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Penn State Extension program to help private forest owners use prescribed fire

Rick Stehouwer, professor of environmental soil science, left, shared his enthusiasm for soil science with faculty and students from the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine during a July visit to the Kyiv-based university.

Penn State scientist shares knowledge of soil science during visit to Ukraine

Innovation is widespread in rural areas, not just cities

Penn State receives student recruiting grant to spur interest in poultry studies

Craft-beer boom linked to record number of US states growing hops

Penn State Extension has farm food safety education materials for Amish growers

Penn State food scientist named Food Systems Leadership Institute Fellow

Interdisciplinary lecture cultivates collaboration, leadership in plant health

Center for Security Research and Education announces spring 2020 grant program

Penn State Creamery student workers made a donation to the Griffith Family Foundation’s Sideline Cancer initiative, which is focused on finding a cure for pancreatic cancer.

Penn State Creamery student employees support cancer foundation, Toys for Tots

Agricultural science student pursues pollinator knowledge through internship

Allison Beese talks with a symposium presenter

Undergraduates showcase research, communication skills at symposium

Brennan Holderman, left, leader of RealForests mapping venture, receives the $10,000 top prize from Bob Dornich, director of the TechCelerator at Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Central & Northern Pennsylvania.

College of Agricultural Sciences forest technology wins $10K pitch competition

Implementing a Food Safety System for Small-Scale and Raw Milk Cheese Plants

Extension offers tools to small-scale, raw-milk cheesemakers for safer products

Grant to fund workshops on conservation-based forest land estate planning

About the College

The College of Agricultural Sciences has 17 undergraduate majors and awards nearly $2 million in scholarships annually. The college offers 18 graduate programs, participates in 11 intercollege graduate programs and supports seven dual-title graduate degrees. The college’s annual investment in research is nearly $100 million.

Penn State Extension provides education and problem-solving assistance in the areas of agriculture and food, natural resources, community and economic development, and youth and family.

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Penn State Extension program to help private forest owners use prescribed fire

Penn State scientist shares knowledge of soil science during visit to Ukraine

Innovation is widespread in rural areas, not just cities

Penn State receives student recruiting grant to spur interest in poultry studies

Craft-beer boom linked to record number of US states growing hops

Penn State Extension has farm food safety education materials for Amish growers

Penn State food scientist named Food Systems Leadership Institute Fellow

Interdisciplinary lecture cultivates collaboration, leadership in plant health

Center for Security Research and Education announces spring 2020 grant program

Penn State Creamery student employees support cancer foundation, Toys for Tots

Agricultural science student pursues pollinator knowledge through internship

Undergraduates showcase research, communication skills at symposium

College of Agricultural Sciences forest technology wins $10K pitch competition

Extension offers tools to small-scale, raw-milk cheesemakers for safer products

Grant to fund workshops on conservation-based forest land estate planning

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