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Regulations vary from state to state. Here we provide resources from Pennsylvania and Federal sources. Check with your state Department of Agriculture or local Health Department to determine which regulations you need to follow.

Pennsylvania agricultural operations that are designated Concentrated Animal Operations or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations are required to implement an approved nutrient management plan.

Pasture renovation and reseeding decisions must be based on type of stock grazing. Matching forage species, varieties and growth to forage needs of livestock is critical to reducing use of stored or purchased feeds.

Honey bee colony behavior is dynamic and extremely adaptable, which allows for easy manipulation and management of these amazing social insects.

Protecting honey bee hives from wildlife is sometimes necessary.

Resilient farm families are healthy farm families. In this article, learn about the tools that can help you weather challenges both on and off the farm.

This document provides a detailed explanation with background information on the poison prevention message. If you are new to the program, this would be a good place to start.

Common chickweed is a weed of home lawns, parks, golf courses, and athletic fields.

Dead nettle, or purple dead nettle, is a weed commonly found in low maintenance turf areas that are mowed infrequently, including forest edges and roadside areas.

Ground ivy, also called creeping Charlie and several other common names, is a common and aggressive weed of home lawns, parks, grounds, and other turf areas in Pennsylvania.

New and experienced growers alike may often overlook the importance of regular equipment checks and maintenance during the heat of the season.

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small, graceful tree native to the eastern and central United States.

This article introduces the reader to isopods, also called pillbugs, roly pollies, or doodlebugs. Learn about native and invasive isopods found in Pennsylvania.

This article introduces the reader to dye pollution and how it impacts people, animals, and the environment around the world.

This article provides an overview of food trends suggested by top industry associations and organizations and those that appear in several other reputable lists.

Kombucha has become more popular in recent years. This article explores opportunities and considerations related to offering Kombucha in your farm market.

Whether you're partial to a baking sheet or a cookie sheet, this article explains why the difference matters and even provides a delicious recipe to prepare using each pan.

This article explains what prion diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD), bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) are. These fatal neurological diseases can be difficult to grasp.

Plant caladiums in containers or in shade gardens. Their colorful, heart-shaped foliage can stand alone or blend with other plants that thrive in tropical conditions.

Set the stage for romance in your garden with three annuals whose names evoke the spirit of love.

Bleeding heart is a relatively maintenance-free perennial that provides graceful, arching flowers and fern-like foliage for your moist, shady garden areas.

Fall in love this Valentine's Day with a new tree, the American linden. Beautiful heart-shaped leaves, fragrant flowers, and the hum of visiting bees make this tree a sweet treat for all the senses.

Prolong the life of your cut flower bouquets with some simple steps to maintain their freshness.

This article introduces the Target Cow concept, which focuses on identifying and proactively managing high-risk groups of animals during the transition period.

This article describes the intricate relationship between animal health and reproductive performance in dairy cattle.