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
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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March 22, 2019
Extension Outreach for a Promising Next Generation of Specialty Crop Growers
Penn State Extension is extending its outreach to a promising next generation of specialty crop growers from diverse backgrounds.
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March 1, 2019
Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center to stay under Harper's leadership
Jayson Harper, who had been interim director of the Fruit Research and Extension Center in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences since March 1, has been named to the post on a standing basis.
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January 21, 2019
100 Years: Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center
During a Field Day on July 10, 2018, the Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center (FREC) celebrated its 100th anniversary. This is what industry stakeholders and graduate students had to say about the Center's impact over the years.
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