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Lancaster Railway Society Celebrates 90th Anniversary

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The Lancaster Chapter, National Railway Historical Society (NRHS), which aims to preserve history and railroad artifacts, as well as educate the public about railroading and its history, is in the middle of celebrating its 90th anniversary.

According to a history of the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS, provided by chapter historian Linda Himpsl, it began in 1934 when a few young railroad and trolley enthusiasts met in an old trolley in Neffsville, forming the Lancaster Railway & Locomotive Historical Society. In 1935, the group merged with the Interstate Trolley Club and other organizations to form the NRHS. The Lancaster Chapter was the first charter organized in the NRHS, launching on Oct. 13, 1935.

Today, chapter meetings are held in the 1882 freight station in Christiana, which was restored by the chapter in 1998. Members, who come from various backgrounds, all share a love of railroading. “Most people have an interest in railroads, history or just trains in general. Very few of us actually worked for the railroad,”

noted Steve Himpsl, second director. “Some have model trains. They are avid collectors.”

“Some have fathers or grandfathers who worked the railroad,” added Linda.

Last October, chapter members

and invited guests celebrated the milestone during a chapter meeting at the freight station where they enjoyed cake and ice cream and a display of memorabilia dating from 1934 to the present.

There was also a chapter banquet held at Hershey Farm Resort in November. Tony White, NRHS president, presented the Lancaster Chapter a Certificate of Recognition for its 90th anniversary and for being the first charter chapter of the organization. In addition to Steve and Linda, accepting the certificate were Tom Shenk, president; Glenn Kendig, first vice president; Cindy Kendig, first director; Richard Ruttledge, treasurer; David Stambaugh, second vice president; and member Gayle Stambaugh.

One of the chapter’s major accomplishments was the restoration of the freight station, located at 10 Railroad Ave., Christiana. Notably, the station

See Railway Society pg 8

BY JEFF FALK

You can take the company out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the company.

Formerly known as New Holland Machine Company or Case New Holland, CNH has grown into a global conglomerate that its founders never could’ve imagined. But the company will always be linked to the New Holland area - its farming,

its work ethic, its ingenuity.

“Here in Lancaster County, we see a lot of farms and a lot of farmers,” said Mark Lowery, the director of dealer development for CNH in North America. “Do people know our story? Certainly, people involved with agricultural production do. It goes back to, ‘Do you know where your food comes from?’ The broader population in Lancaster County might not know

At Zion’s Community Meal, Nutrition Is Sustenance

BY JEFF FALK

Give us this day our daily bread.

Some scholars interpret that portion of the Lord’s Prayer figuratively. But Zion Lutheran Church, Leola also takes it literally.

The church’s community meal leaders, Patty Williams and Marie Antolick, translate it as a call to action.

“Food is important,” said Williams, the director of the community meal. “You need it to keep you going. You need food to live. We have people who come here with health issues. We take pride in knowing we’ve been able to help them with food for 24 hours.”

Zion Lutheran Church, which is located at 18

Quarry Road, Leola, serves a hot, fulfilling meal at 6 p.m. on the third Friday of every month in its fellowship hall.

“We’re trying to feed people,” said Williams. “It’s a free community meal open to anyone. When we say community, we mean the community at large. It’s not just Leola. It’s not just New Holland.”

Not only are Zion’s community meals nutritious, they’re also delicious. As the event’s cook, Antolick takes pride in her entrees, like macaroni and cheese; Alfredo stew; pulled pork cornbread casserole; pigs in a blanket; and fish, during Lent.

The entrees are paired with sides like salads, green beans, applesauce, stewed

tomatoes, potato chips, fruit and baked beans. And nothing completes a meal like ice cream.

“We try to match the

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meals with the church calendar (like offering fish during Lent),” said Williams. “We’re trying to make it nutritious. There are certain guidelines we have to watch. We have to feed a lot of people, and we know what people like because we’ve been doing this for a long time. These servings are generous. We don’t want to have a lot of waste.”

