A field day at one of Penn State Extension's Models for the Future sites reviewed the importance of a comprehensive disease management plan for your operation.
By Claudia Schmidt, Harry Crissy, Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN, Sarah Cornelisse, Jackie Schweichler, Esq.
This article provides an overview of issues agricultural operators in Pennsylvania must consider if they would like to start or expand an agritourism operation.
Planning and preparing a site for a new orchard begins two to three years ahead of planting. Mistakes made in planning and planting an orchard cannot easily be reversed.
By Tara Baugher, Ph.D., Marley E Skinner, Mike Basedow
On-farm demonstration plots are a key component of an extension effort to "Support Pennsylvania New Farmers in the Start-up, Re-strategizing, and Establishing Years."
Price can be a determining factor for whether or not consumers purchase a product. Product pricing should account for cost of production, financial goals, and consumer demographics.
As a small or beginning farmer, marketing takes on a special importance, as you're likely unable to rely on past relationships with consumers or the ability to produce large quantities for buyers.
This video shares impacts from a Penn State Extension beginning farmer project to establish on-farm apple demonstration plots, called "Models for the Future".
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a concept designed to encourage relationships between consumers and growers, and for consumers to become more knowledgeable about the way their food is grown.
Market research is a crucial activity for new farm businesses and those undergoing transformation. What is learned forms the foundation for developing the farm marketing strategy.
When you are looking for agriculture information, Penn State Extension is the bridge between the science conducted at the Pennsylvania State University and you, as part of the agriculture community.
