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.
Take a basic look at numerous methods and techniques in the vegetable and mushroom production world. There will be multiple opportunities for diversifying your knowledge and skills in vegetable and mushroom production. When: Thu., Mar. 16, 2023 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET) Registration deadline: March 16, 2023, 8:00 p.m. Living on a Few Acres:…
The Hay Production Workshop will address some of the challenges producers faced last season, while providing instruction on ways to consistently produce high-quality hay. We hope you can join us for this informative meeting! What will you learn? - Soil Fertility Management - Managing Mixed Stands - Forage Weed Control - Minimizing DM Loss After…
Drop your kids off at The Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Returning camper? Your child can meet-up with their old camp friends! New to Eco-Camp? We’ll give…
Where others may shy away, there are many who are delighted and enraptured by the slithering scales, flicking tongues and prehistoric eyes of reptiles. If you find yourself among the latter, this lecture on the reptiles of Berks County is perfect for you! Learn from local expert, Charlie Randazzo, as he describes Berks County resident…
The Ag Center of Excellence at the PA Small Business Development Center is hosting a free, informal grant panel discussion for new and existing agricultural entities. This is your opportunity to learn about grant opportunities in the state and learn the process for grant application that you can use to build, diversify and grow your…
Join the Berks County Department of Agriculture for a historic barn lecture and tour. This free event will include a lecture by Greg Huber, lunch and a historic barn tour, with busing provided.
Time outdoors is key to everyone's health and well-being, and that includes toddlers! Nature nurtures the emotional, intellectual, and physical development of your little one, and time outside together provides a mutually enriching experience to build memories and bond. Berks Nature created the Nature Tykes program to get you and your child outside for quality…
Join the Berks County Department of Agriculture for a historic barn lecture and tour. This free event will include a lecture by Greg Huber, lunch and a historic barn tour, with busing provided.
Looking to gain more knowledge about raising calves, kids and lambs? We will be hosting a youngstock meeting to hopefully answer any questions you may have. We will be covering basic husbandry and some tips and tricks to keep your animals happy and healthy. There will be some awesome door prizes, giveaways, exclusive sales and…
Covered will be greenhouse fundamentals and the basics of hydroponic vegetable production. We recommend this event for anyone who wants to explore whether growing hydroponic vegetables and adding a greenhouse is right for them. When: Thu., Mar. 23, 2023 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET) Registration deadline: March 23, 2023, 8:00 p.m. During Living on…
Ag Day events mark a nationwide effort to tell the true story of American agriculture. We’re so fortunate to have dedicated local, growers and producers who feed our nation. Celebrate with us on Friday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a real crop farm. Exhibitors planned for the day include: PA Friends…
Learn from fellow market managers, and gain the skills to enhance and improve your farmers market during the annual Farmers Market Managers Conference! Managers will understand vital information about operating a farmers market, including market safety, information on quality vendor meetings, licensing, and more! When Fri., Mar. 24, 2023 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET)…
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