http://extension.psu.edu/huntingdon/events daily 1 2011-01-06T18:29:34Z http://extension.psu.edu/franklin/events/stop-and-smell-the-roses-series Join the Master Gardeners in this three-part series all about roses. No publisher Jennifer Wetzel 2013-04-06T13:00:00Z Redington Residence- 347 Leedy Way East Chambersburg PA Chambersburg, PA 2013-04-06T13:00:00Z 2013-06-15T15:00:00Z Jen Wetzel jlw69@psu.edu 717-263-9226 Event http://extension.psu.edu/franklin/events/victory-garden-1 A season long, highly rated, weekly vegetable garden growing experience. Master Gardeners of Franklin County, led by Darl Hospelhorn and Linda Horst, will teach everything you need to know to grow great vegetables, beginning with spring garden preparation, and ending with the final fall harvest. No publisher Jennifer Wetzel 2013-04-22T13:00:00Z 181 Franklin Farm Lane Chambersburg PA Chambersburg, PA 2013-04-22T13:00:00Z 2013-09-16T15:00:00Z Jen Wetzel jlw69@psu.edu 717-263-9226 Event http://extension.psu.edu/mifflin/events/4-h-vira-community-club-meeting 4-H Vira Community Club will meet the 3rd Monday of every month. No publisher Kate Long 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Burnham Brethren Church Burnham, PA 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/events/appalachian-growers-orchard-twilight-meeting Penn State Extension has nine spring twilight meetings planned for tree fruit growers throughout Pennsylvania. The meetings are held in local orchards. Extension fruit specialists will be on hand to address the pest management and horticultural challenges of the 2013 growing season. Participants also benefit from seeing “how it’s done” at another local orchard in their area. There is no better learning opportunity than to be in the orchard early in the season with Extension specialists and seasoned growers who have committed their careers to studying and growing tree fruit. No publisher Tara Baugher 2013-05-21T20:30:00Z B&K Orchards, 348 Apple Lane, New Enterprise, PA New Enterprise, PA 2013-05-21T20:30:00Z 2013-05-22T00:00:00Z Tom Ford tgf2@psu.edu Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/426b19c0-b033-4bc0-a849-69bbbaafe5fa The Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program (PWMRP) has been funding wine grape related research at Penn State for almost ten years. On May 22, 2013, a group of Penn State grape and wine faculty will present their current research funded by the PWMRP to the wine industry. We will also hear from Virginia Smith, 2012 Penn State Food Science graduate, on her experiences as an enology-focused student. Additionally, we have invited Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel, Associate Professor at Cornell University, to be our guest speaker. All Pennsylvania wine industry members are invited to attend. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-05-22T11:30:00Z University Park, PA University Park, PA 2013-05-22T11:30:00Z 2013-05-22T21:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/c7f2b7b5-ed84-4c72-aa4e-9d60fba4599b Class Date: May 22, 2013; Exam: May 29, 2013 at 8:00 AM; Registration Deadline: May 15, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-05-22T12:00:00Z Chambersburg, PA Chambersburg, PA 2013-05-22T12:00:00Z 2013-05-22T21:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/somerset/events/better-kid-care-creating-portfolios-to-enhance-learning-for-school-age-children-1 Part II No publisher Kathy Shaffer 2013-05-23T22:00:00Z Bedford Extension Bedford, PA 2013-05-23T22:00:00Z 2013-05-24T01:00:00Z Penn State Extension in Bedford Co. 814-623-4800 Event http://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/events/central-susquehanna-region-orchard-twilight-meeting Penn State Extension has nine spring twilight meetings planned for tree fruit growers throughout Pennsylvania. The meetings are held in local orchards. Extension fruit specialists will be on hand to address the pest management and horticultural challenges of the 2013 growing season. Participants also benefit from seeing “how it’s done” at another local orchard in their area. There is no better learning opportunity than to be in the orchard early in the season with Extension specialists and seasoned growers who have committed their careers to studying and growing tree fruit. No publisher Tara Baugher 2013-05-23T22:30:00Z Apple’s Fruit Farm, 104 Church Street, Richfield, PA Richfield, PA 2013-05-23T22:30:00Z 2013-05-24T01:00:00Z Contact John Esslinger cje2@psu.edu Event http://extension.psu.edu/mifflin/events/4-h-wayne-township-community-club 4-H Wayne Township Community Club will meet the 4th Thursday of every month. No publisher Kate Long 2013-05-23T22:30:00Z Wayne United Methodist Church Lewistown, PA 2013-05-23T22:30:00Z 2013-05-24T00:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/mifflin/events/4-h-lamb-club-meeting-canceled 4-H Lamb Club meeting scheduled for May has been canceled. No publisher Kate Long 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Mifflin County Extension Office Lewistown, PA 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z 2013-05-24T00:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/mifflin/events/4-h-decatur-community-club-meeting 4-H Decatur Club will meet the 4th Thursday of every month. No publisher Kate Long 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Decatur Cookhouse Lewistown, PA 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z 2013-05-24T00:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/c424699b-081c-4a43-8b3d-6e26159955a5 Class Dates: May 28 and June 3, 2013; Exam: June 3 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: May 17, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-05-28T13:00:00Z Altoona, PA Altoona, PA 2013-05-28T13:00:00Z 2013-05-28T21:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/health/diabetes/events/dining-with-diabetes-bedford-2 Dining with Diabetes is a program for adults with diabetes and their families that will increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. The classes offer healthy meal planning, cooking demonstrations, and hands-on food preparation, class discussions, and new physical activity choices. No publisher Melissa Wandrisco 2013-05-28T17:30:00Z Bedford Senior Center, 201 South Richard Street, Bedford, PA Bedford, PA 2013-05-28T17:30:00Z 2013-05-28T19:30:00Z Barbara Mearkle bjm32@psu.edu 814-623-4800 x 2231 Event http://extension.psu.edu/mifflin/events/4-h-bunnies-r-us-meeting-canceled The 4-H Bunnies R Us Club meeting for the month of May has been canceled. No publisher Kate Long 2013-05-28T23:00:00Z Mifflin County Extension Office Lewistown, PA 2013-05-28T23:00:00Z 2013-05-29T00:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/health/diabetes/events/dining-with-diabetes-huntingdon Dining with Diabetes is a program for adults with diabetes and their families that will increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. The classes offer healthy meal planning, cooking demonstrations, and hands-on food preparation, class discussions, and new physical activity choices. No publisher Melissa Wandrisco 2013-05-30T17:00:00Z Standing Stone Senior Center 915 Washington Street, Huntingdon, PA Huntingdon, PA 2013-05-30T17:00:00Z 2013-05-30T19:00:00Z Sharon McDonald slm25@psu.edu 814-940-5989 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/4daf7760-b1a5-4222-a015-e4d685888f18 This short course provides insight into the most recent developments of food-borne pathogens, toxins, and testing methods. No publisher Jodie Auman 2013-06-04T04:00:00Z Food Science Building, Penn State University Park University Park, PA 2013-06-04T04:00:00Z 2013-06-06T04:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/events/tri-state-orchard-twilight-meeting Penn State Extension has nine spring twilight meetings planned for tree fruit growers throughout Pennsylvania. The meetings are held in local orchards. Extension fruit specialists will be on hand to address the pest management and horticultural challenges of the 2013 growing season. Participants also benefit from seeing “how it’s done” at another local orchard in their area. There is no better learning opportunity than to be in the orchard early in the season with Extension specialists and seasoned growers who have committed their careers to studying and growing tree fruit. No publisher Tara Baugher 2013-06-04T22:00:00Z Mountain Valley Orchard, 22549 Jefferson Blvd., Cavetown, MD 2013-06-04T22:00:00Z 2013-06-05T00:00:00Z Tara Baugher tab36@psu.edu 717-334-6271 Event http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/events/high-tunnel-twilight-tomato-trellising High Tunnels provide a great opportunity to extend the season, protect high value crops, improve quality, and reduce weed and pest pressure. As a follow up to our High Tunnel School these twilight meetings will give you a chance to talk with growers and see good practices in action. At each twilight the grower will discuss their experiences with high tunnels and a visiting speaker will share knowledge on a special topic. