Penn State Extension in Wayne County

Pennsylvania MarketMaker

2010-05-25T09:58:00.001-04:00

I am excited to announce that Penn State Cooperative Extension is partnering with several organizations to launch Pennsylvania MarketMaker, an online tool to connect buyer and sellers within the food industry. The tool provides access to free, in-depth marketing information to help farm and food business owners find markets for their products throughout Pennsylvania and other participating states. It also helps those businesses who wish to buy locally-produced foods to do so. (See the end of this note for a brief description of how MarketMaker relates to AgMap.) Registration and use is completely free of charge. Our registration site is at: http://pa.foodmarketmaker.com. The national MarketMaker system is being promoted to national restaurant, grocery, and other retail/wholesale associations.

Pennsylvania MarketMaker will provide users with a rich source of demographic and business data to help buyers and sellers find each other. Here’s what users will be able to do with Pennsylvania MarketMaker:

· Access demographic profiles of target markets.

· Locate buyers and sellers within a target region in a map-based format.

· Connect with potentially thousands of buyers and sellers quickly through the Buy & Sell Forum.

To better understand MarketMaker’s functionality, you may want to visit one or more state sites. Find them at http://national.marketmaker.uiuc.edu/. For a demo, see: http://ny.marketmaker.uiuc.edu/content/all/tutorials/Mapping_tutorial1.html. Also, we will be scheduling one or more (depending upon demand) web-based trainings to highlight some of its uses.

Before Pennsylvania MarketMaker has the search capabilities you will see on other sites, we must populate the database with agricultural and food producers. While many businesses within the food industry can be obtained through third-party databases (which will be added), we need to populate the database with agricultural producers. We are developing relationships with PDA, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, and other organizations to contact producers, but our mailing lists within Extension are a critical element to this plan. I can help you connect with them by providing content for newsletters, postage and content to send dedicated mailings to your lists, etc. We have a goal of 250 registrants before we go live. With help from you and our partner organizations, we should achieve that quickly.

To learn more about MarketMaker, follow this link to an online survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/mm01. It simply asks if you want to be included on a listserv that I am creating to communicate within Extension. It also allows you to ask a question or provide a comment about Pennsylvania MarketMaker.

About MarketMaker and AgMap

There is some similarity between Pennsylvania MarketMaker and AgMap, developed by Dr. Rick Day in the Department of Crops and Soil Sciences. MarketMaker is not a replacement for AgMap, but rather complements it. AgMap is an excellent resource for facilitating business-to-consumer interactions, while MarketMaker best serves business-to-business connections. A given producer may well want to register on both to reach a broad audience of consumers and businesses. Furthermore, a large portion of AgMap’s database includes support services, such as consultants, attorneys, accountants, etc. for farm managers. This is a real strength of AgMap relative to MarketMaker. Rick and I have agreed to work together to benefit both tools since both benefit Pennsylvania producers.

Jeffrey Hyde

The Pennsylvania State University
210-B Armsby Building
University Park, PA 16802
Office: 814-865-5666

PENN STATE MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE

2010-05-06T11:51:00.001-04:00

Attention plant lovers! The Penn State Master Gardeners of Wayne County will be hosting their annual May Plant Sale on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please come by the Fred Miller Pavilion on Main Street in Honesdale for great deals on perennials, annuals, herbs, and shrubs. Master Gardeners will be there to answer any of your gardening questions, plus soil test kits will be available for purchase.

Come buy for the new, the unusual, and perhaps just to chat about gardening in Northeastern Pennsylvania!

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Workshop on Rain Gardening Offered 4/14

2010-04-12T10:48:00.001-04:00

The Penn State Master Gardeners in Wayne County will hold a rain gardening workshop on Wednesday, April 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Park Street Complex, 648 Park Street, Honesdale.

The workshop will cover eco-friendly residential landscaping techniques including native plants, storm water conveyance, plant placement, plant selection and rain gardens. The talk will then narrow and specifically discuss the placement, construction and maintenance of rain gardens and rain barrels. Leading the workshop will be Mr. Paul Bechtel, an environmental engineer with McLane Associates.

