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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR  C-CHANGE Grass2Gas: Bio-Based Value Chain from Perennial and Winter Crops
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nThe C-CHANGE Grass2Gas project is funded by USDA-NIFA’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems program to determine ways that perennial and winter crops can be used more widely as feedstock for anaerobic digestion and simultaneously meet goals for environmental protection\, rural economic development\, and national energy security. This webinar will introduce the project goals\, team\, and provide a high-level summary of initial findings to introduce this winter webinar series. \nEVENT DETAILS \nThe webinar is free and will introduce the C-CHANGE Grass2Gas Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. \nWHEN \nOctober 17\, 2023\n(Noon – 1 p.m. ET) \nWho is this for? \n\nFarmers\nDevelopers\nEnergy industry members\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nIntroduction to the grant\nGrant goals\nTeam member introduction\nSummary of initial findings\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By\nOct. 16\, 2023\, 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-live-webinar-c-change-grass2gas-bio-based-value-chain-from-perennial-and-winter-crops/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR  Get to the Bottom of the Bag: Everything You Need to Know about Commercial Horse Feed
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nTake a deep dive into commercial horse feeds. Learn how to select the right product for your horse\, what to look for in a guaranteed analysis\, and more! We will discuss what goes into manufacturing feed\, the pros and cons of different ingredients\, and clear up some misconceptions behind labeling regulations. \nEvent Details \nAttend a one-hour informative webinar to gain insights into the commercial feed that your beloved horses consume. \nWhen \nOct. 17\, 2023\n(Noon – 1 p.m.) \nWho is this for? \n\nHorse Owners\nHorse Caretakers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to read a guaranteed analysis\nThe basics of horse feed processing\nTypical ingredients in commercial horse feeds\nLabeling regulations\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.Registrants will receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By\nOct. 17\, 2023\, at 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-live-webinar-get-to-the-bottom-of-the-bag-everything-you-need-to-know-about-commercial-horse-feed/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Hiring and Retention: Onboarding and Mentoring Employees
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nOnboarding and Mentoring Employees is a segment of the Hiring and Retention webinar series. In this session\, learn how an effective hiring and onboarding process will help you find the right new hires who feel valued and better understand their role. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a complimentary webinar and discover effective mentoring strategies for successfully on-boarding new hires. \nWHEN \nOctober 17\, 2023\n10 a.m. – 11:3- a.m. \nEffective hiring and onboarding can lead to increased productivity\, longer tenure on the farm\, and increased engagement. Research also shows that mentoring programs help with employee retention. \nThis session will provide mentoring strategies for supervisors. Using various models representing the stages of the mentoring relationship\, we provide tips and best practices to navigate each stage. In the end\, the participant will be more prepared to be a mentor in their organization and to provide constructive feedback to new employees. \nAbout the Series \nAn effective hiring and retention plan can save an organization from costly losses in productivity and turnover. High-retention workplaces tend to employ more engaged workers who\, in turn\, get more done. \nWho is this for? \n\nOwners\nFarm owners\, supervisors\, and leads\nManagers\nSupervisors\nHuman Resource Managers\nMentors\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nOnboarding practices\nOnboarding resources\nImportance of Training\nTips and strategies to manage the mentoring process\nHow to create strong goals\nHow to provide feedback\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants thanks to funding provided by a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: October 17\, 2023 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-hiring-and-retention-onboarding-and-mentoring-employees/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES  Natural Areas Management Services: Expanding Business Opportunities for Green Industry Professionals
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nAre you a Green Industry professional interested in expanding the suite of services offered to your clients to include creating and enhancing woodlands and meadows? If so\, then this three-part webinar series is for you! Developed by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership\, this program aims to inform and equip green industry professionals with knowledge and skills to provide additional services to clientele while improving ecosystem health. Small-scale natural area management services include wildlife habitat enhancement\, forestry practices such as reforestation and invasive control. A resource manual and specialized checklist tool complement the training and help Green Industry professionals determine which enhancement practices suit a given property. \nEvent details \nParticipate in this virtual series of webinars to earn continuing education credits and gain valuable insights into the best forestry practices and management techniques. \nWhen \nOct. 3\, 10\, & 17\, 2023\n(6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET) \nThis three-part webinar series provides in-depth instruction related to the management of a small-acreage property from start to finish through our case-study scenario. We start with an assessment of the client’s property with a standard checklist and proceed with plan development and finish with the implementation of various land care practices\, creating wildlife habitat\, managing invasive plants\, tree planting and reforesting a property. \nThis series will increase your knowledge and skills so you can gain an edge over the competition and grow your business by providing additional services for existing and new clients. \nEach participant will receive a copy of the Woodland Health Practices Field Guide\, a $7.50 value. \nWho is this for? \n\nLandscape Contractors\nArborists\nLandscape Architects\nLand Managers\nHorticulturalists\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to assess the health of your clients’ natural areas\nHow to increase natural areas through planting and maintenance\nHow to develop high-quality wildlife habitat\nHow to manage invasive plants\nHow to create a land care plan to meet client objectives\n\nCredits Available \nA certificate of attendance will be provided to all “live” session attendees\, which can be used to obtain professional development credits. \nContinuing Education Units pending for: \n\nInternational Society of Arboriculture (ISA)\nChesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP)\nLandscape Architects\nPLNA Certified Horticulturalist\nVNLA Certified Horticulturalists\nSociety of American Foresters (SAF)\n\nRecommended Publications \nAdditional Woodland Health Practices Resources are available at a discounted rate to registrants. \nA discount code will be provided in your registration confirmation email. The discount code will remove $5 from each publication purchased. \nWoodland Health Practices Handbook: A Practitioner’s Guide for Creating\, Enhancing\, and Maintaining Natural Areas (EE0613)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00\nWoods in Your Backyard (EE0525)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00 \nProgram sponsors \nThis webinar series is provided by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership; a collaboration of the University of Maryland Extension\, Penn State Extension\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, Virginia Department of Forestry\, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay/Forests for the Bay\, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service and the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By\nSept. 25\, 2023 12 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-series-natural-areas-management-services-expanding-business-opportunities-for-green-industry-professionals/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Exploring the Small Farm Dream
