Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have any questions about the physical access provided, please contact David Messersmith at (570) 253-5970 ext. 239 in advance of your participation or visit.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Drinking Water Testing Packages from the Penn State University laboratory – fees effective July 1, 2007 begin at $50 for the standard and increase with different tests requested.
Standard – Basic tests for which drinking water samples should be routinely tested. Tests included – total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, pH, and total dissolved solids.
Aesthetics/Corrosivity – Includes tests from standard package plus those for water components that can contribute to bad taste, staining, scaling and corrosivity. Tests included – total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids plus hardness, corrosivity index, copper, iron, and manganese.
Aesthetics/Corrosivity Plus Lead – Includes all tests from aesthetics/corrosivity package (above) plus first draw and running water tests for lead. Tests included – total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids plus hardness, corrosivity index, copper, iron, and manganese and first draw and running water lead.
Agriculture/Septic – Includes tests from standard package plus nitrate-nitrogen, which may be elevated in water supplies located near intensively managed agricultural sites or in proximity to densely spaced or poorly operating septic systems. Tests included – total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids plus nitrate-nitrogen.
Mining – Includes tests from standard package plus those of greatest importance for water supplies located near existing or future mining activity. Tests included – total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids plus aluminum, iron, manganese and sulfate.
Gas/Oil – Includes tests from standard package plus those of greatest importance for water supplies located near existing or future gas and oil well-drilling activity. Tests included – total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids plus barium and chloride.
Trace – Includes tests from standard package plus trace elements and metals that may be present in water supplies located near industrial waste or dump sites. Tests included – total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids plus arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, mercury, and zinc.
For more information on water testing please contact the Wayne County Cooperative Extension office at 570-253-5970 x 4110 or email WayneExt@psu.edu. You can also click here to visit the Penn State Water Testing Lab online
The “30th Annual Wayne County Dairy Day/Ag Day” is scheduled for Monday, February 18th, from about 10:00 AM to 3:15 PM, at the Honesdale High School, Terrace Street, in Honesdale, PA.
This year’s event will feature the normal timely dairy industry-related information and new technology to area dairy farm families. In addition, different livestock, forestry agronomic, vegetable, general agriculture and agriculture information groups, associations and research and promotion groups have been invited to exhibit and participate and to inform people involved in the dairy and agriculture businesses in Wayne County and Pennsylvania.
Exhibitors and participants in this year’s “Dairy Day/Ag Day” will have an opportunity to present this important information through displays, exhibits, informal talks, demonstrations and one-on-one conversations.
This year’s “Dairy Day/Ag Day” will once again feature the popular “Ask the Experts!” forum where attendees can converse and gather information from participants in a one-on-one format!
Scheduled to participate in this part of “Dairy Day/Ag Day” are: “4-H Gets Your Motor Runnin’”, Kim C. Mikulak, Wayne County 4-H Program Coordinator, Wayne County Cooperative Extension, “Is Your Farm Earning Extra Income For You and Your Family?”, John Berry, Extension Educator/Ag Marketing, Lehigh County Cooperative Extension, Allentown, PA, “Use of Farm Manure In 2008 Wayne County Cropping Systems”, Dave Messersmith, Extension Educator – Agronomy, Wayne County Cooperative Extension, “Growing Berries In Northeastern Pennsylvania”, John Esslinger, Extension Educator/Agriculture-Commercial Horticulture, Lackawanna County Cooperative Extension, Scranton, Pa, “Solar, Wind and Biodiesel Energy Systems For Homes and Farms”, Rich Brinkman, Rich Brinkman’s Alternative Energy Supplies, Hamlin, PA, “Wells, Water Testing and West Nile Virus Program”, Pat Mohn, Wayne County Cooperative Extension and Wayne County West Nile Virus Program and “Addressing Effective Fiber Utilization In Dairy Cattle Rations”, Janet Deken Smith, Dairy Farm Consultant, Cargill Animal Nutrition.
The “Wayne County Dairy Promotion Committee” will be at the “Dairy Day/Ag Day”. The “2007-2008 Wayne County Dairy Princess, Alternate Dairy Princess, Dairy Maids and Dairy Ambassadors” will have their promotional materials and educational displays available for all attendees to observe and enjoy.
