Ag Literacy

Develop essential skills in agricultural conservation during this three-day training course focused on resource concern identification and conservation practice implementation.

This discussion for ag industry professionals will help you learn the signs of stress and how to help.

Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training to host webinar series for professionals who are beginning their journey in agricultural conservation.

Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training releases new ACAP reporting tool website with new and updated features

This checklist is meant to be used as a guide as you examine prospective farm properties for lease or purchase.

This interactive Horse Hay Workshop allows horse owners to learn more about hay production and what factors may impact its quality!

Direct and indirect methods of determining pasture yield.

Learn about forest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices. Interact with educators through live discussions and discussion boards.

Plan to attend this event if you are a grower or are interested in learning about product safety, the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, GAPs, and co-management of natural resources and food safety.

This document is intended to be a reference guide of the most commonly used acronyms in the agricultural conservation profession.

This is a glossary of some terms in the agricultural conservation profession. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive but rather provide an overview of some of the most common.

Practices for new agriculture conservation technicians to promote a positive initial farm visit.

Learn the basics of how to transition your farm to organic crop production.

From calves to lactating cows, it is essential to make sure the herd has an ample and clean water supply.

To sustain healthy forest ecosystems it is necessary to consider multiple vegetation management practices using a systematic approach called Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM).

Farms down 8 percent in Pennsylvania. Nationally the number of large farms increased in 2022, while the number of mid-size and small farms declined. Value of production and income were up, while number of farms declined.

Ever wondered what is involved growing row crops? This article, meant for people unfamiliar with agriculture, is the first of a series that will discuss everything from soil prep to post harvest.

Basal bark herbicide applications are targeted treatments you can make in spring to effectively control numerous invasive shrub species.

Industrial hemp is reported to have hundreds, if not thousands of uses. Penn State Extension educators spend some time with growers on their farms looking at hemp growing for CBD extraction.

Get strategies and peruse herbicide tables for managing weeds in corn, sorghum, soybeans, small grains, and forages.

Pasture management can be a lot of work- here's how to break down your planning by the season.

A number of plant growth forms are susceptible to control measures in the dormant season. This is a useful time to manage winter annuals, biennials, non-suckering woody species, and woody vines.

Learn the distinguishing characteristics to help you accurately identify the invasive Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum).

Learn more about the essential role agriculture plays in bringing food, fiber, and more to your lives!

Newly established forage stands need every opportunity to express themselves and grow, but we also must know when to cut our losses on a failed seeding, and plan for the next crop.