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nThe Exploring the Small Farm Dream course\, designed by the New England Small Farm Institute and taught by trained facilitators\, is designed to help you\, and your partner\, decide whether starting a farm business is right for you. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a four-part virtual webinar series aimed at helping you determine whether starting a farm business is the right choice for you. \nWHEN \nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23\, 2023\n6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. \nThis four-session virtual course includes exploratory discussion\, curated research tools\, and self-assessment activities provided by the instructors as well as a workbook for hands-on application both during class and at home. Each week we will hear from subject matter experts and community partners\, as well as existing farmers. By the end of the series\, you will create an action plan that works best for you and will have the tools and contacts to help you get started. \nWho is this for? \n\nAnyone interested in starting a small farm business\nHobby and lifestyle farmers that are considering developing their farm into a business\nRecently retired individuals or individuals who will retire soon who think they may want to start a small farm business\nImmigrants with agricultural experience who wish to start farming in the US\nRecent high school or college graduates who are considering a career in agriculture\nIndividuals who are inheriting or taking over a farm from a family member\nThose who are considering an on-farm market\, farmer’s market vendors\, farm stands\, livestock and poultry growers and specialty products – such as mushrooms or maple syrup\, are all agricultural businesses that started somewhere.\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nLearn how new and beginning farmers can access agricultural resources\nLearn about opportunities to connect with local farm business owners\, agricultural professionals\, and others interested in new farm enterprises\nLearn how to manage a small business\nLearn how to assess and manage risks\nLearn how to assess and identify available and necessary resources for your farm business\nLearn how to engage your family and resource partners in decision-making related to your enterprise choices\nLearn how to evaluate various farm enterprise choices\nLearn how to create an action plan to move your farm dream toward reality\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinars. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By: September 27\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-exploring-the-small-farm-dream/2023-10-16/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:Socially Raised Calves: Group Housing - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:When: October 12\, 2023\nNoon – 1 p.m. \nRegistration deadline: October 11\, 2023 11:59 p.m. \nRaising healthy calves is a crucial aspect of any dairy operation. The facilities that house these animals play a significant role in their health and well-being. In this segment of our series on socially raised calves\, Agricultural Engineers Dan McFarland and John Tyson will discuss the requirements for facilities\, ventilation systems\, and spatial recommendations when adopting group housing for dairy calves. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nWho is this for? \n\nIndustry Representatives\nDairy Farm Owners\nDairy Farm Employees\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nFacility requirements of group-housed calves\nProper ventilation\nSpatial requirements
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/socially-raised-calves-group-housing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP  Homebrewer's Guide to Private Well or Spring Water
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nHome brewing and winemaking is a popular hobby; water is the primary ingredient. This webinar will cover the basic water chemistry and other considerations that every home brewer and winemaker should know about their private water supply before they craft their next batch. \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis free webinar is one-hour long and is intended for homebrewers and winemakers. \nWHEN \nOctober 11\, 2023\n1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nHomebrewers or winemakers\nAnyone interested in learning more about water quality importance while brewing\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nCommon sources of water\nImportance of clean water while brewing\nHow water chemistry affects beer quality\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: October 11\, 2023 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-workshop-homebrewers-guide-to-private-well-or-spring-water/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T120000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Retail Farm Market School: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nShowing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. You can attract more customers by providing accurate and updated information through Google. Our workshop is designed to guide you through creating and managing a Google Business Profile from start to finish. This informative and interactive session will teach you how to optimize your profile\, update key details and engage with customers. \nEvent details \nJoin us to discover how you can elevate your business on Google platforms and get ahead of your competitors. This workshop is interactive. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions\, participate in discussions and receive personalized advice tailored to your business needs. \nWhen \nOct. 11\, 2023\n(Noon – 1:30 p.m.) \nWho is this for? \n\nSmall business owners looking to understand new and first-time customers\nFarm market operators\nFarm market managers\nFarmers with a retail shop or service area\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nCreate or claim your Google Business Profile\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse your Business Profile to connect with potential customers\n\nThis event is part of the Retail Farm Market School series. Look for our other events\, peer exchanges and online courses. \nFunding for the Retail Farm Market School series was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 21FMPPA1052. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister by\nOct. 10\, 2023\, 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-workshop-retail-farm-market-school-get-your-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION:Partnering with the nation’s leading experts in land transfer\, we are creating an adaptable\, skills-based curriculum. This curriculum will serve ag service providers working with a new generation of producers and landowners as they navigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer. Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started builds on our previous Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, or BFRDP\, grant project\, Farmland for the Next Generation. It is part of many ongoing\, multi-faceted partnerships with organizations committed to helping beginning producers succeed. \nThis is an on-demand webinar. Available any day until:\nNovember 1\, 202311:59 p.m. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nFormat: On-Demand Webinar \nWe are honored to work among such colleagues and are excited to create this adaptable and innovative resource. An attorney from Penn State Law will also be in attendance to provide legal guidance. \nWho is this for? \n\nNew and beginning farmers\nTransitioning farmers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nNavigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer\nAddress three paths to land access: leasing\, purchasing\, and receiving land through inheritance or gift\n\nThis event is part of an American Farmland Trust curriculum. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the on-demand webinar. \nRegistration Deadline: November 1\, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/transitioning-land-to-a-new-generation-getting-started/2023-10-11/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:Let's Cook Vegetarian
