Tuesday, November 08, 2011
The last open house of the year at the Pasto Agricultural Museum, held Nov. 13, highlighted the history of haymaking. John Baylor, professor emeritus of agronomy extension -- a hay and forage expert -- discussed haymaking, and visitors watched a video of haymaking field demonstrations showing historic farm equipment. (more)
Thursday, October 06, 2011
The next open house held at Penn State's Pasto Agricultural Museum, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9, will feature washboards and their historical significance in America's past.
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
The next open house held at Penn State's Pasto Agricultural Museum, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25, will feature butter and churns and their historical significance in America's agrarian past. (more)
Friday, August 26, 2011
Agriculture enthusiasts, history buffs and others will have expanded opportunities to get a glimpse of America's agrarian past when Penn State's Pasto Agricultural Museum hosts a series of public open houses this fall. Typically open only by appointment and during the three days of Ag Progress Days in August, the museum will welcome visitors from 1-4 p.m. every Sunday during Penn State home football weekends. (more)
Friday, July 10, 2009
With a major renovation and addition nearly complete, the Pasto Agricultural Museum is giving visitors a glimpse of the museum's future, which will include more exhibits highlighting the history of farming and rural life. Both the new and old sections of the facility will be open for Ag Progress Days in August. (more)