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Venango County

Phone:

814-437-7607

Email:

VenangoExt@psu.edu

Office Hours:

Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by individual appointment. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.

Address:

867 Mercer Road

Franklin, Pennsylvania 16323

Client Relationship Manager: Craig Conforti

Business Operations Manager: Craig Conforti

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PA STEELS and MWEEs workshop at the 2023 Summit

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Showcase Your Skills at the 2025 Dive Deeper Summit

Date Posted 12/5/2024

Penn State Extension is seeking individuals and organizations to present at the 2025 Dive Deeper Summit for Water Educators, scheduled on September 25, 2025, in Harrisburg.

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The Dairy Industry's Growing Concern: Influenza A and Its Impact on Dairy Cattle

Date Posted 12/9/2024

This article describes the new Federal Order for the National Milk Testing Strategy for HPAI in dairy cattle.

This year's Ram and Buck Test Sale is scheduled for August 18th. Enter you animals today!

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Raise the Bar–PA Ram and Buck Grow Test Sale Accepting Entries!

Date Posted 4/4/2025

The Pennsylvania Ram and Buck Growth Test Sale is now open for nominations, offering sheep and goat breeders a valuable opportunity to evaluate their animals' genetic potential under standardized conditions.

Pest Watch Corn Earworm Map, September 24, 2025

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Pestwatch Report

Date Posted 9/24/2025

This weekly report, last updated September 24, 2025, provides statewide trap catches and timely management recommendations for key pests of sweet corn.

An external abscess causing characteristic chest swelling or ventral abdomen causes a distinctive "pigeon-breasted" appearance that gives pigeon fever the name. Photo credit: Erica Lacher, DVM

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Pigeon Fever Expands East: A Guide for Horse Owners

Date Posted 7/15/2025

Pigeon fever is a growing threat in the eastern U.S., causing abscesses and swelling in horses. Spread by flies, it peaks in hot, dry weather. Early care and fly control are key to prevention.

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What's in Your Glass? A Drinking Water Journey

Date Posted 8/7/2025

This new engaging, hands-on curriculum is designed to help youth understand where their drinking water comes from and why testing it is important.

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DCNR Releases Stormwater Guidance for PA Karst Areas

Date Posted 8/8/2025

DCNR's new technical bulletin offers best practices for managing stormwater in Pennsylvania's karst regions to reduce sinkhole risks and protect groundwater.