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Penn State Extension partners with seven growers across the Commonwealth to provide on-farm demonstrations for new, young, and minority farmers.

One of the biggest questions a new grower faces is where and how to get loans for business start up.

Peach trees are pruned to maintain tree size and shape and to help manage light and crop load.

The Penn State Extension Tree Fruit team has identified seven fundamental components of a successful intensive apple system "blueprint."

This video outlines the basic steps you can take to plan a vegetable crop rotation from the start.

This article will overview the advantages and challenges that a farm, food or ag business owner may be facing when deciding whether to implement e-commerce.

This article will cover the process for developing a website, including technical aspects and general issues such as purpose, content, design, and maintenance considerations.

What a bargain! The price looks great, but are you really getting a bargain?

Internal parasites have been an issue in sheep production for a long time. Use the Estimated Breeding Values to help.

Strawberries are the ideal fruit crop for growers with very limited space.

Members and their role in CSAs.

There are several ways to finance your farm business or enterprise. Securing funding from a lender takes time and research.

This article provides an overview of issues agricultural operators in Pennsylvania must consider if they would like to start or expand an agritourism operation.

Este video muestra los sistemas de muralla frutal Quad V y Hex V en duraznos.

El éxito de una huerta va de la mano con la planeación y preparación del sitio.

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.

Versión en español de la Guía de Plantación y Trasplante de Hortalizas.

Los túneles altos ofrecen protección a las plantas de tierras saturadas de humedad y temperaturas bajas en la primavera y el otoño con lo cual se extiende la temporada productiva.

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.

You will need to conduct research to determine if your planned operation is acceptable with your local ordinances.

This is an ag alternatives publication on high tunnel production of vegetable crops.

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

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.

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."