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ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Elevate your skills and confidence at our four-day, hands-on Tree Climbing School, where you'll learn safe equipment use, essential knot tying, and effective tree climbing techniques. Designed for beginners and those seeking to improve their abilities, this workshop emphasizes the fundamentals of climbing and pruning trees safely. Whether you're a land…
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 Transform your yard into a thriving habitat for wildlife while supporting cleaner, healthier waterways—one native plant at a time. Planting native trees and shrubs not only enhances biodiversity but also plays a vital role in improving local stream health and water quality. In this interactive webinar, a Penn State Extension Urban…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Elevate your skills and confidence at our four-day, hands-on Tree Climbing School, where you'll learn safe equipment use, essential knot tying, and effective tree climbing techniques. Designed for beginners and those seeking to improve their abilities, this workshop emphasizes the fundamentals of climbing and pruning trees safely. Whether you're a land…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Have you ever wondered why your canned peaches turn brown, why some liquid is lost when canning foods, or if it is safe to heat your canning jars in the oven? During the Home Food Preservation: Ask the Experts webinar, Penn State Extension Educators will discuss frequently asked home food preservation…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping energy use in agriculture—at a time when AI data centers are driving unprecedented global energy demand. During this dynamic session in the Harvesting Innovation Webinar Series, participants will examine how AI can enhance precision farming, reduce energy waste, and increase yields, all while addressing the…
Event Details When: July 17, 2025 (9:00 AM-2:00 PM) Where: Chambersburg Rod & Gun Club / Franklin County Fairgrounds 3725 Warm Spring Road Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17202 View Map Registration deadline: July 14, 2025 11:59 p.m. About the In-Person Workshop Join Penn State Extension for Farm Safety Day in Franklin County, a hands-on educational event focused…
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…
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