To register, call the Cooperative Extension office in Honesdale at 570-253-5970 x 4110 or email WayneExt@psu.edu. Admission is $5.00, payable on the day of the workshop, children under 18 are free

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

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.

Tips on Growing Healthy Tomatoes

2010-03-23T15:29:00.000-04:00

University Park, Pa. -- Last year an epidemic of late blight disease on tomatoes not only forced many home gardeners to throw out their plants, but also threatened the crops of thousands of growers throughout the state. Along with cool, wet weather, the distribution of infected plants through big-box stores spurred along the widespread outbreak.

Led by Beth Gugino, Penn State assistant professor of plant pathology, the University responded with targeted, timely information to Extension educators, growers, master gardeners and the media. Among the advice was to throw out the plants and move on -- eating a tomato from an infected plant is generally discouraged, and canning carries the risk of botulism.

With springtime approaching, Gugino offers some tips that home gardeners can start thinking about now.

-- Kill the Potatoes. The disease hits spuds, too, and while the winter will kill off any infected tomato plants, potato tubers can survive the cold and therefore, so can the pathogen. Make sure potato plants are pulled up and thrown out in the trash (if composted improperly, the potatoes can be a source of the disease this year).

-- Rotate crops. Arrange your garden so that you rotate out of a plant family for two to three years. For example, the nightshade plants include eggplants, tomatoes and peppers. "The idea behind rotation is that many pathogens tend to be problems on multiple members in a given plant family, not just individual crops," said Gugino.

-- Avoid Overhead irrigation. It's best to water from below to keep leaves as dry as possible. This helps prevent the spread of the fungus as well as other common tomato diseases. If you only have access to overhead irrigation, water by mid-morning so leaves dry quickly.

-- Plant healthy transplants. There was a gardening boom last year (seed companies reported an increase in sales) and infected transplants were sold. Look at transplants for unhealthy characteristics such as pale green or brown lesions.

Considerations When Negotiating a Pipeline Right-of-Way

2010-03-23T15:27:00.000-04:00

What is a pipeline right-of-way?

A pipeline right-of-way is a strip of land over and around natural gas pipelines where some of the property owner's legal rights have been granted to a pipeline operator. A right-of-way agreement between the pipeline company and the property owner is also called an easement and is usually filed in the county Register & Recorders office with property deeds. Rights-of-ways and easements provide a permanent, limited interest in the land that enables the pipeline company to install, operate, test, inspect, repair, maintain, replace, and protect one or more pipelines within the designated easement. The agreement may vary the rights and widths of the right-of-way, but generally, the pipeline company's rights-of-way extend 25 feet from each side of a pipeline unless special conditions exist.

Right of Condemnation or Eminent Domain

In Pennsylvania, eminent domain or right of condemnation generally only applies to transmission lines, or lines moving gas longer distances between two or more states.

Individual gathering lines (pipelines running between well sites, compressor units and metering stations) are not subject to eminent domain, and the pipeline operator must negotiate easements with each individual landowner along the pipeline route.

There is a provision in Pennsylvania that allows operators of a ‘public utility’ to use eminent domain to secure pipeline easements. In the event of an eminent domain proceeding, the landowner will be compensated by the court or regulatory authority at a fair market value for the easement.

Pipeline Identification

Pipeline markers are located along the path of a gas pipeline. These markers identify the general location of the pipeline and list the products transported, the operator’s name and the emergency contact number. Pipeline markers do not identify the exact location of the pipeline, so it is critical that landowners contact the One Call Center prior to any excavation near the pipeline easement.

Right of Way Maintenance

Pipeline operators will regularly conduct aerial and ground inspections to check right-of-way conditions, test for leaks, install and maintain pipeline makers and to clear brush that restricts access to the right-of-way or visibility during inspections. Rights of way are kept clear of trees, brush and other obstructions so the pipeline operator can safely operate, inspect, maintain and repair its pipelines.

