Penn State provides events for local farmers and food producers in order to connect and transfer knowledge by offering many different programs. These include: 

  • The College of Agricultural Science offers an annual “Ag Progress Days” where local farmers can learn more about new innovations and transfer knowledge/best practices. In addition to the in-person experiences Ag Progress Days includes virtual experiences featuring exhibitors and Penn State Extension programs through on demand webinars and Public Cable Network television coverage.  
  • The College of Agricultural Science Extension Office offers free educational tools and programs to support local farmers.  
  • The Penn State Student Farm hosts regular events and webinars to provide information about sustainable agriculture.