Penn State Extension Schuylkill County

Penn State Extension Schuylkill County Penn State Extension provides unbiased science based education and solutions focused around our food systems, natural resources, health, family and youth. S.

On May 18th, 1914, the signing of the SMITH-LEVER ACT established the Cooperative Extension Service, a unique partnership between the U. Department of Agriculture and the nation’s land grant universities. EXTENSION offers innovative,
research-based knowledge and vital education programs through a state-by-state network of
EXTENSION EDUCATORS. TODAY, extension continues to engage rural and urban le

arners to help strengthen the profitability of animal and plant production systems, protect natural resources, help people make healthy lifestyle choices, ensure a safe and abundant food supply, encourage community vitality, and grow the next generation of leaders.

06/18/2026

📣Join us for FREE pasture walks around the state!

🌿The first ten people to register for each location may bring a forage sample and will receive one free forage analysis with registration!

🐄Chambersburg: July 30
🐄Annville: August 4
🐄Quarryville: August 6
🐄Somerset: September 3

➡Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/pasture-walks-with-extension-dairy

Registration is open!
06/10/2026

Registration is open!

Summer Day Camp Registration is now OPEN!!!! Register today!

06/04/2026
06/01/2026

June 1 means, horse enrollment forms are due in the extension office.

The 4-H Horse Project Enrollment Form should be used in conjunction with the standard 4-H Member Enrollment process. The 4-H member must be enrolled online in compliance with county policy.

⚠️Some counties may have differing deadlines for completion of project enrollment. Please work with your extension educator.

A PDF can be found on PA 4-H Cloverlink: https://bit.ly/3s1oZos

If you experience difficulty with the above link email [email protected]

Staff are available via email and phone. Our physical location is closed for construction today and tomorrow.
05/28/2026

Staff are available via email and phone. Our physical location is closed for construction today and tomorrow.

The office will be physically closed for construction Thursday and Friday. Staff will be available remotely.

The office will be physically closed for construction Thursday and Friday. Staff will be available remotely.
05/27/2026

The office will be physically closed for construction Thursday and Friday. Staff will be available remotely.

Check out Bovine Banter with Kasey Hower, who provides Dairy education for Schuylkill County.
05/26/2026

Check out Bovine Banter with Kasey Hower, who provides Dairy education for Schuylkill County.

🎙The next episode of our team's podcast, Bovine Banter, is here! The theme of this season is organic dairy production.

🕷Join Berks County Dairy Educator, Kasey Hower, as she interviews Dr. Hayley Springer, the Animal Health Division Chief for the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostics Service at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. They discuss the emerging threat of the Asian Longhorned Tick and what dairy producers can do to manage this pest.

➡Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://extension.psu.edu/bovine-banter

Please visit Extension.psu.edu for educational material that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
05/25/2026

Please visit Extension.psu.edu for educational material that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

Address

1202 Ag Center Drive
Pottsville, PA
17901

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(570) 622-4225

Website

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