“The kitchen is my happy place,” said Antolick. “I see people being satisfied. If we have extra, we say it’s for people to take home.”

Typically, the church’s community meal program feeds about 130 individuals. Eighty of those meals are delivered by volunteers associated with the church, while the other 50 are served in the fellowship hall.

Fishing Creek Offers Handyman, Remodeling Services

Fishing Creek Home Services, based out of Wrightsville, is a fully insured professional handyman and remodeling service that serves York and Lancaster counties.

Owned by local resident John Feeser, the business offers 15 years of experience. Among its services are trim carpentry, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, ceramic tile, drywall repairs, painting, items on honey-do lists, and miscellaneous small jobs.

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Local Fire, EMS Departments Receive Funding

State Rep. Bryan Cutler has announced that multiple fire departments and EMS companies have received funding from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

The groups that received funding are Bart Township Fire Company, $14,487; Christiana Community Ambulance Association, $15,000; Christiana Fire Company No. 1, $15,724; Gap Fire Company, $15,930; Keystone Wildfire Crew, $12,014; Paradise and Leaman Place Fire Company, $13,457; Quarryville Fire Company No. 1, $14,899; Rawlinsville Fire Company,

$24,632; Robert Fulton Fire Company, $12,838; Strasburg Fire Company No. 1, $14,075; Wakefield Ambulance Association, $15,000; White Horse Fire Company EMS, $15,000; and White Horse Fire Company, $14,281.

This funding comes from an ongoing grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt.

“We never know what we’re going to get,” said Williams. “People come from all over. We have all age groups. It’s anybody who wants to come. Most of the crowd is seniors, but we do have younger families come. It’s nice for the fellowship. It’s supposed to be a nice, enjoyable time with good food.”

“There are other meals in the area,” added Williams. “A lot of people who come here know each other from other places.”

Split into two teams, the community meal involves 10 volunteers.

The church’s congregation donates money and sometimes food to the cause, and the community meal team works within a budget.

“We do it because we’re called to do it. It’s a ministry for us,” said Williams, a resident of Lititz. “For me, the best part is seeing people come together. Everyone is enjoying really good food because Marie is a really good cook. Everyone comes up to thank her.”

“(Patty and I are) both seniors as well,” said Antolick, a resident of Lampeter. “We put our bodies through a lot because people need a hot meal.”

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Not only is it a perfect fit, but the community meal also embraces the church’s mission. By using the gifts it’s been given to help others, the church glorifies God.

“We gather to grow, and we live to serve,” said Williams. “We’re extremely active in the community. We’re involved. We have events dedicated to the community. Zion has always been dedicated to serving the community in every way. I think the community meal program exemplifies that.”

Zion Lutheran Church, Leola, a member of the Lower Susquehanna Synod and one of 8,400 congregations governed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has been serving the community meal for as long as anyone can remember, for at least the last 25 years.

“One of our members started it years ago, and she only had five or six people coming,” said Williams. “At one time, Zion used to be part of Lancaster’s meal program. I think the original purpose was for fellowship. Then we realized there was a need to take meals to people.”

For additional information, go to www.zion leola.org.

Students of the Month Recognized

The Paradise Rotary Club has recognized two Students of the Month for February, who are both high school juniors. They are Kelsey Della Rova from Pequea Valley and Calleigh Kauffman from Lancaster Mennonite.

Kelsey is the daughter of Joe and Christy Della Rova of Paradise. She is a member of National Honor Society, the junior overall for Mini-THON, the secretary for the school musical and play, and a section leader for both the choir and chamber singers. She is also an FFA sentinel, a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

greeter, and a member of TSA and Aevidum. Kelsey has earned her FFA Greenhand and Chapter degrees, was recognized for perfect attendance in ninth grade,

received the Civil Award in ninth grade, received a certificate of recognition for Spanish in 10th grade, and served as the class vice president from ninth

to 11th grade. She served as a junior varsity soccer captain and is a member of the varsity soccer team.

