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Judges selected for All-American Jersey Shows

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The judges have been selected for The 72nd All-American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the three shows of The All American, will be held Nov. 8-11, 2024, in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Ky. Mike Berry, Powell Butte, Ore., will judge The All American Jersey Show on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 10-11. This will be his second time to officiate the open show. He has also ...

State agencies spraying public forests in May

UNIVERSITY PARK — With warmer weather, it’s not just humans that get more active. There are many pests that could be affecting forests in the next few months. Some are established statewide and have cyclical population spikes and lows; others are newer and spreading across the state. Here’s an overview of pests that are expected to make a large impact and/or spread further within Pennsylvania this year, and what can be done or is happening to address them. As in years’ past, this May, state agencies are coordinating the spraying of hundreds of thousands of acres of public ...

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 ...