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PA HOM information for Pa. producers

Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month (PA HOM) is a program developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Project PA (Penn State University) to promote a Pennsylvania-produced agricultural product each month through schools, child and adult care centers/day care homes, and summer feeding sites. The program aims to provide participants with local, healthy products while supporting Pennsylvania farmers and producers. Posters, other signage, fact sheets, family newsletters, and recipes are available on the PA HOM website to any school, early care and education or summer meals ...

Master Gardeners of Juniata Valley hold annual plant sale

REEDSVILLE — The Master Gardeners of Juniata Valley annual plant sale will be Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mifflin County Airport, 547 Airport Rd., Reedsville. There will be a large selection of native and pollinator plants for sale along with perennials, herbs, succulents, vegetables and compost.

DCNR launches ‘Remake Learning Days’ at state parks

HARRISBURG — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will host more than 30 educational programs in 24 state parks now through May 22 to support Remake Learning Days. Remake Learning Days is a global learning festival that brings children, families, community cultural centers, and educators together to share the benefits of collaborative, hands-on learning. Founded in 2016 by Remake Learning, this celebration highlights transformative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their sense of creativity, perseverance, curiosity, and fun alongside ...

‘Women Rooted in Agriculture’ events scheduled for May 2 and 6

UNIVERSITY PARK — Dairy farmers and industry representatives can learn about value-added dairy businesses by attending two “Women Rooted in Agriculture” events to be hosted by Penn State Extension in May. The first event, “Women Rooted in Agriculture: Goot Essa Cheese Tour,” will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at 351 Wise Rd., Howard, Centre County. Goot Essa is operated by Amish dairy farmer John Esh and his family. Attendees can tour Goot Essa’s small cheese-making facility and cheese caves and sample several handcrafted, European-style cheeses made from ...

Drones altering farming forever

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) estimates that between 1.6 and 1.8 million small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) will be registered for recreational use by the end of 2024. Thanks to their advanced technology and extensive use in various industries, the United States leads the worldwide market for drones. Many industries use UAVs or, as they’re more commonly called, drones. The list continues to grow from Amazon and Walmart deliveries to construction, conservation, utility companies, and, of course, the military. When one thinks of agriculture, it brings up thoughts of ...

Juniata County Farm Bureau announces Kids Safety Contests in three categories

MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata County Farm Bureau is announcing its annual Kids Safety Contests. (Coloring, poster, and video categories). Ages are based on these three categories and are not limited to children or grandchildren of Farm Bureau members, but must be a Juniata County resident. One entry per person. Juniata County will choose three winners per age category, offering cash prizes. The first place in each category will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau contest. Winners in the state contest will be announced in the Grassroots Advocate section of Positively ...