Wyoming County 4-H leaders who were honored for reaching milestones with the organization included (top, from left) Janet Shaw, Jean Stang, Maria Eastman, Debbie Petrewski, Amanda Ruark, and Bill Shaw. Additional honorees (not pictured) included Valerie Trowbridge, Jennifer Seward, Bradley Seward, Amy Cannella, Ginger Howell, and Justine Tone. Participants in theContinue Reading
Submitted Article The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Wyoming County are taking action to protect pollinators with three programs this summer designed to educate the community on the importance of native plants to preserving butterfly and bee biodiversity. Want to learn more? Look for the Master Gardeners at theseContinue Reading
Associates of the Wyoming County office of Penn State Extension had a meeting at the county courthouse on May 24. Participants included (seated, from left) Mike Lunak, Mark Madden, commissioners Tom Henry and Ernie King, Tim Jayne, Linda Falcone, (standing) Rick Hiduk, Scott Brown, Mason Tate, Becky Smith, Jeremy Leadicker,Continue Reading
Submitted Article Penn State Extension will conduct a hands-on workshop in Susquehanna County for youths ages 13-18, focusing on taking charge to lead conservation projects. The “Youth Community Stewardship Program” is a free environmental stewardship camp for youths who want to get their hands dirty, take charge and learn toContinue Reading
The Elk Lake High School gymnasium was full of local residents learning what products and services are available to help enhance their rural lives at the 32nd annual Farm and Home Day, where a free lunch was enjoyed by hundreds of guests. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (exclusive toContinue Reading
Farm and Home Day at Elk Lake High School is equal parts social, educational, and promotional as the Penn State Extension helps to connect rural Susquehanna County residents with the resources they need to live healthy, productive lives. It will be held this year on Monday, April 18. Lunch isContinue Reading
Submitted Article Brazilian Starfish Peppers, Lemon Cucumbers, or Mongolian Giant Sunflowers in a backyard garden? These options and many more will be available at the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Wyoming County 3rd Annual Seed Exchange on Saturday, April 2, at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. This event isContinue Reading
Edited from Submitted Materials Penn State Extension is hosting a series of free webinars where dairy producers from different Pennsylvania counties share their experience installing and raising calves with automated calf feeders and batch feeding systems. “On-Farm Experience With Calf Feeding” will be presented on Tuesday, March 8, from 11Continue Reading
Submitted Article / photo by A. Frankenfield Penn State Extension will be hosting a Forage Production Workshop on Tuesday, March 15 at the Wysox Fire Hall from 9:30 am to 3 pm. This workshop will address challenges producers faced last season, while providing instruction on ways to consistently produce high-qualityContinue Reading
Submitted Article A beloved yearly tradition has a new name. Join us for Susquehanna County Farm and Home Day on Monday, April 18 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Elk Lake High School. This popular event hosted by Penn State Extension and formerly known as Ag Day connectsContinue Reading