Centre County
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.
Willowbank Building, Room 322 420 Holmes Street
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823-1488
Upcoming Events
Webinars
TAP Online Food Safety Manager Certification Course
When 12/31/2025
Length Self-Paced
Our self-paced online course readies food professionals to take a food protection manager exam that meets the PDA requirement for food safety certification. Exams are proctored at scheduled locations. Certification is valid for five years.
$145.00
Webinars
Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling
When 11/03/2026
Length 3 hours
The Cooking for Crowds webinar helps nonprofit organizations and their volunteers understand risks involved preparing large volumes of food.
$10.00
Webinars
Mental Health First Aid
When Multiple Options Available
Mental health awareness is such an important factor in knowing how to help those in crisis find the help and care they need.
$35.00
Webinars
Let's Cook at Home: Weight Management
When 11/11/2026
Length 1 hour
Learn the basics of weight management and discover how to make healthy and satisfying meals with fewer calories during this webinar.
$10.00
Webinars
Farmers Market Manager Forum
When Multiple Options Available
Length 1 hour
Join this virtual event to discuss issues and solutions with other market managers.
Free
Webinars
QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training
When Multiple Options Available
Length 2 hours
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) teaches you to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope to someone in need, and how to get help.
Free
News
News
Pestwatch Report
Date Posted 8/5/2026
This weekly report, last updated August 5, 2026, provides statewide trap catches and timely management recommendations for key pests of sweet corn.
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DCNR Releases Stormwater Guidance for PA Karst Areas
Date Posted 8/8/2025
DCNR's new technical bulletin offers best practices for managing stormwater in Pennsylvania's karst regions to reduce sinkhole risks and protect groundwater.
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Discover Home Food Preservation in Central PA
Date Posted 6/17/2026
Did you know that Penn State Extension offers informative workshops on Home Food Preservation throughout the spring, summer, and fall? Check out these upcoming classes in central Pennsylvania.
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2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report March 12, 2026
Date Posted 3/12/2026
Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension; Don deMackiewicz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension
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Penn State and NLR Partner on Distributed Wind Energy Outreach
Date Posted 3/27/2026
New initiative aims to expand knowledge and access to wind energy for homes, farms, and communities
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2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report April 2, 2026
Date Posted 4/1/2026
Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension; Don deMackiewicz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension
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2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report April 9, 2026
Date Posted 4/8/2026
Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension; Don deMackiewicz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension
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2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report: April 16, 2026
Date Posted 4/15/2026
This week's contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension; Don deMackiewicz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension, Jim Fogarty, Halabura Tree Farms;
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2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report April 23, 2026
Date Posted 4/22/2026
This week's contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension; Don deMackiewicz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension, Jim Fogarty, Halabura Tree Farms;
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2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report May 7, 2026
Date Posted 5/6/2026
Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Don deMackiewicz, Sarah Pickel and Cathy Thomas (PDA), Jim Fogarty
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2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report May 14, 2026
Date Posted 5/13/2026
Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Don deMackiewicz, Sarah Pickel, and Cathy Thomas (PDA), Jim Fogarty
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Penn State Extension Helps Shoppers Make the Most of Fresh, Local Foods
Date Posted 5/19/2026
Plan a trip to your local market today!