Property Use Restrictions

If you are negotiating a right of way easement on your property, you should be aware of the pipeline operator’s guidelines for property use and construction near natural gas pipelines and equipment. Generally, property owners are prohibited from installing any structures, storing anything that could be an obstruction, or planting trees or shrubs along the right of way. Unauthorized building or planting in the pipeline right-of-way is known as right-of-way encroachment.

Normal gardening and agricultural activities are generally acceptable. However you should never dig or construct anything within the easement without first having a pipeline representative mark the pipeline, stake the right of way and explain the company’s construction guidelines

Negotiating a Right of Way Agreement

Easement agreements are formal legal agreements granting the operator long-term use of the right-of-way. A change in ownership of the property does not alter the easement agreement. Because easement agreements are legally binding contracts, landowners are encouraged to have the contract reviewed by an attorney who is knowledgeable in PA oil and gas law and experienced in reviewing right of way agreements before entering into any contract.

Many aspects of a pipeline easement are negotiable. Typically a pipeline representative will present the landowner with a pre-printed agreement. This document can serve as a starting point for a two-way negotiation, or it can be fully accepted or rejected by the landowner. You can make changes to the easement by creating an addendum that is approved by both parties

Below are is sampling of considerations that may be included in a pipeline agreement or addressed with an addendum:

· Width of the permanent easement and time line for completion of construction.

· Define the nature and width of temporary construction easement.

· Require identification of any independent and sub-contractors that the pipeline company will use and make the pipeline company responsible and liable for all acts on your property by independent and sub-contractors.

· Require the pipeline company to indemnify the landowner from the acts and omissions of the independent and sub-contractors.

· Define and limit access to both permanent and temporary easements.

· Specify payments for trees, crops, etc damaged during the installation of the pipeline.

· Specify re-seeding of easements and what types of grasses and other improvements, stating the amount of time following completion of construction for surface restoration to be completed.

· Identify all stream crossings, state methods of stream crossings, and require restoration of stream crossings after construction.

· Require that landowner be provided an “as constructed” survey of the easement with an official seal by the surveyor within a stated period of time following completion of construction.

· Specify replacement or installation of fencing and gates, stating which gates will have locks and nature of the locks.

· Limit number of keys or number of persons with lock combinations.

· Identification of a named person at the pipeline company who will be landowner’s contact. Require the pipeline company to give 30 days prior notice to landowner of any such change in contact person or related contact information.

· Define access post-construction to the easement with specific method and location of all access roads and methods.

· Prohibition or limitation of surface appurtenances to the pipeline.

· Requirement of minimum depth to top of buried pipeline and requirement that this minimum depth be maintained at all times.

· Termination of the lease by stated number of days of no use of the pipeline.

· Define “abandonment” of the pipeline as a termination of easement event and require the pipeline company to remove all abandoned pipeline.

· Require prior landowner consent for any assignment of the easement to another party.

· Limitation of the easement to one pipeline of a stated diameter, with no right to install additional pipelines and no right to increase the diameter of the pipeline.

· Require the same post-construction restoration of surface for pipeline repairs as for original construction.

· Reserve the right to seek surface damages for pipeline repairs as for the initial installation.

· Confirm whether gas to be transported will be scented or unscented.

· Make sure that the permanent and temporary easements are by metes and bounds descriptions and with official surveys – pre-construction and post-construction (as-built survey).

· Choose an alternative dispute resolution method that makes it’s the cheapest, quickest, and least burdensome way to resolve conflicts between landowner and the pipeline company.

· Consider what surface uses by the landowner will be prohibited, if any, of the easement.

Value of Rights of Way

Payments to landowners for granting right of way easements can be quite variable between pipeline operators and from location to location. Most payments involve set dollar amount per linear foot (or per ‘rod’ which is 16.5 feet). In Pennsylvania, easement agreements have ranged from less than $5.00 per linear foot to more than $25.00 per linear foot. Some pipeline operators will also offer a ‘signing bonus’ (a fixed dollar amount for signing an easement agreement) in addition to the payment per linear foot. Be sure to get the amount and terms of payments in writing before signing an easement agreement.

