Got this email too late to make the cut for the upcoming newsletter. Just an
FYI for PVCA members.



-----Original Message-----
From: William.J.Ferraro@... [mailto:William.J.Ferraro@...]
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:46 AM
To: Russell, Benjamin
Subject: Re: PVCA November Newsletter


Ben, there is something of interest about the Penn State IPM program. They are
very active in PA and have an office and Grant funds here in Philly. Below is a
comment from Michelle Niedermeier about cuts to that program.

Bill

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As we announced at our annual PSCIP meeting, a change in the new farm bill has
removed 'formula' funds (Smith-Lever 3d) from state extension IPM programs in
favor of a competitive, project-oriented format. This change affects the
employment and continuity of Pennsylvania IPM Program staff. Our staff have
worked in Philadelphia for more than 6 years and throughout the rest of the
Commonwealth for more than 10 years, to develop IPM educational programs for
urban audiences.

We fear that the loss of formula funds will endanger our relationship with PDPH
and Vector Control Services. If you are also concerned, we would appreciate it
if you would please submit a comment before 15 November to
newEIPM@... Michelle Niedermeier Program Coordinator Philadelphia
School and Community IPM Partnership (PSCIP) Pennsylvania Integrated Pest
Management (PA IPM) Program

Penn State Philadelphia Outreach Center
111 N. 49th Street, Suite KN3-100
3rd Floor North
Philadelphia, PA 19139

Phone 215-471-2200 Ext. 109
215-435-9685 (Cell)
Fax 215-471-2231
Email mxn14@...
pscip@...
Website http://www.paipm.org