Penn State Extension Huntingdon County

09/17/2026

AgWorks is a free program that can help with your workforce needs.

09/16/2026

Pond Management

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

About The In-Person Workshop:
Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to better understand and manage your pond in this hands-on workshop. Through classroom instruction and guided field walks, explore how ponds function while learning about water quality, aquatic plants, wildlife, pond construction, leak prevention, permitting, and long-term maintenance. Participants will also have the opportunity to bring a pond water sample for on-site testing of general water quality parameters. Leave with the confidence to assess pond conditions, identify potential issues, and make informed decisions that support a healthy, well-managed pond.

Space is limited.

Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!

When: October 2, 2026 (10:00 AM-2:30 PM)

Where: Calvary Harvest Fields
150 Harvest Fields Dr.
Boalsburg, PA 16827

Click on the link below for more information and to register:
https://extension.psu.edu/pond-management

07/30/2026

Explore the principles of farm emergency awareness, safe response, and effective communication with emergency services during critical situations.

07/23/2026

Wildfire Smoke: Growing Crops Through the Haze

Wildfire smoke is becoming a more frequent part of the growing season, but its effects on crops are not always straightforward. This article explores how wildfire smoke may affect agricultural production.

Wildfire smoke is becoming a more frequent part of the growing season, but its effects on crops are not always straightforward. This article explores how wildfire smoke may affect agricultural production.

07/15/2026

Preserving Food at Home Resource Guide

Those interested in home food preservation, from beginners to advanced home food preservers, can purchase the Penn State Extension publication, "Preserving Food at Home Resource Guide," as part of a summer special discount from July 1 to Aug. 31.

This guide serves as a compilation of "Let's Preserve" fact sheets; research-based guidelines for safely canning, freezing, dehydrating and freeze-drying food at home; and nutrition and storage information.

The "Preserving Food at Home Resource Guide" is available for order in print for a special discounted rate of $20 by using the discount code HFP-SUMMER, saving 25% during the promotion.

Compilation of "Let's Preserve" fact sheets; research-based guidelines for safely canning, freezing, and drying food at home; and nutrition and storage information.

06/26/2026

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06/03/2026

04/28/2026

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Feeding your family can be overwhelming especially when time, energy, and money are stretched thin! Let's see if I can help!