Videos

This video helps Lead Trainer applicants understand the PSA Lead Trainer Review Process that determines if they meet the basic qualifications for becoming a Lead Trainer.

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Foods rule is discussed in this video. Learn if your operation is affected and what you need to do to comply.

In this video you will learn about the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). It will help you determine whether you are subject to the FSVP rules and regulations.

Learn what a food safety plan is and who is required to have a plan under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This video breaks down the written food safety plan and gives resources to help facilities develop a food safety plan.

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Learn about the various nest types of stinging insects, including honey bees, bumble bees, yellowjackets, and mud daubers, and how they build and defend them.

Learn about differences between social and solitary bees, wasps, and hornets, including colony behavior, nesting, and defensive behavior.

This video explains non-dairy foods that contain calcium.

Implants are a technology used to enhance growth and improve the net profitability of beef cattle. This video will review the fundamentals of good implanting technique.

Small-scale livestock producers who direct market their animals or their products have more control over variable market prices and can increase their profit potential.

Forest landowners are inspired by others who exemplify stewardship and care for their land. This profile features Glenn Early's interests and management on his 33 acres of forest.

Demonstration of using a colostrometer to estimate IgG content in colostrum.

This video explains tagging requirements for livestock and demonstrates how to apply the RFID tag properly.

Producer video describing the benefits, challenges, and marketing opportunities of a beef feeding operation.

Producer video describing the benefits, challenges, and marketing opportunities of a cow-calf operation.

In this video, Mike Fournier, former Penn State Extension Educator, demonstrates how to shear sheep. He also demonstrates the six sheep shearing positions.

Adding value by converting produce to be shelf-stable helps farmers recoup production costs. This video shows the steps of preparing, producing, and packaging to convert fresh apples into dried slices.

The "Foodie Sites" suggested in this video are only the tip of the iceberg in online resources.

Farmers market days often end with zucchini still piled on the counter. Making this surplus into dehydrated chips will "use it all." This video shows the production stages from field to table.

USDA Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) benefits diversified crop and livestock farms, insuring all products' combined revenues in one policy.

This video provides tips that will inspire you to take better photographs for your farm or food business.

Brainstorming the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) associated with starting or diversifying a farm will proactively identify risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.

This video gives helpful information for producers to use as they fine-tune their heat detection skills.

Learn about no-till tobacco production in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Producer interview covering renting agricultural land.