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Penn State Extension agricultural guide receives national award for excellence

Penn State Extension recently was lauded by the Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals for a publication on conservation funding for farmers and conservation professionals.

Still in bloom: Penn State Flower Trials mark 90 years

For 90 years, the Penn State Flower Trials have helped growers answer a simple question: Which flowers are best worth planting? This summer, the trials are celebrating that legacy by pairing cutting-edge new varieties with “Oldies but Goodies,” classic flowers that have stood the test of time.

Brooke Barrettsmith
Web Strategy and Operations

Responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the web and e-commerce operations for the college, which includes key websites such as agsci.psu.edu, extension.psu.edu, and creamery.psu.edu.

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From Beaver to the wild life

Penn State alumna Nicole Day has worked in a dream career since she graduated in 2016 with a degree in animal science.

Jeanette Stackhouse
Nicole Santangelo Thompson
Christine Showers
Kayla Fusselman
Erin Greenleaf
Spencer Gee
Penn State Extension webinars reach new audiences through Ukrainian translation

Penn State Extension webinars on animal health and dairy production now are available in Ukrainian, opening a new channel for agricultural education in a country where war has made travel and in-person training increasingly difficult.

Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Forest Ecosystem Management
Environmental Resource Management
Scholarships
Ag Sciences Involvement Fair

When August 27, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where Berkey Creamery Lawn 119 Rodney A. Erickson, Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Open to all Penn State Students!

OFM
TABM
STLM
OBLR
CM
RBLR
Insect Pests - Trap Count Data

Weekly update information on trap counts for Codling Moth, Obliquebanded Leafroller, Oriental Fruit Moth, Redbanded Leafroller, Spotted Tentiform Leafminer, and Tufted Apple Bud Moth.

Hannah Taylor
Rural Health and Safety Tent

Visitors to the Rural Health and Safety Tent - located at Demo Alley and W. 6th Street, can participate in FREE health screenings, interactive activities, gather health and wellness information, and learn about farming with a disability or health condition. FREE health screenings will include carotid artery, vision, thyroid, stroke, blood sugar, blood pressure, colorectal health, and hepatitis C. Visit AgrAbility, PA to learn about assistive technology, modifications and resources to support farming careers.

Agricultural Safety and Health and Drone Demonstration Area

The Penn State Agricultural Safety and Health program highlights a safety topic that is important to everyday life. Join us to learn about the hazards of skid steer operation. The team will introduce skid steer dangers, operational recommendations, and practical safety solutions related to blind spots. The Farm Safety Demonstration Area (SD) will also be used by commercial drone companies to demonstrate the safe use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

Katie McLaughlin: From Penn State to Policy

"Penn State really gives you a strong foundation to find yourself. It has an amazing network. And whether it's through the clubs you join or studying abroad, you find new passions."