Videos

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.

Cider is as diverse as wine or beer. Discover the different styles and nuances of cider and its apples to determine what pairs with your tastes and plates best.

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

Growing Great Buffers is a series of short, helpful videos that describe step-by-step maintenance tasks needed for newly planted riparian buffers.

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

Producer interview covering renting agricultural land.

An emergency preparedness guide for poultry owners. In this video, animal health experts outline the important steps in the creation of a flock plan.

A step-by-step guide to the purpose and parts of a field notebook.

In this video, you will learn how to perform a simple mastitis test called the California Mastitis Test. This test will help to decrease mastitis on your farm.

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.