Agricultural Sciences

Goddard Forum's inaugural Pa. One Health Symposium focuses on zoonotic diseases

9/7/18

A unique gathering of physicians, veterinarians, ecologists and conservationists took place in Hershey recently with the goal of improving human, animal, plant and ecosystem health in Pennsylvania.

Ag Sciences Career Day, internship program lead to career success

9/7/18

As an undergraduate in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, Casey Branstetter participated in a unique scholars program, an experience that she said was instrumental in launching her professional career with AgChoice Farm Credit.

Penn State Extension to host farm safety week webinar

9/7/18

The Penn State Extension Farm Safety Team will host a farm safety webinar during the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety’s 2018 National Farm Safety and Health Week. Set for noon on Sept. 17, the webinar will feature Michael Pate, Nationwide Insurance Associate Professor of Agricultural Safety and Health in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Rural Studies Student Conference set for Nov. 1-2 at University Park

9/7/18

The Rural Sociology Graduate Association at Penn State will host its sixth annual Rural Studies Student Conference on Nov. 1-2 in the Oak Building at University Park. This year’s conference, titled “Insurgent Sociology: Public Social Science Research in the 21st Century,” will take place Nov. 2, with a preconference keynote presentation scheduled for the afternoon of Nov. 1.

Faculty learning community to bring international ag to classroom via technology

9/6/18

Faculty in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are spearheading a new "faculty learning community" — called Global Learning in Agriculture — comprised of faculty members who are interested in advancing global knowledge through new methodologies and technologies.

A turtle at the Litzinger Herpetology Center at Shaver's Creek

Tom and Mary Ellen Litzinger create $1.2 million endowment for Shaver's Creek

9/4/18

Mary Ellen and Tom Litzinger have established the $1.2 million Mary Ellen and Thomas A. Litzinger Endowment at Shaver’s Creek through a bequest to ensure educational opportunities and a sustainable future for Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center at Penn State.

Webinar to focus on addressing noise in Pennsylvania's communities

8/31/18

Noise and its impacts on communities will be the topic of a web-based land-use seminar presented Sept. 19 by Penn State Extension.

So you wanna raise beef cattle? Workshops offered to help prospective producers

8/31/18

A free, three-hour, one-night course covering all things beef, offered by Penn State Extension this fall at seven locations, will introduce participants to a variety of topics helpful to learning how to raise beef cattle.

Penn State Extension's Master Watershed Stewards are making a difference in Pa.

8/30/18

In a state with more than 12 million people and robust agricultural and resource-extraction industries, the water quality in Pennsylvania's more than 86,000 miles of streams and rivers is always a dicey proposition. But a statewide volunteer group marshaled by Penn State Extension is starting to make a difference.

College of Agricultural Sciences names Harbaugh Faculty Scholars

8/30/18

Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has awarded funding to three individuals and two teams to support the development of innovative curricula under the college's Harbaugh Faculty Scholars program.

Penn State asks visitors to help 'stop the spread' of spotted lanternfly

8/29/18

Penn State is asking visitors to University Park, especially those coming from southeastern Pennsylvania, to take precautions before traveling to help reduce the spread of the spotted lanternfly.

Brandywine professors raise awareness about Pennsylvania's newest pest

8/29/18

There’s a new insect causing a “buzz” in the northeastern United States — and two Brandywine faculty members have joined a University-wide effort to educate the public.

Security Center announces seed grant opportunities for Penn State researchers

8/29/18

The Center for Security Research and Education at Penn State is announcing its 2018-2019 Seed Grant Program to support security-related scholarship and educational programs at Penn State.

Beef cattle short course slated for second year by Penn State Extension

8/28/18

Building on the successful Beef Cattle Short Course offered last autumn, Penn State Extension again will host a two-day educational course for beef producers at the University Park campus on Oct. 16 and 17.

Lake Erie Grape Research and Extension Center to host open house Sept. 15

8/28/18

The Penn State Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center will hold a public open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. Open house visitors are invited to tour the vineyards and learn more about the center’s research efforts.

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Goddard Forum's inaugural Pa. One Health Symposium focuses on zoonotic diseases

Ag Sciences Career Day, internship program lead to career success

Penn State Extension to host farm safety week webinar

Rural Studies Student Conference set for Nov. 1-2 at University Park

Faculty learning community to bring international ag to classroom via technology

Tom and Mary Ellen Litzinger create $1.2 million endowment for Shaver's Creek

Webinar to focus on addressing noise in Pennsylvania's communities

So you wanna raise beef cattle? Workshops offered to help prospective producers

Penn State Extension's Master Watershed Stewards are making a difference in Pa.

College of Agricultural Sciences names Harbaugh Faculty Scholars

Penn State asks visitors to help 'stop the spread' of spotted lanternfly

Brandywine professors raise awareness about Pennsylvania's newest pest

Security Center announces seed grant opportunities for Penn State researchers

Beef cattle short course slated for second year by Penn State Extension

Lake Erie Grape Research and Extension Center to host open house Sept. 15

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