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What can you plant in a Pennsylvania garden in November? Garlic.

Fall planting helps produce larger cloves and better yields. Choose cold-hardy stiffneck varieties from a reputable source—not the grocery store.

Ask Tilva for trusted gardening guidance: https://t.co/RpcpU5uD6u

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Do you grow plants? Penn State researchers want to hear from you.

Help us learn how gardens can support pollinators by participating in our anonymous online survey.

Take the survey today and be part of the research: https://t.co/US909tWsBE

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Enrollment for the 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is open through Dec. 18, 2026!

DMC provides a federal safety net to help protect dairy producers when milk prices and feed costs squeeze margins.

Contact your local USDA FSA office to enroll.

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Strengthen your agricultural business this November with FREE AgWorks webinars from Penn State Extension!

Topics include leadership, workforce development, employment regulations, farm safety & more.

See the schedule and register: https://t.co/5wRcDAQbro

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Has your farm had a freeze yet?

Either way, make sure your water system is winter-ready. Inspect lines, hoses & floats, test heated waterers and plan for reliable access to unfrozen water all winter.

Ask Tilva: https://t.co/RpcpU5uD6u

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Has your farm had a freeze yet?

Either way, make sure your water system is winter-ready. Inspect lines, hoses & floats, test heated waterers and plan for reliable access to unfrozen water all winter.

Ask Tilva: https://t.co/RpcpU5uD6u

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How can urban growers conserve water and keep produce safe?

We brought 15 Philadelphia farmers and community gardeners together for hands-on training in drip irrigation, water management and produce safety.

https://t.co/t5JntpLk57

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Join us Nov. 4 for the Greenhouse Growers Meeting. Explore pest management, WPS compliance, cash flow and risk management, and new varieties from the 2026 Penn State Flower Trials.

📍 Wexford, PA | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

https://t.co/4AEm8rWjrt

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Colder weather can send mice looking for shelter in barns and farm buildings.

Prepare now: clean up spilled feed, use rodent-proof storage, seal entry points & remove potential nesting sites.

Ask Tilva your farm management questions: https://t.co/RpcpU5uD6u

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Before bagging those fallen leaves, consider putting them to work! 🍂

They can improve soil health, protect plants and provide habitat for pollinators and wildlife.

Tips for a leaf-friendly fall cleanup: https://t.co/WMG9CAMyE3

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Ready to try something new in the kitchen? 👩‍🍳 Find a Let’s Cook class with us—online or local to you!

Explore topics like herbs and spices, Mediterranean cooking, charcuterie boards, plant-based cooking & more.

Find your class: https://t.co/R0sZRBtG8D

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More AgWorks webinars are coming up this October!

Join Penn State Extension and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law for upcoming sessions focused on agricultural workforce topics and resources.

See what’s coming up and register: https://t.co/mPhn53fvyK

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Support PA farms this fall—get creative with a local pumpkin and enter the #PAPreferred Pumpkin Palooza!

Remember: pumpkins must be from a PA farm or market + email includes location name.
🔗 https://t.co/Wko0fBqiMh

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Important safety update! ❗

When canning tomatoes, they must be properly acidified for safety. Research shows that bottled lemon juice must be labeled "from concentrate" or "reconstituted."

See research from National Center for Home Food Preservation: https://t.co/h4Dik7qKlx

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Frost is coming. Is your forage ready?

Frost-damaged forage can pose risks to livestock, including prussic acid poisoning and nitrate accumulation. Certain warm-season annuals are especially susceptible.

Prepare now and ask Tilva: https://t.co/RpcpU5uD6u

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Pennsylvania 4-H is celebrating #National4HWeek!

4-H State Ambassadors and Council members visited the Capitol to share their experiences, highlight opportunities, and receive a proclamation honoring 4-H’s impact on youth development across PA.

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Health insurance changes are expected in 2027. Learn what they could mean for coverage, affordability, eligibility and Open Enrollment in Pennsylvania.

Join our free panel discussion: https://t.co/FNLPC9zFTO

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Fall can be a great time to control biennial & perennial pasture weeds.

As plants move nutrients to their roots for winter, systemic herbicides can move there, too. For best results, treat while leaves are still green.

Ask Tilva: https://t.co/RpcpU5uD6u

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The Spring 2027 TreePennsylvania Bare Root Tree Grant process opens Oct. 12!

Interested PA communities must attend the required Oct. 26 webinar to be eligible to apply.

Learn more: https://t.co/PocpHnkV3s

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Build a board that’s frightfully delicious!

Join our Let’s Cook Charcuterie Board class in State College on Oct. 16 for a hands-on experience filled with festive treats, creative ideas, and Halloween inspiration.

Register today: https://t.co/1DcqVWpQ2H