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Beef cattle is a major industry in Pennsylvania with over 25,000 farms.

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.

Are you looking to start a new food business? Are you an existing business looking for information on how to maximize your profitability?

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.

As of mid-2025, there were 60 Grade A dairy plants and 207 non-Grade A dairy plants in Pennsylvania (PDA).

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.

Huntsinger Farm Inc. in Hegins, Pennsylvania specializes in potato production, packing, and wholesale marketing.

Whatever your background and experience, there are some things you need to know before you start milking cows.

Starting an agricultural venture, be it small or large, can be daunting, but financial software is often implemented to help streamline this process.

Before planting your first fruit tree, you should conduct your own research regarding production, marketing, and financing the enterprise.

What is the value to farmers of growing inputs for the local craft beverage industry in western PA?

More and more veterans are considering agriculture as a viable future upon returning home.

Learn about growing alternative agricultural inputs for the local craft beverage industry in western PA.

Brainstorming the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) associated with starting or diversifying a farm will proactively identify risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.

There is a significant and growing interest in B&Bs by farm owners exploring options to diversify their product offerings.

Every business needs a market-driven strategy to identify, target and reach customers looking for the unique attributes found in its products and services.

Choosing a legal structure for your business is a task that can feel overwhelming to a small farm or value-added business enterprise.

Penn State Extension has been assessing how best to tailor our outreach and extension programming for those of you who will be the next generation of farmers.

Los productores de frutas constantemente manipulan las copas de los árboles para maximizar la producción.

La utilización de camas elevadas de siembra puede ser una herramienta importante para los productores agrícolas porque permiten cultivar en condiciones que pueden no ser ideales para el crecimiento.

Asparagus producer video explaining the benefits and drawbacks of asparagus production.

Este archivo describe los factores que afectan el proceso de polinización, la formación de las yemas florales y la floración.

Rendimientos de tomates empaquables de mas dee 20 libras por planta son fácilmente alcanzables por los productores dispuestos a concentrarse en los detalles de producción.

El establecimiento de una huerta moderna de alta densidad es una inversión costosa. Por lo tanto, es importante preparar su huerta con cuidado.

El control de malezas es uno de los aspectos más difíciles del cultivo de frutas y verduras. Este video describe estrategias que puede usar para controlar malezas a través de un enfoque integrado de manejo de malezas.