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WORKSHOP \nVegetarian meals provide an opportunity to explore new flavors and recipes that highlight plant-based foods. Learn how to eat a balanced\, plant-based diet with tips to make traditional entrees the vegetarian way. \nEVENT DETAILS \nLearn the basics of cooking vegetarian during this hands-on cooking class. You will learn shopping and storage tips\, cooking techniques and more. \nWHEN \nOctober 10\, 2023\n5 p.m. – 7 p.m. \nWHERE \nBerks Penn State Extension\n1238 County Welfare Rd.\nLeesport\, PA 19533 \nOur instructors help you with hands-on recipe preparation\, walking you through every step. You will be able to taste-test what you cook during the class. What are you waiting for? Let’s Cook with Extension! \nWho is this for? \n\nAnyone who wants to create crave-able plant-based meals\nAnyone who wishes to improve their diet and health\nAnyone interested in the health benefits of plant-based eating\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to prepare a tasty and healthy vegetarian meal\nHow to plan a balanced plant-based diet to avoid falling into the common traps of trendy\, highly processed vegetarian foods that are low in nutrients\nSimple cooking techniques and recipe modifications for vegetarian recipes\n\nSpace is limited! Preregistration is required! \nRegister By: October 8\, 202311:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/lets-cook-vegetarian/
LOCATION:Berks County Agricultural Center\, 1238 County Welfare Road\, Leesport\, PA\, 19533\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES  Natural Areas Management Services: Expanding Business Opportunities for Green Industry Professionals
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nAre you a Green Industry professional interested in expanding the suite of services offered to your clients to include creating and enhancing woodlands and meadows? If so\, then this three-part webinar series is for you! Developed by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership\, this program aims to inform and equip green industry professionals with knowledge and skills to provide additional services to clientele while improving ecosystem health. Small-scale natural area management services include wildlife habitat enhancement\, forestry practices such as reforestation and invasive control. A resource manual and specialized checklist tool complement the training and help Green Industry professionals determine which enhancement practices suit a given property. \nEvent details \nParticipate in this virtual series of webinars to earn continuing education credits and gain valuable insights into the best forestry practices and management techniques. \nWhen \nOct. 3\, 10\, & 17\, 2023\n(6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET) \nThis three-part webinar series provides in-depth instruction related to the management of a small-acreage property from start to finish through our case-study scenario. We start with an assessment of the client’s property with a standard checklist and proceed with plan development and finish with the implementation of various land care practices\, creating wildlife habitat\, managing invasive plants\, tree planting and reforesting a property. \nThis series will increase your knowledge and skills so you can gain an edge over the competition and grow your business by providing additional services for existing and new clients. \nEach participant will receive a copy of the Woodland Health Practices Field Guide\, a $7.50 value. \nWho is this for? \n\nLandscape Contractors\nArborists\nLandscape Architects\nLand Managers\nHorticulturalists\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to assess the health of your clients’ natural areas\nHow to increase natural areas through planting and maintenance\nHow to develop high-quality wildlife habitat\nHow to manage invasive plants\nHow to create a land care plan to meet client objectives\n\nCredits Available \nA certificate of attendance will be provided to all “live” session attendees\, which can be used to obtain professional development credits. \nContinuing Education Units pending for: \n\nInternational Society of Arboriculture (ISA)\nChesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP)\nLandscape Architects\nPLNA Certified Horticulturalist\nVNLA Certified Horticulturalists\nSociety of American Foresters (SAF)\n\nRecommended Publications \nAdditional Woodland Health Practices Resources are available at a discounted rate to registrants. \nA discount code will be provided in your registration confirmation email. The discount code will remove $5 from each publication purchased. \nWoodland Health Practices Handbook: A Practitioner’s Guide for Creating\, Enhancing\, and Maintaining Natural Areas (EE0613)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00\nWoods in Your Backyard (EE0525)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00 \nProgram sponsors \nThis webinar series is provided by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership; a collaboration of the University of Maryland Extension\, Penn State Extension\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, Virginia Department of Forestry\, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay/Forests for the Bay\, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service and the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By\nSept. 25\, 2023 12 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-series-natural-areas-management-services-expanding-business-opportunities-for-green-industry-professionals/2023-10-10/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Exploring the Small Farm Dream
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nThe Exploring the Small Farm Dream course\, designed by the New England Small Farm Institute and taught by trained facilitators\, is designed to help you\, and your partner\, decide whether starting a farm business is right for you. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a four-part virtual webinar series aimed at helping you determine whether starting a farm business is the right choice for you. \nWHEN \nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23\, 2023\n6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. \nThis four-session virtual course includes exploratory discussion\, curated research tools\, and self-assessment activities provided by the instructors as well as a workbook for hands-on application both during class and at home. Each week we will hear from subject matter experts and community partners\, as well as existing farmers. By the end of the series\, you will create an action plan that works best for you and will have the tools and contacts to help you get started. \nWho is this for? \n\nAnyone interested in starting a small farm business\nHobby and lifestyle farmers that are considering developing their farm into a business\nRecently retired individuals or individuals who will retire soon who think they may want to start a small farm business\nImmigrants with agricultural experience who wish to start farming in the US\nRecent high school or college graduates who are considering a career in agriculture\nIndividuals who are inheriting or taking over a farm from a family member\nThose who are considering an on-farm market\, farmer’s market vendors\, farm stands\, livestock and poultry growers and specialty products – such as mushrooms or maple syrup\, are all agricultural businesses that started somewhere.\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nLearn how new and beginning farmers can access agricultural resources\nLearn about opportunities to connect with local farm business owners\, agricultural professionals\, and others interested in new farm enterprises\nLearn how to manage a small business\nLearn how to assess and manage risks\nLearn how to assess and identify available and necessary resources for your farm business\nLearn how to engage your family and resource partners in decision-making related to your enterprise choices\nLearn how to evaluate various farm enterprise choices\nLearn how to create an action plan to move your farm dream toward reality\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinars. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By: September 27\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-exploring-the-small-farm-dream/2023-10-09/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230922T145734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T145734Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR  Lessons from Florida: Invasive Species Prevention and Management Prioritization
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nInvasive species are one of the largest and growing threats to biodiversity\, ecosystem health\, and economies of Pennsylvania and surrounding states. In this webinar\, Dr. Deah Lieurance\, assistant professor of Invasive Species Biology and Extension Specialist at Penn State\, will share her experience working on the prevention and management prioritization of invasive species in Florida and how she can apply these lessons about invasive species issues to Pennsylvania’s natural and agriculture areas. \nEVENT DETAILS \nDuring this one-hour webinar\, you will gain knowledge about horizon scanning\, risk assessment\, management prioritization\, and the integration of climate science into management for both the present and future. \nWHEN \nOctober 5\, 2023\nNoon – 1 p.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nForesters\nLand managers\nNatural resources professionals\nLandscape professionals\nPolicy makers\nLandowners\nPeople interested in invasive species\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nInvasive species horizon scanning\nRisk assessment\nManagement prioritization\nHow climate science is being integrated into management for the present and future\n\nCredits Available \nSociety of American Foresters (SAF) and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Credits are available for an additional fee. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: October 5\, 2023 Noon