Extension’s Role

Penn State Cooperative Extension provides educational resources for landowners about Marcellus shale and the natural gas leasing and exploration process. County Extension offices may host an educational workshop, discuss leasing arrangements, or refer you to regulatory or legal specialists.

Although extension educators cannot provide legal advice, they can provide additional insights about leasing and right of way considerations.

For more information about Marcellus shale, natural gas development, leasing and pipeline rights of way visit: http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu

Visit the new Wayne County 4-H Blog

2009-11-05T12:46:00.001-05:00

The 4-H program in Wayne County now has their own blog! Check them out at: http://wayneextension4-h.blogspot.com/

Wayne County Corn Day Scheduled

2009-09-03T13:55:00.002-04:00

Penn State Cooperative Extension in cooperation with Honesdale Farm & Garden, Cochecton Mills, Seedway and Helena Chemical invite all area farmers to the 2009 Wayne County Corn Day on September 18 at the Hank Curtis Farm in Waymart.

Featured at the 2009 Corn Day is a corn silage variety trial consisting of 15 silage varieties, planted side-by-side for easy comparison. Participants will have the opportunity to walk through the trial and evaluate each variety. Seed company representatives will be on hand to show their varieties and discuss new corn genetics for the 2010 growing season.

The event will run from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, with a free lunch provided to all attendees. The Hank Curtis farm is located on Cavage Road, just off route 6 between Prompton and Waymart. Contact Dave Messersmith at the Extension office at 570-253-5970 x 4110 for more information.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

4-H Calendar

2009-07-01T16:12:00.001-04:00

4-H Calendar

Wednesday, July 01, 2009 – Monday, August 31, 2009

Details

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

	Time		8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Fair Entries Due
	Location		Park Street Office
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date

Thursday, July 02, 2009

	Time		7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Teen Council
	Location		Extension Office
	Recurrence
			Open to any Member 13 & older as of January 1 of the current program year. Meets monthly on the first Thursday of the Month – No Meeting in January. Activities include – Fundraising, Community Service, County Activities planning
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Friday, July 03, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		4th of July-Extension Office Closed

Sunday, July 05, 2009

	Time		2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
	Subject		Counselors to Camp Shehaqua
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Monday, July 06, 2009

	Time		7/6/2009 12:00 AM – 7/11/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		Camp Shehaqua

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

	Time		7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
	Subject		Extension Board Meeting
	Location		Park Street Office

Thursday, July 09, 2009

	Time		2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Sheep Shearing
	Location		WCFG

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

	Time		7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Advisory Committee Meeting
	Location		Park Street Office

Friday, July 17, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Shehaqua Closing
	Location		Hickory Run State Park
			Volunteers Appreciated

Thursday, July 23, 2009

	Time		11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Ethics/QA Training
	Location		Park Street Office

			Last chance for Livestock, Horse &Dairy members to complete required training!
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date, 4-H Related Events/Activities

Monday, July 27, 2009

	Time		12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
	Subject		Work Day
	Location		WCFG

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

	Time		7/28/2009 12:00 AM – 7/31/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		State Achievement Days
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Thursday, July 30, 2009

	Time		5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
	Subject		4-H HS Setup
	Location		WCFG
			Volunteers, Horseless members, etc. needed!

Saturday, August 01, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Newsletter Deadline
	Recurrence
			Any Items that clubs/members would like included in the upcoming newsletter must be submitted by this date for inclusion.

	Time		8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Horse Roundup
	Location		WCFG
			Volunteers, Members, Parents, etc. Needed! *Horseless member opportunities*

Monday, August 03, 2009

	Time		8/3/2009 12:00 AM – 8/8/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		Regional 4-H Production Shows

	Time		5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Work Night
	Location		WCFG
			4-H Record Book Check RMB & Livestock Arena preparations for fair.

	Time		7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Family Picnic
	Location		WCFG

			Covered Dish & Desserts appreciated. Work night begins at approx. 5PM RMB & Livestock Arena preparations for fair. 4-H Record Books checked for completion. NOTE – Allergy sufferers should be prepared. Dust & fine particles abound!

