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ABOUT THE WEBINAR De-icing salts are widely applied to hard roads, sidewalks, and parking lots in winter. Salty runoff can then be washed into receiving rain gardens, bioswales, or other stormwater management features. In this talk, we’ll discuss the impacts of this salty water on the vegetation, soils, and water quality performance of green stormwater…
The Penn State Extension Agronomic Pesticide Update is a traditional Core (2 credits) and Category (2 credits) session for private, commercial, and public pesticide applicators. Earn your recertification credits at this 2+2! Schedule of Pesticide Updates Pesticide Updates are offered at multiple sites statewide. Additional recertification trainings, offered by Penn State Extension, can be found…
The Penn State Extension Agronomic Pesticide Update is a traditional Core (2 credits) and Category (2 credits) session for private, commercial, and public pesticide applicators. Earn your recertification credits at this 2+2! Schedule of Pesticide Updates Pesticide Updates are offered at multiple sites statewide. Additional recertification trainings, offered by Penn State Extension, can be found…
The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Convention promises to be another exceptional grower gathering. We will be joined by the North American Strawberry Growers Association! An estimated 2,200 or more persons are expected for the 2024 edition of the Mid-Atlantic Convention January 30 to February 1 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Over 160 companies will represented…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Join us for Preventing Dairy Cow Ketosis: Transition Cow Management, designed for dairy producers, managers, college students, FFA students, and farm help/employees seeking valuable insights into preventing ketosis in dairy cows during the critical transition period. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of key non-nutritional factors influencing ketosis susceptibility, including feeding management…
The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Convention promises to be another exceptional grower gathering. We will be joined by the North American Strawberry Growers Association! An estimated 2,200 or more persons are expected for the 2024 edition of the Mid-Atlantic Convention January 30 to February 1 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Over 160 companies will represented…
When: January 31, 2024 & February 1, 2024 (9:00 AM-3:00 PM) Where: Penn State Extension Berks County 1238 County Welfare Road Leesport, Pennsylvania 19533 View Map Registration deadline: January 26, 2024 12:00 a.m. The Private Applicator Pesticide Short Course will prepare attendees for the PDA private pesticide certification exam by reviewing and highlighting key material…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Designed to increase working tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, successful completion of the ten-day Arborist Short Course Series will prepare participants for the ISA Certified Arborist exam, as well as improve their marketability. This certification designates a level of professionalism that most arborists do not have. EVENT DETAILS Join us for…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Tree Tenders® Training Series program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community. EVENT DETAILS The course is designed for…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Dormant grapevine pruning fundamentals will be reviewed in this short virtual session. Penn State Extension videos that address dormant grapevine pruning practices will be shown. Details about dormant grapevine pruning practices in newer, older, and commercially productive vineyards will be discussed. Results from delayed pruning and chemical spray trials to mitigate grapevine…
The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Convention promises to be another exceptional grower gathering. We will be joined by the North American Strawberry Growers Association! An estimated 2,200 or more persons are expected for the 2024 edition of the Mid-Atlantic Convention January 30 to February 1 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Over 160 companies will represented…
GRAND OPENING WEEKEND at the Reading Fairgrounds Market! We are so excited to share what we've been up to! Join us for our grand opening weekend filled with baked goods, coffee, specialty drinks and more! Invite your friends and family! See you there!
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