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-live-webinar-lessons-from-florida-invasive-species-prevention-and-management-prioritization/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230807T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T163826Z
UID:10000289-1696428000-1696435200@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:English for Agriculture / Inglés para la Agricultura
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this class is to advance the knowledge of English in Pennsylvania agricultural workers\, focusing on the poultry industry. Attendees will create a personalized handbook with keywords and phrases that will be identified from the five basic objectives (conversational\, safety\, job duties\, biosecurity\, and animal welfare). \nAugust 23-October 4\, 2023 \n2 p.m. – 4 p.m. \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd #1\nLebanon\, PA 17042 \nWho is this for? \n\nAgricultural workers who wish to improve their English\nAnyone who wants to learn English through agricultural scenarios\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nBasic conversational English\nBasic safety\nJob specific duties\nBiosecurity\nAnimal welfare\nReview/special request topics from attendees\n\nSpace is limited – preregistration is recommended.\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants.\nRegistration Deadline \nAugust 21\, 202312:00 AM\nAgenda\nHere’s the schedule for the training options. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nBasic conversational English\n8/23/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nBasic Safety\n8/30/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nJob Specific Duties\n9/6/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nBiosecurity\n9/20/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nAnimal Welfare\n9/27/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nReview/Special Request Topics From Attendees\n10/4/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET \nEl objetivo de esta clase es avanzar en el conocimiento del inglés en los trabajadores agrícolas de Pensilvania\, con un enfoque en la industria avícola. Los asistentes crearán un manual personalizado con palabras y frases clave que se identificarán a partir de los 5 objetivos básicos (conversacional\, seguridad\, funciones laborales\, bioseguridad y bienestar animal). Los asistentes también se dividirán en grupos para practicar temas de conversación que incluyan escenarios que pueden ocurrir en la granja. También se incluirán juegos y otras actividades interactivas. \n23 de agosto-4 de octubre de 2023 \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd #1\nLebanon\, PA 17042\n¿Para quién es esto? \nTrabajadores agrícolas que deseen mejorar su inglés\nCualquiera que quiera aprender inglés a través de escenarios agrícolas\n¿Que aprenderás? \nInglés conversacional básico\nSeguridad básica\nDeberes específicos\nBioseguridad\nBienestar animal\nRevisión/temas de solicitudes especiales de los asistentes\nEl espacio es limitado – se recomienda registrarse previamente.\nEste evento se ofrece sin cargo para los participantes.\nPlazo de inscripción\n21 de agosto de 2023 \nOrden del día\nEste es el horario de las sesiones de formación.\nSe está viendo en la Hora del este\nInglés Conversacional Básico\n23/8/23\n14:00-16:00 ET\nSeguridad Básica\n30/8/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nDeberes específicos del trabajo\n6/9/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nBioseguridad\n20/9/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nBienestar Animal\n27/9/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nRevisión/Temas de Solicitudes Especiales de los Asistentes\n4/10/23\n14:00-16:00 ET
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/english-for-agriculture-ingles-para-la-agricultura/2023-10-04/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension Lebanon County\, 2120 Cornwall Rd.\, #1\, Lebanon\, 17042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230828T122916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T122916Z
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SUMMARY:Are You Crazy: Retail Farm Market Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:About the workshop \nJoin Penn State Extension for the return of the Are You Crazy: Retail Farm Market Bus Tour as we visit markets in Delaware. This tour is for retail farm market professionals and is held at the height of the season to enable participants to learn from their regional farm market peers during their best and most robust season. This event will include behind-the-scenes tours and information directly from farm market owners\, including unique display and merchandising ideas and information on market expansion and farm transition. \nEvent details \nJoin us for two full\, well-rounded days of interactive education and networking with some great folks! \nWhen \nOct. 3-4\, 2023\n(8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) \nWhere \nFarm and Home Center\n1383 Arcadia Road\nLancaster\, PA 17601 \nThe September tour will visit seven unique farms in two days highlighting agritainment\, farm market development\, diversification of products\, customer relations\, and much more. Our rolling classroom environment enables market owners and managers to share lessons learned and season highlights and discuss pertinent topics as we travel between tour locations. \nOur tour bus leaves from the Penn State Extension office in Lancaster County this year. The tour fee includes an overnight hotel stay\, bus fare\, lunch on both days of the tour\, and breakfast on the second day. Dinner on the first day of the tour will be on your own. \nEach year this tour brings unexpected learning opportunities and beneficial networking connections to its participants. \nWho is this for? \n\nOwners/managers of retail farm markets\nAnyone planning or thinking about opening a retail farm market\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nMerchandising\nDisplay ideas\nProduct ideas\nPeer-to-peer networking\n\nMarkets to be visited \n\nFilasky’s Produce\nFifer’s Farm Store & Kitchen\nParson’s Produce\nEvans Farms & The Frozen Farmer\nThe Homestead Market\nElmer’s Produce\nWilley Farms\n\nProgram sponsors \nFunding for the Retail Farm Market Bus Tour was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 21FMPPA1052. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. Additional funding is provided through Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/are-you-crazy-retail-farm-market-bus-tour/2023-10-04/
LOCATION:Farm and Home Center\, 1383 Arcadia Rd. Training Rm.\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230906T205407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T205407Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Hiring and Retention: Creating Your Workplace Culture and Negotiating Across Diversity
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nCreating Your Workplace Culture and Negotiating Across Diversity is a segment of the Hiring and Retention series. Attend this webinar to learn about workplace culture\, negotiation\, and diversity among individuals\, groups and communities. \nEVENT DETAILS \nParticipate in this complimentary webinar to learn about workplace culture\, how to negotiate differences\, and diversity among individuals and groups. \nWHEN \nOctober 3\, 2023\n10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \nCultural groups teach members values\, accompanying behaviors\, and communication preferences. This webinar will explore the importance of establishing and fostering a healthy culture that promotes the mission and vision of the group. \nThis webinar will also address how to work with people who have different personalities that may come from different cultures. We will examine ways to capitalize on behavioral tendencies covering topics on negotiation and gender\, and cultural differences and negotiation. \nAbout the Series \nAn effective hiring and retention plan can save an organization from costly losses in productivity and turnover. High-retention workplaces tend to employ more engaged workers who\, in turn\, get more done. \nWho is this for? \nThis webinar is for anyone responsible for leading a diverse group or team. \n\nFarmer owners\, managers and leads\nEmployers\nSupervisors\nAspiring supervisors\nTeam Members\nHuman resource managers\nRecruiters\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nWhat is workplace culture\nWhy culture matters in hiring and retention\nDescribing your workplace culture\nHow to address cultural and gender differences\nLearning to negotiate differences\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants thanks to funding provided by a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: October 3\, 2023 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-hiring-and-retention-creating-your-workplace-culture-and-negotiating-across-diversity/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230828T122916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T122916Z