Calleigh is the daughter of Marsha and Scott Kauffman of Lancaster. She is a member of National Honor Society, a huddle leader for FCA, and a member of the junior class committee. Calleigh is a member of the field hockey team and also plays club field hockey. She was a Lancaster-Lebanon League All-Star for field hockey in 2024 and 2025. Outside of school, she serves in the children’s ministry at Grace Community Church.

Millersville University to Host Science Olympiad

Millersville University will host the Pennsylvania Central Region Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 28. Fourteen middle school teams and 25 high school teams from Adams, Cumberland, Dau-

phin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, Union and York counties will compete.

The public is welcome to watch the events that will take place in Pucillo Gymnasium, 105 Pucillo Drive, Millersville, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. These events will include Boomilever, Bungee Drop, Electric Vehicle, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Mission Possible, Robot Tour, and Scrambler. Spectators will see devices - built and tested

by students - accomplishing a range of tasks.

Science Olympiad features elementary, middle school, and high school students competing as teams of 15. They are challenged by 23 STEM-related events that span biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and inquiry. Students usually work in pairs building devices for testing at tournaments, studying for core knowledge challenges, and preparing for rigorous hands-on lab experiments.

This work is designed to prepare them for contributing to a team in a future STEM career.

The top seven highest-scoring teams in both Division B (grades six to nine) and Division C (grades nine to 12) from the tournament at Millersville will be invited to compete in the state tournament on Saturday, April 25, at Penn State Altoona. For more information on the tournament, visit https://blogs.millersville .edu/musciolym.

The Good News Paper

BY FRANCINE FULTON

When I began as a feature writer many years ago, this publication was described to me as a “feel-good paper.” It would not contain any obituaries, police reports, information about accidents or fires, politics or controversies.

What it would feature, however, would be stories about local people, churches and community service organizations. This was a welcome change after covering township meetings for a daily paper. These meetings were deserted for the most part, unless there was a complaint about a person’s clutter-filled yard or a neighborhood was in need of a stop sign. Prior to that, I was an intern throughout college at a weekly paper, where my main duties included writing the police blotter column each week and fetching coffee for the editor.

Back then, I didn’t think it would be possible to fill the paper with good news each week, but as it turns out, there were never any shortages of stories. People do good things on

a regular basis. I have met several celebrities along the way, including professional athletes Hunter Pence and Mickey Morandini, who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, and Reggie White and Brent Celek, who played for the Eagles. Although many people recognize these people as heroes, the true heroes and legends I met were people like police officers and volunteer firefighters, library directors, school secretaries, parent volunteers and pastors. In my opinion, volunteers who work for animal rescue organizations are also heroes. They save cats and dogs no one else wants. They bottle feed newborn kittens all night long. They find dogs that have run away from their owners and foster dogs and cats until their forever homes can be found - all while holding down full-time jobs.

Two of the most memorable stories I covered were one that involved a little girl adopted from Russia, whose parents had to bribe Russian officials with money and vodka to assure her release from that country. When they

brought her home, she loved watching reruns of “The Lawrence Welk Show” on TV. The other was about a man who was paralyzed and a wheelchair user who became an award-winner in the sport of archery. He let me shoot at a target with his bow and arrow. I was amazed at how heavy the bow was and how he used it with ease. My shot was way off target.

There have been great stories through the years and of course a few clunkers, but all have contributed to the success of a paper that still continues to be well read even with the success of social media. People still want to read about their friends and neighbors. They still want to cut out a photo of their son or daughter playing high school sports or being crowned homecoming king or queen, and they want to put that photo onto the refrigerator.

And while I sometimes wonder if that neighborhood got that stop sign or the man cleaned up his yard, I can proudly say that I write for a newspaper that still makes people feel good.

