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Tools for Farm Market Managers Workshop Scheduled |
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Sunday, February 28, 2010 |
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Exton: A seminar with workshops for Pennsylvania farmers' market managers and representatives of communities planning to open a farmers' market will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Lancaster, PA. The workshops will include building capacity at farmers' markets, recruiting producers, food safety, promoting the markets to the public and finding funding sources for markets.
A Central Market Treasure Hunt will be held for promotion and display ideas from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Central Market, 23 North Market Street, Lancaster. The workshops will take place from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Southern Market Centre, 100 South Queen Street, Lancaster. For a registration form, click here and other information about the workshops, click here.
The event is sponsored by the Penn State Cooperative Extension, Southeastern PA Agriculture Partnership, Lancaster County Center of Excellence in Production Agriculture and Risk Management Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Southeastern PA Agriculture Partnership is affiliated with the Chester County Economic Development Council. |
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Dairy Industry Featured in Central Penn Business Journal |
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Monday, January 18, 2010 |
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Harrisburg: In an article by Paula Holzman in the January 15, 2010 issue of the Central Penn Business Journal entitled "Digging Out Dairy", Project Manager Gary Willier and Steering Committee Jeff Balmer were among a variety of folks who commented on the low dairy prices that made 2009 a bad year for the industry. Willier spoke to the effect of the 27% drop in prices on Lancaster County which is one of the top 10 dairy producers in the country. Lower prices led to less investment in infrastructure and more debt. Balmer and other producers addressed the need to re-examine government policy in light of the roller coaster of price increases and decreases.
Thanks to Gary and Jeff for representing the dairy industry and the Center of Excellence as we try to explain the industry to the public. |
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Face of Ag Youth Conference |
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Sunday, January 17, 2010 |
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Camp Hill: As the "Face of Agriculture" in Pennsylvania, the PA Farm Bureau is looking for nominees from each county to attend its Youth Leadership Conference which will be held from June 21-25, 2010 at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Two representatives from each area will be selected to attend. For a downloadable Conference brochure, click here.
Applications are available by emailing
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or calling 717-761-2740. Applications may be accepted by county Farm Bureaus until February 15, 2010. Applications will be reviewed and judged by the county Farm Bureau. Participants will be notified after March 15, 2010 of their selection. Space is limited. Applicants will be accepted on a first come-first served basis.
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