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SUMMARY:Are You Crazy: Retail Farm Market Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:About the workshop \nJoin Penn State Extension for the return of the Are You Crazy: Retail Farm Market Bus Tour as we visit markets in Delaware. This tour is for retail farm market professionals and is held at the height of the season to enable participants to learn from their regional farm market peers during their best and most robust season. This event will include behind-the-scenes tours and information directly from farm market owners\, including unique display and merchandising ideas and information on market expansion and farm transition. \nEvent details \nJoin us for two full\, well-rounded days of interactive education and networking with some great folks! \nWhen \nOct. 3-4\, 2023\n(8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) \nWhere \nFarm and Home Center\n1383 Arcadia Road\nLancaster\, PA 17601 \nThe September tour will visit seven unique farms in two days highlighting agritainment\, farm market development\, diversification of products\, customer relations\, and much more. Our rolling classroom environment enables market owners and managers to share lessons learned and season highlights and discuss pertinent topics as we travel between tour locations. \nOur tour bus leaves from the Penn State Extension office in Lancaster County this year. The tour fee includes an overnight hotel stay\, bus fare\, lunch on both days of the tour\, and breakfast on the second day. Dinner on the first day of the tour will be on your own. \nEach year this tour brings unexpected learning opportunities and beneficial networking connections to its participants. \nWho is this for? \n\nOwners/managers of retail farm markets\nAnyone planning or thinking about opening a retail farm market\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nMerchandising\nDisplay ideas\nProduct ideas\nPeer-to-peer networking\n\nMarkets to be visited \n\nFilasky’s Produce\nFifer’s Farm Store & Kitchen\nParson’s Produce\nEvans Farms & The Frozen Farmer\nThe Homestead Market\nElmer’s Produce\nWilley Farms\n\nProgram sponsors \nFunding for the Retail Farm Market Bus Tour was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 21FMPPA1052. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. Additional funding is provided through Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/are-you-crazy-retail-farm-market-bus-tour/2023-10-03/
LOCATION:Farm and Home Center\, 1383 Arcadia Rd. Training Rm.\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230831T134412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T134412Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES  Natural Areas Management Services: Expanding Business Opportunities for Green Industry Professionals
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nAre you a Green Industry professional interested in expanding the suite of services offered to your clients to include creating and enhancing woodlands and meadows? If so\, then this three-part webinar series is for you! Developed by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership\, this program aims to inform and equip green industry professionals with knowledge and skills to provide additional services to clientele while improving ecosystem health. Small-scale natural area management services include wildlife habitat enhancement\, forestry practices such as reforestation and invasive control. A resource manual and specialized checklist tool complement the training and help Green Industry professionals determine which enhancement practices suit a given property. \nEvent details \nParticipate in this virtual series of webinars to earn continuing education credits and gain valuable insights into the best forestry practices and management techniques. \nWhen \nOct. 3\, 10\, & 17\, 2023\n(6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET) \nThis three-part webinar series provides in-depth instruction related to the management of a small-acreage property from start to finish through our case-study scenario. We start with an assessment of the client’s property with a standard checklist and proceed with plan development and finish with the implementation of various land care practices\, creating wildlife habitat\, managing invasive plants\, tree planting and reforesting a property. \nThis series will increase your knowledge and skills so you can gain an edge over the competition and grow your business by providing additional services for existing and new clients. \nEach participant will receive a copy of the Woodland Health Practices Field Guide\, a $7.50 value. \nWho is this for? \n\nLandscape Contractors\nArborists\nLandscape Architects\nLand Managers\nHorticulturalists\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to assess the health of your clients’ natural areas\nHow to increase natural areas through planting and maintenance\nHow to develop high-quality wildlife habitat\nHow to manage invasive plants\nHow to create a land care plan to meet client objectives\n\nCredits Available \nA certificate of attendance will be provided to all “live” session attendees\, which can be used to obtain professional development credits. \nContinuing Education Units pending for: \n\nInternational Society of Arboriculture (ISA)\nChesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP)\nLandscape Architects\nPLNA Certified Horticulturalist\nVNLA Certified Horticulturalists\nSociety of American Foresters (SAF)\n\nRecommended Publications \nAdditional Woodland Health Practices Resources are available at a discounted rate to registrants. \nA discount code will be provided in your registration confirmation email. The discount code will remove $5 from each publication purchased. \nWoodland Health Practices Handbook: A Practitioner’s Guide for Creating\, Enhancing\, and Maintaining Natural Areas (EE0613)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00\nWoods in Your Backyard (EE0525)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00 \nProgram sponsors \nThis webinar series is provided by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership; a collaboration of the University of Maryland Extension\, Penn State Extension\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, Virginia Department of Forestry\, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay/Forests for the Bay\, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service and the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By\nSept. 25\, 2023 12 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-series-natural-areas-management-services-expanding-business-opportunities-for-green-industry-professionals/2023-10-03/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230906T205607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T205607Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Exploring the Small Farm Dream
