Berks Ag Event Calendar
Find your next event here, from credit courses to weekend family fun! This calendar is a community effort to benefit farmers and non-farmers alike! Browse events by photo tiles, list, or calendar view. Search by titles, topics, audience or other criteria. Click the event title for more details on each event.
Exploring the Small Farm Dream
When:
Tuesdays
April 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2025
(6:00 PM-8:30 PM)
Registration deadline:
April 1, 2025
11:59 p.m.
About the Live Webinar
The Exploring the Small Farm Dream course, designed by the New England Small Farm Institute and taught by trained facilitators, is designed to help you, and your partner, decide whether starting a farm business is right for you.
Event Details
A four-week virtual series designed to help you make informed decisions about your farm venture.
This four-session course includes exploratory discussion, curated research tools, and self-assessment activities provided by the instructors as well as a workbook for hands-on application both during class and at home. Each week we will hear from subject matter experts and community partners, as well as existing farmers. By the end of the series, you will create an action plan that works best for you and will have the tools and contacts to help you get started.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within 10 business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event start.
Who is this for?
Anyone interested in starting a small farm business
Hobby and lifestyle farmers who are considering developing their farm into a business
Recently retired individuals or individuals who will retire soon who think they may want to start a small farm business
Immigrants with agricultural experience who wish to start farming in the U.S.
Recent high school or college graduates who are considering a career in agriculture
Individuals who are inheriting or taking over a farm from a family member
Those who are considering an on-farm market, farmer’s market vendors, farm stands, livestock, and poultry growers, and specialty products–such as mushrooms or maple syrup
What will you learn?
Access agricultural resources as a new or beginning farmer
Discover opportunities on how to connect with local farm business owners, agricultural professionals, and others interested in new farm enterprises
Manage a small business
Assess and manage risks
Identify and secure necessary resources for your farm business
Engage family and resource partners in decision-making
Evaluate various farm enterprise options
Develop an action plan to turn your farm dream into reality
If you have a change to an already submitted event or need to cancel and remove your event on our calendar, please contact DepartmentofAg@CountyofBerks.com