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ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Choose Native project is a collaboration between the Great Lakes Commission (GLC), Pennsylvania Sea Grant, and Penn State Extension. Pennsylvania Sea Grant worked with the Great Lakes Commission to apply for funding through the Richard King Mellon Foundation which was awarded in January 2023. The primary focus of the project is…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Swine Health Short Course will focus on managing reproductive herd health with a focus on survivability in piglets. Experts in pig physiology, nutrition, genetics and husbandry from around the world will be on hand to discuss resources available to pig producers in mitigating losses in the reproductive herd. These talks will…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Join Extension Educators for this event for professionals who serve the agricultural industry and work with farmers and their families. This webinar will help ag professionals recognize the signs of stress and how to communicate with and respond to farmers and their family members when they need assistance. EVENT DETAILS This complimentary…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
About the webinar Automated feeders can feed pre-weaned calves more milk without increasing labor, but did you know the most significant advantage is customizable weaning plans? For this webinar, Melissa Cantor will cover milk-feeding strategies, types of automated feeding systems, examples of successful milk programs, and ways to manage the disease and maximize the use…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Agrivoltaics and Large-Scale Solar will discuss agrivoltaics as it relates to large-scale solar developments. Agrivoltaics is a term used to describe co-locating solar panels with farmland and agricultural production. Agrivoltiaics as a practice is in early development in the United States. Two common methods utilized are pollinators and grazing. The opportunities and…
When: Nov. 16, 2023 | Noon - 1 p.m. Registration deadline: Nov. 16, 2023 | 12 a.m. About the Webinar Stormwater continues to cause increasing problems as we urbanize and grow our population. Rain barrels are one tool that homeowners can use to help mitigate problems from stormwater. This webinar will cover the various uses…
When Nov. 16, 2023 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Registration deadline: Nov. 15, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Permaculture involves the designed use of land to maximize sustainability, functionality, and permanent systems. This involves a holistic assessment and planning of the piece of land in question and of the people who will be living on that…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Permaculture involves the designed use of land to maximize sustainability, functionality, and permanent systems. This involves a holistic assessment and planning of the piece of land in question and of the people who will be living on that land. In this workshop, we'll discuss the core principles of permaculture and holistic farm…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
Navigate our 5 acre corn maze at night with a flashlight! We are a family-friendly farm, so come with peace of mind knowing nothing is scary. We will be playing fun music throughout the field for you to enjoy as you complete your map. The object of our maze is to collect all 15 pieces…
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