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Penn State Extension connects Pennsylvanians from all walks of life to expert researchers dedicated to solving real-world challenges and improving quality of life. Our educators and scientists deliver practical, unbiased, science-based learning solutions to enhance your health, home, business, community and environment. Always an education innovator, Penn State Extension offers a variety of programming in person, online and at your location. Educational and reference materials are available in both print and digital formats. With offices in all 67 counties, we customize services to local needs. Statewide program teams provide focused, in-depth expertise in issues affecting people across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Health insurance changes are coming in 2027. Are you prepared?Join us for Health Insurance Coverage Updates: A Panel Dis...
10/04/2026

Health insurance changes are coming in 2027. Are you prepared?

Join us for Health Insurance Coverage Updates: A Panel Discussion, a free live webinar exploring federal changes expected to affect health insurance coverage, eligibility, verification requirements, and affordability.

Representatives from Pennie, PA MEDI, Penn State Extension, and R&B Insurance Services, LLC will share updates and resources to help Pennsylvanians—including those in rural and agricultural communities—understand their options and prepare for Open Enrollment.

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the panel.

🗓️ October 7 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

Register now: https://ow.ly/in5350ZTvf5

Wondering which pasture w**ds you should tackle this fall?Fall can be an excellent time to manage many biennial and pere...
10/03/2026

Wondering which pasture w**ds you should tackle this fall?

Fall can be an excellent time to manage many biennial and perennial w**ds.

As these plants prepare for winter, they move nutrients into their root systems, which can also help systemic herbicides reach the roots for more effective control. Timing matters: w**ds should still have healthy, green leaves to effectively absorb the herbicide.

Visit the Extension website and ask Tilva your pasture and w**d management questions for trusted, research-based guidance: ai.extension.psu.edu

Planning a community tree-planting project for spring 2027? Mark your calendar!The TreePennsylvania Bare Root Tree Grant...
10/02/2026

Planning a community tree-planting project for spring 2027? Mark your calendar!

The TreePennsylvania Bare Root Tree Grant process opens October 12, helping eligible Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations bring more trees to streets, parks, schools, and other community spaces.

❗An important first step: Interested communities must attend the required grant webinar on October 26 to be eligible to apply. The webinar will cover the program, eligibility requirements, application process, and grantee responsibilities.

Since 2020, the program has helped communities plant more than 5,000 large-caliper bare-root trees across Pennsylvania.

If your community is considering a spring 2027 planting project, now is the time to start thinking about potential planting locations, local approvals, and project plans.

Learn more about the TreePennsylvania Bare Root Tree Program: https://ow.ly/UpIt50ZTvPs

Get into the Halloween spirit with a frightfully delicious charcuterie board!Join us in State College on October 16 for ...
10/01/2026

Get into the Halloween spirit with a frightfully delicious charcuterie board!

Join us in State College on October 16 for our Let’s Cook Charcuterie Board class. Gather your team and get ready for a fun, hands-on experience filled with festive treats, creative ideas, and plenty of seasonal inspiration.

Whether you’re planning a Halloween party or just looking for a fun fall activity, you’ll leave ready to create a board that’s almost too spooky to eat.

Register today and join us for some frighteningly good fun: https://ow.ly/Tvt950ZQc1r

09/30/2026

More than 3,000 volunteer hours. A decade of service. And a lasting impact on Montgomery County’s waterways.

Since joining Penn State Extension’s Montgomery County Master Watershed Steward program after retiring from a career in education, Geoffrey Selling has dedicated his time and leadership to protecting local water resources and improving the environment.

One of his primary efforts has been restoring the riparian buffer along Rock Creek at Curtis Arboretum in Wyncote. Since 2018, Selling, co-leader Chrissa Pedersen and fellow volunteers have met every Tuesday to remove invasive species, plant native trees and shrubs, clear trash, and help bring new life and visibility to a once-neglected stream.

Selling also has supported projects throughout Montgomery County and helped train new classes of Master Watershed Stewards, sharing his experience with the next generation of volunteers.

