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mming in person, online and at your location. Educational and reference materials are available in both print and digital formats. With offices in all 67 counties, we customize services to local needs. Statewide program teams provide focused, in-depth expertise in issues affecting people across Pennsylvania and beyond.

For months, Penn State Extension Master Gardeners across Pennsylvania have been nurturing native plants with a special p...
09/07/2026

For months, Penn State Extension Master Gardeners across Pennsylvania have been nurturing native plants with a special purpose: honoring the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 and their families. 🌱

As part of their annual day of service at Flight 93 National Memorial, about 150 Master Gardener volunteers, Penn State Extension educators, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences staff and National Park Service employees gathered in August to w**d, prune and prepare the memorial grounds ahead of the 25th annual remembrance of Sept. 11.

This year, their service extends beyond tending the landscape. Master Gardeners from across Pennsylvania grew and donated 117 native plants that symbolize hope, peace, strength and courage. On Sept. 11, the plants will be presented to the families of Flight 93 passengers and crew, each accompanied by a personal card from the Master Gardener who nurtured it.

“Twenty-five years later, this ground still matters,” said Valerie Sesler, area Master Gardener coordinator. “We hope the flowers and cards let the families know they are not forgotten, that people from across Pennsylvania and beyond still think of them and carry their loved ones in their hearts every year.”

Learn more about this meaningful tradition of service and remembrance: https://ow.ly/5ZvN50ZIjps

We are grateful for the support of our 2026 ACAP Ag Conservation Con Gold Sponsors. This week, we are recognizing Willia...
09/05/2026

We are grateful for the support of our 2026 ACAP Ag Conservation Con Gold Sponsors. This week, we are recognizing Williams Forestry and Associates (WFA), a professional reforestation company specializing in riparian buffer and wetland tree and shrub plantings, along with invasive species control and vegetation management.

In business since 1979, WFA has become a leader in its field, operating throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states to help restore and protect Pennsylvania's waterways one planting at a time.

Learn more about WFA at wfatrees.com.

WFA is proud to support the 2026 ACAP Ag Conservation Con, bringing together 200+ agricultural conservation professionals in Indiana County this September.

Which legumes are best suited for late-autumn establishment? 🌱 As temperatures drop, choosing the right species and the ...
09/04/2026

Which legumes are best suited for late-autumn establishment? 🌱

As temperatures drop, choosing the right species and the right planting window can make a difference.

Successful establishment requires balancing cold tolerance with the legume’s growth cycle and your goals for nitrogen contribution. While many legumes benefit from earlier planting to produce enough growth before winter dormancy, some winter annuals may be better suited for later planting.

Visit the Extension website and ask Tilva your cover crop and agronomy questions for trusted, research-based guidance: ai.extension.psu.edu

This week is Conservation Professionals Week, a time to recognize the dedicated individuals and organizations advancing ...
09/03/2026

This week is Conservation Professionals Week, a time to recognize the dedicated individuals and organizations advancing conservation work across the country.

We are proud to celebrate alongside the Silver Sponsors of the 2026 ACAP Ag Conservation Con, each of whom plays a role in supporting Pennsylvania's agricultural conservation community.

Thank you to our 2026 Silver Sponsors: Mowery Environmental, LLC; TeamAg Inc.; Horizon Farm Credit; PennAg Industries Association; Ernst Seeds; RESPEC; Kencove Farm Fence Supplies; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; and Material Matters.

The 2026 ACAP Ag Conservation Con takes place September 15-17 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. We hope to see you there.

A little appreciation post for the pollinators.
09/03/2026

A little appreciation post for the pollinators.

Did you know that measles is the most contagious virus on Earth?It can remain hanging in the air for up to two hours aft...
09/01/2026

Did you know that measles is the most contagious virus on Earth?

It can remain hanging in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.

(The information provided in this post is sourced from the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Engagement (EXCITE). Penn State Extension is proud to partner with this nationwide initiative to share trusted, research-based immunization information and resources with our communities.)

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El sarampión es el virus más contagioso del mundo. Puedo permanecer suspendido en el aire hasta dos horas después de que una persona infectada haya abandonado el lugar.

(La información proporcionada en esta publicación proviene de la Extensión Colaborativa para la Enseñanza y Participación en Inmunización (EXCITE). Penn State Extension se enorgullece de colaborar con esta iniciativa a nivel nacional para compartir información y recursos confiables, basados en investigaciones, sobre la inmunización con nuestras comunidades.)

Any guesses? 👀If you think it's a butterfly egg, you're correct!This is a swallowtail butterfly egg.
08/30/2026

Any guesses? 👀

If you think it's a butterfly egg, you're correct!

This is a swallowtail butterfly egg.

Dealing with flies in your cattle herd? 🐄🪰 A one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. Effective fly management starts wi...
08/29/2026

Dealing with flies in your cattle herd? 🐄🪰

A one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. Effective fly management starts with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy that combines cultural, biological, and chemical control methods.

First, identify which fly species you're dealing with and understand its life cycle. That information can help you choose the right management strategies and keep fly populations below levels that affect your herd.

Visit the Extension website and ask Tilva your livestock questions for trusted, research-based answers: ai.extension.psu.edu

So much to learn about tomatoes. 🍅Earlier this week, the Lebanon County Master Gardeners hosted a hands-on learning expe...
08/27/2026

So much to learn about tomatoes. 🍅

Earlier this week, the Lebanon County Master Gardeners hosted a hands-on learning experience focused on growing and enjoying tomatoes.

Attendees learned how to select tomato varieties, prepare for planting, support healthy plant growth, identify and manage common pests and diseases, and harvest tomatoes at peak flavor.

We also had our local health and wellness educators demonstrate how to prepare fresh bruschetta while sharing simple, healthful ways to incorporate colorful produce into meals.

The program brought together gardening and nutrition education to help participants make the most of fresh, homegrown tomatoes and other produce. It also provided an opportunity for Lebanon County seniors to connect with community resources, including Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers.

Penn State Master Gardeners of Lebanon County
Penn State Extension Food & Health

You're going to want to save this for later. 🥕🫑🍅Here's how to make our version of crunchy vegetable wraps:INGREDIENTS4 t...
08/26/2026

You're going to want to save this for later. 🥕🫑🍅

Here's how to make our version of crunchy vegetable wraps:

INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat
2 flour tortillas
1/4 teaspoon Ranch seasoning mix
1/4 cup broccoli (washed and chopped)
1/4 cup carrot (peeled and grated)
1/4 cup zucchini (washed and cut into small strips)
1/4 cup summer squash (yellow, washed and cut into small strips)
1/2 tomato (diced)
1/8 cup green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
2 tablespoons chives (chopped fine)

DIRECTIONS
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. In a small bowl, stir ranch seasoning into cream cheese; chill.
3. Wash and chop vegetables.
4. Steam broccoli in microwave for 1 minute with 1 tablespoon of water.
5. Spread cream cheese onto flour tortilla, staying one inch from edge. Sprinkle vegetables over cream cheese. Roll tortilla tightly.
6. Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving (the wrap will hold its shape better). With a sharp knife, slice wrap into desired sections and serve.

(This recipe is provided by our Nutrition Links program, which offers free nutrition education programs to participants eligible for public assistance. To learn more about this program, please visit https://ow.ly/ym5N50ZFgAN.)

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