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

	Time		5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		Work Night
	Location		WCFG
			4-H Record Books Checked Complete arena preparations for fair.

Thursday, August 06, 2009

	Time		12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Check-In
	Location		RMB- Non Livestock
			4-H Record Books must be completed to date! Must be presented with entry if not already checked.

	Time		7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Teen Council
	Location		Red Metal Building
			Open to any Member 13 & older as of January 1 of the current program year. Note location – Red Metal Building. RMB Judging preparations to be made, County activity Fair planning

Friday, August 07, 2009

	Time		8/7/2009 12:00 AM – 8/17/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		Wayne County Fair
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Monday, August 10, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		4-H Livestock Check-in
	Location		WCFG

			See Fair Premium Books for specific times.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

	Time		9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Livestock Sale
	Location		WCFG

Sunday, August 16, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		District III Horse Show

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

	Time		8/18/2009 12:00 AM – 8/21/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		Ag Progress Days

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Ag Progress Days - Equine Contest Day

	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Friday, August 28, 2009

	Time		8/28/2009 12:00 AM – 8/31/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		4-H District Dairy
	Location		WCFG

4-H is a Community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship and Life Skills

Kim Mikulak

Penn State Cooperative Extension in Wayne County

4-H Youth Development

648 Park Street, Suite E

Honesdale, PA 18431

(570) 253-5970 ext. 4110

kcm11@psu.edu

The Basics of Home Canning Course

2009-07-01T13:08:00.001-04:00

Have you thought about growing your own garden produce, or purchasing
fruits or vegetables from a local farm this summer? What about finding
a pick-your-own fruit and/or vegetable farm and then freezing or canning
the fresh produce or fruit for later use in family meals? Would you
like to know more about how to use a pressure canner?

You can learn the basics and how-to of home food preservation by
attending the upcoming class being offered by Penn State Cooperative
Extension in Wayne County: The Basics of Home Canning, July 15 from
6:30PM - 9:30PM.

Pre-registration is required. Registration fee for the class is $10 per
person. The class will be held at the Penn State Cooperative Extension
Office, 648 Park Street, Honesdale. To register, or for more
information, call 570-253-5970 x 4110.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.

Free Pressure Canner Testing Offered

2009-07-01T13:07:00.001-04:00

If you use a pressure canner for home food preservation, Penn State
Cooperative Extension in Wayne County is offering free testing of dial
gauges for accuracy on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
You will need to bring the lid with the attached dial gauge to the
Extension Office located at 648 Park Street, Honesdale.

Calling the office to schedule an appointment is recommended, phone
570-253-5970 x 4110. Testing will be done while you wait, and takes
about 5 minutes.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.

Emerald Ash Borer is Spreading

2009-06-11T08:29:00.002-04:00

The Emerald Ash borer is spreading in Pennsylvania, with it's recent discovery in Westmoreland county. It has also been found in the St. Paul, MN area. It appears the nasty critter is moving in all directions! Check out www.mypawoods.blogspot.com for some additional information on Pennsylvania monitoring efforts.

Robert S. Hansen, D.F. Extension Educator - Forest Resources/Maple Products Penn State Cooperative Extension 701 South Fourth Street Towanda, PA 18848-1023 (570) 265-2896 FAX (570) 265-4371 rsh7@psu.edu

Wayne County Garden Helpline

2009-06-10T15:31:00.001-04:00

The Penn State Master Gardeners have launched a Garden Helpline for Wayne County residents from June through August, 2009.

Have a question about when to plant your vegetables? Or how much fertilizer to apply to your lawn? Or do you simply need advice on caring for flowers or other plants in your landscape? Then simply call the Garden Helpline.

The helpline will be staffed by trained Master Gardeners each Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM to Noon from May through August. You can reach the Helpline by calling 570-253-5970 x 1614.

