Meeting Abstracts 2002-2003

September 5, 2002
Forces, Trends and Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology.
Gilbert J. Meyer, Jr., Director
Biotechnology Issues and Program Management, DuPont Biosolutions Enterprise.

Biographical Sketch | Summary

October 3, 2002
Field Trip.

Bend-in-the-Creek Farm, owned by Dr. Gary and Sandy Sojka, near Middleburg, Pennsylvania will be visited. This farm is engaged in the preservation of Tunis sheep and Dorking chickens. Bryan Snyder, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture will be the speaker. Representatives of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, the Tunis Registry and the Society for Preserving Poultry Antiquities will be present.

Field Report

November 7, 2002
Approaching Sustainability in Forestry.
Joshua C. Dickinson III, Senior Associate and Founder, the Forest Management Trust.

The Forest Management Trust has given good management certification to 7.5 million acres of forests in the United States, of which one-fourth is in Pennsylvania, and 70 million acres worldwide. The maintenance and encouragement of forest ecosystems will be discussed.

Biographical Sketch | Summary

December 5, 2002
Meeting Cancelled

January 9, 2003
Animal Cloning and Stem Cell Research.
Hans R. Scholer, Associate Professor of Reproductive Physiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Scholer will discuss the topic from medical, cultural and political points of view.

Presentation Summary | Biographical Sketch

February 6, 2003
Value Added to Agricultural Products.
John L. Stanton, Professor, Haub School of Business, St. Joseph University.

Dr. Stanton will discuss investments and returns for each handler of food products from the farm to consumer.

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary

March 6, 2003
Keeping Pennsylvania’s Food Products Safe.
Charles Benson, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Benson will describe the procedures and check points that contribute to the safety of Pennsylvania food products.

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary

April 3, 2003
Agriculture Aims to Reduce Chesapeake Bay Pollution.
Noah W. Wenger, Pennsylvania State Senator (Lancaster and Chester Counties)

Senator Wenger is a farmer and former chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission. He will discuss the extent to which standards imposed by the Chesapeake Bay Commission may impact Pennsylvania livestock production.

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary

May 8, 2003
Field Trip – Longwood Gardens.

This Field Trip will provide a rare opportunity learn little known facts about the planning and production operations that make Longwood one of world’s most remarkable gardens.

June 5, 2003
Farm Tractor Milestones in the 20th Century.
John R. Harvey, John Harvey Communications

Mr. Harvey will discuss evolution of farm tractors during the past century using photographs, models and films.

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary