This series of presentations from faculty and staff in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences will be hosted every month at the the Village at Penn State Retirement Community.
Speakers will address major areas of focus for the college, including food, human health and disease, globalization, sustainability, agricultural production, and more. Each session runs from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. and will be held in the Lion's Den room.
When
August 8, 2024, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where Pasto Agricultural Museum
Join Centre County Conservation District and Penn State's Ag and Environment Center at our FREE Build Your Own Rain Barrel Training on Thursday August 8 from 9:30-10:30am at Pasto Ag Museum.
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When
August 8, 2024, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where Pasto Agricultural Museum
Experience local flora with Forestry Educator Cat Pugh. Identify native and invasive plants on a leisurely 0.5-mile stroll. Engage in casual botany discussions to expand your knowledge.
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When
August 13-15, 2024
Where Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, held annually each August, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. The Pasto Agricultural Museum will be open during Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of APD everyday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Antique Tractor Display (AT)
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where Joseph D. Harrington Building (JDH)
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Maze Area (CM)
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
Farming with a disability or long-term health condition can be challenging. Visit with AgrAbility PA to learn about assistive technology, modifications, and resources to support you in your farming career.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
The LION Mobile Clinic uses a student-led free clinic model to increase access to health care and proactive health choices for under-resourced communities of Pennsylvania. The clinic’s vision is to create a healthier and more sustainable future for the rural communities. Through a mobile health initiative, LION Mobile Clinic strives to provide comprehensive healthcare services, address food insecurity, promote economic development and enhance sustainability practices. The clinic envisions a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare and healthy food options, where economic growth is driven by sustainable practices and where our communities thrive. LION Mobile aims to inspire a culture of health and wellness, while empowering individuals to take charge of their own well-being and contribute to the betterment of their communities. The clinic’s mission is to improve the vitality of under-resourced communities of Central Pennsylvania through innovative and sustainable solutions at an individual and community level.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
Northcentral Sight Services will be providing vision information, assistive technology examples and vision assessments.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
Prevention health Screenings will be providing Carotid Artery and Thyroid screenings.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
Prevention health Screenings will be providing Carotid Artery and Thyroid screenings.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
Mount Nittany Health will be providing information and assessments on strokes.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
The LION Mobile Clinic uses a student-led free clinic model to increase access to health care and proactive health choices for under-resourced communities of Pennsylvania. The clinic’s vision is to create a healthier and more sustainable future for the rural communities. Through a mobile health initiative, LION Mobile Clinic strives to provide comprehensive healthcare services, address food insecurity, promote economic development and enhance sustainability practices. The clinic envisions a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare and healthy food options, where economic growth is driven by sustainable practices and where our communities thrive. LION Mobile aims to inspire a culture of health and wellness, while empowering individuals to take charge of their own well-being and contribute to the betterment of their communities. The clinic’s mission is to improve the vitality of under-resourced communities of Central Pennsylvania through innovative and sustainable solutions at an individual and community level.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
The LION Mobile Clinic uses a student-led free clinic model to increase access to health care and proactive health choices for under-resourced communities of Pennsylvania. The clinic’s vision is to create a healthier and more sustainable future for the rural communities. Through a mobile health initiative, LION Mobile Clinic strives to provide comprehensive healthcare services, address food insecurity, promote economic development and enhance sustainability practices. The clinic envisions a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare and healthy food options, where economic growth is driven by sustainable practices and where our communities thrive. LION Mobile aims to inspire a culture of health and wellness, while empowering individuals to take charge of their own well-being and contribute to the betterment of their communities. The clinic’s mission is to improve the vitality of under-resourced communities of Central Pennsylvania through innovative and sustainable solutions at an individual and community level.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
The LION Mobile Clinic uses a student-led free clinic model to increase access to health care and proactive health choices for under-resourced communities of Pennsylvania. The clinic’s vision is to create a healthier and more sustainable future for the rural communities. Through a mobile health initiative, LION Mobile Clinic strives to provide comprehensive healthcare services, address food insecurity, promote economic development and enhance sustainability practices. The clinic envisions a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare and healthy food options, where economic growth is driven by sustainable practices and where our communities thrive. LION Mobile aims to inspire a culture of health and wellness, while empowering individuals to take charge of their own well-being and contribute to the betterment of their communities. The clinic’s mission is to improve the vitality of under-resourced communities of Central Pennsylvania through innovative and sustainable solutions at an individual and community level.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Shaver's Creek Tent (SC)
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Where Tours (T)
Ponds are prevalent in the Pennsylvania landscape and provide enjoyment to numerous landowners. While some ponds occur naturally, most are dug or dammed by landowners for various purposes. This pond tour is aimed at helping private pond owners make informed management choices for their ponds. The tour will take place at an on-site pond. It will cover essential pond plant identification, how to conduct basic pond water quality tests, how land uses and runoff can affect ponds, and basic pond ecology. Participants should be prepared to walk outdoors on uneven terrain around the pond and have comfortable closed-toe walking shoes.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Where Tours (T)
Goods From the Woods is the featured topic for this year’s easy woods walking tour. There is lots to learn about the many things we harvest and use from forests, and they are not just different types of wood! Forestry and wildlife professionals will lead the interactive tours and be on hand to answer your questions. They will also connect participants to Cooperative Extension resources about forests, wildlife, and habitat management.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Yard and Garden Area (YG)
Each day in the Yard and Garden Area, Master Gardeners from across the state will be available to answer landscape and garden questions at the “Ask a Master Gardener” table.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Yard and Garden Area (YG)
Take a tour around the demonstration garden with the Centre County Master Gardener as your host.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Yard and Garden Area (YG)
A youth activities tent and the butterfly house will be available to engage in and learn something new!
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Yard and Garden Area (YG)
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Youth Building (Y)
Gather eggs and simulate feeding a small flock of poultry puppets while learning about and practicing the proper use of a biosecurity mat, dedicated equipment and the proper sanitization. Kids of any age can learn how a simple change in routine can improve the chances of "Eggscaping" Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and other harmful pathogens.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Youth Building (Y)
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Youth Building (Y)
Learn about the state 4-H Program, and learn about 4-H animal science opportunities alongside a fun game of "pin the tail" on the animal
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Youth Building (Y)
Test your dairy knowledge, Real verses imitation display, and Wholesome corn hole board
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Youth Building (Y)
Come learn about fungal friends and foes and see what makes plants get sick! Use microscopes to examine edible fungi from a PA farm, forest fungi and some plants that have been attacked by fungal foes.
When
August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Youth Building (Y)
Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeder's Association will share their rabbit hobby with visitors and share about uses of rabbit throughout the state!
When
August 13, 2024, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where Tours (T)
This tour will visit each of the University- Research farms at the Rock Springs Facility. Farm managers will present a brief overview of the farm history, current research, and student involvement as well as answer participant questions.
When
August 13, 2024 9:30 AM
Where West 9th St. Meeting Area (W906)
Pesticide safety is important, wearing personal protective equipment, along with proper education are the best ways to protect yourself. In this 30 min. presentation you will learn how to select the proper PPE for the job. How to wear it correctly, and how to dispose of it when the job is finished. This talk will be worth 1 core credit towards your pesticide license recertification. You must be present for the entire presentation to receive credit. Meeting to be held in a new location this year W906 on the APD map.
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Development and Alumni Relations
Address
240 Agricultural Administration BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
- Email AgAlumni@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-1373
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Development and Alumni Relations
Address
240 Agricultural Administration BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
- Email AgAlumni@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-1373