Penn State Cooperative Extension - Lancaster County - Penn State Cooperative Extension & Outreach

1383 Arcadia Road, Room 140, Lancaster, PA 17601

Eligibility

Open to the public

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

(717) 394-6851

Voice

Application process

Telephone, walk-in

Fees

Many publications are free; Class fees vary

Service area

Lancaster, PA

Agriculture: Dairy, poultry, livestock, horticulture, farm safety, agronomy, ag economic development
West Nile Virus Program
Master Gardening Program
Family Living: Strong Women, strength training program
Better Kid Care: A training and resource program for childcare providers. DPW training credits are earned through this program. Fee $5-10.
Nutrition: food irradiation, foods and nutrition, home canning and freezing, food safety information, food safety training for volunteer groups.
Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP): for low-income families - SuperCupboard Nutrition Program.
My New Weight of Life: an 11 week weight management program designed to re-educate participants on their eating habits for permanent weight loss.
4-H and Youth Development

Eligibility: Members, from 8 to 18 years before January 1; Leaders, adult volunteers interested in sharing time and talents with youth

Special Programs:

Therapeutic Riding Seeing Eye Dog Project Areas:

Animal

What's Here

Continuing Education Weight Management Child Care Instruction Nutrition Education Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies Youth Agricultural Programs Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Home Management Instruction

Providing organization

Penn State Cooperative Extension - Lancaster County

Provides informal education through classes, workshops, presentations and individual consultation. Staff training is also available to local agencies.