Whole milk nutritional facts Since 2012, only 1% and fat free (skim) milk have been offered in school lunches serviced by the National School Lunch Program. These guidelines were set in an effort to reduce the amount of saturated fat consumed by children. However, it may have been a misguided ...
BURNHAM — Mifflin County’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board has announced that applications will be accepted until the close of business on May 29, 2026 for the Mifflin County Agland Preservation Program. Generally known as the “Conservation Easement Program,” Mifflin County’s ...
MIFFLINTOWN — Sarah M Porch, Farm Loan Officer for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Juniata/Mifflin/Perry/Dauphin County reminded producers recently that FSA has funding reserved specifically for use by targeted underserved groups and beginning farmers. These loan programs are designed to help ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Beef cattle producers and industry professionals can explore factors that influence meat tenderness at an upcoming Penn State Extension workshop, “Western Cattle Feeders Meeting.” The workshop will be April 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Westmoreland County office of ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — For those working with or caring for horses, Penn State Extension is offering a webinar, “Load Sharing of the Equine Foot and Hoof Casting,” April 8 from noon to 1 p.m. This session is designed for equine owners, farriers and veterinarians looking to support load ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension will hold the 4-H Wildlife and Forestry Field Day, an event where youth from across Pennsylvania can explore their interest in wildlife and forestry. This year, the event will be open to external participants, including those not involved in 4-H. ...