Penn State Extension of Centre County

10/13/2026

Join us on October 16 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Centre County Special Services Building for Let’s Cook Charcuterie Boards! Learn how to create a visually appealing and delicious charcuterie board, make condiments from scratch, and discover healthy, creative ideas for entertaining family and friends. This hands-on workshop is a great opportunity to build your skills and leave with new ideas for your next gathering.

RSVP by the end of the day on October 14. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. Learn more and register at the link below:

Learn to make charcuterie boards as a fun addition to any occasion with friends and family!

09/16/2026

🌿 Do you own or manage a pond? 🌿

Join the Pond Management workshop from Penn State Extension on October 2nd at 10am in Boalsburg to learn how to keep your pond healthy for years to come. Participants will explore water quality, aquatic plants, wildlife impacts, pond maintenance, leak prevention, and more through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on field activities. Bring a pond water sample for on-site testing and gain practical skills you can put to use right away.

Space is limited, so register early!

Learn practical pond management through classroom instruction and field activities covering water quality, aquatic plants, wildlife, maintenance, and long-term pond health.

07/16/2026

Join us on July 22 in Millmont for Cow Comfort Around the Farm, a hands-on program on improving dairy cattle comfort, housing, nutrition, and management to enhance health, productivity, and profitability! Hope to see you there!

📣The first Cow Comfort Workshop is happening next week!

🐄These events qualify for National Dairy FARM Program Stockmanship and Calf Care educational credits!

👏These workshops are being offered for FREE thanks to our sponsors: Merck Animal Health, White Horse Construction, Inc., Martin General Builders, AgriBasics, Sturdy Built Manufacturing LLC, and Phibro Animal Health!

➡Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/cow-comfort-around-the-farm

07/15/2026

An ongoing Cyclospora outbreak is a timely reminder of the importance of safe produce handling.

In our latest article on the topic, Penn State Extension experts explain what Cyclospora is, how it spreads, and steps you can take to reduce your risk of illness:

Reminding consumers of the importance of practicing safe food handling when preparing fresh fruits and vegetables during the multistate Cyclospora outbreak. Learn what Cyclospora is, how to reduce your risk, and more.

07/13/2026

06/26/2026

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05/26/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we at Penn State Extension know that farmers are under extreme stress due to the various factors affecting agriculture. It is important to encourage those who are struggling to reach out for help. The Farm Stress Team has compiled a list of resources for farmers and farm families who may be struggling:
https://extension.psu.edu/resources-to-support-mental-and-financial-well-being-in-agriculture
Included in that resource is the Agri Stress Helpline (call or text at 833-897-2474). Please reach out if you need to talk to someone who understands the unique challenges associated with farming.