Posted: April 19, 2021
Nestled on 16 rolling acres, the original swine facility was opened in 1958 and has provided swine education to Pennsylvanians for decades.
Today, the Swine Education and Research Farm keeps a herd of 65 sows and produces over 1,400 pigs a year to support teaching, extension, research, and the local community with market hogs and pork.
Features
Building the Hive
Entomologist Christina Grozinger broadens her research directions and collaborations after discovering the paramount importance of climate change on pollinator health.
Waste Not, Want Not
Food waste affects more than Americans' wallets; it also has implications for their health and the environment.
Solving the Puzzle
Scientists in the college are researching "climate-smart" practices to help position farmers for success in a changing climate.