WORKSHOP ON MANAGING NATURAL GAS LEASE INCOME ANNOUNCED

Penn State Cooperative Extension announced that a workshop entitled "Managing Natural Gas Lease and Royalty Income" will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Wayne County Park Street Complex, 648 Park Street, in Honesdale. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM and end at approximately 9:30 PM

This program is intended for landowners who have received or will be receiving income from natural gas leases. Topics that will be covered include: tax consequences of gas lease income, estate planning, retirement planning, and basic steps to investing gas lease income. The Cost of the Workshop is $5.00 per person, payable at the door. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Penn State Extension office in Wayne County at 570-253-5970 x 4110.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Dave Messersmith at (570) 253- 5970 x 4110 in advance of your participation or visit.

"This program is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. Consult an attorney for legal advice"

Workshop for Landowners involved with Gas Leasing - Clarks Summit

Penn State Cooperative Extension announced that a workshop entitled "Understanding and Negotiating Natural Gas Leases" will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Newton Recreation Center on the Newton/Ransom  Blvd in Clarks Summit.   The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. and end at  approximately 9:30 p.m.

 

Speakers include public and industry experts who will discuss the Intricacies,  Advantages and Disadvantages of signing a Natural Gas Lease.  The Cost of the Workshop is $15.00 per person, payable at the door.  Most prior  participants of these workshops have realized financial rewards worth thousands of dollars.  This program is intended to inform you of the concerns you will need to  address as a landowner considering a gas lease.

 

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact John Esslinger at (570) 963- 6842 in advance of your participation or visit. 

 

“This program is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. Consult an  attorney for legal advice”

 

For more information contact:

 

John Esslinger

Penn State Cooperative Extension

200 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18503

570-963-6842

 

Backyard Tree Fruit Program Planned

A practical program on growing fruit in your backyard will be offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension in Wayne County, 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, at the Wayne County Park Street Complex, 648 Park Street in Honesdale

This program will focus on basic growing and pest management techniques that will enable you to grow quality fruit. Pest management practices that work well, are organic, and gardener friendly will be discussed.

Participants will be given a handout containing a step by step program on growing tree fruit. If you would like to try your hand at growing your own fruit or need to improve your skills, this program is for you.

The program is being presented by John Esslinger, Commercial Horticulture Extension Educator, Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lackawanna County. Cost to attend the workshop is $3.00 per person, payable at the door. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. Please contact the Extension office at (570) 253-5970 x 4110 or by e-mail to WayneExt@psu.edu.

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.

Prune Fruit Trees

March is a good time to prune apple and pear trees. Mid-April is the best time to prune stone fruit like peaches and plums. Today we’ll discuss pruning apples.

 

Prune annually. There should be minimal pruning done to trees planted in the last 2-3 years. Remove only the rubbing or diseased limbs. Years 4-6 require light pruning. More mature trees require more vigorous pruning. The desired shape can vary but a cone shape works well. Here are some basic principles.

• Remove dead and/or broken limbs
• Remove diseased limbs 8”-12” below the infected area
• Remove suckers(last year’s growth that grew straight up)  inside the tree and around the base of the trunk
• Keep the tree open so air can easily move through and sunlight can get inside
• Remove prunings that contain disease

 

Want to learn more about growing backyard fruit? Attend the Monday, March 10, 2008, Backyard Tree Fruit Program at Penn State Worthington, Dawson Building room 14. This free program will run from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm. Call 963-6842 to make a reservation.

 

John Esslinger, Extension Educator

Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lackawanna County