Skill Level: Beginner Sections: 4 Length: 14 hours Language: English Note: This course is an approved USDA Farm Service Agency borrower training. Registration deadline: March 28, 2023, 11:59 a.m. EST This course begins March 1, 2023 and runs through May 15, 2023. Registration closes on March 28. Agricultural businesses are different from other types of…

Fireplace Fridays are the best way to unwind after a busy week. Gather round our hearth, kick back with a drink and soak in the Friday vibes of a crackling fire shared with friends. Dig into your roots and the rich history of Neversink Mountain as we are joined by local historian Paul Druzba. Please…

Come join us for a lot of fun, a lot of giggles and a lot of snuggles. We are so excited to have you join us on the farm for goat yoga! Our licensed yoga instructor is Nancy Yurkovich. Nancy is a long time family friend. This will be a basic, beginner lesson. The yoga…

The Story Hike is a fun new way to enjoy trail-walking. Berks Nature has set up enlarged pages from one of our favorite children's books along the trails of Angelica Creek Park. Hike from page to page, reading the story and enjoying the trail at your own pace. When you're done with the Story Hike,…

New chick owner? No problem! This meeting will answer any questions you may have about raising chicks🐥. We will be covering how to set up a brooder box, the best feeders and waterers to use, feed and general chick husbandry. Of course, we will have some great giveaways, door prizes, exclusive sales and deals. Please…

This event is designed so you can learn where to plant a garden best for it to thrive! Learn about your soil and know where the most suitable place will be for your garden to succeed for years to come. When: Thu., Mar. 9, 2023 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET) Registration deadline: March 9,…

Learn about evaluating livestock animal carcasses using ultrasound technology. Learn what evaluators are looking for during carcass evaluations at the fairs and in the industry. Hear from Matthew Kasanicky and his work as an Independent UGC Certified Ultrasound Field Technician. Tuesday March 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Registration is requested.

Come taste Schaeffer Catering, which provides a wide variety anyone can enjoy!

Berks Nature owns and manages over 1,300 acres of public land for wildlife habitat and recreation. Join us this spring at a few of Berks Nature's public preserves to discover some of the newest and unexplored parts this vast network protected, natural landscape. Enjoy the fresh air, find your new favorite spot, and get the…

Get the latest updates on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), how to recognize signs of the disease, where to seek help, and what the future brings in poultry. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a major concern for small and commercial poultry flocks in Pennsylvania and throughout North America. The Penn State Extension Poultry…

Designing efficient feeding and handling systems for sheep and goats can save producers time and decrease feed waste. Designing Efficient Feeding and Handling Facilities for Sheep and Goats will explore recommended feeder sizes and designs that prevent feed waste and allow for efficient time feeding animals. This session will also explain basic handling system design…