WC 4-H Calendar

2009-06-01T10:55:00.001-04:00

4-H Calendar
Monday, June 01, 2009 – Tuesday, June 30, 2009

June 2009
	S	M	T	W	T	F	S

		1	2	3	4	5	6
	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
	21	22	23	24	25	26	27
	28	29	30

Newsletter Deadline	Mon, Jun 01



Teen Council Extension Office	Thu, Jun 04	7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Project Book Completion & New(er) Leader Orientation Park Street Office - Library	Wed, Jun 10	7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Camp Shehaqua Opening Hickory Run State Park	Thu, Jun 11

Fashion Review Montrose	Mon, Jun 15
Shehaqua Registration Due	Mon, Jun 15

DIII Horse Clinic Lake Equestrian Center, Lake Ariel PA	Wed, Jun 17	8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Camp Counselor Leadership Training Blooming Grove Fire Co	Fri, Jun 19	9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Father's Day United States	Sun, Jun 21

State Achievement Days Registration	Mon, Jun 22

4-H Dairy Camp WCFG	Wed, Jun 24

Details

Monday, June 01, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Newsletter Deadline
	Recurrence		Occurs day 1 of every 2 months effective 6/1/2009 until 6/1/2009.
			Any Items that clubs/members would like included in the upcoming newsletter must be submitted by this date for inclusion.
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date

Thursday, June 04, 2009

	Time		7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Teen Council Meeting
	Location		Extension Office
	Recurrence		Occurs the first Thursday of every 1 month from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
			Open to any Member 13 & older as of January 1 of the current program year. Activities include – Fundraising, Community Service, County Activities planning
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

	Time		7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		Project Book Completion & New(er) Leader Orientation
	Location		Park Street Office - Library
			4-H Project Book Completion Training Leader Orientation – Wayne County 4-H 101
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Thursday, June 11, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Camp Shehaqua Opening
	Location		Hickory Run State Park
			Volunteers Appreciated! Many tasks must be completed to ready the camp for the season! FMI-Kim Mikulak @ 570-253-5970 ext. 4110 Kcm11@psu.edu
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Monday, June 15, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Fashion Review
	Location		Montrose
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Shehaqua Registration Due
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

	Time		8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
	Subject		DIII 4-H Horse Clinic
	Location		Lake Equestrian Center, Lake Ariel PA
			Pre-Registration Required Clinicians: Barbara Filipelli Bethany Bickel Mark Rivezzi
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Friday, June 19, 2009

	Time		9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Subject		Camp Counselor Leadership Training
	Location		Blooming Grove Fire Co
			Registration Required FMI: Kim Mikulak @ 570-253-5970 ext. 4110 HYPERLINK "mailto:Kcm11@psu.edu" Kcm11@psu.edu
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Sunday, June 21, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Father's Day
	Location		United States
	Categories		Holiday

Monday, June 22, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		State Achievement Days Registration
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

	Time		All Day
	Subject		4-H Dairy Camp
	Location		WCFG
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

4-H is a Community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship and Life Skills

Kim Mikulak

Penn State Cooperative Extension in Wayne County

4-H Youth Development

648 Park Street, Suite E

Honesdale, PA 18431

(570) 253-5970 ext. 4110

kcm11@psu.edu

Maple Tubing Workshop Scheduled

2009-05-28T09:54:00.001-04:00

Thinking of replacing your sap collection buckets with plastic tubing? Need to replace your existing tubing system? Need to know the “ins and outs” of tubing set up before you make your decision? On Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 until noon you have the opportunity to learn about the installation of tubing in your sugar bush. Stephen Childs, Maple Extension Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will present a workshop on Tubing Installation In Your Sugar Bush. The workshop will be held at Dewey Meadows Maple in Warren Center, Pennsylvania. The workshop is sponsored by the Penn State Maple Syrup Program of Penn State Cooperative Extension. The cost of the workshop is $10 per farm or maple operation. Please register in advance by calling (570) 265-2896, or by email at rsh7@psu.edu. Checks should be made payable to Bradford County Cooperative Extension and mailed to: PSU Maple Program, Bradford County Cooperative Extension, 701 South Fourth Street, Towanda, PA 18848. Registrations are due June 11^th. For more information call the above number or email.

