Penn State Extension Berks County

08/25/2026

Join us to learn the history of West Nile Virus in PA, the transmission cycle, symptoms, peak periods of mosquito activity, and prevention strategies to reduce mosquito habitat and mosquito bites. The live webinar will be on Aug 27, 12-1pm. There is no cost. Registration is required.

https://extension.psu.edu/biting-pests-west-nile-virus-in-pennsylvania

Explore the history, transmission, and impact of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania, along with mosquito activity patterns and practical strategies to prevent bites and reduce risk.

08/20/2026

Reminder: Orders due Aug 25th! Browse the catalog for colored pictures and details.

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08/18/2026

Want to learn how to build or modify coops and runs to help prevent predator access, habitat management strategies and other methods for deterring wildlife, regulations and permitting requirements for controlling different types of nuisance wildlife, and how to identify common predators based on the evidence left behind after an incident with your birds. Join us on Aug 25, 5-6:30 pm. There is no cost. Registration is required.

https://extension.psu.edu/flock-talks-predator-control

Learn practical strategies for protecting backyard poultry from predators, including coop security, wildlife deterrents, regulations, and predator identification.

08/13/2026

Watch Penn State Extension Berks County Educator, Jennifer Youndt, prepare Mediterranean Chickpea Salad at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days

08/11/2026

Penn State Extension Berks County food safety educator, Andy Hirneisen, demonstrates how to safety can homemade salsa at Penn State's Ag Progress Days

08/08/2026

https://www.morningagclips.com/adopt-a-cow-program-brings-agriculture-to-the-classroom-open-for-enrollment/

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Discover Dairy’s “Adopt A Cow” program is now open for enrollment for the 2026-27 school year. The free, year-long program has impacted more...

08/06/2026

https://www.morningagclips.com/do-farmers-markets-build-community-new-research-says-yes/

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A recent article by Project for Public Spaces,

08/05/2026

07/31/2026

Join us at the Matt Bomgardner Farm on Aug 4 from 10am-12pm to learn about strategies to extend the grazing season, rotational grazing practices, pasture management and evaluation techniques, along with forage and w**d identification. There is no cost. Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!

https://extension.psu.edu/pasture-walks-with-extension-dairy

Explore grazing strategies and pasture management during this on-farm walk with Penn State Extension, featuring rotational grazing, soil health, and conservation practices.

07/30/2026

https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/penn-state-extension-webinars-focus-invasive-species-pennsylvania?utm_audience=External&utm_source=newswire&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Penn%20State%20Today&utm_content=07-27-2026-21-15&utm_term=Announcements%20-%202

Anyone interested in invasive species in Pennsylvania, including conservation volunteers, educators, green industry professionals and Master Gardeners can learn more about this topic through free webinars hosted by Penn State Extension.