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Many people get excited about sermons that show how the Lord’s prophecies have been fulfilled. But do you know that there is typology in the Old Testament that Jesus also fulfilled?

• Why was the tabernacle constructed the way it was?

Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR), 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, will hold a canine Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28. The gate will open at 11 a.m., and the egg hunt will begin at 11:30 a.m.

The event is open to the public, and all dog- and human-friendly canines are welcome. All dogs must

remain on a leash that is 6 feet or shorter, and no retractable leashes will be permitted. Only one dog per handler will be allowed.

The Easter Bunny will be on-site for attendees to take photos.

There is a suggested donation per dog. Reservations are encouraged but not required. To register, email inza@dvgrr.org.

Artists Invited to Submit Artwork

Mulberry Art Studios, 19-21 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster, is seeking artwork for its eighth annual We Love Our Pets Art Show. The show will be on

• What was the significance of the feast days?

• Why did they have those different kinds of sacrifices? All of these picture Jesus Christ and point to Him. We would like to invite you to hear our sermon series. We are doing a sermon series on the tabernacle, how it was constructed, the feast days, the various sacrifices and how they all point to Jesus Christ. Most importantly we will see how they are significant to us today. Sunday morning service starts at 10:40 AM.

For more information on our church and more of our sermons please go to our website: www.gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com

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exhibit for the month of May, which is National Pet Month, and a First Friday opening reception will be held on May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. The show will benefit the Sebastian Foundation and is being held in memory of April Koppenhaver’s late husband, Charles E. Gaul II, and Mulberry Art Studios’ beagle mix mascot, Milo. Artwork can be in any medium, but the subject must be pets. For guidelines on submitting artwork for the show by Friday, April 10, email Stephanie .MulberryArt@gmail.com.

Men’s Breakfast with Speaker Wes Zook

Saturday, March 28, 2026 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Topic: “The Pride of Life” 1 John 2:16

Contact: Merv Beiler 717-715-4659

Email: ministries@twinbrookretreat.com

(breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m.)

Seating is limited RSVP: March 26

Where: Twin Brook Retreat 5697 Strasburg Road, Gap, PA

Admission by donation Registered 501(c)3

Wes Zook is a Lancaster County resident. He owns and operates a small concrete pumping company here in Lancaster County. He has been married 32 years with one son. On January 16th 2025 a near death experience on the job left him humbled knowing in that moment he was completely dependent on some kind of human intervention.

Message from the speaker: “I’ve been privileged to be part of the same body of belivers for the last 50 years. Growing with the same people for so long, it seems we focus on purging the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes. But do we purge the third thing - the pride of life - with the same vigor? 2000 years ago Jesus took 12 very prideful men and chipped away at them for 3 years.”

the story. But there’s been a long history of agricultural production here.”

It’s a story of innovation, mergers and acquisitions and small-town values playing well on a world stage.

The roots of CNH can be traced to a New Holland barn 131 years ago and a gentleman named Abe Zimmerman. Today, CNH, which is headquartered in Great Britain, operates 40 plants around the world; employs a total of 35,000 workers; and generates in excess of $20 billion in global revenue.

“CNH is a global brand, but a lot of people don’t know it was originally named after a town in eastern Lancaster County,” said Lowery. “We owe a lot to this local area and the innovations that made us a global brand.”

CNH still operates a location in its 6,000-resident hometown of New Holland, at 500 Diller Road. But thanks to advances in technology, the operation looks a lot different than it did a century ago.

CNH’s New Holland location is a 350-acre campus consisting of five

buildings - an administration building, a technical center focusing on research, development and design, a building for combine field testing, a technical training center and a home for CNH industrial capital. The local campus also operates a company farm at the site.

The New Holland location of CNH employs about 900 workers.

“I think one of the keys to the evolution is that our pace never slows down for research and development,” said Lowery, “and one of those research and development centers is here in New Holland. It’s about a lot of talented people and having them in the right places. It’s about investing in sites like New Holland and bringing in people who are passionate about the products.”

