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Washington County Extension 4-H program received a grant from generationOn which asks teens, adults, and families What Will You Bring to the Table? In response, youth from across the country are gathering around tables to create service projects that raise awareness and bring collective action to this critical issue.
The Northwest invited the Southwest to their TLR. The event was held at McKeever Environmental Center on April 12-14, 2013.
The Washington County 4-H Clubs collected 8,928 pounds of food or over 4 tons of food and supplies for the Washington County Food Bank. 11 4-H clubs donated food on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Washington Food Bank located in 84, 4-H Clubs to collect food for the food bank.
Washington County agricultural community celebrate agricultural at Washington Crown Center Mall on March 22 & 23, 2013.
Capital Days is a 3-day experiential program that provides youth with the unique opportunity to enhance their citizenship and advocacy skills and knowledge of Pennsylvania state government.
Beginner and experienced beekeepers and those thinking about taking up backyard beekeeping can get the information they need to be successful from Beekeeping 101, a new online beekeeping course offered by Penn State Extension.
The Washington County 4-H Clubs collected 6,418 pounds of food or over 3 tons of food and supplies for the Washington County Food Bank.
Congratulations on a job well done to the Chrome Clovers 4-H Club.
Here is a summary of the 2012 changes to the Market Livestock Rules.
4-H Leaders were recognized and awards were presented during the 4-H Leaders’ Banquet held on November 4, 2011 at the Washington County Fairgrounds sponsored by 4-H County Council.
A Proclamation was issued by the Washington County Commissioners on October 6, 2011, that the week of October 2-8 is National 4-H Week in Washington County.
Mad Science Workshops and Rockets Away participants learn about safety launching air-powered rockets. Participants learn how to make the Mento’s geyser tube experiment and use rock salt to increase the height of the diet coke spray.
Workshops are from 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. All workshops are in room 103 & 104 at the Washington County Courthouse Square
2011 Plat Books can be purchased by coming into the Extension office.
Following 21 4-H and FFA Members received a scholarship check during are 2011 Market Livestock Sale.
Sponsored by: Penn State Marcellus Educational Consortium
Fayette, Washington & Greene County Agricultural News Letter from Walt Bumgarner.
Calls are starting to pour into our office from concerned gardeners. When they start to describe how the lower leaves on their tomato plants are turning yellow, and then brown, I’m pretty sure I know what’s going on: early blight.
Washington, PA - Do you have a strong interest in gardening? Are you a life-long learner? Do you want to help others and share your gardening enthusiasm and knowledge? Then consider becoming a Penn State Master Gardener.
