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🚫 Naughty: Amaryllis, paperwhites, holly, mistletoe, and Christmas tree water with additives ✅ Somewhat Nice: Poinsettias (mild irritation) and Christmas cactus (non-toxic) If your pet appears ill after eating a plant, call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435.
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Holiday gatherings mean higher risks of foodborne illness. 🧊 Store raw meat on the bottom shelf 🧼 Wash hands 20 sec & clean surfaces after handling raw foods 🌡️ Be mindful of cooking temps 🍽️ Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hrs A little planning = a safer holiday table.
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🌳 More trees, please! Three volunteers turned their shared passion for native tree propagation into the PA Seedling Cooperative, now 3 nurseries strong. This year: • 50+ volunteers • 13,000+ native trees grown • 6,400 pots shared across nurseries https://t.co/uS0bdndLmJ
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Wenlaunched English4Ag to help Spanish-speaking ag workers overcome language barriers affecting safety and career growth. Backed by AgriProspects, the program is expanding into mushroom, green & dairy industries. ➡️ https://t.co/VBOIIqh2QT
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The big day is just around the corner! Remember, the key to a great turkey is proper thawing. Happy Thanksgiving prep! 🦃✨
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Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteers Jane & Erich Neal are restoring the pond at Doylestown Central Park—removing invasives, planting natives, and creating floating wetlands to support wildlife. 🌿💧 https://t.co/9Gr93QrQsM
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Save the date! Join us on December 12 from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM ET for a live webinar on banker plants and pest management. 🌱 Learn how these beneficial plants can enhance your biocontrol strategies. https://t.co/UgyGGxSW0b
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Oak Wilt Disease (OWD) is a deadly fungal disease that blocks water movement in oaks, causing rapid dieback 🍂. It spreads through roots & beetles—mostly in western PA. 👉 Prune oaks only Dec–Mar to avoid infection. https://t.co/mENnx7Zudg
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Legislative Hunger Caucus Chairs Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. & Rep. Emily Kinkead gathered at the Capitol Hunger Garden to celebrate another impactful harvest season—1,192 pounds of produce grown & donated. ➡️ https://t.co/5VLE8dNg9K
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💡 Did you know that when you use electricity can impact your bill? ⏰ With time-of-use pricing, shifting your energy use to off-peak hours can lead to significant savings! 🌙
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Endless Summer: Fall Garden Seminar 📅 Oct 11, 2025 | 8AM–12PM 📍 Butler, PA & Online Learn about pollinators, owls, and pruning with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners. https://t.co/396aXUx1Hq
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🔊 Noise on the farm can sneak up on you. If your ears ring after work, it may be early signs of noise-induced hearing loss. Protect your hearing: 👂 Use earplugs or earmuffs 👂 Limit exposure to 90+ dB 👂 Monitor with NIOSH Sound Level Meter app
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🚜 It's National Ag Safety Week! As we gear up for harvest, remember: safety first. Check out our resources to learn about equipment hazards, mental health, and more: https://t.co/e2OpL1ApDi
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Level up your skills on your own time! 📚 Self-paced, noncredit courses you can take anytime, anywhere. Use code LEARN25 by Sept. 30 to save. https://t.co/BX1NER5ezh
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PA plant industry funding is live 🌿 Center for Plant Excellence’s 2025–26 RFP offers $125K total. Apply by Nov 6, 2025 Priorities: career pipelines • invasive pests/disease • business resilience • industry visibility https://t.co/GPWrO0KS5l
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Prevention starts with awareness. Let’s work together to end stigma and support mental health. 💛 https://t.co/HNls8p9fEl
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Penn State Extension is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association® to provide the Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body FREE program! Oct. 23 | 6 to 7 P.M. 405 North Ave, East Berlin, PA 17316 FOR MORE INFO ➡️ Contact Sarah Davis at spd5944@psu.edu or (717) 334-6271
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🧪 FREE PFAS Workshop! Join Penn State researchers Aug. 28 (6:30–9 PM) at Central Columbia Middle School, Bloomsburg, PA. Learn about: ➡️ PFAS testing ➡️ Human exposure ➡️ Management & reduction Register now: https://t.co/rA8rSdPv4B
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