Guides and Publications

This 11" x 16" laminated poster is available to help train employees and visitors on important food safety practices implemented on farms and in packinghouses. One side is in English, one side is in Spanish.

This durable, re-usable, 44 page flip chart is designed to help small scale plain sect growers meet the FDA training standards in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule or those required in third party audits.

This book features 17 in-depth stories from educators and staff members working with Penn State Extension in Philadelphia.

This bundle of award-winning water education tools is designed to engage youth in learning opportunities about water, science, and technology, and will help to create a future generation of water stewards and innovators.

Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow is a hands-on stormwater education curriculum available from Penn State Extension and Pennsylvania 4-H.

Learn how and why to test water for chemicals, bacteria, and other pollutants.

This poster details how to do the five-point safety check when selecting a riding helmet.

A hands-on, inquiry based activity kit that helps older youth and adults learn about water quality issues in small watersheds and the decision making processes that go into improving those water quality issues.

This guide provides in-depth education on food safety concepts from farm to market, and includes practical tips and checklists to ensure you're following standards.

Prepare for the Category 08 certification exam for the use of a pesticide on seed.

Food Safety Posters: Prevent Cross-Contamination (Spanish)

Proper storage of food fresh from the farmers market is important for food safety. This poster shows you which foods to store in the refrigerator versus which foods to store on the countertop.

Cooking food to the proper internal temperature is important to ensure food safety. This postcard provides cooking temperatures for a variety of foods from stews and soups to meat and leftovers. Keep it in a convenient spot in your kitchen to always keep food safety in mind.

Penn State Extension offers tips to enjoy your favorite local farmers market with this handy bookmark.

Ensure your foods are safe to eat by meeting the minimum temperature guidelines when cooking. Place this magnet for reference in a convenient place in your kitchen to always keep food safety in mind.

Prepare for the Category 21 certification exam for the use of a fumigant to a soil environment.

Learn to identify common invasive grasses, herbs, shrubs, trees, and vines found in woodlands across the mid-Atlantic region.

This publication serves as a guide for municipalities on the planning and management of street trees, parks, and open space as important community assets.

This packet is used to prepare for the Category 01: Agronomic Crops certification exam. This category is for the use of a pesticide in the production of an agricultural crop, including tobacco, grain, soybeans, and forages, and the application of a pesticide to noncrop agricultural land.

Prepare for the Category 02 certification exam for the use of a pesticide in the production of tree fruits, nuts, and berries.

Prepare for the Core certification exam covering pesticide safety. This exam must be passed in addition to a Category certification exam to become a commercial or public pesticide applicator.

Prepare for the Category 03 certification exam for the use of a pesticide in the production of vegetables, including tomatoes, cabbage, and celery.

Prepare for the Category 04 certification exam for the use of a pesticide on animals, including livestock, and to premises where these animals are confined.

Prepare for the Category 05 certification exam for the use of a pesticide in a forest, forest nursery, or forest seed producing area.

Prepare for the Category 06 certification exam for the use of a pesticide in the maintenance of an ornamental tree, shrub, flower, or other ornamental.