NEWS YOU CAN USE ~ NOVEMBER 2, 2019
A monthly collection of recent news, upcoming events, and articles of interest
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Dates and Keynote Speaker Announced for Winter Meetings
Once again the Alliance will be hosting two Winter Soil Health meetings. A chance to hear the latest on no-till and cover crops and their direct relationship to soil health, productivity and profitability. These meetings will be held:
- Feb. 24 – Trinity Point Church of God, Clarion, PA
- Feb. 25 – Lancaster Farm & Home Center*, Lancaster, PA
(*note change in location from previous years)
Keynote speaker for both days will be Trey Hill, Harborview Farm, Kent County, Maryland. Located at Rock Hall, MD, literally on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, Trey is a fourth generation farmer producing corn, wheat and soybeans on 13,000 acres while focusing on sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. The farm is known for pioneering new techniques, searching for better ways to make things work and connecting dots in new ways.
The Alliance is excited to hear what Trey will have to offer those interested in no-till and cover crops at any level of experience. Save the date and watch for more details in the near future.
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The PA No-Till Alliance Mourns Loss of Friend and Supporter
The No-Till Alliance mourns the loss of former Versant Strategies Senior Consultant, Walt Peechatka on Saturday, October 19. Walt was a valuable resource for the Alliance during his time with Versant Strategies and enjoyed a long career focused on public service to the agriculture, including as Exec Deputy Secretary at the PA Dept of Agriculture and Executive Vice-President at PennAg Industries Association.
A wonderful friend and leader for the agriculture industry, Walt will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Bonnie and the entire Peechatka family.
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It's Soon Time to Renew Your No-Till Alliance Membership for 2020
In the near future be on the lookout for your calendar year 2020 membership renewal in the newsletter and by direct mail. You will also receive information on how to receive a FREE membership in those mailings.
It is the interest and support from members that truly drive the Alliance and its many programs and activities so your Board of Directors looks forward to receiving your renewal.
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December 9
Cocalico/Elanco Agricultural Forum
East Earl, PA
January 4-12
PA Farm Show
Harrisburg, PA
February 24
Winter Soil Health Meeting
Trinity Point Church of God
Clarion, PA
February 25
Winter Soil Health Meeting
Lancaster Farm & Home Center
Lancaster, PA
March 12
Western PA Regional Soil Health Workshop
Prospect, PA
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PennAg Agronomic Products/Seed Councils to Host Annual Meeting
The 2019 PennAg Agronomic Products Council / Seed Council Annual Winter Meeting will be held
Wednesday, November 13
at MidAtlantic Farm Credit, Mount Joy.
This must-attend event for folks in the agronomic products and seed industries will provide updated regulatory and industry information, a session on workforce needs, a basic introduction to crop insurance, a status update of the dairy industry in Pennsylvania, and so much more!
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Precision Ag Field Day: The Next Step in Growing Your Success
Technology is an integral part of today's farming culture and can also play an important role in your farm's contributions to local water quality improvement goals. Are you maximizing its benefits on your operation? Join the PA 4R Alliance for a
Precision Ag Field Day on Friday, November 15
from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Lesher's Poultry Farm
(1451 Swamp Fox Road, Chambersburg, PA)
. Act 38, Act 49 and CCA continuing education credits are available.
Speakers for the event will dicuss how Precision Ag can positively impact profits and environmental sustainability - whether you're just getting started or ready to take it to the next level. This field day will focus on Precision Ag implementation including:
- Moving Beyond Basic Soil Testing
- ROI of Variable Rate Applications
- Managing Nitrogen Costs through Nitrogen Prediction Modeling
- Precision Ag Equipment Demonstration
There is no cost to attend the event; lunch will be provided.
Interested in attending? Please
click here
to register by November 11.
Questions? Contact Eric Rosenbaum at 484-788-7263.
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Call for Letters of Interested Relating to Agricultural and Food Law
The National Agriculture Law Center is currently seeking formal collaboration with individuals, organizations and institutions to conduct research and outreach activities that support the delivery of objective agricultural and food law research and information to the nation's agricultural community. These include presentations for webinars, white papers, fact sheets, guides, or other resources. Letters of interest may relate to any topic related to agricultural and food law. However, priority consideration will be given to those that focus on the following topics:
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Ag Finance, i.e. bankruptcy, statutory/ag liens, Article 9
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Ag Labor
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International Ag Trade/Agreements
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Water Law, i.e. availability issues, water rights
The deadline is 6 p.m. EST, December 15. To find award amounts, requirements and more information
click here
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Thank You Alliance Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
Stroud Water Research Center
PA Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA)
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Silver Sponsors
Gro-Mor Plant Food Co.
Univest Corp.
DowDupont/Pioneer Seeds
MM Weaver, Inc.
Melvin Weaver & Sons
Lancaster Farming
AgChoice and Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit
Bronze Sponsors
Fulton Bank
American Dairy Association North East
King's AgriSeeds
Bayer Crop Science
The Mill
Sponsor
Bottom Line Ag Supply
Timac Agro
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Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 39, Harrisburg, PA 17112
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