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-06-05T20:00:00Z Centre County. 176 Zuck Road. Spring Mills, PA Spring Mills, PA 2013-06-05T20:00:00Z 2013-06-05T23:00:00Z Patty Neiner prn103@psu.edu 814-865-7031 Event http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/events/silvopasture-field-day Silvopasturing allows for the sustainable production of timber, forages, and livestock on the same land. No publisher Allyson Muth 2013-06-07T13:00:00Z Wahler Farm, 1384 Sugar Valley Road, McVeytown, PA Mc Veytown, PA 2013-06-07T13:00:00Z 2013-06-07T20:00:00Z Mifflin County Conservation District 717-248-4695 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/4510288d-b9b2-4ad4-af19-968ed89b5fed Kiln Drying for Hardwood Lumber is a basic course designed for kiln operator trainees, plant managers, and supervisors. No previous drying experience of training is necessary. Instruction will include lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. Wood moisture relations, kiln operation, and drying schedule preparation will be emphasized in relation to drying of hardwood lumber. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-11T13:00:00Z University Park, PA University Park, PA 2013-06-11T13:00:00Z 2013-06-11T21:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/events/cumberland-woodland-owners-association-japanese-knotweed No publisher Allyson Muth 2013-06-13T23:00:00Z Franklin County Extension Office Chambersburg, PA 2013-06-13T23:00:00Z 2013-06-14T01:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/business/farm/events/social-media-boot-camp The use of social media has become an increasingly important way to enhance a business's marketing activities, allowing owners and managers to connect directly with their audiences. While a social media presence is almost expected, some business owners struggle with how to use the various tools. To help businesses overcome barriers to effective social media deployment, Penn State Extension and Penn State Small Business Development Center will host Social Media Boot Camp for businesses. No publisher Dana Ollendyke farmbusiness-marketing 2013-06-18T13:00:00Z University Park, PA University Park, PA 2013-06-18T13:00:00Z 2013-06-19T20:00:00Z Sarah Cornelisse sarahc@psu.edu 814-863-8645 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/cc2d466e-bf98-4045-84f5-7129c89d9c30 The Woods in Your Backyard teaches stewardship of small parcels of land. By enhancing or creating natural areas and woodland on your lot, you can enjoy recreation, aesthetics, wildlife, and water quality. If your lot connects to other lots, there’s ample opportunity to make an even bigger impact by getting neighbors involved! Owners of even just a few acres can make a positive difference in the environment through planning and implementing simple stewardship practices. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-22T13:00:00Z University Park, PA University Park, PA 2013-06-22T13:00:00Z 2013-06-22T19:15:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/events/pa-wine-quality-initiative-sensory-evaluation The Sensory Evaluation Session portion of the Wine Quality Initiative program is a free service to all PA wineries. Wineries are encouraged to submit pre-bottled or post-bottled wines for a professional evaluation on wine defects in an individual wine sample. This is an opportunity for wineries to receive objective feedback on their wine, and make appropriate adjustments prior to bottling if pre-bottled samples are submitted. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-06-24T12:00:00Z University Park, PA University Park, PA 2013-06-24T12:00:00Z 2013-06-24T21:00:00Z Denise Gardner dxg241@psu.edu 814-867-0431 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/f02a33d7-5e8f-4d99-8c7f-13d1c1e27869 This short course is designed to introduce participants to a basic understanding of molds, yeasts and mycotoxins that may occur in foods and in processing environments. No publisher Jodie Auman 2013-06-25T12:00:00Z University Park University Park, PA 2013-06-25T12:00:00Z 2013-06-27T16:00:00Z Event