Penn State Extension of Columbia County

05/26/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we at Penn State Extension know that farmers are under extreme stress due to the various factors affecting agriculture. It is important to encourage those who are struggling to reach out for help. The Farm Stress Team has compiled a list of resources for farmers and farm families who may be struggling:
https://extension.psu.edu/resources-to-support-mental-and-financial-well-being-in-agriculture
Included in that resource is the Agri Stress Helpline (call or text at 833-897-2474). Please reach out if you need to talk to someone who understands the unique challenges associated with farming.

04/27/2026

04/03/2026

New Career Opportunity at Extension! We are seeking a knowledgeable, motivated individual trained in animal science who is passionate about supporting Pennsylvania's livestock producers, including those in beef, swine, and small ruminant industries, through high-impact education, research translation, and innovative programming. See below for more information!

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the universi...

03/18/2026

02/26/2026

Join us in Bloomsburg for a hands‑on day focused on boosting pasture performance and producing high‑quality baleage and haylage. Perfect for dairy and livestock producers, hay growers, and graziers looking to improve forage quality and profitability.

Topics will include:
- Pasture species selection & renovation
- Managing toxic weeds
- Forage quality benchmarks
- Fermentation, dry matter loss reduction & feedout management

RSVP by March 27. Hope to see you there!

Learn practical strategies for pasture management and producing high-quality baleage and haylage from Penn State Extension forage experts.

02/24/2026

Join our Central Susquehanna Valley Beef Producer Meeting on March 24 in New Columbia! Subjects will include best practices for proper semen handling to support reproductive success and key findings from Penn State alternative forage research and their application in beef production. Deadline to register is March 20.

No-cost meeting for beef producers and industry professionals focused on semen handling and Penn State alternative forage research to support efficient, science-based beef production.

01/15/2026

Start the new year strong with this limited-time offer from Penn State Extension! Invest in yourself with online learning and save 25 percent through January.

Explore the full course library and enroll today. Offer expires January 31.

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01/05/2026

Start the year strong with 25% off Penn State Extension online courses now through January 31! Click the link below to browse our website!

https://extension.psu.edu/education-format/online-courses