CNH manufacturers off-road equipment for agriculture and construction, everything from tractors to harvesting equipment, from balers to sprayers, from utility vehicles to implements. Every product CNH makes is designed to maximize human energies.

“We have 11,000 patents registered for products that we invented or innovated,” said Lowery, a resident of Willow Street. “Engineering influences all the products we make.”

“As far as agriculture goes, the farmer and rancher are our primary customers,” continued Lowery. “They use our products to feed and make food. Certainly, the focus is, ‘How do we help people be more efficient?’ Farmers and ranchers have to continue to be more efficient. Our challenge is to use technology to make machines that are more efficient and make people’s lives easier. We help farmers be more profitable.”

After Zimmerman’s initiatives were incorporated in 1903 as New Holland Machine Company, four Lancaster businessmen bought the company in 1940 and partnered with Ed Nolt, the inventor of a small square baler.

“The key innovation that made the site important was the square baler,” said Lowery. “That propelled New Holland as a company. It had immediate success and it had a

global effect.”

During the 1990s, the New Holland enterprise became affiliated with both Ford and Fiat. In 1999, the company that is now CNH was created.

“To have a homegrown company - with local people who have supported it - make a global impact is important to New Holland and Pennsylvania,” said Lowery. “For a lot of folks, from here and across Lancaster County, this company has been very important, and I think they want to see that success continue. There are so many people who have a connection, either people who worked here or whose parents worked here.”

The New Holland location of CNH operates a tour center and company store on site that caters to the curious. The center offers guided walking tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

For additional information, go to www.new holland.com.

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was featured in the 1985 movie “Witness” starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis.

According to Linda, the two-story building was moved east 40 feet to its present location in 1903 to install additional track. Passenger service ceased in 1907, when the new Christiana passenger station on the opposite side of the tracks was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad; it terminated service in 1952. Amtrak now leases the 1888 freight station building, gang house, 1907 passenger station and trackside property to the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS. The chapter also maintains a Conrail caboose on-site.

In addition to a holiday open house held during Christmas in Christiana, the stations is open for tours by appointment.

“We have a deck and we often have people come and hang out on the deck and watch the trains,” Steve said. “We want to get people into the station and to view the caboose.”

The Lancaster Chapter, NRHS members have restored, preserved and donated many train- and rail-related projects to Lancaster County and surrounding communities through the years, including a trolley from Lancaster, a Reading Railroad Company crossing watchman’s box and various railroad cars. The chapter has also organized Amtrak rail trips

to many places, including Horseshoe Curve; western Pennsylvania; and Mystic Seaport, Conn. “Amtrak would add passenger cars on their trains to accommodate how many tickets were sold,” Steve explained. “We would sell 18-car trains.”

The group generally meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings usually feature a guest speaker or a slideshow of railroad history. Outings are also planned. “We (might meet) at Strasburg Rail Road and ride the train, and when it comes back we have our meeting on the train. We mix it up,” noted Linda.

Members pay a yearly fee, which gets them the Lancaster Dispatcher, the chapter’s monthly newsletter. New members are welcome. “Many young people are not interested in railroading anymore because they did not grow up with it,” noted Steve. “We are more than happy to have young people come in and join us.”

More information about the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS, including upcoming meetings, is available at www.nrhs1.org or www .facebook.com/Christiana FreightStation. For more information or to schedule a tour of the freight station, contact Steve at shimpsl@aol.com.

Additionally, the first floor of the freight station is available for rent and can accommodate 60 to 80 people. If interested, email cindykendig@gmail.com.

Train Room Open House Planned

Visitors to the Train Room view the train layouts, which feature towns, scenery and more.

Garden Spot Village (GSV), 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host a Train Room open house on Saturday, March 28, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

People of all ages are invited to visit. The Train Room features HO-gauge and O-gauge layouts, including towns and intricate scenery. The elevated O-gauge track also features waterfalls and drive-in theaters. The Train Room also offers Thomasville and a “Talk with Thomas” station, as well as new seasonal additions crafted by the Garden Spot Village Train Club.

