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ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover how to elevate your microgreens operation in this expert-led webinar with Francesco Di Gioia, Associate Professor of Vegetable Crop Science in Penn State’s Department of Plant Science. Designed specifically for microgreen production, the session will highlight current research on optimizing light quality, intensity, and duration to boost yield and enhance…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Penn State Extension Educators for a six-week series exploring the Penn State Agronomy Guide, a vital resource for making informed agronomic decisions. Throughout this webinar series, you'll be led through different sections of the guide, gaining practical insights and engaging in interactive discussions to apply its recommendations effectively. By the…
The Home Food Preservation: Tomatoes and Salsa event will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for making and processing tomatoes and salsa while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. EVENT DETAILS Join us for a two-hour in-person workshop where our experts will share valuable tips on safely canning, freezing,…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Learn how to turn a great idea into a successful value-added food product in this informative session designed for aspiring food entrepreneurs. Participants will gain practical insight into launching a profitable value-added business, from product development and packaging to marketing, distribution, and sales within the competitive food industry. Whether you're just…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR When taking over or inheriting a farm enterprise, it is critical to understand whether the operation qualifies as a legitimate business or is merely considered a hobby in the eyes of the IRS. This distinction carries significant financial implications, particularly regarding the deductibility of expenses. In this informative webinar, participants will…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Penn State Extension Educators for a six-week series exploring the Penn State Agronomy Guide, a vital resource for making informed agronomic decisions. Throughout this webinar series, you'll be led through different sections of the guide, gaining practical insights and engaging in interactive discussions to apply its recommendations effectively. By the…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Learn the essentials of raising and processing meat birds in the next installment of Flock Talk. This engaging webinar covers breed selection, nutrition, and key flock management strategies. It also introduces essential processing equipment, highlights food safety best practices, and addresses common challenges. Whether you're new to meat birds or refining…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover the art and science of making jams and jellies with Home Food Preservation: Jams and Jellies, a 90-minute webinar presented by Penn State Extension’s Master Food Preserver Volunteers. This session will explore the scientific principles behind today’s recommended preservation methods, equipping participants with the knowledge to prepare and process jams…
1823 Farmington Ave, Pottstown, PA Our Open Farm Summer Series is kicking off Tuesday, June 10th! . . Come hang out on the farm with us! Children one year of age and over are $10/child & adults are free . . There is so much fun to be had. We will have our vegetable sorting…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Penn State Extension presents Herds and Her: Empowering Women in Dairy, a hands-on workshop designed to equip women in dairy with practical skills and knowledge to enhance their farm operations. This immersive, boot camp-style event offers interactive sessions on key topics such as on-farm culturing to improve milk quality, calculating breakeven…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Penn State Extension Educators for a six-week series exploring the Penn State Agronomy Guide, a vital resource for making informed agronomic decisions. Throughout this webinar series, you'll be led through different sections of the guide, gaining practical insights and engaging in interactive discussions to apply its recommendations effectively. By the…
1823 Farmington Ave, Pottstown, PA Our Open Farm Summer Series is kicking off Tuesday, June 10th! . . Come hang out on the farm with us! Children one year of age and over are $10/child & adults are free . . There is so much fun to be had. We will have our vegetable sorting…
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