Penn State Extension Cumberland County

06/05/2026

05/29/2026

Looking to boost your health and wellness? 🌿
Penn State Extension offers free and low‑cost programs on fitness, nutrition, diabetes support, and more. Check out the options and find what fits your goals! 💪🥗Find out more here: https://extension.psu.edu/supporting-pennsylvanians-health-and-wellness

05/26/2026

Join us for this in-person home food preservation workshop, Charcuterie Accompaniments.

Discover how you can create homemade jams, jellies, and pickled vegetables. Learn research-based methods for safe canning. Explore the science behind safe preservation and preparing delicious charcuterie board accompaniments.

📅 Tuesday July 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00-8:00 pm
📍 The Winery at the Long Shot Farm
🍯 https://extension.psu.edu/home-food-preservation-charcuterie-accompaniments
💵 cost $15.00

Space is limited. Sign up today

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

Come to the 2026 Plant Fest & Sale this Saturday, May 16, 8am-1pm, at 310 Allen Road in Carlisle! Find great plants at great prices during this annual fundraiser hosted by the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Cumberland County. Come early for the best selection. Bring your own wagon or cart to transport plants. Visit our vendors and exhibitors!
Cumberland County Historical Society
Cumberland County, PA - Vector Control/Weights & Measures
Gettysburg Dahlia Society
Mid-Atlantic Pine Straw Mulch https://www.instagram.com/midatlanticpinestraw/
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Timber & Botanical Co LLC
Tom Jones, the Happy Beekeeper
Wild Ones of South Central PA

05/12/2026

We are looking for a great person to add to our team! Please help us spread the word.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the universi...

05/12/2026

Only a few seats remain for our Let's Cook with Herbs and Spices workshop at The Winery at the Long Shot Farm in a couple of weeks!

🗓 Wednesday June 3
⏰ 6:00-8:00pm
📌 The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
🌱Let's Cook with Herbs and Spices

Now is the time to plant those delicious, healthy herbs in your garden! We are sure that summer is coming soon 🌞 Come out to this workshop to learn how to use herbs and spices in your recipes to add flavor while cutting back on salt, sugar, and fat.

Sign up today to reserve your spot! https://extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-with-herbs-and-spices

We are heading back to The Winery at the Long Shot Farm for another workshop, Let's Cook with Herbs and Spices.

🗓 Wednesday June 3
⏰ 6:00-8:00pm
📌 The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
🌱Let's Cook with Herbs and Spices

In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to use herbs and spices in cooking for the best flavor and how to use them to cut back on added salt, sugar, and fats in recipes.

Our instructors will help you with hands-on recipe preparation, walking you through every step. Best of all, you will be able to taste-test what you cook during the class.

Space is limited, sign up today!

https://extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-with-herbs-and-spices