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Healthy Lifestyle Facts and Advice Penn State Extension

WebHealth and Wellness News has the latest news and information on classes, workshops, cooking demonstrations, publications, videos, and online and in-person events. This …

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Potential Health Effects of Pesticides

WebSuspected chronic effects from exposure to certain pesticides include birth defects, toxicity to a fetus, production of benign or malignant tumors, genetic changes, …

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Fitness and Exercise Penn State Extension

WebBy Laurie Weinreb-Welch, MPH, MCHES, Katherine French, MS, RD, LDN. Length 1:34. LIFT (Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together) is an in-person and group-based …

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Glyphosate (Roundup): Understanding Risks to Human …

WebGlyphosate was first registered in the United States in 1974 as the active ingredient in Roundup but is now available in many commercial herbicide products. …

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Poultry Health and Care Penn State Extension

WebMycotoxins and Their Effect on Poultry and Swine Production. By Elizabeth Hines, Gino Lorenzoni. Feed grains contaminated by mycotoxins hurt feed quality and are detrimental …

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Managing Soil Health: Concepts and Practices

WebIntroduction. Healthy soil is the foundation for profitable, productive, and environmentally sound agricultural systems. By understanding how the soil processes …

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Sheep Health and Care Penn State Extension

WebLearn about sheep shearing tool use and maintenance in this video. Sheep are ideally suited to small-scale and part-time farming operations in Pennsylvania due to their adaptability …

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Frontiers in Forest Health

WebFrontiers in Forest Health. This is a series of webinars about emerging threats to forest health across the Eastern United States. Save for later. Updated: February 9, …

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Horse Health and Care

WebThe Science Behind Blanketing Horses. When Watch Now. Length 1 hour. Recorded Dec 15, 2023. In this webinar, we'll delve into the effects of blankets on horse hair growth, …

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Goat Health and Diseases Penn State Extension

WebDairy Goat Production. By Robert J. Van Saun, DVM, MS, PhD, Chelsea Hill, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Lynn Kime. Dairy goat production is an alternative livestock enterprise …

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Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (PA residents only)

WebThis one-hour course provides updated information on some of the required health and safety topics from the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). The course …

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Mental Health First Aid

WebWhen: May 7, 2024 (12:45 PM - 4:00 PM) May 8, 2024 (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM) Registration deadline: April 26, 2024. 11:59 p.m. Increase your comfort level in offering initial support …

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How to Create a Healing Garden

WebTo unify the areas in your backyard or side gardens, include paths and patios that your planting beds will surround. If you need to accommodate wheelchairs, make …

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Beef Cattle Health and Care Penn State Extension

WebConfined Winter Beef Cows Fact Sheet. By Tara L. Felix, Robert Meinen, Hayley R. Springer, MS, DVM, PhD, Nathan Briggs. Wintering cows in the northeast requires …

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Understanding and Managing Soil Microbes

WebDue to their close proximity to plant roots, soil microbes significantly affect soil and crop health. Some of the activities they perform include, nitrogen-fixation, …

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Spotted Lanternfly

WebSpotted Lanternfly. Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. SLF feeds on the plant sap of …

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Tree Care Penn State Extension

WebBy Julianne Schieffer, David R. Jackson, Jonathan Kays, Andrew A. Kling, Adam Downing, Agnes Kedmenecz, Craig Highfield, Joe Lehnen, Stanton Gill, Joy Drohan. This quick …

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Methods to Control Varroa Mites: An Integrated Pest …

WebAdding drone comb to a colony encourages drone production that acts as a trap for mites. Removing that comb prior to drone emergence effectively removes the …

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Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly

WebAdults: July – November. At rest – grayish wings with black spots, and the tips are black and gray. When flying or startled, the insect will display vibrant red hind wings. Adults are …

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Spotted Lanternfly Permit Training for Businesses: New Jersey

WebThe invasive insect spotted lanternfly threatens the U.S. economy and environment. Businesses operating in quarantine zones must have permits to move equipment and …

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