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“The Ag Science major gives me a taste of everything.” – Mitchell Valentin

The Agricultural Stewardship and Conservation certificate program provides enhanced knowledge for best agricultural practices to protect soil health and water health.

The Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center (AEC) is focused on solving today’s water quality challenges related to the impacts of land use and land management.

Operating under the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science (SAFES), this center's mission is to catalyze integrated research and engagement related to the impacts of land use and management on water and the environment.

The center’s mission is to catalyze integrated research and engagement related to the impacts of land use and management on water and the environment.

The Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center (AEC) is focused on solving today's water quality challenges related to the impacts of land use and land management.

Managed by the Department of Plant Science at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, this farm is the college's largest field research facility, covering more than 600 acres for crop variety trials, studies on management practices, and the college's organic research.

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The Air Quality Learning and Demonstration Center is located in the northwestern section of the Arboretum. The major objective of the center is to offer educational programs and public outreach about air pollution's effects on plants of the farm, garden, forest, and field in Pennsylvania.

The new All-In-One Transactions Form was carefully created to consolidate several former financial forms used in Extension, following the format of the Mission Critical​ Pre-Approval form.​ This new, single form gathers all information needed by all requestors, approvers, and financial assistants to process many types of financial work. Added features provide reminders and checklists for needed supporting documentation.​ With the exception of travel, the new All-In-One Transactions Form will be used for all financial transactions in SIMBA and SAP Concur as well as in PSCE/local accounts at extension county field offices.​ https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/PennStateExtensionSIMBAImplementationcopy/Emp9vfeDJb5CtvQy9ZVSaToByVDHPuw4SvaqTVJ_6l-lVg?e=sgrr2b

Students in the College of Agricultural Sciences who have a demonstrated financial need are the beneficiaries of a new scholarship endowment created by the college's alumni society. With a $100,000 gift, the group created the College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society Trustee Scholarship.

University Park, Pa. -- Earl K. Harbaugh, 1961 alumnus of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State, and his wife, Kay L. Harbaugh, recently made the first leadership gift to the Penn State University Charitable Gift Fund (PSUGF), which will benefit the University and other charitable organizations.

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APS is a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to the study and control of plant diseases.

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Journalism student Katie DeFiore wondered how entrepreneurs think and what they are creating. She launched her own podcast series to find out. Lately, she's following student entrepreneurs preparing their pitches for the Ag Springboard business pitch contest. You can find her podcasts right here.

As of 2021, 11x17 BLUE (AD-475B) version must be posted at all SNAP-Ed programs and GREEN (AD-475A) version must be posted at all EFNEP programs. -- obtain from Nutrition Links State Office. Use this site to download 8.5"x11" reference copies of the And Justice for All poster. Keep a 8.5x11" copy in your materials as a back-up. Spanish translation on poster, contact Nutrition Links State Office if you need other languages.

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The Animal Diagnostics Laboratory provides in depth, rapid diagnostic information to support disease control, health management, and performance of livestock, poultry, wildlife, fish, and companion animals and by ensuring the safety of foods of animal origin.

The 200-acre Haller Farm houses 200 head of Angus and crossbred beef cattle. Beef animals are used for education and genetics, nutrition, and forage research.

“I assisted with dozens of foal deliveries. How many college experiences are like that?” – Madison Jurcik

Integrates all disciplines that relate to the function and care of animals, with specializations in areas such as animal management, genetics and genomics, reproductive biology, and more.

Teaching, research, and extension programs in animal agriculture and the food system.

A retired Penn State faculty member and alumnus and his wife have established a new scholarship in the College of Agricultural Sciences, with first preference going to students majoring in Animal Science. Donald Ace, professor emeritus of dairy science, and his wife, Lelia, of State College, created the Donald and Lelia Ace Trustee Scholarship.

2021 Research Innovator Awardee

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