asdf 25 http://extension.psu.edu/news/2011 daily 1 2011-11-03T00:15:20Z http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/natural-gas/news/2012/01/dep-web-site-a-good-source-for-natural-gas-information The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) website can provide a wealth of information - if you know where to look for it. No publisher Carol Loveland 2012-01-01T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/water/discovery-watersheds/news/2011/protecting-your-well Wells can be protected from contamination by bacteria and chemicals through good management practices. A sealed well cap prevents insect entry along with any bacteria they are carrying. Hazardous materials can be kept out of the well's recharge area. Water testing verifies the success of these protective practices. No publisher trm3 2011-12-30T15:29:22Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/pike/news/2011/pocono-lake-region-chamber-of-commerce-supports-tobacco-treatment “Fewer Americans are lighting up. Now more than ever, smokers are motivated to quit.” says a report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. If this reminds you to quit, help is here! No publisher Susan Conrad 2011-12-28T19:24:40Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/juniata/news/2011/pantry-pests There are a variety of different insects that attack your cereals, flour and other dried products while stored in your kitchen or pantry. No publisher Tammy Heikes 2011-12-28T16:54:44Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/cumberland/news/2011/cash-rent-with-bonus Calls from landowners with questions about land rental rates come to the Extension office quite frequently. As you might expect the pace picks up when crop prices are high and there are rumors about someone in the neighborhood offering to pay abnormally high land rent. In most cases the landowner is happy with their current farmer tenant but since “the rent has been $x for a number of years” they think, “maybe they should be getting more”. No publisher Terry Lopp 2011-12-27T18:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/cumberland/news/2011/valuing-pennsylvania2019s-forests Pennsylvania's nearly 17 million acres of forest provide an array of values including clean air and water, recreation opportunities, wood products and habitat for thousands of plants and animals. On Thursday, January 12th at the Cumberland Woodland Owners’ Association meeting, Dr. James Finley, Penn State Professor of Forest Resources, will speak on the social, economical and ecological aspects of our forests and the benefits they provide. No publisher Terry Lopp 2011-12-27T18:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/natural-gas/news/2011/12/your-business-and-marcellus-shale-moving-forward-2011-webinar-series-available The fourth business webinar series held this past fall is now available for review. No publisher Carol Loveland 2011-12-25T05:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/programs/master-gardener/news/2011/winter-wildlife-protection Many of the gifts we receive during the holiday season are to keep us warm during the harsh winter. Fleece, scarves, gloves, and flannel give us protection. No publisher admin 2011-12-22T16:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/programs/master-gardener/news/2011/new-years-resolutions-for-gardeners Here are 12 resolutions for the coming year, adapted from a list developed by Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor from the University of Vermont. No publisher admin 2011-12-22T16:26:46Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2011/new-years-resolutions-for-gardeners Here are 12 resolutions for the coming year, adapted from a list developed by Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor from the University of Vermont. No publisher Debra Keiper 2011-12-22T15:03:51Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2011/winter-wildlife-protection Many of the gifts we receive during the holiday season are to keep us warm during the harsh winter. Fleece, scarves, gloves, and flannel give us protection. No publisher Debra Keiper 2011-12-22T14:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/pike/news/2011/learn-how-social-media-mobile-apps-and-other-technologies-can-help-your-business How many times each day do you see requests to “Like Us on Facebook,” “Follow Us on Twitter,” or “Check In on foursquare?” Have you ever searched for a business on Google and found a map to the location? Do you or someone you know use a smart phone to find information about businesses? No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2011-12-22T14:15:04Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/ag-safety/news/2011/penn-state-administered-farm-satety-program-wins-rural-health-award A farm rescue training program (PAgricultural Rescue Training Program) administered through Penn State was the recipient of a Pennsylvania Rural Health Award. The awards are given annually by the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2011-12-22T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/programs/master-gardener/news/2011/a-time-to-plant There is an optimum time to plant and that time may be earlier in the season than you think. Most perennial plants do best if planted in the early spring as compared to later spring. No publisher admin 2011-12-21T20:46:37Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2011/a-time-to-plant There is an optimum time to plant and that time may be earlier in the season than you think. Most perennial plants do best if planted in the early spring as compared to later spring. No publisher Debra Keiper 2011-12-21T20:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2011/whiteflies-and-gnats-on-my-plants-oh-my Two small insects that can cause big headaches for our indoor plants are whiteflies and fungus gnats. Here are some tips on what to look for and what you can do about it. No publisher Debra Keiper 2011-12-21T19:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/cumberland/news/2011/berried-treasures-in-the-winter-garden Winter need not be confined to a dull palette of brown, gray, and dirty white. With some planning, evergreen foliage, bark, stems, seeds, berries, grasses, and even flowers can bring color and life to the fourth season in the garden. So put on your boots and slog through the snow, ice, and cold to find the berried treasures that await in the winter garden. No publisher Terry Lopp 2011-12-21T16:46:17Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2011/spend-time-with-your-family-during-the-holidays-and-all-year Many people take this week off from work and school to spend time with their families. The holidays are a good time to strengthen our connections and renew relationships. So turn off the cell phones, computers and televisions and take time to focus on your family. No publisher Debra Keiper 2011-12-21T16:35:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2011/snow-shoveling-safet It’s only fall, but as we know all too well here in NEPA, snow shoveling season can start any day now! As you ponder the onset of winter, keep some of these tips in mind. No publisher Debra Keiper 2011-12-21T16:10:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2011/select-toys-which-develop-imagination-and-creativity If you ask a child what they’d like for the holidays, toys usually top the list. Toys can play an important role in child development because they influence a child’s imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills. No publisher Debra Keiper 2011-12-21T15:53:01Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/pike/news/2011/beef-and-sheep-and-meat-goats-oh-my Are you looking for more information to help make your livestock enterprise more profitable? No publisher Susan Conrad 2011-12-21T14:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/pike/news/2011/positive-parenting-2013-an-alternative-to-physical-punishment Parenting is not easy, but with love, limits and lots of involvement, parents can be a major influence in developing happy, healthy and well-behaved children. No publisher Susan Conrad 2011-12-20T21:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2011/dining-with-diabetes Learning that you have diabetes can be overwhelming at first. There are many new things to learn and it can be difficult to know where to start. Dining with Diabetes is a program offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension. No publisher Debra Keiper 2011-12-20T20:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/franklin/news/2011/join-us-for-the-2nd-annual-joint-meeting-and-banquet-of-the-franklin-county-cooperative-extension-association-and-the-franklin-county-conservation-district No publisher Jennifer Wetzel 2011-12-20T19:30:49Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/susquehanna/news/2011/susquehanna-county-4-h-horse-judging-team-competes-in-kentucky The Susquehanna County 4-H Horse Judging Team made their trip to the Eastern National 4-H Roundup in Louisville, Kentucky! The team, consisting of Nathan Moyer, Samantha Turner, Stephanie Koloski, and their coach Kelli Agler had a wonderful experience in Kentucky and at the national competition. No publisher Kimberly Grace 2011-12-20T15:41:25Z News Item