Penn State Extension, Butler County

09/28/2026

Save the date and register for this year's Northwestern PA Crops Conference (Private for Allegheny Mineral) held at the Atrium on February 24th. There is no cost to attend and pesticide credits will be offered. To register use the link provided or call our customer service hotline.

Gain timely insights on field and forage crop research, production practices, pest management, and pesticide safety to prepare for the upcoming growing season.

09/17/2026

Interested in learning more about pumpkin production? Don't be spooked....come join us at Powell Farm in Cranberry Township.

See pumpkin production strategies in action! 🎃

Join us and Powell Farm in Cranberry Township on September 24 for an on-farm discussion exploring this season’s pumpkin production and growing conditions.

This year’s demonstration features a side-by-side comparison of bareground and no-till pumpkin production. See both approaches in the field, discuss their potential benefits and challenges, and connect with fellow growers about what worked and what didn’t this season.

🗓️ September 24, 2026 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Come ready to observe, ask questions, and share your own experiences with pumpkin production.

Register now: https://ow.ly/fhlu50ZLfXh

09/15/2026

07/01/2026

Penn State Extension offices will be closed July 3 in observation of Independence Day

06/05/2026

Penn State Extension Butler County will be closed on June 9, 2026, for Professional Development.

05/31/2026

🌿 Master Gardener Training is coming!
Interested in joining the 2026–2027 Butler County Master Gardener class? Start by attending one of our upcoming Information Sessions:

📅 June 3 or June 8
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Lori K Bauer Shelter, Butler Memorial Park

Learn about the program, meet volunteers, and get all the details you need before applying. Training begins this October with Thursday‑night Zoom classes plus hands‑on activities throughout the year.

Know someone who might be interested? Tag them or share this post! 🌼

05/22/2026

Attention!! Penn State Extension is hosting a Farm Safety Day for Families at the Mercer County 4-H Park on June 12th. Follow the link for more information and to register: https://extension.psu.edu/farm-safety-day-for-families

This event is happening from 3-5:30 PM.

On Friday, June 12th, Penn State Extension will be hosting a farm safety day for farmers at the Mercer County 4-H Park.

Topics covered will be ATV/UTV Safety, PTO, Skid steer, and Tractor safety, livestock handling, and much more!

Here is the link for more information and to register for the event: https://extension.psu.edu/farm-safety-day-for-families

Please share this with your friends and neighbors!

Mercer County PA

05/16/2026

Wow! Your support blew us away today!

Tomorrow, we will be caffeinated by our friends at Travelin' Tom's Coffee and ready to do it all over again. We will be open Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Butler City Farmer's Market building.

05/08/2026

🌼 1 Week Reminder
Spring is in full bloom, and so is our excitement!
The Master Gardener Plant Sale is coming up soon:

📅 Friday, May 15 — 2pm to 6pm
📅 Saturday, May 16 — 10am to 4pm
📍 Butler City Farmers Market Building
209 S. Chestnut Street, Butler

Mark your calendars and get ready to shop beautiful plants grown with care by local Master Gardeners.

05/05/2026

https://extension.psu.edu/pasture-walk-with-extension-sheep-farm

Explore pasture management at a Penn State Extension pasture walk. Learn soil testing, grazing strategies, and species selection at a working sheep farm. Lunch and an optional meeting follow.