New Holland Helping African Agriculture
The Society visited the New Holland plant on a recent field trip. Of interest is the company’s engagement in Africa. The latest is here: New Holland in Africa
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Urban Farm Feeds the Soul
Urban farmer, Will Allen, of Milwaukee, looks to feed more than the bodies of the kids who come to his farm. Growing and sharing is what the farm is all about as it feeds some 10,000 people. Allen, who uses … Continued
Dogs As Helping Hands for Farmers With Disabilities
A unique non-profit in the Midwest is providing service dogs for farmers so they can continue working in the “field” that they love. Read more about this in the New York Times article: Dogs Help Famers Posted by MH … Continued
Massive Support for French Farmers
After massive protests with more than 1,000 French farmers on tractors, the government has decided to respond with aid. Read about here in this New York Times article: France Supports Farmers Posted by MH McGrath, secretary
Winnie Working to Save His Honey
Winnie the Pooh has been enlisted in the effort to save honeybees – crucial to agriculture. A British campaign looks to get kids educated on local honey and efforts to save the bees. And what better way than to join … Continued
Dr. Josh McGrath Presents at First Meeting of 2105: Precision Ag
Dr. McGrath, a member of the Society, presented a lively talk on the science and progress to date of precision ag. He focused on the history of the technology, the science behind optimization, and covered the newest technology with hands-on equipment … Continued
October 1st. field Trip Visits Top Dairy – Walmoore Holsteins
Walmoore Holsteins is a great story of American agriculture. Walt Moore has mastered the three factors of business success; vision, operational excellence and capital investment. The Moore’s farm 1,250 acres on land that has been in the family for three … Continued
Field Trip to New Bolton Center
PSPA to Visit New Bolton on October 1 Field Trip Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center provides an internationally renowned standard of care. Located on a campus of some 700 acres in Chester County, Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center has one of … Continued
O’Donnell Takes the Reins
Rich O’Donnell takes over as president of PSPA for 2015 – 2016. Rich recently retired as an Executive with Univest Bank & Trust Company. During his 40 years in the financial services industry he held leadership roles at Continental Bank … Continued
Progress on Bird Flu
The New York Times recently reported on progress in developing a vaccine against the current, virulent strain of avian influenza ravaging the U.S. poultry sector. Read the full article here >> Bird Flu Vaccine