Videos

There are a few biological methods that, when applied correctly, can be very effective and environmentally friendly to your pond.

Herbicides are often the first thing pond owners turn to when nuisance aquatic plants appear in their ponds.

Many people drink water from roadside springs in Pennsylvania. But recent research suggests that you should use caution when consuming spring water.

While aquatic plants and algae may interfere with pond uses, they also serve vital roles in supporting the fish and animal life that make up the pond ecosystem.

Several Aquatic Invasive Species of particular concern in Pennsylvania are discussed, and their identifying characteristics reviewed.

This video provides tips on presenting the Poison Prevention Program to students to help them learn ways to control pests while promoting safety in the home.

How to safely move livestock between facilities, to another farm, or to a livestock market.

Learn how to use optical and digital Brix refractometers to determine how much IgG colostrum contains.

In this video Dr. Jud Heinrichs demonstrates the Penn State Particle Separator, a popular method for on-farm particle size determination.

Commercial products are available that create a gel without sugar. Low and no sugar jam and jelly will have different characteristics than regular jam or jelly.

Date marking on food packages can be confusing! This video explains the differences between open dating, closed dating and other codes found on food packages.

Fruits have varying levels of acidity. The higher the acid level the better the gelling process, low acid fruits require additional acid to obtain a good gel.

Poultry respiratory symptoms have many potential causes with some more serious than others.

Safe practices and informed decision making are essential for operating a chainsaw. This video is valuable for everyone – from occasional chainsaw users to professionals alike.

Hunters are finding solutions for the issues caused by lead hunting ammunition. Lead-free rifle ammunition offers a solid choice for addressing this conservation issue.

Harvesting in winter conditions can present new challenges for farmers. This video introduces safety concerns associated with harvesting biomass crops in winter conditions.

Learn how to register a small maple syrup business in Pennsylvania, meet PDA and FDA requirements, follow cGMPs, and ensure food safety from sap to syrup.

Asian Jumping Worms are an unusual and destructive pest of eastern USA forests. They rapidly consume an important layer of organic matter and lock up soil nutrients. Learn more about them.

Este video y su hoja informativa complementaria de dos páginas, explican porque las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas son importantes, tratan sobre las fuentes de contaminación y presentan algunos de los desafíos para mantener la inocuidad alimentaria.

Food Safety - Home Food Preservation tips on choosing equipment

This video describes the possible causes of jam and jelly not gelling or setting, as well as tips to prevent this from happening.

Following proper procedure is critical to prevent jam or jelly from becoming grainy. This video describes causes as well as tips to prevent crystal formation.

Cover crops are an essential component of a sustainable farming system. Learn how farmers are using them to protect and build up the soil.

This video is designed to give the basics of applying herbicide to the stump of a cut tree, shrub, or woody vine to prevent resprouting.

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating a chainsaw is critical, and yet many people are unaware it exists. If you or a loved one uses a chainsaw, this video is a must watch.