Penn State Extension Juniata County

08/28/2026

Recipe drop! Here is another delicious way to enjoy those green beans.

https://extension.psu.edu/balsamic-roasted-green-beans-with-shallots-and-parmesan-recipe

08/27/2026

🦴 Stay strong, active, and independent!

Join Build Your Bones, a 7-week webinar series designed to help adults prevent and manage osteoporosis. Learn about bone-healthy nutrition, exercise, fall prevention, and strategies for maintaining independence from Penn State Extension experts.

Learn more: https://extension.psu.edu/build-your-bones-webinar

08/27/2026

You're going to want to save this for later. 🥕🫑🍅

Here's how to make our version of crunchy vegetable wraps:

INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat
2 flour tortillas
1/4 teaspoon Ranch seasoning mix
1/4 cup broccoli (washed and chopped)
1/4 cup carrot (peeled and grated)
1/4 cup zucchini (washed and cut into small strips)
1/4 cup summer squash (yellow, washed and cut into small strips)
1/2 tomato (diced)
1/8 cup green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
2 tablespoons chives (chopped fine)

DIRECTIONS
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. In a small bowl, stir ranch seasoning into cream cheese; chill.
3. Wash and chop vegetables.
4. Steam broccoli in microwave for 1 minute with 1 tablespoon of water.
5. Spread cream cheese onto flour tortilla, staying one inch from edge. Sprinkle vegetables over cream cheese. Roll tortilla tightly.
6. Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving (the wrap will hold its shape better). With a sharp knife, slice wrap into desired sections and serve.

(This recipe is provided by our Nutrition Links program, which offers free nutrition education programs to participants eligible for public assistance. To learn more about this program, please visit https://ow.ly/ym5N50ZFgAN.)

08/25/2026

Happy Friday! For anyone with children, we hope you all enjoy these last weeks of summer vacation before heading back to school, and stay safe and healthy!

08/24/2026

Thinking about canning pumpkin this year? Don't. 🎃

There are no research-tested recipes for safely canning mashed or pureed pumpkin at home.

The thick consistency can prevent heat from reaching the center of the jar, creating a serious food safety risk.

The good news? Pumpkin puree can be safely frozen!

Visit the Extension website and ask Tilva your home food preservation questions for trusted, research-based answers: ai.extension.psu.edu

08/20/2026

🌟 Take the first step toward a healthier you!

Join Penn State Extension's Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania program and enjoy the flexibility of walking wherever and whenever it works for you. Invite family, friends, coworkers, and even your pet to be part of the journey! 🐾🚶

Register today: https://extension.psu.edu/everybody-walk-across-pa

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Learn how to safely manage and make the most of fresh eggs from your backyard flock. This hands-on workshop explores best management practices for egg handling from the chicken coop to the kitchen, including egg collection, washing, storage, preservation, and cooking with food safety and product quality in mind. Participants will prepare and sample Spinach, Mushroom, and Cheddar Cheese Egg Bites while learning how factors such as handling, storage, candling, and grading influence egg quality.

For more information or to register visit https://extension.psu.edu/small-flock-egg-production-from-the-coop-to-the-kitchen. Register by September 25th, space is limited!