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Center for Plant Excellence to award $130,000 in grant funding

September 04, 2026

Private water resources available from Penn State Extension

September 04, 2026

Penn State Extension online course distills knowledge on winemaking

September 04, 2026

Flight 93 National Memorial 2026_Amelia Colyer

Penn State Master Gardeners grow flowers for Flight 93 families

August 31, 2026

Rain barrels standing outside of a barn

Master Watershed Steward couple work together to improve the environment

August 28, 2026

‘Home Food Preservation’ workshops, webinars to be hosted by Extension in September

August 28, 2026

Two men speak on a panel at a Penn State agricultural town hall as an audience listens.

Ag Progress Days town hall highlights partnerships, innovation in Pa. agriculture

August 26, 2026

a pedestrian walking a dog_active transportation

'Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania": Extension offers free virtual walking program

August 25, 2026

Wild game preservation methods at home the focus of Extension programming

August 21, 2026

Penn State Extension workshop to focus on strategies for organic farmers

August 18, 2026

Stream monitoring tool the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

August 10, 2026

Native tree planting the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

August 10, 2026

Carol Schurman was inducted into the NACAA Hall of Fame for exceptional service.

Schurman recognized in National Association of County Agricultural Agents Hall of Fame

August 03, 2026

Dean Troy Ott demonstrates Tilva at the 2026 PA Farm Show

Over 40,000 answers later, Extension tool Tilva’s impact is growing, evolving

August 03, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — July 30

July 30, 2026

Food System Mapping Tool at Ag Progress Days 2025

National awards recognize Penn State Extension’s community development work

July 30, 2026

Penn State Extension webinars to focus on invasive species in Pennsylvania

July 27, 2026

A group of people pose in front of a projector screen for a photo

Penn State wraps first listening tour for K-12 leaders to shape AI in education

July 27, 2026

Snyder County commissioner reflects on Penn State Extension 4-H roots

July 24, 2026

John Dubel, Master Watershed Steward, at a bird banding event.

Master Watershed Steward appointed to Statewide Water Resources Committee

July 16, 2026

‘Twilight Pest Management Plot Tour’ slated for July 28

July 15, 2026

A variety of fresh produce laid out on a table

Q&A: How to stay safe from cyclospora, the parasite causing stomach bug outbreak

July 15, 2026

Master Gardener at Ag Progress Days

Penn State Master Gardeners to share gardening expertise at Ag Progress Days

July 10, 2026

A food demonstration occurring at the Ag Progress Day's Family Room

Family Room activities at Ag Progress Days to focus on health and wellness

July 08, 2026

tractor rollover demo 2025 APD

Skid steer safety to be featured at Ag Progress Days

July 06, 2026

Ag Conservation Con 2025 Image

Third annual ACAP Ag Conservation Con slated for Sept. 15-17 in Indiana

June 24, 2026

‘Preserving Food at Home Resource Guide’ part of summer special discount

June 24, 2026

A monarch butterfly on a flowering plant.

Penn State Master Gardeners support pollinator research across Pennsylvania

June 22, 2026

A tractor on its side in a field.

Most recent Pennsylvania farm fatality report identifies agricultural hazards

June 17, 2026

Ken Pledger MWS Story Tree Tubes

Master Watershed Steward’s enthusiasm for the environment takes root in projects

June 15, 2026

Erin Trouba accepts an award.

Penn State Extension agricultural guide receives national award for excellence

June 12, 2026

Penn State Extension webinars reach new audiences through Ukrainian translation

June 11, 2026

Penn State Flower Trials

Still in bloom: Penn State Flower Trials mark 90 years

June 10, 2026

Center for Plant Excellence announces additional grant award recipients

June 04, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — June 1

June 01, 2026

damaged-apple-fruitlet_boyer_resized

Pennsylvania fruit growers face catastrophic losses after historic spring freeze

June 01, 2026

A producer applies fertilizer to a corn crop

Extension agronomist provides tips to save farmers money on fuel and fertilizer

May 14, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 11

May 11, 2026

Housing affordability in rural communities the focus of May 20 webinar

May 06, 2026

ErinCrumpMGStory

Native garden at high school blooms thanks to work of Master Watershed Steward

May 06, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 30

April 30, 2026

A group of people unload bare root trees from a tractor-trailer

Bare root, big impact: Penn State Extension helps communities plant trees

April 30, 2026

‘Home Food Preservation’ workshops and webinars offered by Penn State Extension

April 29, 2026

Opioid treatment methods the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

April 29, 2026

PA Bee Monitoring Workshop 2026 4x3

Penn State Extension bee monitoring workshop abuzz with new highlights on bees

April 28, 2026

Three people stand side by side in front of a backdrop for the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin. The person in the center holds a glass award, and all three are smiling, wearing name badges, and dressed in business-casual attire.

