Penn State Extension Bedford County

07/30/2026

Explore the principles of farm emergency awareness, safe response, and effective communication with emergency services during critical situations.

07/23/2026

Wildfire Smoke: Growing Crops Through the Haze

Wildfire smoke is becoming a more frequent part of the growing season, but its effects on crops are not always straightforward. This article explores how wildfire smoke may affect agricultural production.

Wildfire smoke is becoming a more frequent part of the growing season, but its effects on crops are not always straightforward. This article explores how wildfire smoke may affect agricultural production.

07/15/2026

Preserving Food at Home Resource Guide

Those interested in home food preservation, from beginners to advanced home food preservers, can purchase the Penn State Extension publication, "Preserving Food at Home Resource Guide," as part of a summer special discount from July 1 to Aug. 31.

This guide serves as a compilation of "Let's Preserve" fact sheets; research-based guidelines for safely canning, freezing, dehydrating and freeze-drying food at home; and nutrition and storage information.

The "Preserving Food at Home Resource Guide" is available for order in print for a special discounted rate of $20 by using the discount code HFP-SUMMER, saving 25% during the promotion.

Compilation of "Let's Preserve" fact sheets; research-based guidelines for safely canning, freezing, and drying food at home; and nutrition and storage information.

06/26/2026

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06/16/2026

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06/03/2026

03/26/2026

Erin does so much to make Penn State Extension and 4-H better! Great to see her recognized. She does so much for Bedford County youths.

It's time for our Pennsylvania 4-H Volunteer Spotlight! Each month, Pennsylvania 4-H highlights volunteers who are doing great work around the state.

Today, we are celebrating Erin Cromer of Bedford County, who has been a 4-H volunteer for 22 years.

Erin is the Key Leader for Wills Mountain 4-H Club; she offers any project a member has interest in, but most of the members participate in animal projects. She has also served as a horse leader in the county program and is an active leader in the Square Dancing 4-H club.

Erin has also been a member of 4-H Program Development Committee, Extension Council, Treasurer for the Horse and Pony Leaders group, Secretary/Treasurer of the District VII Horse Leaders group, coordinator of the Horse Skills Testing Leaders group, and she is the Superintendent of the Jr. Horse & Pony Department for the Bedford County Fair.

Her nominator says, "Erin is passionate about 4-H and gives 110% to support other leaders, members, and families in the program. She has great organization and leadership skills in many facets of the 4-H program, especially the horse program. We appreciate all the Erin does in support of 4-H!"