Ag Literacy

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.

Several steps are discussed to help homeowners and farmers protect and properly manage their private water well.

Properly managing and disposing of dead farm animals is important. Every livestock and poultry operation should have a proper dead stock disposal strategy.

Harvesting in winter conditions can present new challenges for farmers. This video introduces safety concerns associated with harvesting biomass crops in winter conditions.

Learn the distinguishing characteristics of the invasive tree-of-heaven that you can use to accurately identify it.

Rendering changes and the livestock Industry, basic mortality composting procedures, and the composting process.

Production of biomass crops such as perennial grasses, willow, or poplar are often considered for so called marginal lands.

Warm-season grasses, prairie grasses native to Pennsylvania, are planted for wildlife habitat, erosion control, and for use as pasture and hay.

This video provides an overview of the approved methods of animal disposal in Pennsylvania, along with best management practices for each method.

Forests are important habitat for wildlife, and young forests are particularly critical for many species. They provide food, shelter and cover that is increasing rare.

This article described how to plant and maintain a grass buffer around riparian areas for wildlife. Grass buffers do not replace forest buffers, but they can be used in areas where planting and maintaining a forest would not be possible.

Our program strives to educate pesticide applicators and users about pest management alternatives, including pesticides, to promote responsible decision-making.

Learn about forest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices. Interact with educators through live discussions and discussion boards.

La hierba zancuda (Microstegium vimineum) es una gramínea anual invasora. Este artículo muestra imágenes que ayudan a su identificación y ofrece recomendaciones para su control, incluyendo estrategias de control y calendario de tratamientos.

Tree shelter cages constructed with metal garden fencing help protect newly planted tree and shrub seedlings from wildlife damage and other problems such as overheating, and wind knock-over sometimes associated with plastic tree tubes.

An updated, 2025 edition of this guide that provides information on crop and soil management, as well as recommendations for managing weed, insect, and disease pests in various crops.

Results of the 2023 Irrigation Survey for the US published in October provide data on irrigation activities nationwide.

This short video series helps backyard and small flock poultry owners understand Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), its symptoms, and how it is spread.