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Congratulations to our 4-H shooting sports competitors!
09/12/2025

Congratulations to our 4-H shooting sports competitors!

More than 60 Pennsylvania 4-H members from across the state recently participated in several shooting sports contests held at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days site, at the Scotia Barrens Range

Transitioning the Farm: Budgeting for Staff or FamilyLearn how to budget for adding a family member to your farm with st...
08/19/2025

Transitioning the Farm: Budgeting for Staff or Family

Learn how to budget for adding a family member to your farm with strategies for managing costs, balancing priorities, and supporting long-term business and family success. This engaging webinar will guide you through the process of building a realistic budget that supports your farm's goals and makes the most of your available resources. Learn how to manage costs, plan income distribution, and set clear transition timelines with expert-led strategies. You'll also explore common mistakes to avoid and discover how to create a structure that fosters both business growth and family harmony.

Who is this for?
-Farmers undergoing farm transition
-Retiring farmers
-New and beginning farmers
-Any farm, food, and natural resources-based business owners

When: September 17, 2025 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)

Space is limited - preregistration is required.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

Click the link below for more information and to register.

Learn how to budget for adding a family member to your farm with strategies for managing costs, balancing priorities, and supporting long-term business and family success.

07/25/2025
Preventing Heat Illnesses in AgricultureBecause they spend significant time outdoors, people involved in agriculture can...
06/24/2025

Preventing Heat Illnesses in Agriculture

Because they spend significant time outdoors, people involved in agriculture can be exposed to heat illnesses in the summer.

https://extension.psu.edu/preventing-heat-illnesses-in-agriculture?fbclid=IwY2xjawLH5tFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFuZVdkcWRybFE0N0dCd1FuAR6SaCNIHddXUYvAPqylcY2Ni6_KcbsYxijva4ycMT6gGK8snao2TIXgUeQsBg_aem_Bbn1Y_202_7HA0uNF1hYRQ

Because they spend significant time outdoors, people involved in agriculture can be exposed to heat illnesses in the summer.

06/11/2025

A cold winter reduced slug pressure early, but recent rain and cool weather sparked a resurgence, prompting a need for integrated management strategies for slug control.

"New and Beginning Farming" has the latest news and information on home food preservation classes, workshops, publicatio...
06/10/2025

"New and Beginning Farming" has the latest news and information on home food preservation classes, workshops, publications, videos, and online and in-person events. This quarterly newsletter covers topics like land acquisition, raising livestock and poultry, production strategies, farm equipment and safety, and more.

Click on the link below and sign-up to receive news and upcoming event opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your knowledge.

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Penn State Extension Agronomy Educator Heidi Reed offers tips for managing slugs.
05/29/2025

Penn State Extension Agronomy Educator Heidi Reed offers tips for managing slugs.

A cold winter reduced slug pressure early, but recent rain and cool weather sparked a resurgence, prompting a need for integrated management strategies for slug control.

05/27/2025

Speeding up the Hay Drying Process
What are the factors you control that affect hay drying, and how can you speed it up?
1. Properly adjusted conditioning rolls/flails
2. Cutting Height
3. Wide Swath
4. Tedding
5. Preservatives

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