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Penn State Extension will offer in-person food preservation workshops in Southwestern PA.

Explore Pennsylvania's Ag Conservation Story at the PA Farm Show by visiting partner exhibits, collecting story cards, and learning how conservation practices protect farms, soil, water, and wildlife.

Penn State Extension offers in-person cooking and nutrition workshops in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, and York counties.

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.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Pennsylvania Agronomic Education Society (PAES) Conference.

Submit a presentation proposal if you would like to share your knowledge of organic grain production or use.

Join hosts Ryan Spelman, Justin Brackenrich, and Dwane Miller every other week for the Agronomy Highlights Podcast.

After an early-season winter storm brought widespread accumulating snow to much of the state, below-normal temperatures with mostly dry conditions will prevail for much of the upcoming week.

Pennsylvanians who struggle with home heating bills will be able to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Sign Up by March 31. CHEMSWEEP collects and disposes of unwanted or unusable pesticides.

Make an impact this Ag Literacy Week! Volunteer to read "Cows Can MOO! Can You?" by Dr. Seuss in a local elementary classroom.

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) offers funding to farmers, agriculture service providers, graduate students, researchers and others. Northeast SARE offers seven grant categories.

The Pennsylvania Wine and Grape Industry Conference is scheduled for February 25 and 26, 2026 in State College, Pennsylvania.

The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is asking you to contribute to the 2025 Unmarketable Grapes Survey. Growers from both New York and Pennsylvania are encouraged to complete the following form.

This bi-monthly article is a collection of forest health observations, plant and animal phenology, important upcoming dates, and hunting season changes.

Winter is an ideal time to devote to learning more about tree care, urban forestry, and managing small forested properties.

Add agronomic "2+2" meetings to your Keystone Farm Show to-do list, and be sure to visit our booth.

Volunteers explore native tree propagation efforts in the Bay watershed.

Penn State Extension will be hosting the CropEd webinar as a way for crop professionals, CCAs, and consultants to earn continuing educational credits.

Fit tests are an annual and mandatory requirement, and the Penn State Extension Respirator Fit Test Program can help!

Save the date and share your ideas for ACAP Ag Conservation Con 2026!

Support Penn State Extension by sponsoring the Agronomy Highlights Podcast, reaching engaged ag audiences with research-based insights and flexible sponsorship opportunities.

Decorating with fresh greens has long been a holiday tradition. There are so many designs to choose from, including wreaths, swags, roping, table arrangements, garlands, and centerpieces.

Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025, is a global movement of generosity that encourages everyone to give back. You can support the Seed to Supper program now through the Giving Tuesday link!

The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are planning for another year of bee monitoring. Specially trained volunteers will help expand baseline knowledge of bee biodiversity in Pennsylvania.