UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Agribusinesses and others with a stake in the food and fiber system have a new place to turn for current information on issues affecting the industry, new research, professional development opportunities and other topics.

"Partners in Progress," which can be found at http://collegerelations.cas.psu.edu, is a Web site developed by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences to provide informational and educational resources for the diverse agribusiness community in Pennsylvania and beyond.

"The site was designed specifically with our business and industry colleagues in mind," says Mary Wirth, director of college relations. "It contains links to pertinent college information and programs and organizes them in a user-friendly format."

Visitors to the site will find links to technical information and programs, fee-based services, research, continuing and extension education, publications, events, international programs and other offerings.

"Information on biosecurity, drought, food safety, pesticides and other important topics are just a click away," Wirth says. "Several of the resources found on the site, such as AgMap, offer businesses the opportunity to list their goods and services in searchable databases, linking supply with demand."

For more information on College of Agricultural Sciences programs for business and industry, contact Mary Wirth by phone at 814-863-9646 or by e-mail at mfw10@psu.edu.

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Contact:

Chuck Gill cdg5@psu.edu 814-863-2713 814-863-9877 fax #132