Ag Tech Investment Way Up Worldwide!
Farms.com reports on the latest figures for worldwide investment in ag. Agricultural technology is a significant area of this growth. Read the full story here: Ag Investment
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Society Member, Josh McGrath, With “The Scoop on Poop!”
Now at the University of Kentucky, Society member, Josh McGrath, is always first with the latest “scoop!” Check it out (click here): UK Scoop on Poop
Lonie Inspires Students for Ag
At the February luncheon, a member of our Society, Jean Lonie (Penn State Director of Student Recruitment and Activities), inspired the crowd with an animated and enthusiastic presentation of the huge potential for the future of agricultural sciences education. The crowd (one of … Continued
Bartholomew Honored with Society’s Gift to Saul H.S.
Over 60 members and guests were in attendance at the February meeting of the Society to witness the honoring of Ralph Bartholomew (past secretary) with a gift to W.B. Saul High School. In an impressive presentation three students from Saul … Continued
Farming Notes for Mid-Winter
Again, our past president, Duncan Allison, scans the agricultural scene with observations, insights and connections. FARMING NOTES – FEBRUARY 2016 Sustainability – Sometimes it might seem as though we are not making progress towards a more sustainable future. Yet Field … Continued
Sec’y. Redding Receives Society’s Gold Medal
Russell Redding Receives Gold Medal for Distinguished Service from the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding was presented with the Gold Medal for Distinguished Service on January 12 by the nation’s … Continued
Farming Notes – Last of the Year!
FARMING NOTES – DECEMBER 2015 by Duncan Allison, past president (PSPA) Christmas provides a wonderful opportunity for families to be together and sit round a table and enjoy seasonal food. This usually signals our family’s roots in Germany, Italy, Sweden, … Continued
Jim Bobb to Present the Secret Life of Bees!
The Amazing Honey Bee Join us for an edifying and entertaining program on honey bees. Jim Bobb will reveal the life of the Italian honey bee. First, we will look at the female bees and discuss why the women in … Continued
Clone Wars – Star Wars? – No, China!
Member Earl Ainsworth caught this article which should be of real interest concerning cloning advances being pushed in China. From the article in the Albany Daily Star Chinese company Boyalife has revealed its plans to build the world’s biggest animal cloning factory for … Continued
Eggs? Chickens Come First!
Member Bettsy Mosimann suggested this article from the New York Times regarding the burgeoning egg business for free-range. The market, while still small, is growing fast for pastured eggs, which means that hens live in housing that allows them to … Continued