Under the direction of Professor Ross Pifer, the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law conducts agricultural and shale law research and outreach activities with a specific focus on those issues of importance in Pennsylvania. Through its programs, the Center serves a wide variety of stakeholders including agricultural producers, landowners and royalty owners, business professionals, judges, attorneys, legislators, government officials, NGOs, community groups, and the general public. Center programs are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and supported by a multi-year grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.

The Center does not provide legal advice, nor is its work intended to be a substitute for such advice and counsel. As such, the materials and information provided by the Center do not constitute legal advice and are for informational purposes only. While efforts are made to maintain and update the resources provided by the Center, no warranty or other guarantee is made regarding the timeliness or accuracy of any materials or information provided.

The Center for Agricultural and Shale Law

Penn State Law
The Pennsylvania State University
329 Innovation Blvd., Suite 118
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-4290
Fax: (814) 865-3851

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Center Staff are working remotely. To reach us promptly, please send an email to Jackie Schweichler at JKS251@psu.edu. To reach us by phone, our office administrators will be at the office part-time to receive calls and check voicemails (814) 865-4249. 

If you are interested in having a Center employee speak at an upcoming event, click on the button below to complete our request form. We will review your request and respond as soon as we can. If you don’t hear back from us within 72 hours or if you have additional comments, feel free to follow-up with an email to Jackie Schweichler at jks251@psu.edu