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Some small flock owners choose to raise their broiler chickens on pasture. This article describes the important differences between pasture-rearing and indoor-rearing broilers.

Learn characteristics of common cool-season perennial grasses and legumes planted in horse pastures.

Plan ahead when purchasing hay to save money and get the right amount.

A disability or long-term health condition can greatly impact a farmer’s mobility on the farm. There are many types of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) that can help a farmer regain or maintain their independence.

My dog was sprayed in the face by a skunk. She smells terrible. How can I get rid of the smell?

Image gallery of wildlife commonly found in Pennsylvania backyards.

We found a bat in our house in winter. What type of a bat is it and what should we do?

Handling, transportation, environment, feed, interactions with other animals, and interactions with humans can stress cattle. Do our attitudes influence factors that can affect profitability?

La exclusión previene la entrada de los organismos de la plaga en cuartos nuevos y su escape desde los más viejos. Esto último no debería ser subestimado.

Familia Phoridae, Phorido del champiñon, Megaselia halterata

Penn State Extension has been assessing how best to tailor our outreach and extension programming for those of you who will be the next generation of farmers.

Exclusion prevents the entrance of pest organisms into new rooms and their escape from older ones. The latter should not be underestimated.

Los productores de frutas constantemente manipulan las copas de los árboles para maximizar la producción.

El Sistema de Extensión Cooperativa de Penn State tiene a su disposición una serie de plantillas, listas de verificación y registros para ayudar a los agricultores de frutas y vegetales frescos en la escritura de sus planes de inocuidad de los alimentos para la huerta.

Comprehensive Water Quality and Pesticide Stewardship Outreach lesson plan on water sources, pollution, and best management practices, including engaging groundwater recharge and pollution activity.

Mouseear chickweed (Cerastium vulgatum) is a low-growing perennial plant. It can be considered a weed in turfgrass and in ornamental plant beds, where it can grow into a mounding form.

Prevention of mastitis requires reducing exposure to mastitis pathogens and enhancing the ability of the heifers' immune system to respond.

An article detailing the New World screwworm and its impacts on animals.

Farm safety goes beyond equipment operation, personal protective equipment, and safe animal handling.

The following is a list of Middle School Level performance expectations from the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*, which are addressed by Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow.

Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow is a hands-on stormwater education curriculum available from Penn State Extension Youth Water Resources and 4-H.

Este artículo describe los métodos de tratamiento adecuados para eliminar los quistes de Giardia del agua potable.

El hierro y el manganeso provocan manchas y sabores en el agua. Se pueden eliminar con varios procesos de tratamiento descritos en este artículo.

Una lista de síntomas en el agua (color, olor, sabor), las causas comunes y las posibles soluciones a los problemas comunes del agua potable.

A recipe card for healthy energy bites, including cooking instructions, required ingredients, and nutrition facts.