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
Event Format Blended | Combines In-Person w/Online Component
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 Multiple Options Available
Length 3 hours
Event Format Virtual | Live
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
Event Format Virtual | Live
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
Event Format Virtual | Live
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
Event Format Virtual | Live
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
Event Format Virtual | Live
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
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Pestwatch Report
Date Posted 7/1/2026
This weekly report, last updated July 08, 2026, provides statewide trap catches and timely management recommendations for key pests of sweet corn.
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Pigeon Fever Expands East: A Guide for Horse Owners
Date Posted 7/15/2025
Pigeon fever is a growing threat in the eastern U.S., causing abscesses and swelling in horses. Spread by flies, it peaks in hot, dry weather. Early care and fly control are key to prevention.
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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 12/3/2025
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 PA.
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Pennsylvania Invasive Replace‑ive Program Review and Continuation
Date Posted 2/18/2026
Due to strong public interest in the inaugural 2025 start and continued successful statewide collaboration, the PA Invasive Replace‑ive Program will return in 2026 with additional sites.
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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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2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report: March 26, 2026
Date Posted 3/25/2026
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;