Guides and Publications

Prepare for the Category 11 pesticide applicator certification exam.

A manual for food safety managers that provides information regarding proper food safety and handling practices.

Una guía de campo ilustrada que presenta información sobre los diversos géneros de abejas que se encuentran en Pensilvania, incluyendo consejos para su identificación y datos sobre su comportamiento, ecología e historia de vida.

A richly illustrated field guide that introduces the diverse genera of bees found in Pennsylvania, with tips for identification and insights into their behavior, ecology, and life history.

Earn two Private Category, and Categories 03 and 18 pesticide recertification credits. Pesticide applicator recertification correspondence course workbook on pumpkin diseases.

Prepare for the Category 15 certification exam for the use of a pesticide to manage and control vertebrate pests such as rodents or birds affecting public health.

Become a successful beekeeper by learning about honey bee biology and how to manage bee colonies in this publication.

A budget guide developed by Penn State Extension to help families create and follow a personalized spending plan that addresses both essential and flexible expenses while working toward financial goals.

An updated, 2025 edition of this guide that provides information on crop and soil management, as well as recommendations for managing weed, insect, and disease pests in various crops.

This manual helps nonprofits and volunteers understand the risks of preparing large quantities of food and the essential safety practices for a safe event.

A research report highlighting the results of new, continuing, and completed agronomic projects conducted by Penn State investigators and their collaborators in 2024.

This tool will assist a farm owner when considering all aspects of starting a farm market for direct-to-consumer sales.

An educational guide for Mid-Atlantic farmers on drill-interseeding cover crops into early-stage grain corn.

An informative guide designed to help users select and apply biological control agents to effectively manage insect and mite populations.

A Master Gardener children's book called "Lucky and the Spotted Lanternfly" that follows a German shepherd named Lucky, who is trained to detect spotted lanternflies, and teaches readers about the invasive insect and the importance of helping to protect local ecosystems.

Two-sided educational rack card to address mosquito and pollinator issues in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Poster detailing when to wash your hands.

This poster provides tips to remind you to "clean first, then sanitize."

Poster providing proper food temperatures.

Poster explaining how to properly cool foods quickly.

Poster explaining how to prevent cross contamination when handling foods.

A manual for use in extension workshops that details laboratory procedures related to juice and wine analysis; it is aimed at individuals involved in the Pennsylvania wine industry.

A guidebook for professionals in forestry, education, and advocacy who want to help family forest owners learn about forest carbon incentives.

An educational rack card highlighting the differences between deer keds and ticks and ways to prevent bites.

These metal yard signs will be installed near Master Watershed Steward restoration projects to prevent maintenance workers from accidentally mowing over plantings.