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nThe Exploring the Small Farm Dream course\, designed by the New England Small Farm Institute and taught by trained facilitators\, is designed to help you\, and your partner\, decide whether starting a farm business is right for you. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a four-part virtual webinar series aimed at helping you determine whether starting a farm business is the right choice for you. \nWHEN \nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23\, 2023\n6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. \nThis four-session virtual course includes exploratory discussion\, curated research tools\, and self-assessment activities provided by the instructors as well as a workbook for hands-on application both during class and at home. Each week we will hear from subject matter experts and community partners\, as well as existing farmers. By the end of the series\, you will create an action plan that works best for you and will have the tools and contacts to help you get started. \nWho is this for? \n\nAnyone interested in starting a small farm business\nHobby and lifestyle farmers that are considering developing their farm into a business\nRecently retired individuals or individuals who will retire soon who think they may want to start a small farm business\nImmigrants with agricultural experience who wish to start farming in the US\nRecent high school or college graduates who are considering a career in agriculture\nIndividuals who are inheriting or taking over a farm from a family member\nThose who are considering an on-farm market\, farmer’s market vendors\, farm stands\, livestock and poultry growers and specialty products – such as mushrooms or maple syrup\, are all agricultural businesses that started somewhere.\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nLearn how new and beginning farmers can access agricultural resources\nLearn about opportunities to connect with local farm business owners\, agricultural professionals\, and others interested in new farm enterprises\nLearn how to manage a small business\nLearn how to assess and manage risks\nLearn how to assess and identify available and necessary resources for your farm business\nLearn how to engage your family and resource partners in decision-making related to your enterprise choices\nLearn how to evaluate various farm enterprise choices\nLearn how to create an action plan to move your farm dream toward reality\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinars. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By: September 27\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-exploring-the-small-farm-dream/2023-10-02/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230328T171810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T190957Z
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SUMMARY:Home Food Preservation: Wild Game
DESCRIPTION:Home Food Preservation: Wild Game will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for preserving wild game\, while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. \nWhen: Mon.\, Oct. 2\, 2023\n(Noon – 1:30 p.m. ET) \nFormat:  Live Online via Zoom \nIn recent years\, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning\, freezing\, and drying are preservation methods that allow you to enjoy the fruits of your hunt all year long. While these methods of home food preservation have existed for centuries\, we have learned a lot about the science behind these practices in recent years. \nThe Home Food Preservation series will provide you with the scientific background\, preparation tips\, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home. \nWho is this for? \n\nNew home food preservers\nExperienced home food preservers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe basics of using a pressure canner\, based on current USDA canning guidelines\, to can low-acid foods such as meat\nHow a pressure canner works\, and canning safety\nCuring and smoking game meat safely\nBest practices to ensure top quality frozen meat\nDrying meat safely and troubleshooting problems when making jerky\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegistration Deadline: September 29\, 2023 11:59 p.m. ET
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/home-food-preservation-wild-game/2023-10-02/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230731T132831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T132831Z
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SUMMARY:Paw Paw: The Best Fruit You May Never Have Tasted
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WORKSHOP \nJudy Bono\, a paw paw grower and enthusiast\, will share her knowledge of the history and cultivation of the largest North American fruit. The Bonos manage an orchard of 48 trees and 20 varieties of paw paw. They have been organizing the local Paw Paw Festival for almost two decades. \nEVENT DETAILS \nParticipate in this informative workshop to learn all about the paw paw fruit! \nWHEN \nSeptember 30\, 2023\n10 a.m.11:30 a.m. \nWHERE \nFarm and Home Center\n1383 Arcadia Rd. Training Rm.\nLancaster\, PA 17601 \nWho is this for? \n\nBackyard fruit growers and foragers\nBeginner and advanced gardeners\nIndividuals interested in sustainable food production\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to choose a variety of paw paw\nWhat to expect from paw paw fruit (flavor\, texture) and how to know it is ripe\nHow to eat\, select\, plant and successfully grow paw paws\n\nSpace is limited – preregistration is required! \nRegister By: September 29 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/paw-paw-the-best-fruit-you-may-never-have-tasted/
LOCATION:Farm and Home Center\, 1383 Arcadia Rd. Training Rm.\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230912T172852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T172852Z
UID:10000369-1695924000-1695931200@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Home Food Preservation: Wild Game
DESCRIPTION:About the workshop \nHome Food Preservation: Wild Game will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for preserving wild game while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. In recent years\, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning\, freezing\, and drying are preservation methods that allow you to enjoy the fruits of your hunt all year. While these home food preservation methods have existed for centuries\, we have learned a lot about the science behind these practices in recent years. \nEvent details \nAttend this two-hour workshop to learn best practices for preserving wild game. \nWhen \nSept. 28\, 2023 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nWhere \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Road\nLebanon\, PA 17042 \nThe Home Food Preservation series will provide you with the scientific background\, preparation tips and safe processing methods to preserve food at home. \nWho is this for? \nAnyone interested in learning the basics of food preservation \nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe basics of using a pressure canner\, based on current USDA canning guidelines\, to can low-acid foods such as meat\nHow a pressure canner works and canning safety\nCuring and smoking game meat safely\nBest practices to ensure top-quality frozen meat\nDrying meat safely and troubleshooting problems when making jerky\n\nSpace is limited – preregistration is required! \nRegister By\nSept. 26\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/home-food-preservation-wild-game-3/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension (Lebanon)\, 2120 Cornwall Road\, Suite 1\, Lebanon\, PA\, 17042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230807T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T163826Z
UID:10000288-1695823200-1695830400@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:English for Agriculture / Inglés para la Agricultura
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this class is to advance the knowledge of English in Pennsylvania agricultural workers\, focusing on the poultry industry. Attendees will create a personalized handbook with keywords and phrases that will be identified from the five basic objectives (conversational\, safety\, job duties\, biosecurity\, and animal welfare). \nAugust 23-October 4\, 2023 \n2 p.m. – 4 p.m. \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd #1\nLebanon\, PA 17042 \nWho is this for? \n\nAgricultural workers who wish to improve their English\nAnyone who wants to learn English through agricultural scenarios\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nBasic conversational English\nBasic safety\nJob specific duties\nBiosecurity\nAnimal welfare\nReview/special request topics from attendees\n\nSpace is limited – preregistration is recommended.\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants.\nRegistration Deadline \nAugust 21\, 202312:00 AM\nAgenda\nHere’s the schedule for the training options. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nBasic conversational English\n8/23/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nBasic Safety\n8/30/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nJob Specific Duties\n9/6/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nBiosecurity\n9/20/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nAnimal Welfare\n9/27/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nReview/Special Request Topics From Attendees\n10/4/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET \nEl objetivo de esta clase es avanzar en el conocimiento del inglés en los trabajadores agrícolas de Pensilvania\, con un enfoque en la industria avícola. Los asistentes crearán un manual personalizado con palabras y frases clave que se identificarán a partir de los 5 objetivos básicos (conversacional\, seguridad\, funciones laborales\, bioseguridad y bienestar animal). Los asistentes también se dividirán en grupos para practicar temas de conversación que incluyan escenarios que pueden ocurrir en la granja. También se incluirán juegos y otras actividades interactivas. \n23 de agosto-4 de octubre de 2023 \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd #1\nLebanon\, PA 17042\n¿Para quién es esto? \nTrabajadores agrícolas que deseen mejorar su inglés\nCualquiera que quiera aprender inglés a través de escenarios agrícolas\n¿Que aprenderás? \nInglés conversacional básico\nSeguridad básica\nDeberes específicos\nBioseguridad\nBienestar animal\nRevisión/temas de solicitudes especiales de los asistentes\nEl espacio es limitado – se recomienda registrarse previamente.\nEste evento se ofrece sin cargo para los participantes.\nPlazo de inscripción\n21 de agosto de 2023 \nOrden del día\nEste es el horario de las sesiones de formación.\nSe está viendo en la Hora del este\nInglés Conversacional Básico\n23/8/23\n14:00-16:00 ET\nSeguridad Básica\n30/8/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nDeberes específicos del trabajo\n6/9/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nBioseguridad\n20/9/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nBienestar Animal\n27/9/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nRevisión/Temas de Solicitudes Especiales de los Asistentes\n4/10/23\n14:00-16:00 ET
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/english-for-agriculture-ingles-para-la-agricultura/2023-09-27/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension Lebanon County\, 2120 Cornwall Rd.\, #1\, Lebanon\, 17042\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230928
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230426T153458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T153458Z
UID:10000159-1695772800-1695859199@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION:Partnering with the nation’s leading experts in land transfer\, we are creating an adaptable\, skills-based curriculum. This curriculum will serve ag service providers working with a new generation of producers and landowners as they navigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer. Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started builds on our previous Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, or BFRDP\, grant project\, Farmland for the Next Generation. It is part of many ongoing\, multi-faceted partnerships with organizations committed to helping beginning producers succeed. \nThis is an on-demand webinar. Available any day until:\nNovember 1\, 202311:59 p.m. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nFormat: On-Demand Webinar \nWe are honored to work among such colleagues and are excited to create this adaptable and innovative resource. An attorney from Penn State Law will also be in attendance to provide legal guidance. \nWho is this for? \n\nNew and beginning farmers\nTransitioning farmers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nNavigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer\nAddress three paths to land access: leasing\, purchasing\, and receiving land through inheritance or gift\n\nThis event is part of an American Farmland Trust curriculum. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the on-demand webinar. \nRegistration Deadline: November 1\, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/transitioning-land-to-a-new-generation-getting-started/2023-09-27/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230907T232451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T232451Z
UID:10000363-1695749400-1695754800@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Tomato Trial Field Day
DESCRIPTION:About the workshop \nTomato Trial Field Day will be an opportunity for farmers to see and evaluate 15 different varieties of red\, slicing tomatoes. Join our experts for planting and harvesting tips and learn which tomato varieties will work best for you! \nEvent details \nJoin us for a complimentary evening workshop and discover valuable insights on cultivating a range of slicing tomatoes. \nWhen \nSept. 26\, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. \nWhere \nThe Seed Farm\n5854 Vera Cruz Road\nEmmaus\, PA 18049 \nWho is this for? \n\nAg Professionals\nFarmers\nStudents\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow Penn State Extension and The Seed Farm evaluate different varieties of tomatoes\nWhich tomato varieties grow best in these conditions?\nWhich varieties of tomatoes have the best fruit?\n\nProgram sponsors \nThis project is a collaboration between Penn State Extension and The Seed Farm\, and the work was made possible by the generosity of the PA Vegetable Growers Association. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegister By\nSept. 26\, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/tomato-trial-field-day/
LOCATION:The Seed Farm\, 5854 Vera Cruz Road\, Emmaus\, PA\, 18049\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230829T123615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T123615Z
UID:10000314-1695722400-1695727800@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Hiring and Retention: Building and Preserving Team Trust
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nTrust is essential to an effective team because it provides safety and brings a commitment to the goals. Hiring and Retention: Building and Preserving Team Trust explores the stages of team development and ways to develop and maintain trust within a collaborative group by setting expectations and building trust. Program participants learn about stages of team development and suggested leadership strategies for each stage. They will also learn about trust-busting communication\, develop skills that help build trust\, understand trustworthiness\, receive tips for using components of trustworthiness\, and learn how to improve trust-based collaboration using strategic thinking. \nEVENT DETAILS \nParticipate in this complimentary webinar to gain insights on effective leadership strategies and the various stages of team development. \nWHEN \nSeptember 26\, 2023\n10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST \nAbout the Series \nAn effective hiring and retention plan can save an organization from costly losses in productivity and turnover. High-retention workplaces tend to employ more engaged workers who\, in turn\, get more done. \nWho is this for? \n\nFarmer Owners\nManagers and Leads\nAnyone who leads a team\nAnyone who is a member of a team\nMentors\nSupervisors\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe stages of team development\nTeam member roles\nLeading teams through each stage\nTeam disrupters\nImportance of trust in team development\nTrust-busting communication\nImproving trust-based collaboration\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants thanks to funding provided by a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: September 26\, 2023 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-hiring-and-retention-building-and-preserving-team-trust/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230609T141837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T141837Z
UID:10000199-1695643200-1695648600@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Drying
DESCRIPTION:Learn about today’s recommended methods for home food preservation while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. \nWhen:\nMonday\, Sep. 25\, 2023 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.\nRegistration deadline: Sept. 22\, 2023 | 11:59 p.m.\nHome Food Preservation: Introduction to Drying will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for drying products while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. In recent years\, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Drying is one method of home food preservation that allows you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While this method of home food preservation has existed for centuries\, we have learned a lot about the science behind this practice in recent years. The ​Home Food Preservation​​ series of webinars will provide you with the scientific background\, preparation tips\, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe basic principles behind drying fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, and meat to assure a safe product\nVarious methods of drying including oven drying\, using a dehydrator\, microwave drying\, and air drying\nPretreatment steps such as blanching and anti-darkening soaking solutions to ensure a quality product\nFood safety considerations when processing jerky\nWhat to look for when buying a dehydrator\nIdeas for using dehydrated foods\n\nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/home-food-preservation-introduction-to-drying/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230807T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T163826Z