The open house is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted. For more information, visit www.gardenspotvillage .org/events/.

Performances of “Peter Pan” Set

Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts will present its spring music production, “Peter Pan - The Magical Musical Adventure,” at Gardner Theatre at Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster. Shows will take place on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, March 28, at 2 and 7 p.m.

The performances are for people of all ages. Tickets may be purchased at www .lancasteracademy.org/

spring-production or at the door.

For 30 years, Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts has provided musicals, theatrical productions, and fine arts instruction that honor God. The academy serves more than 230 young people in grades one to 12, including 150 homeschooling families in Lancaster County. The organization exists to honor God through excellence in musical and theatrical performances that bless the community.

Scholarships Available to High School Seniors

Luthercare, a provider of senior living communities, services, and programs in southcentral Pennsylvania, has announced the launch of its 2026 High School Nursing Scholarship Program, designed to provide financial support to aspiring nurses and address the growing demand for health care professionals.

A total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties who plan

Former MLB Player Is New Owner of Village Greens Mini Golf

Village Greens Mini Golf, which has welcomed families since 1972, is now under the ownership of former Major League Baseball player Travis Jankowski and his wife, Lindsey Jankowski. The couple recently purchased the long-standing mini golf course with a shared vision: preserve its nostalgic charm while creating new memories for the community that has supported it for decades.

For generations, Village Greens has been more than just a place to play a round of mini golf. It has served as a gathering spot where families celebrate birthdays, kids spend summer evenings with friends and grandparents introduce a new generation to putting across bright-green turf. To celebrate their first season as owners, the Jankowskis are inviting the community to a free

Scholarships

to pursue a nursing degree. Seniors attending public, private, or nonpublic schools, as well as homeschooled seniors, are eligible to apply.

This year, one $5,000 scholarship, two $3,000 scholarships, and four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants are required to complete an application and write an essay - with a maximum of 750 words - describing why they should receive the scholarship and why they are interested in the field of nursing. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation - one from a teacher, coach, or mentor and one from a community member. To learn more or apply by Thursday, April 2, visit www.luthercare.org/ scholarship.

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Questions may be directed to the Luthercare Nursing Scholarship Committee at scholarship@luthercare.org.

Luthercare’s Nursing Scholarship Program began in 2009 by offering scholarships to team members who were furthering their education and professional development. In 2020, the scholarship program was extended to local high school students who were planning to pursue a career in nursing. Since then, Luthercare has distributed $115,000 in scholarships to 83 high school students for nursing education. The program reflects the organization’s continuing commitment to quality care and the education of health care professionals.

community egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, with start times at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The event will feature more than 4,000 eggs, along with fun kids’ activities, family-friendly games and special deals on mini golf and

food throughout the day.

Village Greens Mini Golf is located at 1444 Village Road, Strasburg. For more information, visit www .facebook.com/village greensminigolf or www .villagegreens.com.

Program to Present Flower-Growing Research

Penn State Extension will host a webinar titled “Cut Flower On-Farm Research Update” on Monday, March 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. This event is designed for farmers of cut flowers, specialty crop producers, Extension educators and agricultural researchers.

The event will feature horticulture Extension educators Margaret Pickoff and Glen Bupp, joined by Jennie Love of Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Philadelphia, sharing insights from the project “Assessing the Use of Farm-Made Foliar Biostimulants and Microbial Inoculants for Cut Flower

Production.” The project was funded by Northeast SARE, part of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. Webinar participants will learn how the flower project was developed, how to collect meaningful data on a working farm and how growers can partner with the Extension to advance research-based strategies for cut flower production.

The event is free of charge, but space is limited and preregistration is required. To register, visit https://extension.psu .edu/ and search for “Cut Flower On-Farm Research Update.”

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