Penn State Extension of Union 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.

05/01/2026

Should be a great summer event! Hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars! We will be having an Agriculture Adventures Activity Camp on June 24-25 at our county offices at 713 Bridge St, Selinsgrove, PA. Kids ages 8–12 are invited to a FREE two-day hands-on ag camp exploring animals, plants, drones, and ag careers! Crafts, ice cream making, & more!

Register: https://4h.zsuite.org/ (Select Snyder County → Agriculture Adventures Day Camp)

Questions? Call 570‑556‑4753

Can't wait to see you there!

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...

03/30/2026

Join us for "Poultry Processing 101", a hands-on workshop that takes participants from coop to cooking. Attendees will safely and humanely handle live chickens, process the carcasses, and prepare birds for cooking under the guidance of experts in poultry nutrition, welfare, harvesting, and meat processing. Participants must be 18 or older and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. To protect both our flock and yours from HPAI, please shower and wear clean clothes before the workshop if you have been tending birds at home, and again before returning to your own flock after the event.

For more information or to register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/poultry-processing-101

03/18/2026

03/05/2026

Union County 4-H would like to thank the Union County Commissioners, Preston Boop, Stacy Richards, and Jeff Reber, for recognizing Pennsylvania 4-H Week, March 15th through March 21st, during today's public meeting. We were joined by Penn State Extension Area 5 Client Relationship Manager Ethan Howard, Union County 4-H Program Coordinator Barbara Franck, and 4-H members Cherokee, Emma, and Georgia.

02/26/2026

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

02/25/2026

Join us on March 27 in Lewisburg for our Turf and Ornamentals Conference! This conference will offer up-to-date training for turf and landscape professionals, featuring research-based presentations on w**d identification and control, insect and disease management, and other key topics in plant care and maintenance.

The Turf and Ornamentals Conference provides research-based training on pest management and maintenance practices for turf and landscape professionals seeking licensure and certification credits.

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.