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Penn State Extension Franklin County Penn State Extension is a community-based educational resource. We have educators in many Ag-related fields. Visit extension.psu.edu for more information.

All universities engage in research and teaching, but the nation’s more than 100 landgrant colleges and universities have a third critical mission -extension. “Extension” means “reaching out,” and, along with teaching and research, land-grant institutions such as Penn State “extend” their resources, solving public needs with college or university resources through non-formal, non-credit programs. These programs are administered through county and regional extension offices, which bring land-grant expertise to the most local of levels. Penn State Cooperative Extension’s mission is to enhance quality of life by providing informal outreach educational opportunities to individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout the Commonwealth. We teach people how to solve problems, do something better, live healthier, manage resources wisely, and create a sustainable future. We are dedicated to giving you the means to grow, to achieve, to compete, to go farther, and to do more. Contact us and see what Extension can do for you!

Join Penn State Extension on October 13 at the Barton Farm located at 3565 Pleasant Valley Rd, Crystal Spring, Pennsylva...
10/02/2026

Join Penn State Extension on October 13 at the Barton Farm located at 3565 Pleasant Valley Rd, Crystal Spring, Pennsylvania 15536, and
explore organic farming practices, transition strategies, and practical approaches to addressing local challenges in pasture-based crop and livestock production.
Register online at: https://extension.psu.edu/pasture-walks-with-extension-sheep-and-goat-farm or call 1-877-345-0691.

Explore organic farming practices, transition strategies, and practical approaches to addressing local challenges in pasture-based crop and livestock production.

Register for this hands-on program happening Friday, October 30 in Fayetteville, PA
09/28/2026

Register for this hands-on program happening Friday, October 30 in Fayetteville, PA

Join Penn State Extension 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.

Penn State Extension kicked off the fall season at the Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest. Make sure you stop by and visit us o...
09/25/2026

Penn State Extension kicked off the fall season at the Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest. Make sure you stop by and visit us on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Penn State Extension's Water Resources Team wants to hear from you. We're conducting a statewide survey to better unders...
09/21/2026

Penn State Extension's Water Resources Team wants to hear from you.

We're conducting a statewide survey to better understand what Pennsylvanians want and need when it comes to water-related education and resources. Your feedback will help guide future programs, publications, workshops, and online resources delivered by Penn State Extension.

Whether your interests include:

- Private well water and drinking water quality
- Agriculture and water management
- Stream and watershed health
- Pond management
- Water testing
- Residential or agricultural stormwater management
..we want your input.

⏱ The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
🎁 As a thank-you for participating, you'll receive 25% off a Penn State water-related online course and be entered to win Penn State Creamery ice cream.

Take the survey here:
https://extension.psu.edu/watersurvey2026

Your responses are confidential and will help our team prioritize educational resources and programming that best serve communities across Pennsylvania.

The Penn State Extension Water Resources Team provides science-based education on water quality, private wells, septic systems, watershed protection, and related topics through county Extension offices across the Commonwealth.

Thank you for helping us better serve Pennsylvania's water education needs.

Join the Master Gardeners on Saturday!
09/11/2026

Join the Master Gardeners on Saturday!

Whether you're a hunter or simply interested in food preservation, this program will provide practical, research-based i...
09/08/2026

Whether you're a hunter or simply interested in food preservation, this program will provide practical, research-based information to help you enjoy your harvest year-round.🦌

You'll learn:
✔️ Pressure canning basics for meat
✔️ Safe canning practices and equipment use
✔️ Tips for maintaining high-quality frozen meat
✔️ Essential safety guidelines for making jerky



Learn the basics of pressure canning, dehydrating, and freezing as methods to preserve wild game.

Penn State Extension conference for organic and regenerative producers featuring research, farm practices, and education...
09/02/2026

Penn State Extension conference for organic and regenerative producers featuring research, farm practices, and educational tracks in grain, horticulture, livestock, and dairy.

Penn State Extension conference for organic and regenerative producers featuring research, farm practices, and educational tracks in grain, horticulture, livestock, and dairy.

08/28/2026

Join us for a hands-on workshop that takes participants from coop to cooking. Attendees will safely and humanely handle live chickens, process the carcasses, and prepare birds for cooking under the guidance of experts in poultry nutrition, welfare, harvesting, and meat processing. Participants must be 18 or older and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. To protect both our flock and yours from HPAI, please shower and wear clean clothes before the workshop if you have been tending birds at home, and again before returning to your own flock after the event.

For more information or to register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/poultry-processing-101
Registrations are due by October 5th, and spaces are limited!

Address

181 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA
17202

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(717) 263-9226

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