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ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Composting offers an effective, environmentally responsible solution for managing animal mortalities, offal, and other waste directly on-site, transforming them into a valuable product when handled correctly. During Composting Basics for Animal Producers and Processors, Penn State Extension experts will guide participants through the fundamentals of building a successful compost pile, whether…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Pennsylvania has identified over 150 invasive plants, insects, pathogens, and animals that significantly impact both the environment and agricultural production, resulting in annual economic losses amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. The Pennsylvania Invasive Species webinar is committed to addressing this critical issue. Throughout the session, we will highlight some…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Enhance your farm business and personal financial management with the Farm Pro PA Excel Spreadsheet tool. Constructing a Personal Budget Sheet as a Farm Owner will guide you through using its personal balance sheet feature, helping you assess assets, liabilities, and overall financial health with greater accuracy. Whether you're looking to…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover how to enhance your business’s financial management with the convenience of apps. Explore efficient solutions for tracking finances seamlessly, streamlining your approach to business accounting, and making it easier, faster, and less stressful. Join this no-cost, half-hour webinar to learn about top financial tracking apps and determine which ones best…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR As temperatures climb and summer settles in, adjusting horse care routines becomes essential for maintaining health and performance. Join us for Chill Out: Keeping Horses Cool in the Heat, a one-hour webinar designed to equip horse owners, trainers, and managers with the knowledge and tools needed to safeguard horses during hot…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Explore the principles of sustainable land use and the art of cut flower production in this informative workshop. Learn from University of Maine Extension Professor Jason Lilley as he delves into permaculture and holistic farm design, sharing practical strategies for homesteads and farm-scale operations. Discover how to grow stunning cut flowers…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Removing large, healthy trees due to lifted sidewalks is not always the most beneficial solution for communities. The costs of tree and stump removal—as well as sidewalk repair—can be significant. Instead, consider learning techniques to safely repair and retrofit sidewalks in ways that preserve these valuable trees, which offer essential benefits…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Penn State Extension experts for Home Food Preservation: Pressure Canning, a no-cost webinar that explores the science and techniques behind safe home canning. Pressure canning is the only USDA-approved method for preserving low-acid foods, such as vegetables and meats, ensuring both safety and quality. This session will cover the basics…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming calf care in this month’s Harvesting Innovation webinar, Artificial Intelligence Meets Animal Welfare. This session will explore how precision technologies can detect subtle behavior changes in group-housed dairy calves—often days before visible symptoms of illness appear. Learn how these early warning systems support timely identification…
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 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 Conservation Cornerstone is a webinar series designed for agriculture professionals beginning their conservation journey. Pennsylvania’s Right to Farm Act (1982) and ACRE law (2005) limit municipal actions against certain farming practices, shaping the regulatory landscape for agriculture. Understanding these laws is key to navigating township and county ordinances affecting farm operations.…
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