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APD Events, Exhibits, and Activities -- August 19-21, 2008

• PHOTO GALLERY: Take a peek at the fun and excitement at past APD events

--General Information
--Buildings, Tents, and Exhibits
--Equine Educational Program
--2007 Exhibit Area and Tents
--Tours
--Machinery Demonstrations
--Daily Schedule
 

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Disclaimer: Machinery, equipment, products, and services provided are for educational purposes. Their presence does not imply endorsement or recommendation by Penn State
• First Aid station, with an ambulance staffed by emergency medical technicians, is located in the farmhouse at the top of Main Street.
• Free CATA shuttle bus service is available between the Ag Progress Days site and downtown State College. The boarding area is just east of the red barn/Media Room. Stop by the Information Booth for schedule information.
• HC Services: Courtesy carts will be available on a fist come first serve basis from behind the information booth, carts may be signed out in two hour increments.
• Lost-and-found items are kept at the Information Booth.
• Portable toilets and handwashing stations are located throughout the grounds.
• Public pay telephones are located on Main Street near the Information Booth.
• Recycling stations will be available throughout the grounds--look for the blue containers. Thank you for supporting Penn State's recycling efforts!

Future Dates: August 18, 19, 20 2009

BUILDINGS, TENTS, AND EXHIBITS

Information Booth
Main St. at the top of the hill
Find informaton on all activites and exhibitors, as well as a lost-and-found service.

Visitors’ Center
Main St. at West 4th St.

Ag Alumni Pavilion
Main St. between West 11th and West 12th Sts.
Find out about the Penn State College of Ag Sciences Alumni Society. Alumni can stop in, meet old friends, and see alumni-related exhibits. Free apples while supplies last.

College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building and Theatre
Main St. between West 9th and West 10th Sts. (near the farmhouse)

Publications Distribution Center
Stop by to pick up free and for-sale publications on topics ranging from agriculture and natural resources to community affairs and lawn care.

Theater Presentations
To be announced close to show dates

Ag Renewable Energy Tent
West 10th St.

The Farm Safety and Health Quiz Bowl
West 9th St. in the tent
On Wednesday, see 4-H and FFA teams answer farm safety and health questions in this semi-final quiz bowl event. The winning teams will advance to the state finals in January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. 4-H youth compete at 9:30 a.m. FFA youth compete at 1:30 p.m. Also, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Farm Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the quiz bowl tent. The public is welcome.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Building
West 11th St.
Take a “Blue Ribbon Tour” of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s programs and services. Here, you’ll find ways to increase agricultural productivity, transition or preserve a farm, manage risk, take advantage of economic development opportunities, participate in the PA Preferred branding program, find agricultural lesson plans, and even milk Penny the cow. Stop in and receive a PA Preferred apple!

Yard and Garden Tent
West 11th St.
Stop in and get answers to your gardening questions! Penn State Master Gardeners will give advice and help you solve your plant and pest problems. Flower arranging demonstrations will be held on Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Family Room Building
Take 15 minutes to learn practical skills and tips to improve your life! Interactive exhibits cover such topics as nutrition and food safety, family fitness, family finances, youth development, and family togetherness. Food demonstrations are held throughout the day with a theme of "Eat Smart—Stay Healthy."

Youth Building
Visit ImAGination Station and have fun with lots of cool, hands-on activities for all ages. Climb on the web of life playweb, see eggs hatch into live chicks, and learn about science, careers, the world, 4-H, FFA, and the Dairy Princess program. All youth visitors can receive a neat gift!

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
Talks and hands-on natural history exhibits give you a close look at native Pennsylvania wildlife species. Presentations featuring live turtles, snakes, and birds of prey occur throughout the day.

Kid’s Climb
Main St., near the Equine Exhibits Building
Safely climb 40-foot-tall trees with ropes and harness, just like professional arborists.

Animal Sciences Facility
Above West 12th St.

Crops and Soils Tent
East 5th St.
Explore the amazingly diverse field of crop and soil science in the 21st century. Here, you'll learn about crop management, nutrient management, organic farming, cover-crop management, weed identification, and more. Specialized research equipment is on display. Specialists from Penn State and other organizations will answer your crop-production questions. The state's best hay samples are entered here in the Hay Show. Members of the Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance will discuss no-till crop-production strategies.

A-Maze-N Corn
Next to the Crops and Soils Tent
Up for some fun? Spend a few minutes—or several hours—with your kids wandering through the corn maze. This maze is accessible for wheelchairs and baby strollers.

Natural Resource Conservation Partnership
East 5th St.
Through exhibits, demonstrations, and tours, learn how federal, state, and local agencies and private organizations work together to ensure the future of our natural resources. Get information on the Farm Bill, the Chesapeake Bay, energy, sustainable agriculture, wetlands, forestry, and organic farming.