Master Watershed Steward program earns regional award

April 24, 2026

Two people looking at a poster

Penn State strengthens water education network

April 17, 2026

a variety of healthy foods on white plates

Strategies for managing weight the focus of Volumetrics webinars

April 14, 2026

ArmestoGomezFrisbey

Armesto Gómez recognized with Frisbey International Student Award

April 09, 2026

Community development essentials the focus of April 15 webinar

March 31, 2026

MGStoryMiddleSchoolCourse

Digging it: Master Gardeners help middle school students grow love for gardening

March 31, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — March 26

March 26, 2026

Penn State Extension webinar series will focus on financial wellness

March 26, 2026

Richard Kralj smiling in a red and blue pullover jacket

Penn State food safety expert recognized for excellence in Extension

March 20, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 17

March 17, 2026

Strategies to strengthen local food systems focus of March 18 webinar

March 13, 2026

Avian Flu Penn State Extension

College of Ag Sciences, Penn State Extension, at forefront of avian flu response

March 11, 2026

Ag Advocate invests in peers while pursuing passion for animal science

March 05, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Feb. 26

February 26, 2026

2026 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention Spanish session

Penn State Extension earns grant to develop microcredentials for ag workers

February 17, 2026

Emergency preparedness at farms the focus of Penn State Extension workshop

February 16, 2026

Leveraging data in equitable land-planning will be focus of Feb. 18 webinar

February 16, 2026

GCSAA Group Team Photo

Penn State turfgrass science students win national titles

February 16, 2026

College of Ag Sciences faculty awarded Pennsylvania Soybean Board grants

February 11, 2026

The feet and legs of a woman walking on a path surrounded by woods.

Penn State Extension to offer free virtual walking program

February 10, 2026

portrait of woman

Growing with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program

February 10, 2026

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed

Center for Plant Excellence to award $130,000 in grant funding

September 04, 2026

Private water resources available from Penn State Extension

September 04, 2026

Penn State Extension online course distills knowledge on winemaking

September 04, 2026

Flight 93 National Memorial 2026_Amelia Colyer

Penn State Master Gardeners grow flowers for Flight 93 families

August 31, 2026

Rain barrels standing outside of a barn

Master Watershed Steward couple work together to improve the environment

August 28, 2026

‘Home Food Preservation’ workshops, webinars to be hosted by Extension in September

August 28, 2026

Two men speak on a panel at a Penn State agricultural town hall as an audience listens.

Ag Progress Days town hall highlights partnerships, innovation in Pa. agriculture

August 26, 2026

a pedestrian walking a dog_active transportation

'Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania": Extension offers free virtual walking program

August 25, 2026

Wild game preservation methods at home the focus of Extension programming

August 21, 2026

Penn State Extension workshop to focus on strategies for organic farmers

August 18, 2026

Stream monitoring tool the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

August 10, 2026

Native tree planting the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

August 10, 2026

Carol Schurman was inducted into the NACAA Hall of Fame for exceptional service.

Schurman recognized in National Association of County Agricultural Agents Hall of Fame

August 03, 2026

Dean Troy Ott demonstrates Tilva at the 2026 PA Farm Show

Over 40,000 answers later, Extension tool Tilva’s impact is growing, evolving

August 03, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — July 30

July 30, 2026

Food System Mapping Tool at Ag Progress Days 2025

National awards recognize Penn State Extension’s community development work

July 30, 2026

Penn State Extension webinars to focus on invasive species in Pennsylvania

July 27, 2026

A group of people pose in front of a projector screen for a photo

Penn State wraps first listening tour for K-12 leaders to shape AI in education

July 27, 2026

Snyder County commissioner reflects on Penn State Extension 4-H roots

July 24, 2026

John Dubel, Master Watershed Steward, at a bird banding event.

