Videos

Learn about sheep shearing tool use and maintenance in this video.

Homeowners can reduce stormwater runoff on their property by installing rain barrels under downspouts. The captured water can be used various ways around the landscape.

In this video, we define accrual basis as a method of recording income and expenses. Each item is reported as earned or incurred, without regard as to when actual payments are received or made.

The Future Forest Steward Program, designed for youth ages 8-13, broadens understanding about forest stewardship. It inspires youth and adults involved to adopt a stewardship ethic.

Raising poultry has become a popular hobby, but there are things to consider before you commit.  Learn what it takes to raise poultry in your backyard.

Heritage breeds are those raised by our farming ancestors. Learn the advantages and disadvantages to raising these breeds.

Learn how to pick up and hold poultry without injuring them or you.

Understanding dry matter is a key concept in animal nutrition. Learn the importance of dry matter and how to measure it using a microwave or Koster tester.

Wildlife observation is an important pastime for many people and properly placed trail cameras can provide key information about which wild species are present and active.

Potato Grower Interview

Interview with an organic vegetable producer covering marketing and production.

Un sistema bidimensional de formación de manzanas de alta densidad, a menudo denominado "muro frutal", proporciona muchos beneficios al productor de frutales.

La utilización de camas elevadas de siembra puede ser una herramienta importante para los productores agrícolas porque permiten cultivar en condiciones que pueden no ser ideales para el crecimiento.

See examples of pests that changed history and early pest control. Learn about current regulations to control pests while safeguarding/monitoring the food supply and educating pesticide applicators.

The video shows you how to calibrate your rotary spreader.

This video provides you with techniques to properly calibrate your backpack sprayer.

This video goes over the steps to do an ounces-to-gallon calibration method for a boom sprayer.

This Penn State and University of New Hampshire video goes through the precalibration instructions that should be done before having your air blast sprayer calibrated.

Testimonial account from a grower about Air Blast Sprayer Calibration.

This video shows you the steps of the air-blast sprayer calibration process.

In this video, learn about the importance of air-blast sprayer calibration to help reduce pesticide use and increase cost savings to the grower.

There are different types of pectin that can be used in jam and jelly making. Understanding how pectin works, and its proper use assures a quality product.

Ripeness and type of fruit determine a fruit's pectin content, both critical ingredients to making jam and jelly with a firm, tender texture, and excellent flavor.

Discover Penn State's anaerobic digester - turning cow and pig manure into renewable energy, cutting odors, and boosting farm sustainability.

Learn more about the Preventive Controls for Animal Food Rule which requires covered facilities to implement a food safety system.