Pasto Agricultural Museum
Main St. between East 9th and East 10th Sts.
See rare and antique farm and home implements in this hands-on museum of rural life. A new exhibit features tools used in the forestry and lumber industries. The eighth annual Silent Auction—featuring 400 lots of antique tools, furniture, photographs, Penn State football tickets, Penn State College and University milk bottles, and more—will take place Tuesday and Wednesday. An expanded cash-and-carry section will assist those unable to return for competitive bidding.

Agricultural Safety and Health Tent
End of West 8th St. next to the Farm Safety Demonstration Area
Cargill offers farm safety activities outside the tent area under the theme “Best Safety Practices on Your Farm.” Activities will include farm safety mini-golf, a hazard hunt, and a safe-play area. Also, speak with farm safety and agricultural emergency-management specialists about programs and resources.

AgrAbility/Agromedicine Tent
End of West 6th St. next to the Farm Safety Demonstration Area
Explore hands-on displays of ergonomic tools for the farm and garden. Various free health screenings are offered daily including tetanus shots, vision screenings, blood pressure and oxygenation readings, dust mask fittings, and hand-strength and coordination assessments. Visit the tent for scheduled screening times. Earn one core pesticide-education credit by attending a 30-minute presentation, "Basics of the Worker Protection Standard," at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. daily, and pick up free Worker Protection Standard posters for your farm operation.

The Equine Experience
Main St. above the Special Events Building
Featuring demonstrations, exhibits, workshops, and seminars, The "Equine Experience" is presented by Penn State's Equine Science program and the Pennsylvania Equine Council. Come to the Small Horse Arena on Wednesday and saddle up to ride a pony provided by K&B Stables. The Large Horse Arena features horse training with Ward Studebaker, as well as demonstrations by professional horsemen, breed clinics, mule-packing demonstrations, and Diamond Lane Farms’ Black Percheron Hitch.

Equine Exhibits Building
Displays feature information about equipment and facilities, equine diseases, stable management, and equine health and nutrition. Penn State's undergraduate education, extension, and research programs are highlighted. Also, learn about breed and youth organizations, therapeutic riding, horseshoeing, and other aspects of the commercial equine industry.

Equine Learning Center
Penn State and equine industry professionals team up to offer seminars and demonstrations on a wide range of equine-related topics, geared to all levels of horse knowledge and experience. Workshops cover equine liability laws, care and feeding, trail riding, training and handling, showing, and more.

TOURS

Get free tickets and board tours at the corn crib at the top of Main Street.

General Research
Get an overview of research conducted by Penn State’s Departments of Crop and Soil Science, Entomology, Horticulture, and Plant Pathology, as well as the USDA Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Lab.

High Tunnel Vegetable Production
See how using clear, plastic tunnels to grow vegetables, small fruits, cut flowers, and specialty crops can be combined with other techniques to extend the state's growing season to almost 12 months. 

Deer Research Center
View live deer and various antler displays. Discussions will focus on general deer biology and current research. Members of the Quality Deer Management Association will provide information on deer management and QDMA. In the event of inclement weather, animals will be viewed from the bus and a slideshow will be presented in the display room. 

Potato Research 
Commercial potato growers and small-scale vegetable producers can learn about new potato varieties and disease and weed control strategies.

Forest Stewardship
What's growing in your woods? Many of our native plants are losing the race for space as invasive plants, insects, and diseases from distant lands change the dynamics in our woods. See some of our most ardent competitors, learn about controls, and find out how you can help improve Pennsylvania's forest health.

Warm-Season Grasses for Forage and Fuel
Learn about crop rotations for bioenergy and management of warm-season grasses for forage and biofuels. You’ll see long-term research sites, herbicide control plots, and variety trials. 

Soil Quality & Agronomic Management
Find out how the use of intensive agronomic practices can conserve soil, reduce nutrient loss, improve water quality and soil health, and enhance farm profitability. Hands-on children's activities will be included.

Stream Corridor Management and Riparian Buffers
What is a riparian buffer and how does it improve water quality in your community? Find out about the benefits of forested and grassed riparian buffers and how to install and maintain them.

FIELD MACHINERY DEMONSTRATIONS

Live demonstrations of the latest and best in production agriculture technology. Penn State faculty will be on hand to answer questions. Times and locations of all demonstrations to be announced.

10:30 a.m.		Hay Mowing
11:30 a.m.		Haylage Chopping
12:30 p.m.		Manure Application to Reduce Odor and Preserve Residue Cover
12:30 p.m.		No-Till Planters
1:30 p.m.		Hay Rakes and Tedders
2 p.m.		High-Moisture Hay Baling
3 p.m.		Bale Handling

Farm Safety Demonstration Area
End of West 8th St.
See safety specialists demonstrate skid steer operation hazards with a remote-controlled skid steer, Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. After the demonstrations, Northern York County Regional Police officers will discuss operating farm equipment on public roadways. Also, see a demonstration of the PAgricultural Rescue Training Program, “Managing Skid Steer Entrapments,” including emergency scene stabilization and patient extrication techniques, Wednesday at about 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m..