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Join us Nov. 4 for the Greenhouse Growers Meeting. Explore pest management, WPS compliance, cash flow and risk management, and new varieties from the 2026 Penn State Flower Trials. 📍 Wexford, PA | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ow.ly/UbTW50ZYYcp

Colder weather can send mice looking for shelter in barns and farm buildings. Prepare now: clean up spilled feed, use rodent-proof storage, seal entry points & remove potential nesting sites. Ask Tilva your farm management questions: ai.extension.psu.edu

Before bagging those fallen leaves, consider putting them to work! 🍂 They can improve soil health, protect plants and provide habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Tips for a leaf-friendly fall cleanup: ow.ly/P1jI50ZY3tR

Ready to try something new in the kitchen? 👩‍🍳 Find a Let’s Cook class with us—online or local to you! Explore topics like herbs and spices, Mediterranean cooking, charcuterie boards, plant-based cooking & more. Find your class: ow.ly/w8pP50ZVYPk

More AgWorks webinars are coming up this October! Join Penn State Extension and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law for upcoming sessions focused on agricultural workforce topics and resources. See what’s coming up and register: ow.ly/zoZa50ZQafc

Support PA farms this fall—get creative with a local pumpkin and enter the #PAPreferred Pumpkin Palooza! Remember: pumpkins must be from a PA farm or market + email includes location name. 🔗 bit.ly/4oPe1QV

Important safety update! ❗ When canning tomatoes, they must be properly acidified for safety. Research shows that bottled lemon juice must be labeled "from concentrate" or "reconstituted." See research from National Center for Home Food Preservation: ow.ly/Vwx650ZWQj5

Frost is coming. Is your forage ready? Frost-damaged forage can pose risks to livestock, including prussic acid poisoning and nitrate accumulation. Certain warm-season annuals are especially susceptible. Prepare now and ask Tilva: ai.extension.psu.edu

Pennsylvania 4-H is celebrating #National4HWeek! 4-H State Ambassadors and Council members visited the Capitol to share their experiences, highlight opportunities, and receive a proclamation honoring 4-H’s impact on youth development across PA.

Health insurance changes are expected in 2027. Learn what they could mean for coverage, affordability, eligibility and Open Enrollment in Pennsylvania. Join our free panel discussion: ow.ly/Iwzj50ZTvgG

Fall can be a great time to control biennial & perennial pasture weeds. As plants move nutrients to their roots for winter, systemic herbicides can move there, too. For best results, treat while leaves are still green. Ask Tilva: ai.extension.psu.edu

The Spring 2027 TreePennsylvania Bare Root Tree Grant process opens Oct. 12! Interested PA communities must attend the required Oct. 26 webinar to be eligible to apply. Learn more: ow.ly/Y2FJ50ZTwcw

Build a board that’s frightfully delicious! Join our Let’s Cook Charcuterie Board class in State College on Oct. 16 for a hands-on experience filled with festive treats, creative ideas, and Halloween inspiration. Register today: ow.ly/jJZB50ZQc2P

After someone recovers from measles, it does not mean the virus is gone. Measles virus can hide in the brain and re-emerge up to 10 years later, causing a brain disease called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. The condition is rare, but always fatal within 3 years.

The Fall Flower Trials Open House brought industry professionals to SEAREC to explore the latest annuals, perennials, and plants for fall displays. Thanks to everyone who joined us to tour the trials, exchange ideas, and find inspiration for the season!

Strengthening agriculture means strengthening its workforce. AgWorks supports agricultural employers and workers through resources, collaboration, and education. Explore upcoming webinars: ow.ly/HEer50ZQa4t

Keep your garden growing beyond summer. Join the Master Gardeners of Butler Co. for Endless Summer: Fall Garden Seminar and explore perennial maintenance, garden design, water features, and more. This event is hybrid, so join us online or in-person. ow.ly/kCks50ZR3UC

Final 2026 cucurbit downy mildew update: Disease activity remains unchanged, with both pathogen clades present in PA. With all vine crops at risk, growers should continue managing for downy mildew. Read the final update and management recommendations: ow.ly/f8uu50ZQCLK

Muchas personas conocen el sarpullido caracteristico del sarampión, pero ¿sabias que puede causar otros problemas graves? El sarampión puede provocar inflamacion del cerebro y neumonia, que pueden deriver en secuelas de por vida, como dano cerebral y problemas respiratorios.

Many people know about the rash caused by measles, but did you know it causes other serious issues? Measles can cause brain swelling and pneumonia, which can lead to life-long issues such as brain damage and breathing issues.