UID:10000287-1695218400-1695225600@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:English for Agriculture / Inglés para la Agricultura
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this class is to advance the knowledge of English in Pennsylvania agricultural workers\, focusing on the poultry industry. Attendees will create a personalized handbook with keywords and phrases that will be identified from the five basic objectives (conversational\, safety\, job duties\, biosecurity\, and animal welfare). \nAugust 23-October 4\, 2023 \n2 p.m. – 4 p.m. \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd #1\nLebanon\, PA 17042 \nWho is this for? \n\nAgricultural workers who wish to improve their English\nAnyone who wants to learn English through agricultural scenarios\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nBasic conversational English\nBasic safety\nJob specific duties\nBiosecurity\nAnimal welfare\nReview/special request topics from attendees\n\nSpace is limited – preregistration is recommended.\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants.\nRegistration Deadline \nAugust 21\, 202312:00 AM\nAgenda\nHere’s the schedule for the training options. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nBasic conversational English\n8/23/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nBasic Safety\n8/30/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nJob Specific Duties\n9/6/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nBiosecurity\n9/20/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nAnimal Welfare\n9/27/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET\nReview/Special Request Topics From Attendees\n10/4/23\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET \nEl objetivo de esta clase es avanzar en el conocimiento del inglés en los trabajadores agrícolas de Pensilvania\, con un enfoque en la industria avícola. Los asistentes crearán un manual personalizado con palabras y frases clave que se identificarán a partir de los 5 objetivos básicos (conversacional\, seguridad\, funciones laborales\, bioseguridad y bienestar animal). Los asistentes también se dividirán en grupos para practicar temas de conversación que incluyan escenarios que pueden ocurrir en la granja. También se incluirán juegos y otras actividades interactivas. \n23 de agosto-4 de octubre de 2023 \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd #1\nLebanon\, PA 17042\n¿Para quién es esto? \nTrabajadores agrícolas que deseen mejorar su inglés\nCualquiera que quiera aprender inglés a través de escenarios agrícolas\n¿Que aprenderás? \nInglés conversacional básico\nSeguridad básica\nDeberes específicos\nBioseguridad\nBienestar animal\nRevisión/temas de solicitudes especiales de los asistentes\nEl espacio es limitado – se recomienda registrarse previamente.\nEste evento se ofrece sin cargo para los participantes.\nPlazo de inscripción\n21 de agosto de 2023 \nOrden del día\nEste es el horario de las sesiones de formación.\nSe está viendo en la Hora del este\nInglés Conversacional Básico\n23/8/23\n14:00-16:00 ET\nSeguridad Básica\n30/8/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nDeberes específicos del trabajo\n6/9/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nBioseguridad\n20/9/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nBienestar Animal\n27/9/23\n14:00-16:00 ET \nRevisión/Temas de Solicitudes Especiales de los Asistentes\n4/10/23\n14:00-16:00 ET
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/english-for-agriculture-ingles-para-la-agricultura/2023-09-20/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension Lebanon County\, 2120 Cornwall Rd.\, #1\, Lebanon\, 17042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230814T124911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T124911Z
UID:10000292-1695200400-1695204000@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Fencepost Fundamentals: Winter Cover Crop Species
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nThis webinar series will explore agriculture and farming practices commonly used in Pennsylvania and throughout the Northeast\, focusing on winter cover crops. Topics include species biology\, choosing the best species\, establishment and termination methods\, and the impact of cover crops on soil fertility. \nEvent details \nNot just cereal rye—learn about winter-hardy cover crop species that farmers successfully use in Pennsylvania during this webinar. \nWhen \nSept. 20\, 2023 | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nAg Conservation Professionals\nNew or beginning Crop Consultants\nNew or beginning Ag Professionals\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nCommonly grown winter cover crop species in Pennsylvania\nSeeding rate\, dates\, and depths for winter cover crop species\nBenefits and drawbacks to each species\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.\n\nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister by\nSept. 20\, 2023\, 10 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/fencepost-fundamentals-winter-cover-crop-species/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T060056
CREATED:20230512T140825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T140825Z
UID:10000165-1695196800-1695225600@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Starting and Improving Farms Conference
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE CONFERENCE \nDo you want to start a farm\, diversify your existing farm or begin an agritourism business? If so\, this two-day conference will provide opportunities to explore new business and production practices to help you achieve your goals. The goal of the conference is to help you build and expand your network and help you identify new ideas and opportunities. According to Forbes Magazine\, having a strong business network is essential to achieve your desired success. It can help you provide a lifeline of support\, offer solutions to your problems and even help you discover new opportunities that you can immensely benefit from. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for two days filled with presentations\, tours\, exhibits\, workshops and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals! Banquet and lunch meals are included. \nWHEN \nTuesday & Wednesday\nSept.19-20\, 2023 \nWHERE \nToftrees Golf Resort\n1 Country Club Lane\nState College\, PA 16803 \nOn the first day\, attendees will connect with new and existing farmers as they tour small regional farms. Attendees will also visit Penn State research facilities to network with researchers who can address their farming questions. In the evening\, participants will hear about the challenges and successes one young couple experienced as they started a new operation a few years ago. \nDay two will address business best practices for startups and expansion. Attendees will then have an opportunity to choose from various production workshops that address the needs of their farming operation. These sessions will allow attendees to participate in industry-specific discussions with farmers and extension personnel. \nWho is this for? \n\nAnyone who is considering starting a farm\nThose who began farming within the past five years\nExisting farms considering diversification\nTeam members on existing farms\nWomen farmers\nAgritourism farmers\nLivestock farmers\nHorticulture farmers\nProviders who support farmers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nYou will learn business and production techniques from farmers\, researchers\, extension educators\, and extension associates.\nYou will hear how existing farmers started their businesses and the hurdles they overcame.\nYou will meet peers\, lenders\, and educators willing to assist with your start-up or diversification plans.\nYou will choose from various breakout sessions on a wide range of topics so that you can tailor your learning experience to address your farming goals.\n\nOUR BANQUET KEYNOTE SPEAKERS \nCheck out our complete lineup of speakers under More Info! \nASHLEY & LARRY LATTA\nOwners\nTuckaway Tree Farm \nThis program is supported by USDA/NIFA [Award Number 2021‐70027‐34693] and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. \nPreregistration is required. \nRegister By\nSept. 10\, 2023\, 11:59 PM
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/starting-and-improving-farms-conference/2023-09-20/
LOCATION:Toftrees Golf Resort\, 1 Country Club Lane\, State College\, PA\, 16803\, United States
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