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Philadelphia County News
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Penn State Extension Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Farm Show
February 21, 2012The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country and celebrates agriculture as Pennsylvania’s number-one industry. -
LaSalle University Makes Room for Penn State Extension Nutrition Links
January 17, 2012An unexpected opportunity occurred when Penn State Extension moved out of its West Philadelphia office and downsized into a temporary administrative space in Center City. -
Penn State working with Philadelphians on Urban Ag with High Tunnels
December 2, 2011High tunnels offer an inexpensive way to extend the production season for vegetables and small fruits. They also might help eradicate a "food desert" in the southeast corner of the Keystone State, if a collaboration between Penn State Extension and community partners in Philadelphia is successful...
Penn State Extension News
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Farmers to discuss higher value for feeder calves
February 16, 2012Two farmer panels will discuss ways to increase the value of feeder cattle in Pennsylvania at the Cattleman's College program, March 10 at the Pennsylvania Livestock Evaluation Center. ...
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Budget proposal provides level funding for ag research and extension
February 10, 2012Funding for Penn State agricultural research and extension programs would remain at 2011-12 levels under Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed state budget for 2012-13, unveiled Feb. 7. "Considering the current economic realities in Pennsylvania, this is excellent news," said Bruce McPheron, dean of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences....
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Cattleman's College to host Beef Quality Assurance recertification
February 3, 2012The Pennsylvania Cattleman's College on March 10 at the Pennsylvania Livestock Evaluation Center will offer recertification in the Beef Quality Assurance program. ...
