Publications
Most of our publications are available either in electronic format (pdf), or in printed paper versions. Click on the links below to view the pdf version of a publication-- to order a paper copy, contact the College of Agricultural Sciences Publication Distribution Center, at 814-865-6713.
Land Use Planning in Pennsylvania Series
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Series
The Leader Within You
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 1: Personal Leadership Skills; Module 1: The Leader Within You
Values and Ethics
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 1: Personal Leadership Skills; Module 2: Values and Ethics
Understanding Your Leadership Style
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 1: Personal Leadership Skills; Module 3: Understanding Your Leadership Style
Communication Basics
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 2: Interpersonal Leadership Skills; Module 1: Communications Basics
Facilitation
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 2: Interpersonal Leadership Skills; Module 2: Facilitation
Managing Conflict
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 2: Interpersonal Leadership Skills; Module 3: Managing Conflict
Valuing Diversity
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 2: Interpersonal Leadership Skills; Module 4: Valuing Diversity
Partnering with the Media
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 2: Interpersonal Leadership Skills; Module 5: Partnering with the Media
Productive Groups
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 3: Group/Organizational Leadership Skills; Module 1: Productive Groups
Effective Meetings
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 3: Group/Organizational Leadership Skills; Module 2: Effective Meetings
Group Discussions
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 3: Group/Organizational Leadership Skills; Module 3: Group Discussions
Dealing with Change
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 4: Community/Public Policy Leadership Skills; Module 1: Dealing with Change
Public Issues
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 4: Community/Public Policy Leadership Skills; Module 2: Public Issues
Understanding Pennsylvania Local Government
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 4: Community/Public Policy Leadership Skills; Module 3: Understanding Pennsylvania Local Government
Active Leadership
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Unit 4: Community/Public Policy Leadership Skills; Module 4: Active Leadership
Strategic Planning/Community Processes
The Futures Festival: An Integenerational Approach to Community Participation
A facilitator's guide to planning, holding, and carrying out the ideas arrived at during a "Futures Festival."
Taxes/Tax Reform
Conflict at the Rural/Urban Interface
Country Living, A Guide for Homeowners
This publication introduces issues about which people living in or considering a move to the country should be aware. It provides a starting point for investigating these issues, and a resource list at the back suggests sources for more information. Being informed and having realistic expectations about country living will help you enjoy your life in the country.
Good Neighbor Relations, Finding the Common Ground
There are things you can do to help build better relationships with your neighbors and help minimize conflicts with them. This publication contains advice and tips from 36 farmers on how to peacefully coexist or simply develop better relationships with nonfarming neighbors.
The Joy of Farm Watching: A Roadside Guide to Pennsylvania Agriculture
Thousands of people in the United States enjoy the hobby of farm watching. Identifying and observing farms and farm activity provides endless joy and can make living in or visiting the country even more pleasurable. This guide is intended as an amateur’s introduction to farmology—the study of farms and farming. It will help you understand the farms and farm activities you may observe in your own community and gain a deeper appreciation for agriculture.
Finding the Common Ground: Understanding Your Community's Agriculture
This bulletin attempts to explain the role of agriculture in your community, laws that protect agriculture and specific aspects of farming helpful to understand as a farm neighbor.
