Penn State Extension has adjusted its delivery of programs and services in order to protect the health of extension personnel and the public while still delivering science-based education to Pennsylvania communities.

In accordance with Governor Wolf’s guidance, here’s how the offices are restricted:

— Extension office spaces have closed in all 67 counties.

— Face-to-face events have been canceled through May 15.

— Educators are limiting in-person contact.

This is how they are flexing to safely deliver the science-based information residents need:

Coming to residents, rather than vice versa.

Extension educators and faculty will continue to conduct on-property visits and research, while following disease-control guidelines to minimize risk.

Consults by phone and online.

County office webpages, found on the Penn State Extension website, extension.psu.edu, contain a directory with contact information for individual educators and staff members who can answer questions and direct residents to information.

Expanding online resources.

The website features a wealth of educational content—such as articles, videos, webinars, and online courses — that can be accessed in a variety of formats anytime, anywhere. Through these resources, people can connect with experts on specific topic areas as well as authors of the content. Extension educators and faculty members are quickly intensifying online learning opportunities, such as webinars, to offset limitations on face-to-face learning.

Be on the lookout for new information and invitations to opportunities in the coming days and weeks. In the meantime, feel free to visit the website to connect or to access online learning resources or call 1-877-345-0691 for assistance.