Fruit Research and Extension Center
The Fruit Research and Extension Center (FREC) in Biglerville is situated on 180 acres of fertile land in south-central Pennsylvania, in the heart of the major tree fruit production area of the state.
In addition to providing site-specific conditions for research, the facility increases opportunities for growers, consultants, consumers, and students to observe experiments and to consult with scientists. Extension specialists apply experimental findings to local conditions, and, in turn, make suggestions to scientists about new research needs.
Latest News
July 7, 2021
New state historical marker highlights legacy of Penn State fruit research
The new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission marker recently unveiled at Penn State's Fruit Research and Extension Center in Biglerville recognizes more than a century of research and education benefiting the state's fruit growers and consumers.
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June 21, 2021
Graduate student Md Sultan Mahmud is this 2021 Paul Hand Research Award winner.
Md Sultan Mahmud, graduate assistant in the Department Agricultural and Biological Engineering, is this year’s Paul Hand Research Award winner. This award is presented to one graduate student each year in the College of Agricultural Sciences.
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June 29, 2020
Long He wins ASABE Rain Bird Engineering Concept of the Year Award
Congratulations to Long He, assistant professor, and his team, who won the ASABE Rain Bird Engineering Concept of the Year Award for 2020!
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March 25, 2019
Growing Innovations in the Fruit Industry
The multi-disciplinary tree fruit team works with stakeholder advisors to implement research-based programs to ensure a production-to-consumer system that is environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable.
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