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 Extension Team at the Demo plots on Harrington Lane at 11:45 a.m. Daily

See NEW Horticulture Exhibit J307 and visit with Horticulture Extension Team members.
Visit Ernst Seeds or the Horticulture exhibit booth to find staff that can describe the plantings at the Warm Season's Grass Plot, outside the JDH Building 

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 and Wheat Grain Contest

Visit the Hay sample display in the back of the building to see the premium samples entered. See the Hay Show Entry Form for more information on our 2025 Hay Show at Ag Progress Days and how to enter. 

This exhibit showcases all the wheat grain samples that were entered in the 2025 Wheat Grain Quality Contest from across the state. Come see the award-winning samples and learn about what makes a high-quality wheat grain.

Sustainable Ag, PA Certified Organic and Organic Farming

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. 

• Training for programs associated with PAOneStop will be available Wednesday, August 13, from 9 AM to 12 PM. In the W. 9^th Meeting Area. For more information visit PAOneStop.psu.edu

Visit PA Manure Hauling and Broker Certification Program.

• PA Manure Hauler and Broker Program continuing education credits will be available Tuesday, August 12 from 12:30pm-3:30pm Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM, and Thursday, Thursday August 14 from 9:00am-12:00pm. In the W.9^th Meeting Area. For more information visit https://extension.psu.edu/pennsylvania-manure-hauler-broker-program. Trainings will be held daily at the W906 meeting area on the grounds. See schedule of events for more information.

A-Maze-N-Corn Maze

Up for some fun? Spend a few minutes -- or several hours-- wandering through the maze with your kids. Answer quiz questions as you go! 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. 

Extension's Water Team is Hosting Rain Barrel Talks outside the Pasto Museum Daily at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 

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 Daily "Goods from the Woods" for 2025. Tours leave 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!