Penn State Extension - Potter County

05/27/2026

Just a few more days to register for Grill-it Up Tuesday this summer! Learn how to cook delicious food over the campfire or on the grill during this statewide virtual opportunity.

To learn more, reach out to Spencer at 814-274-8540 or [email protected].

Get ready to fire up your cooking skills with 4‑H Grill It Up Tuesdays—a sizzling summer experience that blends outdoor cooking, food safety, and nutrition with hands‑on fun!

This four‑week virtual series builds confidence in outdoor cooking, leading up to a special in‑person cookout finale later in the summer. This program is open to 4‑H youth ages 8–18 and will be held on July 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Participants will learn the foundations of outdoor cooking while keeping safety, nutrition, and creativity front and center. Each week, participants will prepare one recipe at home with adult supervision, using a variety of outdoor cooking methods.

Learn more and register by June 1: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/49235

05/26/2026

Earlier this month, Potter County 4-H members Baylee Hazel, Cooper Larson, and Dana Williams traveled to Penn State to participate in the 2026 Animal Science Camp. Each of them participated in the Livestock Track and learned about poultry, cows, and careers in animal science.

Interested in learning more about the Pennsylvania 4-H program? Reach out to Spencer at 814-274-8540 or [email protected] to learn more.

05/21/2026

Registration closes tomorrow! 📣

Join us for a dynamic two-day event exploring forest farming and multifunctional riparian buffers through presentations, panel discussions, guided tours, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities.

Designed to strengthen connections across agroforestry networks, this event will build on shared knowledge and practical experience to advance accessibility, productivity, and sustainability across diverse landscapes and communities.

Special thanks to our top-tier sponsors including the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, and Bloom Farm/Third Place Processing.

Additional thanks to the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Leaders in Environmentally Engaged Farming Program, Trees for Graziers, Appalachian Sustainable Development, and many more contributors helping make this event possible.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!

➡️ https://ow.ly/Emru50Z1HK2

05/19/2026

Registration for the 2026 District VIII Horse Retreat ends this Friday! Join us for a weekend full of equine science, hands-on riding workshops, and career exploration.

Reach out to Spencer at 814-274-8540 or [email protected] for more information.

05/18/2026

Just one more week to register for the Tri-County Livestock Clinic held at the Potter County Fairgrounds on May 31st! Improve your showmanship skills before the summer show season.

Reach out to Spencer at 814-274-8540 or [email protected] for more information.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Congrats to 4-H member Rachel Rathbun on her high school graduation!

05/12/2026

Interested in grilling up some good food this summer? Register today for the Grill-it Up Tuesdays program taking place this July!

Reach out to Spencer at 814-274-8540 or [email protected] for more information.

Get ready to fire up your cooking skills with 4‑H Grill It Up Tuesdays—a sizzling summer experience that blends outdoor cooking, food safety, and nutrition with hands‑on fun!

This four‑week virtual series builds confidence in outdoor cooking, leading up to a special in‑person cookout finale later in the summer. This program is open to 4‑H youth ages 8–18 and will be held on July 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Participants will learn the foundations of outdoor cooking while keeping safety, nutrition, and creativity front and center. Each week, participants will prepare one recipe at home with adult supervision, using a variety of outdoor cooking methods.

Learn more and register: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/49235

05/11/2026

A great day with Potter County 4th graders!