Learn more about Selling’s decade of service and the community behind the Master Watershed Steward program: https://ow.ly/3CEL50ZQBZj

After someone recovers from measles, it does not mean the virus is gone. Measles virus can hide in the brain and re-emer...
09/29/2026

After someone recovers from measles, it does not mean the virus is gone.

Measles virus can hide in the brain and re-emerge up to 10 years later. When it does, it causes a brain disease called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. The condition is rare, but always fatal within three years.

(The information provided in this post is sourced from the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Engagement (EXCITE). Penn State Extension is proud to partner with this nationwide initiative to share trusted, research-based immunization information and resources with our communities.)

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Después de que una persona se recupera del sarampión, no significa que el virus haya desaparecido por complete.

El virus del sarampión puede permanecer oculto en el cerebro y reaparecer hasta 10 años después. Cuando esto ocurre, puede causar una enfermedad cerebral llamada panencefalitis esclerosante subaguda. Esta afección es poco frecuente, pero es siempre mortal en us plazo de aproximadamente tres años.

(La información proporcionada en esta publicación proviene de la Extensión Colaborativa para la Enseñanza y Participación en Inmunización (EXCITE). Penn State Extension se enorgullece de colaborar con esta iniciativa a nivel nacional para compartir información y recursos confiables, basados en investigaciones, sobre la inmunización con nuestras comunidades.)

Fall inspiration was in full bloom at the Fall Flower Trials Open House at SEAREC.Greenhouse growers, garden center prof...
09/29/2026

Fall inspiration was in full bloom at the Fall Flower Trials Open House at SEAREC.

Greenhouse growers, garden center professionals, and landscapers explored the latest plant varieties submitted by breeders for evaluation, from vibrant annuals to resilient perennials perfect for fall displays.

Attendees had the opportunity to see the trials up close, discover new plants, exchange ideas, and find inspiration for the fall season.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Agriculture depends on a strong workforce—and AgWorks is working to strengthen it.Penn State Extension and the Penn Stat...
09/28/2026

Agriculture depends on a strong workforce—and AgWorks is working to strengthen it.

Penn State Extension and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law are collaborating with farms and agriculture-related businesses through AgWorks to support employers, expand opportunities for workers, and enhance employment conditions across the agricultural sector.

Interested in learning more? Upcoming AgWorks webinars will explore important workforce topics and provide practical information for agricultural employers.

Register for an upcoming webinar and learn how AgWorks can support your operation: https://ow.ly/C0Vu50ZQa2p

(The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry provides funding for this project.
This project is funded 100% with federal funds from a US Department of Labor grant totaling $1,325,699.00 and 0% ($0.00) non-federal funds. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.)

Keep your garden inspiration growing even after summer ends.Join the Master Gardeners of Butler County for the annual En...
09/26/2026

Keep your garden inspiration growing even after summer ends.

Join the Master Gardeners of Butler County for the annual Endless Summer: Fall Garden Seminar, a morning of expert-led learning for gardeners of all experience levels.

This event is hybrid, so join us online or in-person.

Featuring Laura Deeter and Laura Witmer, the seminar will explore:
— Practical strategies for perennial maintenance
— Creative ideas for designing and enhancing your landscape
— Ways to incorporate water features for beauty, function, and ecological value

Come learn, get inspired, and discover new ideas for creating a beautiful, thriving garden throughout the seasons: https://ow.ly/6VU850ZR3Tj

Penn State Master Gardeners of Butler County

09/25/2026

What is the latest cucurbit downy mildew update for Pennsylvania growers?

Cucurbit downy mildew activity remains unchanged from the Sept. 9 update, with both pathogen clades still present on the same cucurbit crops and in the same states previously reported, including Pennsylvania.

With both clades present in Pennsylvania, all vine crops are at risk for downy mildew. Growers should continue managing for the disease and monitoring cucurbit plantings for symptoms.

This is the final cucurbit downy mildew update of the 2026 growing season.

Learn more about cucurbit downy mildew, symptoms to watch for, and management recommendations: https://ow.ly/8Ns950ZQCKU

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