Penn State Extension Somerset County

05/16/2026

https://extension.psu.edu/kinship-family-forum-childrens-grief-and-loss

Learn how to support children as they navigate grief across different types of loss.

04/27/2026

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Here is a great article "Empowering Youth by Building Early Financial Literacy Skills, " which you can read at https://extension.psu.edu/empowering-youth-by-building-early-financial-literacy-skills. For younger children, ask about our Money as You Grow program.

04/24/2026

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04/23/2026

https://extension.psu.edu/agworks-health-insurance-options-for-farmers

Free Webinar on Health Insurance Options for Farmers

04/17/2026

The importance of planning
https://extension.psu.edu/securing-your-financial-future-the-importance-of-planning

04/16/2026

Need some 4-H swag? New hoodie, hat, vest, or t-shirt?

Order now at https://somerset4h.bigcartel.com/ Deadline to order is April 25th at 11:30PM. All orders will be available for pick-up on May 12th at the Extension Office.

Support the 4-H Exchange club as they host Franklin County, Missouri in July!

Show you’re 4-H pride with new apparel, or gift it to an alumni or graduate! Please share this sale opportunity with family and friends.

Need a hoodie, crew neck, t-shirt, hat, or vest? Help support the 4-H Exchange Club by purchasing your 4-H items at https://somerset4h.bigcartel.com/

04/13/2026

Free webinar: Kinship Family Forum: Secondary Trauma as a Caregiver

https://extension.psu.edu/kinship-family-forum-secondary-trauma-as-a-caregiver

04/07/2026

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2nd Biennial Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference
June 3–5, 2026 | Atlantic City, NJ
Hosted by the Stockton Center on Successful Aging in partnership with Penn State University Learn more and register here: https://stockton.edu/aging/conferences.html
Conference highlights include:
🎤 A keynote by Kristen Kiefer, Executive Director of Generations United: Forty Years United: Building Bridges that Last
🏡 An Intergenerational Community Design Competition as a pre-conference exhibition, planned with the Penn State Hamer Center for Community Design
🎵 An opening celebration featuring the New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra
🏺 A pre-conference site visit to MudGirls Studios, a nonprofit pottery center that empowers disadvantaged women and fosters intergenerational community engagement
🥰 Workshops, panels, roundtables, poster sessions, exhibits, and individual presentations across seven tracks: Grandfamilies & Kinship Care; Health & Wellness; Education & Lifelong Learning; Community Participation & Placemaking; Natural Environment; Arts & Culture; and Multigenerational Workforce
❓ Questions may be directed to Matt Kaplan ([email protected]), Gina Maguire ([email protected]), or Christine Ferri ([email protected]).

03/24/2026

Today, we celebrate the people, innovation, and impact behind agriculture. 🌾

From research to real-world application, agriculture fuels our communities and our future.

03/06/2026

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For the 2026 Herb of the Year, the International Herb Association has chosen…

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)!

Turmeric, writes Master Gardener Carol Kagan, "is a tropical plant originating in India. Its rhizomes are used for cooking. Botanically, it is considered a spice but is often used like an herb for seasoning foods. It is best known as an ingredient in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisine, where it is used both fresh and ground. When cut, the fresh roots provide a bright, orange/yellow dye which is used on fabrics and other textiles."*

To learn about how to grow turmeric (potentially as a potted plant), check out Carol's article cited below!

Source:
* "2026 Herb of the Year: Turmeric," Carol Kagan (Master Gardener, Franklin County), Penn State Extension (Dec. 13, 2025) (https://extension.psu.edu/2026-herb-of-the-year-turmeric).

Photo: "The edible turmeric rhizomes can be used fresh or ground. Mandy L. Smith, Penn State" (https://extension.psu.edu/2026-herb-of-the-year-turmeric) (accessed March 4, 2026).