Also, some health testing and screenings for farm workers and families, will be offered by the Wayne County Office – Pennsylvania Department of Health, Wayne Memorial Hospital and Wayne Memorial Hospital Health Services, and the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.
The popular milk, cheese, ice cream and specialty meats bars will be set-up near the exhibit area courtesy of area dairy producers, dairies, ice cream manufacturers, meat processors and the “Dairy Day/Ag Day” exhibitors, participants and supporters.
Door prizes, supported by the “2008 Wayne County Dairy Day/Ag Day” Planning Committee and exhibitors, participants and supporters, will be awarded throughout the day.
A buffet lunch, prepared by “The Red Schoolhouse” staff, will also be served to all dairy and agriculture farm families courtesy of the “2008 Wayne County Dairy Day/Ag Day” exhibitors, participants and supporters.
For additional information about the “2008 Wayne County Dairy Day/Ag Day,” please contact Ed Pruss at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension by dialing 570 253-5970, extension 4110, by fax at: 570 253-9478 or via email at: edp4@psu.edu.
For inquiries about participating in the “2008 Wayne County Dairy/Ag Day” as an exhibitor, a participant or as a supporter, please contact Ed Pruss at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension at the above listed telephone, fax or email information.
"The horse industry in and around Wayne and Pike county is evolving and expanding," according to David Messersmith, Extension Educator. "Our Horse Owners School is an effort to educate horse owners about a variety of topics and provides a forum for horse owners to exchange information with each other," says Messersmith.
During the four night program, participants will learn a variety of topics ranging from equine vaccination and basic veterinary care to buying quality hay for your horse and horse trailering basics. The program will conclude on April 7 with a barn visit to a newly constructed "greenhouse barn" that is being used for therapeutic riding. Whether you're a new horse owner, or an "old pro" you'll learn how to keep your horses healthy and happy and make ownership more enjoyable. During the course of the program you'll also have an opportunity to meet and interact with local horse owners and equine service providers. There will also be a number of opportunities for question and answer sessions with the workshop presenters.
The cost of the program is $25 per person which includes refreshments and course materials. Those attending all four sessions will receive a Penn State Certificate of Completion and recognition during the graduation ceremony on March 17. Reservations are due by February 29 and can be made by calling Penn State Extension in Wayne County (570-253-5970 x 4110) or Pike County (570-296-3400)
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have any questions about the physical access provided, please contact David Messersmith at (570) 253-5970 x 4110 in advance of your participation or visit.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Click here for a printable 2008 Horse Owners School brochure.
Click here for a printable flier with the above information.
Topics to be covered during the workshop include: getting started in beekeeping, hive management throughout the year, equipment needed, and sources of beekeeping equipment. The workshop will be led by Charlie Kinbar, PA State Bee Inspector and president of the Wayne County Beekeepers Association.
To register for this workshop, contact Dave Messersmith at the Penn State Cooperative Extension office in Wayne County at 570-253-5970 ext. 4110. Class size is limited so please make your reservations early.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have any questions about the physical access provided, please contact David Messersmith at (570) 253-5970 ext. 4110 in advance of your participation or visit.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
The first session will include a discussion on basics to consider when laying out your design or improving your landscape. Specific topics to be covered are: hardscape, softscape, hydrology, microclimates and tips on visualizing your design. How to create private, public and service areas, resolving problem areas in Pennsylvania landscapes and working with natural landscapes will also be covered. The second night Roberta will discuss plant selection and designing mixed plantings, how to select combinations of shrubs, perennials, grasses, bulbs, and groundcovers which give visual interest throughout the year.
Much of the material that will be covered the second night will be from a class entitled, Designing Extraordinary Mixed Planting by Scott C. Scarfone, ASLA. Scott is a registered landscape architect and certified professional horticulturist. Roberta will be attending this class at Longwood Gardens to improve her design knowledge and bring some of Scott's knowledge back to Wayne County.
You may attend one or both nights and can pre-register for the class by contacting the Penn State Extension office at 570-253-5970 x 4110. A fee of $3 will be collected at the door each night.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have any questions about the physical access provided, please contact David Messersmith at (570) 253-5970 ext. 4110 in advance of your participation or visit.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
