Ag Literacy

Webinar for those serving agriculture, focused on stress awareness and support strategies for farm families.

Nitrogen availability in soils is controlled by a process called the nitrogen cycle. This video explores two pieces of the cycle - immobilization and mineralization.

Arthropods, including plant pests and biocontrol agents, are often difficult to identify with the naked eye.

Learn practical strategies to improve pasture productivity through forage management, grazing, and species selection for livestock producers.

Explore how nature journaling deepens your connection to the outdoors, boosts creativity and mindfulness, and sharpens observation through examples, guidance, and a brief hands-on activity.

A practical workshop for hay producers addressing recent production challenges, with guidance on markets, management, equipment, and forage quality to support more consistent, high-quality hay.

Diseases in your farm animals can have serious consequences for you, your neighbors, and beyond. Learn how you can prevent the spread of animal diseases.

This video gives details about Microbial Water Quality under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Find out if your farm is subject to a microbial water quality profile for the water source you use during growing.

This video gives you an overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). It reviews all seven major rules of FSMA and briefly covers compliance requirements.

This video gives details about Agricultural Water under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Some farms are not subject to the agricultural water requirements. Find out if your farm needs to comply.

Learn more about the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). It will help you determine whether your operation meets the definition of "farm" and is subject to the produce rule.

Get up-to-date strategies and detailed herbicide tables for managing weeds in corn, sorghum, soybeans, small grains, and forages across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Make an impact this Ag Literacy Week! Volunteer to read "Cows Can MOO! Can You?" by Dr. Seuss in a local elementary classroom.

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.

Enhanced confidence in the ability to effectively market grain typically comes with a continuous exploration of concepts, market trends and historical information.

Explore strategies to improve forage fertility, pasture management, hay quality, and beef production to support efficient, profitable livestock operations.

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.

Potato Grower Interview

Interview with an organic vegetable producer covering marketing and production.

Learn characteristics of common cool-season perennial grasses and legumes planted in horse pastures.

Asparagus producer video explaining the benefits and drawbacks of asparagus production.

A new HPAI case in Lancaster County highlights the need for biosecurity. Clean and disinfect boots, gear, and vehicles to prevent spreading the virus between wild birds and poultry.

Onion harvesting

This video explains why GAPs are important, discusses sources of contamination, and presents some of the challenges to maintaining food safety.