Master Watershed Steward appointed to Statewide Water Resources Committee

July 16, 2026

‘Twilight Pest Management Plot Tour’ slated for July 28

July 15, 2026

A variety of fresh produce laid out on a table

Q&A: How to stay safe from cyclospora, the parasite causing stomach bug outbreak

July 15, 2026

Master Gardener at Ag Progress Days

Penn State Master Gardeners to share gardening expertise at Ag Progress Days

July 10, 2026

A food demonstration occurring at the Ag Progress Day's Family Room

Family Room activities at Ag Progress Days to focus on health and wellness

July 08, 2026

tractor rollover demo 2025 APD

Skid steer safety to be featured at Ag Progress Days

July 06, 2026

Ag Conservation Con 2025 Image

Third annual ACAP Ag Conservation Con slated for Sept. 15-17 in Indiana

June 24, 2026

‘Preserving Food at Home Resource Guide’ part of summer special discount

June 24, 2026

A monarch butterfly on a flowering plant.

Penn State Master Gardeners support pollinator research across Pennsylvania

June 22, 2026

A tractor on its side in a field.

Most recent Pennsylvania farm fatality report identifies agricultural hazards

June 17, 2026

Ken Pledger MWS Story Tree Tubes

Master Watershed Steward’s enthusiasm for the environment takes root in projects

June 15, 2026

Erin Trouba accepts an award.

Penn State Extension agricultural guide receives national award for excellence

June 12, 2026

Penn State Extension webinars reach new audiences through Ukrainian translation

June 11, 2026

Penn State Flower Trials

Still in bloom: Penn State Flower Trials mark 90 years

June 10, 2026

Center for Plant Excellence announces additional grant award recipients

June 04, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — June 1

June 01, 2026

damaged-apple-fruitlet_boyer_resized

Pennsylvania fruit growers face catastrophic losses after historic spring freeze

June 01, 2026

A producer applies fertilizer to a corn crop

Extension agronomist provides tips to save farmers money on fuel and fertilizer

May 14, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 11

May 11, 2026

Housing affordability in rural communities the focus of May 20 webinar

May 06, 2026

ErinCrumpMGStory

Native garden at high school blooms thanks to work of Master Watershed Steward

May 06, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 30

April 30, 2026

A group of people unload bare root trees from a tractor-trailer

Bare root, big impact: Penn State Extension helps communities plant trees

April 30, 2026

‘Home Food Preservation’ workshops and webinars offered by Penn State Extension

April 29, 2026

Opioid treatment methods the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

April 29, 2026

PA Bee Monitoring Workshop 2026 4x3

Penn State Extension bee monitoring workshop abuzz with new highlights on bees

April 28, 2026

Three people stand side by side in front of a backdrop for the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin. The person in the center holds a glass award, and all three are smiling, wearing name badges, and dressed in business-casual attire.

Master Watershed Steward program earns regional award

April 24, 2026

Two people looking at a poster

Penn State strengthens water education network

April 17, 2026

a variety of healthy foods on white plates

Strategies for managing weight the focus of Volumetrics webinars

April 14, 2026

ArmestoGomezFrisbey

Armesto Gómez recognized with Frisbey International Student Award

April 09, 2026

Community development essentials the focus of April 15 webinar

March 31, 2026

MGStoryMiddleSchoolCourse

Digging it: Master Gardeners help middle school students grow love for gardening

March 31, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — March 26

March 26, 2026

Penn State Extension webinar series will focus on financial wellness

March 26, 2026

Richard Kralj smiling in a red and blue pullover jacket

Penn State food safety expert recognized for excellence in Extension

March 20, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 17

March 17, 2026

Strategies to strengthen local food systems focus of March 18 webinar

March 13, 2026

Avian Flu Penn State Extension

College of Ag Sciences, Penn State Extension, at forefront of avian flu response

March 11, 2026

Ag Advocate invests in peers while pursuing passion for animal science

March 05, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Feb. 26

February 26, 2026

2026 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention Spanish session

Penn State Extension earns grant to develop microcredentials for ag workers

February 17, 2026

Emergency preparedness at farms the focus of Penn State Extension workshop

February 16, 2026

Leveraging data in equitable land-planning will be focus of Feb. 18 webinar

February 16, 2026

GCSAA Group Team Photo

Penn State turfgrass science students win national titles

February 16, 2026

College of Ag Sciences faculty awarded Pennsylvania Soybean Board grants

February 11, 2026

The feet and legs of a woman walking on a path surrounded by woods.

Penn State Extension to offer free virtual walking program

February 10, 2026

portrait of woman

Growing with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program

February 10, 2026

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