Agenda Topics Include: woods preparation, - thinning, logging, firewood, eye Level + tape or paint demonstration, topography and mapping, system layouts, main line wire lay out and tightening, main line sizing and cfm evaluation, installing 5/16 inch tubing, main line connections for 5/16, tubing tools, drop lines, cleaning tubing, vacuum systems, tubing and vacuum loss, dry line systems, vacuum boosters, pumping against vacuum, checking for leaks, sap ladders and tap hole sanitation and check valves.

New Wayne Dairy Newsletter

2009-05-13T12:20:00.001-04:00

http://wayne.extension.psu.edu/Agriculture/Agnews/wayne%20dairy%20news_6_09.pdf

Newsletter Topics:

1. Dairy Profit Strategies

2. Starting Your Own Dairy Profit Team

3. Family Relationships on the Farm

4. Growing Corn Silage on a Budget

5. Is there a Benefit to Wide-Swathing Haylage?

6. PSU Dairy Publications Available

Backyard Composting Workshops Planned

2009-05-04T11:55:00.004-04:00

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Wayne County and the Wayne County Recycling Center are offering free compost bins at a Backyard Composting Workshop on Saturday, May 9. Composting is nature's way of recycling organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings, twigs, and fruit and vegetable trimmings into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil called "black gold." Learn tricks of the trade and how to layer your composting for a "lasagna garden." Each family in attendance will receive a free EARTH MACHINE composter.

The workshop will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Wayne County Recycling Center, Route 652 between Indian Orchard and Beach Lake. Master Gardeners who are experienced composters will be leading the workshop. Pre-registration is required to reserve your compost bin.

This workshop will be repeated on Saturday, June 13 at the Damascus Community Center from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. To register for either workshop, call the Penn State Extension Office at 253-5970 ext 4110.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Penn State Master Gardeners To Hold Plant Sale

2009-05-04T11:55:00.003-04:00

The Penn State Master Gardeners in Wayne County would like to invite you to their 2009 Spring Plant Sale! Come by and look for your favorite perennials, annuals, herbs and shrubs - all locally grown and all reasonably priced. The sale will run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 16th in the Fred Miller Pavilion on Main Street in Honesdale.

In addition to the plant sale, accomplished Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your spring planting questions and provide recommendations on what to grow! 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.

Penn State H1N1 (swine) flu Web site

2009-04-30T12:11:00.001-04:00

In light of the ongoing outbreak of H1N1 type A influenza (swine flu),
the Penn State College of Agriculture has developed a Web page to
provide links to the latest information for faculty, staff, stakeholders
and the public:

http://agsci.psu.edu/news/spotlight/swine-flu

Good biosecurity can help producers keep swine flu in check

2009-04-29T11:19:00.001-04:00

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

University Park, Pa. -- The strain of swine flu suspected of sickening dozens of people in the United States and killing more than 150 in Mexico is a new strain that has never been found in U.S. swine herds, and an animal-health expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says if producers follow proper biosecurity measures, they will help minimize the risk to hogs and humans.

"Various forms of swine flu potentially can infect humans, but it is very rare -- maybe one or two cases a year in the United States," said Jacob Werner, assistant professor of veterinary medicine and dairy and animal science, who is Penn State's attending veterinarian for agricultural animals and wildlife. He noted that such cases usually are the result of humans coming into close contact with pigs, such as in a barn.

He emphasized that swine flu is not transmitted through meat, and even if it was, proper cooking would kill any pathogens.

"Reports indicate that the H1N1 virus in the current outbreak is a recombinant strain that mixed with avian and human flu strains," Werner said. "Unlike most swine flu strains, it can be transmitted from person to person, but it's unclear whether it can pass from people back to pigs. Until we know more, our best advice to producers is to be vigilant and step up your biosecurity.

Werner said that Penn State tests its swine herd quarterly for influenza and follows stringent biosecurity practices to protect against all infectious diseases. He recommends the following procedures for producers:

--Because flu viruses can be transmitted from humans to pigs, keep anyone with flu-like symptoms -- fever, cough, body aches, vomiting or diarrhea -- away from your hogs. Workers exhibiting these symptoms should stay home and not enter swine facilities for at least seven days.

