Joseph D. Harrington Crops, Soils, and Conservation Building (J)

Where: Harrington Lane and end of East 5th St.

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Crop management

Ask experts about crop and variety selection, when to crop scout, and how much manure or fertilizer you should apply. See the experts to identify plants and any weeds of concern to manage on your farm. Join the Cover Crop Research Team for informational sessions daily at 12:30 p.m. in the American United Farm Family Learning Center for a short presentation. 

Forage

Growing quality forages is key to raising productive and healthy cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and other livestock on your farm. The experts at Penn State and the PA Forage and Grassland Council will be on hand to answer your questions.

Hay Show

Visit the Hay sample display in the back of the building to see the premium samples entered. See attached brochure for more information on our 2024 Hay Show at Ag Progress Days and how to enter.

Sustainable Ag, PA Certified Organic and Organic Farming

Organic Farming Opportunities Seminar will be featured Aug. 15, 1-3pm in the College Exhibits Theatre. Exhibitors on this topic are located in the J.D. Harrington building where you can visit and find resources on Sustainable and Organic Farming initiatives. Visit with experts from Penn State and PA on Sustainable Agriculture practices that you are doing on your farm or would like to do. No-till agriculture continues to gain new ground in Pennsylvania, farming without tillage saves the soil, improves soil quality, and reduces energy inputs. 

Nutrient Management

Visit PDA Nutrient Management and Penn State Ag and Environmental Center to find the latest information on nutrient management regulations and best practices.

Visit PAOneStop, PAOneStop.psu.edu, provides reliable online mapping and planning tools to help farmers meet requirements for Agricultural Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning, Manure Management Planning, and Nutrient Management Planning. Offering Manure Hauler - Broker Training on Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at W9th St. Meeting Area. 

A-Maze-N-Corn Maze

Up for some fun? Spend a few minutes -- or several hours-- wandering through the maze with your kids. This maze is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

Environment and Water Resource Management

Learn from the Penn State Extension Resource Teams and Environmental Resource Science Management faculty, how to maintain a sustainable environment and manage resources responsibly. Find out about safe drinking water and water wellhead best practices.  Learn more about the Agricultural Erosion and Sediment Control Plan from the Department of Environmental Protection

Forest Resources

Learn more about the Forestry Industry from the represented Associations, Pa Forestry Association, Pa Forest Products Association, and Consulting Foresters Association booths in the J.D. Harrington Building

Penn State Forestry Extension will host the Forest Management Tour- Goods from the Woods, daily Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., leaving from the Tour (Corn Crib) location. As well as have staff available in the J.D. Harrington Bldg to answer your questions and address landowner issues.

Woods provide many values, whether it is for wildlife, timber, or simple enjoyment, but all requires some level of time, commitment, and planning. Come explore the Penn State Demonstration Woodlot and talk with professionals about your questions. This year's tour will focus on Goods from the Woods. There is lots to learn about the many things we harvest and use from forests, and they are not just different types of wood!