How to donate fresh produce to a food pantry
Follow the recommended guidelines for produce donation and learn how to find a pantry near you that accepts fresh fruits and vegetables.
How to determine why your fruit tree isn’t producing fruit
There are a number of factors that contribute to inconsistent fruit production. Learn how to determine why your fruit trees may not be producing fruit.
How to preserve an abundance of cucumbers by making freezer pickles
An abundance of cucumbers can be safely preserved for long-term storage by making freezer pickles. Learn how it works and how to make your first batch.
MyPlate launches first Alexa skill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the launch of its first-ever Alexa skill, a digital tool for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers.
Yellow field spot on watermelon key to choosing melon
Learn how to select perfectly ripe and sweet watermelons, cantaloupes and honeydews.
How to keep squirrels off of fruit trees
There are a lot of strategies and considerations for keeping squirrels off of fruit trees. Learn more about what works and what doesn't.
How to grill fruits and vegetables
There’s an abundance of delicious fruits and vegetables to eat. Why not try them on the grill? Learn how to prepare and grill produce.
How to preserve an abundance of squash and zucchini
Preserving squash and zucchini can be tricky. Learn the best practices for canning, freezing and drying squash and zucchini.
USDA to review meat labeling
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a review of the "Product of the USA" label on meat.
Check out Penn State Extension’s webinar series on home food preservation
Penn State Extension will focus on home food preservation techniques in its webinar series with topics ranging from jams and jellies to pressure canning.
