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Articles Value of Growing for the Local Craft Beverage Industry
Molly Berntsen
What is the value to farmers of growing inputs for the local craft beverage industry in western PA? More
Articles Non-Grain Ag Inputs for the Local Craft Beverage Industry
Molly Berntsen
Learn about growing alternative agricultural inputs for the local craft beverage industry in western PA. More
Articles Beer and Spirits: Supplying the Craft Beverage Boom with Local Ingredients
Maria L Graziani, MBA, Molly Berntsen, Heather E. Manzo, Rachel Hair, Thy Le An Ngo
Penn State Extension conducted research in 2017 to assess current and future production levels and supply chain actors and identify future potential for local and regional sourcing of ingredients More
Articles 2018 Food Flavor Trends
Molly Berntsen, Heather E. Manzo
Using these previews early in the market season can assist with seed selection and inspire seasonal flavors for all manner of value added goods, farm markets and farmers markets! More
Articles Customer Acquisition: What You Need To Know
Molly Berntsen, Heather E. Manzo
When it comes to customer acquisition and customer retention rates, it is worth the time to learn a few basic principles! More
Articles Find Your Niche: Cultivating Customers that Share Your Passion for Your Business
Molly Berntsen, Heather E. Manzo
Every business needs a market-driven strategy to identify, target and reach customers looking for the unique attributes found in its products and services. More
Articles Helping Realtors Understand On-Lot Wastewater Inspections
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
As part of the “home inspection” process, realtors need to understand who should conduct on-lot disposal system inspections and what outcomes to expect. More
Articles Rain Gardens (BioRetention Cells) - a Stormwater BMP
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Design guidance provided for engineers and planners on how to properly develop a bioretention cell. More
Articles Infiltrating Stormwater
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Guidance to stormwater designers about assessing a potential stormwater infiltration site to determine the rate and volume of stormwater that can be expected to infiltrate into the soil. More
Articles Cisterns for Capturing and Reusing Stormwater
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Guidance provided on how to develop effective runoff capture and reuse systems as part of a stormwater management plan. More
Articles Selecting a Faircloth Skimmer
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
A skimmer is a basin dewatering control device that withdraws water from near the basin’s water surface, removing the highest quality water from the basin for delivery to the uncontrolled environment. More
Articles Creating an Infiltration Surface
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Information for contractors to properly build an infiltration surface; the soil surface where stormwater or wastewater is expected to enter the soil profile. More
Articles Controlling the Dewatering of Sedimentation Basins
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Design criterion provided that can be used by engineers to properly size various dewatering control features used as part of the basin’s principal spillway. More
Articles Improving Stormwater Quality
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Various low impact development (LIDs) practices and how effective they are at reducing pollutants in stormwater. More
Articles Green Roofs for Stormwater
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Guidance on how green roofs can be constructed and how they can be expected to contribute to solving stormwater problems. More
Articles Wet Basements
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Understanding and correcting wet basements is a key topic for homeowners. More
Articles Riego por Goteo para la Producción Vegetal
Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Lynn Kime, Albert Jarrett, Ph.D., Michael Orzolek, Ph.D.
La irrigación o riego por goteo o chorreo es un método muy eficiente para la aplicación de agua y nutrientes para los cultivos. More
Articles Drip Irrigation for Vegetable Production
Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Albert Jarrett, Ph.D., Michael Orzolek, Ph.D.
Drip or trickle irrigation is a very efficient method of applying water and nutrients to crops. More
Septic Tank Exit Filters
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Adding a filter to the exit baffle of a septic tank serves as the final opportunity to capture and remove partially settled particles in the wastewater. More
Hydraulic Load Test
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
The Hydraulic Load Test is included as a component of the PSMA On-Lot Wastewater Inspection. More
Articles On-Lot Filtration and Advanced Treatment Units
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
There are many Filtration and Advanced treatment units (FATU's) approved for use in On-Lot Wastewater Systems in Pennsylvania. More
Articles Drip-Irrigation Micro-Mound
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
The Drip-Irrigation Micro-Mound On-Lot Wastewater System is a method of distributing treatment tank (septic or aerobic) effluent to the natural soil. More
Articles Geotextile Sand Filter (GSF) On-Lot Systems
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
The Geotextile Sand Filter (GSF) on-lot sewage disposal system can be designed and installed on sites with restrictive soil conditions. More
Articles Agricultural Water Needs and Sources Water Supply
Albert Jarrett, Ph.D.
Information on the volume of water needed for various agricultural purposes. More
Articles Getting Your Pastures Ready for Next Spring
Jennifer Bratthauar
In order to ensure that your pastures will be as productive as they can be, you need to start thinking about them now, way in advance of the freezing weather and first snowfall. More