--Limit entry to your swine facility to employees and essential service personnel. Prevent people who have traveled outside the United States from entering, even if they have not had contact with animals overseas.

--Workers should shower before entering and upon leaving your facility and should wash their hands frequently.

--Anyone working in barns should use a face mask or respirator, eye protection and gloves.

--Have pigs vaccinated against influenza, and encourage workers to be vaccinated against the seasonal flu virus.

--Report to your veterinarian if pigs have a fever or show signs of respiratory illness -- coughing, nasal discharge -- and have been exposed to people who have any flu-like symptoms.

Swine Flu Resources

2009-04-29T09:04:00.001-04:00

The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) has developed a national website with resources and links to the agencies that have direct responsibility for science based information on swine flu. Please access this site at: www.eden.lsu.edu

Link from the “News & Features” article on swine flu

The site will provide links to the swine flu information from CDC, WHO, USDA, National Pork Council, and other credible sites.

4-H Calendar - May

2009-04-28T09:40:00.001-04:00

4-H Calendar – May

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 – Sunday, May 31, 2009
Time zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
(Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time)

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Tractor Safety Course Park Street Office	Tue, Apr 28

Officer Training Park Street Office	Wed, Apr 29			7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Pumpkin Contest Entries Due	Fri, May 01

Hog Tagging WCFG	Sat, May 02			6:00 AM – 12:00 PM



4-H Teen Council Park Street Office	Thu, May 07			7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Livestock Camp WCFG	Sat, May 09

4-H Advisory Committee Meeting Park Street Office	Tue, May 12			7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Extension Board Meeting Office	Wed, May 13			7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

WC 4-H Horse Camp WCFG	Sat, May 16			8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Rabbit Workshop?	Sun, May 17

Memorial Day-Office Closed United States	Mon, May 25

Dairy Days Cow Camp PSU Main	Fri, May 29	to	Sat, May 30

4-H is a Community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship and Life Skills

Kim Mikulak

Penn State Cooperative Extension in Wayne County

4-H Youth Development

648 Park Street, Suite E - Please note new address.

Honesdale, PA 18431

(570) 253-5970 ext. 4110

kcm11@psu.edu

Up-Coming Wayne-Pike Natural Gas Workshops

2009-04-23T08:50:00.001-04:00

May 14: "Fundamentals of Natural Gas Leasing", 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Wallenpaupack High School, 2552 Rt 6, Hawley PA 18428. $10 fee payable at the door. Contact Peter Wulfhorst at Penn State Extension Pike County at 570-296-3400 for further information and to pre-register.

June 3: "Gas Wells & Private Drinking Wells", 7:00 to 900 PM, Wayne County Park Street Complex, 648 Park St., Honesdale, PA 18431. $10 payable at the door. Contact Peter Wulfhorst at Penn State Extension Pike County at 570-296-3400 for further information and to pre-register.

Delaware Highlands WoodNet

2009-04-22T11:58:00.001-04:00

In these extremely difficult economic times, small businesses of all types in all regions of the country are struggling and attempting creative solutions to stay productive and solvent. In our region, local wood products businesses like yours are experiencing hardships that make it more and more difficult to meet the challenges of the current economy. That’s why the Delaware Highlands Conservancy has joined together with a group of dedicated partners to develop what we believe is a creative marketing solution that can help to support businesses like yours.

The Delaware Highlands WoodNet guide is an easy to use directory that will contain lists of local wood products, wood products-related industries, services, and artisans. The Delaware Highlands WoodNet guide will be distributed free of charge to the public and local businesses and will be widely available at many convenient locations.

Listing your business in Delaware Highlands WoodNet is completely FREE. All you have to do is fill out the enclosed form and return it to the Delaware Highlands Conservancy by Wednesday, May 20.

To receive a WoodNet application, email Amanda at intern@delawarehighlands.org Completed applications are due by Wednesday, May 20.