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Allegheny County
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Marcellus Shale Challenges Addressed by Extension Summer Series
May 9, 2012
Marcellus, Rhinestreet, Utica, Point Pleasant Shale Gas, drill, don't drill! What’s right? How is the environment impacted? Is there an opportunity for me personally or my business? What challenges accompany this opportunity? Whether you’ve already decided, or are still on the fence, Shale Gas Summer Series: Marcellus and Beyond, will provide information designed to assist you in the decision making process.
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Gardening Questions Answered at Seasonal Plant Sales
May 7, 2012
Penn State Master Gardeners will be offering workshops and answering your questions at several local Garden Market/Events this month. Want to find out about rain gardens, pruning roses or are you simply searching for that perfect Mother's Day gift? Plan to attend and support these local non-profit groups.
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Loss of Knowledge Exchange Impacts Farming Community
March 30, 2012
At the turn of the last century, when over 40% of America’s workforce was farming, the farming community sustained itself through the passing of knowledge and experience from one generation to the next. Up-and-coming farmers looked to their relatives and neighbors for guidance and mentorship, and in turn, experienced farmers were well equipped with skilled and cost-effect labor to help run the farm.
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Food Preservation Classes Offered
March 20, 2012
Do you have more vegetables or fruit than you can eat? Are you interested in the learning how to preserve food safely? Extension is now offering a series of food preservation classes, using up-to-date research-based information. Each class will be composed of formal instruction, an actual preserving demonstration, samples, and recipes.
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Vilsack: Ag research and education key to prosperity, security
May 17, 2012
Investment in agricultural research doesn't benefit just the 2 percent of the population involved in farming. It's a matter of national security, job creation, energy independence and human health. That's according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who visited Penn State this week (May 16) to tour College of Agricultural Sciences research ...
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to visit Penn State on May 16
May 14, 2012
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will visit Penn State on Wednesday, May 16, to deliver an address commemorating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and highlighting the groundbreaking research and innovation that takes place at land-grant universities, such as Penn State. Vilsack's address will take place at 11 a.m. ...
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Free educational programs offered at Master Gardeners' Garden Fair
May 11, 2012
Free public gardening workshops will be a featured attraction when the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County hold their annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale, May 19. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Ag Progress Days grounds at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College on state Route 45....
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Marcellus Shale Challenges Addressed by Extension Summer Series
May 9, 2012Marcellus, Rhinestreet, Utica, Point Pleasant Shale Gas, drill, don't drill! What’s right? How is the environment impacted? Is there an opportunity for me personally or my business? What challenges accompany this opportunity? Whether you’ve already decided, or are still on the fence, Shale Gas Summer Series: Marcellus and Beyond, will provide information designed to assist you in the decision making process.Gardening Questions Answered at Seasonal Plant Sales
May 7, 2012Penn State Master Gardeners will be offering workshops and answering your questions at several local Garden Market/Events this month. Want to find out about rain gardens, pruning roses or are you simply searching for that perfect Mother's Day gift? Plan to attend and support these local non-profit groups.Loss of Knowledge Exchange Impacts Farming Community
March 30, 2012At the turn of the last century, when over 40% of America’s workforce was farming, the farming community sustained itself through the passing of knowledge and experience from one generation to the next. Up-and-coming farmers looked to their relatives and neighbors for guidance and mentorship, and in turn, experienced farmers were well equipped with skilled and cost-effect labor to help run the farm.Food Preservation Classes Offered
March 20, 2012Do you have more vegetables or fruit than you can eat? Are you interested in the learning how to preserve food safely? Extension is now offering a series of food preservation classes, using up-to-date research-based information. Each class will be composed of formal instruction, an actual preserving demonstration, samples, and recipes.