Online maple syrup course covers basics
The Cornell Small Farms Program is offering an online course, Introduction to Maple Syrup Production, Nov. 7 through Dec. 12.
Penn State plans Women in Dairy Conference
The Women in Dairy Conference will be held Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, Pa.
Penn State dairy judging team wins national contest at expo
Penn State's collegiate dairy judging team took first place at the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest.
DEP to cover cost of clean water plans for Pa. farmers
The Department of Environmental Protection will reimburse Pennsylvania farmers for the cost of preparing hundreds of agricultural plans for clean water.
Wildfire relief seeks donations for fencing
Ag Community Relief established the "Western Wire Roundup" in effort to help western ranchers rebuild, and has already sent 12 loads of hay to the region.
Pa. adds 44 farms to preservation program
The Pennsylvania's Agricultural Land Preservation Board permanently preserved 3,620 acres on 44 farms for agricultural production.
Farm Bureau young leaders get boost
Eight local YAP groups and two Collegiate Farm Bureau groups will be awarded $500 grants for educational programming or events.
Deere wins lawsuit to protect green and yellow colors
You can sing about John Deere green, but don't even think about using it as a color scheme for your ag product line.
Smith-Hughes Act celebrates centennial
The Smith-Hughes Act was signed into law in 1917. Creating a federal board for vocational education, it continues to impact career and technical education.
Athens auction barn opens new facility
After extensive renovation, the Athens Livestock Sales is in full business and holding special sales throughout the year.
