Seed Saving for Food 102 on September 24, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET. A continuation/advanced session on seed saving practices.

'Explore, Learn, See and Do' at Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo! Enjoy food, giveaways and demonstrations from University experts. Experience how our work impacts your everyday life. Open to all ages; admission and parking are free. September 25 at 2:00 PM.

Harvest to Health: A Six-Week Hands-On Workshop Series presented by the Master Gardeners & the Healthy Food Systems Team. Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to noon, September 29 through November 3, 2026. Covers gardening and food systems.

Prospective student event for those curious about earning a Penn State degree in Food Science. Agenda: 8:15 a.m. Check-in; 8:30 a.m. Food Science Facility Tour (Microbiology, Chemistry, and Sensory Labs); 10:00 a.m. Overview of Academics; 11:00 a.m. For Students: Live Lab Experience / For Parents: Careers/Scholarship Discussion; 12:15 p.m. Lunch in Product Development Kitchen; 1:15 p.m. Current Student Panel; 2:15 p.m. Wrap-up. Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more.

Bring your budding bakers to the demo kitchen for a fun afternoon! Stop by on the first Saturday of each month between 12 and 2 p.m. to take part in a hands-on baking activity and sample a delicious treat. This free drop-in event is open to everyone and perfect for kids ages 5 and up. Recurring dates: September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5. Note: The September 5 date has already passed as of the page capture date (2026-09-15).

The autumn months are a great time to dive into the science of seasonal foods. From growing pumpkins, corn, and squash to fermenting ciders, fall brings a wide variety of fantastic foods to explore. Join on Saturday, October 17th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Designed for students in K-3rd and 4th-7th grades.

Prospective student event for those curious about earning a Penn State degree in Food Science. Agenda: 8:15 a.m. Check-in; 8:30 a.m. Food Science Facility Tour (Microbiology, Chemistry, and Sensory Labs); 10:00 a.m. Overview of Academics; 11:00 a.m. For Students: Live Lab Experience / For Parents: Careers/Scholarship Discussion; 12:15 p.m. Lunch in Product Development Kitchen; 1:15 p.m. Current Student Panel; 2:15 p.m. Wrap-up. Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more.

Prospective student event for those curious about earning a Penn State degree in Food Science. Agenda: 8:15 a.m. Check-in; 8:30 a.m. Food Science Facility Tour (Microbiology, Chemistry, and Sensory Labs); 10:00 a.m. Overview of Academics; 11:00 a.m. For Students: Live Lab Experience / For Parents: Careers/Scholarship Discussion; 12:15 p.m. Lunch in Product Development Kitchen; 1:15 p.m. Current Student Panel; 2:15 p.m. Wrap-up. Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more. Note: December date falls under Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).

An eight-week research experience focused on agricultural and life sciences at Iowa State University. Open to high school graduating seniors and undergraduate students not currently enrolled at Iowa State. Participants must be enrolled in the Iowa State National Student Exchange program. Students work with faculty mentors from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on research projects in food systems, environmental sustainability, and biological processes. The program includes professional development workshops. Program dates: January 21 – May 16.