles not part of regulations
November 1, 2010 Legislation by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau aimed at excluding local agricultural vehicles and their drivers from recent federal commercial trucking standards was approved last month as part of a... more »»
Agrotourism workshop scheduled for Nov. 10
November 1, 2010 The Cambria County Conservation District will hold a free adult conservation education workshop at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Disaster’s Edge Environmental Center in the 1889 Park in St. Michael. more »» 
Consolidation of dairy operations likely as farmers deal with low milk prices
October 4, 2010 MARTINSBURG — Phil Kulp and his family’s business has come a long way since the days of having 150 dairy cows on his parents’ farm when he was a bo. more »» 
FFA Spotlight: Krista Hawn
October 4, 2010 FFA Chapter: Blue Juniata Age, grade, school: 17, senior, Juniata Valley High School, Alexandria Family: Parents, William and Lisa Hawn; brother, James, 19; sister, Brittany, 16 Years involved with... more »» 
Williamsburg man recognized for work
October 4, 2010 WASHINGTON — Williamsburg resident David Greaser was one of 24 civilian agricultural experts who served in Afghanistan and Iraq recognized last month by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. more »»
Farm to hold pumpkin patch event
October 4, 2010 LORETTO — Vale Wood Farms will hold its annual pumpkin patch event 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 22. more »»
Corn, soybean production down
October 4, 2010 HARRISBURG — Production of tobacco in Pennsylvania is expected to be above last year, while production of corn and soybeans is lower as of Sept. 1, the U.S. more »» 
Eight farms will be showcased during weekend tour
September 6, 2010 It’s not often you can milk a cow, decorate a pumpkin and learn about hunter safety all in the same day. more »» 
National FFA honors two Juniata Valley members
September 6, 2010 James McMahon and W. Ross Rojik, both of Petersburg, recently received awards from the National FF. more »»
Responders to learn about farm issues
September 6, 2010 MARTINSBURG — The Penn State Department of Agriculture will present an introductory course on farm emergencies for emergency responders from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. more »» 
Ag Progress Days important for producers, consumers, professionals
August 2, 2010 ROCK SPRINGS — The annual Penn State Ag Progress Days, set for Aug. more »»
Chamber accepting ag award nominations
August 2, 2010 The Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s Farm-City Committee is accepting nominations for its 19th annual Agricultural Community Excellence or ACE award. Nominations are due Aug. 1. more »» |
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