Penn State Extension Cumberland County

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

05/05/2026

Back by popular demand! Seats are filling up quickly; our May class sold out, so we added a new date for July!

Join us as we partner with Penn State Extension, Dauphin County at CrossWinds Winery at Hershey for a tasty trip to the Mediterranean! Explore the foundational foods of the Mediterranean diet, including whole grains, vegetables, beans, fruits, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats.

🗓 Wednesday July 1st
⏰ 6:00-8:00pm
📍 CrossWinds Winery at Hershey
🧑‍🍳Let's Cook Mediterranean

In this hands-on cooking class, Let's Cook Mediterranean, you'll create and enjoy an authentic Mediterranean meal that's healthy and delicious.

Our instructors help you with hands-on recipe preparation, walking you through every step. 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-mediterranean

05/05/2026

Our Master Gardeners are doing great things in Cumberland County. 🪴

05/04/2026

Pollinator Container Garden Kits for Sale!
🌷 Order Online by May 7: https://extension.psu.edu/pollinator-container-garden-kits-to-go
🪻 In-Person Pick Up: Saturday, May 9, 12:00-1:00PM
Penn State Extension – Cumberland County, 310 Allen Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
🌹 Each kit is $40. Includes a 14-inch container, potting soil, planting instructions, pollinator-friendly gardening resources, and a set of seven nectar and larval host plants such as marigolds, pentas, parsley, and other flowering annuals.

Purchase a Pollinator Container Garden Kit to Go and create a pollinator-friendly display with easy-care annuals and herbs that attract butterflies and beneficial insects at home.

04/29/2026

In this new article, discover simple, practical snacking ideas that can help the whole family stay energized and nourished throughout their busy days.

Think P + P (Produce + Protein) 🍎🥦🧀🍳🫛
Read on for more!

https://extension.psu.edu/healthy-snacking-for-the-whole-family

04/29/2026

Register by April 30 for our Mother's Day Container Workshop for Youth!
• Youth ages 5-14
• Saturday, May 2, 10am-12pm
• Penn State Extension - Cumberland County, 310 Allen Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
• Make and take home a colorful container garden of flowers with a decoration and card for Mother's Day!
• Preregistration required. $15 per youth: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/47514