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Penn State Extension connects Pennsylvanians from all walks of life to expert researchers dedicated to solving real-world challenges and improving quality of life. Our educators and scientists deliver practical, unbiased, science-based learning solutions to enhance your health, home, business, community and environment. Always an education innovator, Penn State Extension offers a variety of progra

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.

06/01/2026

Tomatoes may be the star of the summer garden, but a successful harvest starts long before planting day. 🍅🌱

Preparing your soil, choosing the right varieties, and planning ahead can make all the difference this growing season.

Want to make your backyard more watershed-friendly? 🌧️🌿 Small changes on your property can help manage stormwater, reduc...
05/29/2026

Want to make your backyard more watershed-friendly? 🌧️🌿

Small changes on your property can help manage stormwater, reduce runoff, and improve local water quality.

Practices that increase water absorption into the ground and reduce hard, impervious surfaces can help protect streams, reduce flooding, and recharge groundwater.

Visit the Extension website and ask Tilva your landscaping and water questions for trusted guidance: ai.extension.psu.edu

Tomato spots and discoloration don’t always mean late blight—but knowing the difference can save your plants and harvest...
05/27/2026

Tomato spots and discoloration don’t always mean late blight—but knowing the difference can save your plants and harvest. 🍅

Join our free webinar to learn how to identify late blight, early blight, and other common tomato foliar diseases. We’ll also cover practical management strategies to help growers and gardeners protect plants and improve productivity.

Register today and grow with confidence: https://ow.ly/9LuM50YMIPH

Join our Grape and Wine Team for the first of their monthly virtual office hours for Pennsylvania grape and wine industr...
05/22/2026

Join our Grape and Wine Team for the first of their monthly virtual office hours for Pennsylvania grape and wine industry stakeholders.

Tuesday, May 26 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

We anticipate the recent April freeze event will be an important topic of discussion, along with other timely industry updates and questions.

Join via Zoom ▶️ https://ow.ly/oN6k50Z2KBZ

05/22/2026

Starting seeds at home?

Choosing the right container can help your seedlings get off to a strong start. 🌱

How healthy is your stream? Join us for an immersive, one-day workshop focused on stream health monitoring and conservat...
05/21/2026

How healthy is your stream? Join us for an immersive, one-day workshop focused on stream health monitoring and conservation practices.

đź“Ť Pasto Agricultural Museum, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
đź“… June 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:30 PM

The workshop will cover streamflow measurement, water quality monitoring, streambank erosion assessment, sediment mapping, and more—with a live field demonstration at a local stream site to conclude the day.

Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear. Rubber boots are recommended for those interested in entering the stream during field sampling activities.

Learn how monitoring data supports conservation planning and restoration efforts across Pennsylvania watersheds: https://ow.ly/HG0q50YXIkO

05/20/2026

Data center racks are the backbone of modern digital infrastructure—organizing, securing, and optimizing servers and networking equipment to keep critical systems running efficiently 24/7. 💫

Registration closes tomorrow! đź“Ł Join us for a dynamic two-day event exploring forest farming and multifunctional riparia...
05/19/2026

Registration closes tomorrow! đź“Ł

Join us for a dynamic two-day event exploring forest farming and multifunctional riparian buffers through presentations, panel discussions, guided tours, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities.

Designed to strengthen connections across agroforestry networks, this event will build on shared knowledge and practical experience to advance accessibility, productivity, and sustainability across diverse landscapes and communities.

Special thanks to our top-tier sponsors including the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, and Bloom Farm/Third Place Processing.

Additional thanks to the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Leaders in Environmentally Engaged Farming Program, Trees for Graziers, Appalachian Sustainable Development, and many more contributors helping make this event possible.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!

➡️ https://ow.ly/Emru50Z1HK2

Headed to a Memorial Day picnic or cookout? 🇺🇸 Keep the weekend fun by making food safety part of the plan. From prep to...
05/19/2026

Headed to a Memorial Day picnic or cookout? 🇺🇸

Keep the weekend fun by making food safety part of the plan. From prep to cleanup, focus on keeping foods at safe temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and practicing good hygiene.

Keep cold foods at 40°F or below, hot foods at 140°F or above, and don’t leave food out for more than two hours (or one hour if it’s 90°F+).

Use separate utensils for raw and cooked foods, and always wash your hands.

Visit the Extension website and ask Tilva your food safety questions before the holiday weekend: ai.extension.psu.edu

Wondering when your apples are ready to harvest? 🍎 A starch-iodine test can help determine fruit maturity by showing how...
05/13/2026

Wondering when your apples are ready to harvest? 🍎 A starch-iodine test can help determine fruit maturity by showing how starches are converting to sugars as apples ripen.

When iodine is applied to a cut apple, starch turns blue-black while sugar-rich areas remain unstained. The pattern of starch loss can help indicate maturity, and each cultivar is a little different.

Visit the Extension website and ask Tilva your orchard questions for trusted guidance: ai.extension.psu.edu

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